Coca Cola Cowboy
Mel Tillis · Hitside! 1970-1979 [Raven] [2006]
I called collect on the phone
You say your'e tired and alone
But it sounds like someone else is lying there
She said dont call me no more
Dont you knock on my door
Its too late now, and I know you'll never change
She said....
(Chorus)
Youre just a Coca Cola cowboy
You got an Eastwood smile, and Robert Redford hair
But you walked across my heart like it was Texas
And you taught me how to say I just dont care
She said just leave me alone
And let me hang up this phone
Cause he'll see me cry, and think I still love you
Please don't call me no more
I changed the locks on my door
Its time you understood that we are through
She said....
Youre just a Coca Cola cowboy
You got an Eastwood smile, and Willie Nelson hair
But you walked across my heart like it was Texas
And you taught me how to say I just dont care
Guitar solo
She said...
You're just a Coca Cola cowboy
You got an Eastwood smile, and Porter Wagner hair
But you walked across my heart like it was Texas
And you taught me how to say I just dont care
Yes, she taught me how to say I just don't care
You say your'e tired and alone
But it sounds like someone else is lying there
She said dont call me no more
Dont you knock on my door
Its too late now, and I know you'll never change
She said....
(Chorus)
Youre just a Coca Cola cowboy
You got an Eastwood smile, and Robert Redford hair
But you walked across my heart like it was Texas
And you taught me how to say I just dont care
She said just leave me alone
And let me hang up this phone
Cause he'll see me cry, and think I still love you
Please don't call me no more
I changed the locks on my door
Its time you understood that we are through
She said....
Youre just a Coca Cola cowboy
You got an Eastwood smile, and Willie Nelson hair
But you walked across my heart like it was Texas
And you taught me how to say I just dont care
Guitar solo
She said...
You're just a Coca Cola cowboy
You got an Eastwood smile, and Porter Wagner hair
But you walked across my heart like it was Texas
And you taught me how to say I just dont care
Yes, she taught me how to say I just don't care
Coca Cola Cowboy
Mel Tillis delivers a smooth, country-pop rendition of 'Coca Cola Cowboy' on his 2006 compilation album Hitside! 1970-1979. As a defining voice of the 1970s, Tillis blended traditional country storytelling with polished pop sensibilities, creating a sound that appealed to a broad audience. This track exemplifies his ability to craft catchy melodies with a relaxed, upbeat rhythm that became a staple of his discography. The song reflects the era's tendency to incorporate commercial themes into country music, showcasing Tillis's versatility as a performer who could navigate both rural and urban musical landscapes with equal ease. His delivery remains a hallmark of the decade's country-pop fusion.