Cowgirl in the Sand

Written while suffering from the flu with high fevers, Young claimed this song is about his impression of “beaches in Spain” — despite the fact that he ad never been to Spain at the time of recording.

Hello, cowgirl in the sand
Is this place at your command?
Can I stay here for a while?
Can I see your sweet, sweet smile?
Old enough now to change your name
When so many love you, is it the same?
It's the woman in you that makes you want to play this game

Hello, ruby in the dust
Has your band begun to rust?
After all the sin we've had
I was hopin' that we'd turn bad
Old enough now to change your name
When so many love you, is it the same?
It's the woman in you that makes you want to play this game

Hello, woman of my dreams
Is this not the way it seems?
Purple words on a grey background
To be a woman and to be turned down
Old enough now to change your name
When so many love you, is it the same?
It's the woman in you that makes you want to play this game

Copyright © 1969 © Broken Arrow Music, Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, Broken Arrow Music Corporation
Written by: Neil Young

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