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I wake up early, before the Sun rises high
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Headed to the rodeo, with my horse and my cowboy pride
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I'm a cowboy, with a heart that's true
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Askin' for protection, from Our Lady Aparecida, to watch over me, too
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Our Lady Aparecida, intercede for me
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By the love of Jesus, protect me in this rodeo, y'all, please
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Fierce bull, don't trample me
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Protect my kin, my friends, and my family
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I ride the bull, with courage and skill
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But I know I can fall, and take a mighty spill
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That's why I'm askin', Our Lady Aparecida
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To protect me, and keep me safe from harm, y'hear?
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Our Lady Aparecida, intercede for me
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By the love of Jesus, protect me in this rodeo, y'all, please
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Fierce bull, don't trample me
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Protect my kin, my friends, and my family
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I know life's full, of challenges and strife
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And the rodeo's a test, of courage and cowboy life
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But with the protection, of Our Lady Aparecida
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I know I can face, any obstacle, y'all, I ain't afraid
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Our Lady Aparecida, intercede for me
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By the love of Jesus, protect me in this rodeo, y'all, please
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Fierce bull, don't trample me
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Protect my kin, my friends, and my family
