If Heartaches Were Horses
George Strait · Troubadour [MCA Nashville] [2008]
Roundin' up strays in this old West Texas dust
She's been packin' her things since I put the coffee on
By sundown she'll be gone.
Damned this old girth, worn right in two
But a spare link of leather and I'll make it do
And just when I think I got life by the reins
Home ain't sweet home on the range.
If heartaches were horses and hard times were cattle
I'd ride home at sunset, sittin' tall in the saddle
If heartaches were horses and hard times were cattle.
And she'd say she loved me and this cowboy way of life
She'd be right beside me when we rode home tonight.
If heartaches were horses and hard times were cattle
I'd ride home at sunset, sittin' tall in the saddle
If heartaches were horses and hard times were cattle...
If Heartaches Were Horses
George Strait's 'If Heartaches Were Horses' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery within the traditional country genre. Recorded for the 2008 album *Troubadour*, the track exemplifies Strait's signature blend of polished production and authentic storytelling, characteristic of his career spanning decades. The song reflects his enduring ability to craft narratives about love and loss with emotional depth and musical precision. As a staple of his discography, it showcases his consistent commitment to high-quality songwriting and his role as a defining figure in modern country music. The recording captures the essence of his late-career work, maintaining the integrity of classic country sounds while appealing to contemporary audiences.