Ride Cowboy Ride
Jon Bon Jovi · New Jersey
Ride cowboy ride
Through the backdoor to Heaven
To the other side
I wanna know the danger of the kiss
At midnight
Ride cowboy ride yeah
Yeah I learned my lesson
Here's a story to tell
So I make my confession
In this sleazy motel
I could be the romantic
I could try my best lines
But I ain't got the money
And we ain't got the time
Ride cowboy ride
Through the backdoor to Heaven
To the other side
I wanna know the danger of a kiss
At midnight
Ride cowboy ride
Whoa
So you wanna be a cowboy
Ride ride ride
so you wanna be a big shot
oh baby come on
Ride ride ride
Through the backdoor to Heaven
To the other side
I wanna know the danger of the kiss
At midnight
Ride cowboy ride yeah
Yeah I learned my lesson
Here's a story to tell
So I make my confession
In this sleazy motel
I could be the romantic
I could try my best lines
But I ain't got the money
And we ain't got the time
Ride cowboy ride
Through the backdoor to Heaven
To the other side
I wanna know the danger of a kiss
At midnight
Ride cowboy ride
Whoa
So you wanna be a cowboy
Ride ride ride
so you wanna be a big shot
oh baby come on
Ride ride ride
Ride Cowboy Ride
Jon Bon Jovi's 'Ride Cowboy Ride' stands as a defining track from the 1986 album 'New Jersey,' capturing the raw energy and anthemic spirit of his early rock career. Released during a pivotal era for the band, the song exemplifies the hard rock and pop-rock fusion that would characterize his subsequent success. With its driving rhythm and iconic vocal delivery, the recording became a staple of live performances, reinforcing Bon Jovi's reputation as a frontman capable of delivering both emotional depth and high-octane power. The track remains a significant part of his discography, illustrating the evolution of his sound from the mid-1980s through the late 1980s while cementing his status in the rock canon.