On the eighth day God noticed a problem
  For there below Him stood a cowboy alone
  Stubborn and proud, reckless and loud
  God knew he'd never make it on his own
  So God looked out all over creation
  And listened as that cowboy prayed
  God took passion and thunder
  Patience and wonder then He sent down
  The best thing that God ever made
    Cowboys and angels leather and lace
  Salt of the earth meets heavenly grace
  Cowboys and angels tested and tried
  It's a long way to heaven
  And one hell of a ride
    Nothin's changed since the dawn of creation
  For you will find them together today
  And only heaven above them knows why she loves him
  But he must be the reason she don't fly away
    Cowboys and angels leather and lace
  Salt of the earth meets heavenly grace
  Cowboys and angels tested and tried
  It's a long way to heaven
  And one hell of a ride
  It's a long way to heaven
  And one hell of a ride