On the poor side of Fort Worth in a rundown motel

A rodeo cowboy held a young Texas belle

He scooped up some peanuts right out of the can

And he whispered as he placed them in the palm of her hand

Baby I wish they were diamonds and this was north Dallas

And I wish oh I wish you were mine oh I wish Lord I wish you were mine

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On the north side of Dallas in a forty roomed house

She remembers her cowboy as she takes off her blouse

She fingers the diamonds that cling to her breast

Her teardrops fall freely as she looks to the west

And she says I wish they were peanuts and I wish this was Cowtown

And I wish oh I wish he was mine oh she cries Lord I wish he was mine

Peanuts and diamonds sawdust and satin Lone Star and sparklin' red wine

Cowboys and rich girls just don't live in the same world

And they both cry God I wish you were mine oh I wish Lord I wish you were mine