Verse 1:
Workin' on the railroad Sleepin' on the ground
Eatin' saltine crackers Ten cents a pound
Chorus:
Big Ball's in Cowtown We'll all go down
Big Ball's in Cowtown We'll dance around
Verse 2
I'll go to Cowtown I'll dance around
Board up your windows The big boy's in town
Chorus:
Big Ball's in Cowtown We'll all go down
Big Ball's in Cowtown We'll dance around
Verse 3:
Put on your new shoes Put on your gown
Shake off them sad blues The Big Ball's in town
Chorus:
Big Ball's in Cowtown We'll all go down
Big Ball's in Cowtown We'll dance around
Verse 4:
Everybody's smilin' You can't find a frown
The girls are all happy Cause the Big Ball's in town
Chorus:
Big Ball's in Cowtown We'll all go down
Big Ball's in Cowtown
Yeah, yeah Big Ball's in town