Lyrics:

1976
Writers: Howard Bellamy

Little Rainy, I know you've been low on money
They took your telephone out, sweet little southern belle
And, if the only way to reach me is through the mailman
When I get back home, I hope that my box is filled

I read your letter tonight, I'd like to say, 'I'm sorry'
I write a letter tonight, I hope you know I care
I'd like to pay your way out west, but before you got started
This old rodeo road'll have me back in your hometown again

Dear Windy, I know you're young and you live with your family
Say that midwestern morality is making you miserable, well
If you decide to come on out, you would be disappointed
I'll be away from my home, with a star and a song somewhere

I read your letter tonight, I'd like to say, ''m sorry'
I write a letter tonight, I hope you know I care
I'd like to see you move out west, but before you got started
This old rodeo road'll have me back in your hometown again

Hello sunshine, I just took a chance on calling
I got two days off, imagine me catching you home
I'd like to see you while I'm here, resting up for the next time
And I'll be leaving this place, with a smile on my face, cause of you

I rang your number tonight, so good to hear you talking
I send my message tonight, I hope you know I care
I'm so glad you live out west, it feels good just knowing
This old rodeo road has me back in your hometown again
This old rodeo road has me back in your hometown again
This old rodeo road has me back in your hometown again