My mate said don't get on that horse, he's made a fool of better men than you
But I was young and foolish not to mention being stubborn like a mule
One second I was in the air, next I was feet up kissin' dirt
Through the haze I heard a voice say 'Bring a doctor I think the boy is hurt'
Doctor, the light is growing dim
And I've heard it calling from the other side
Doctor there's so much I haven't done
And there's that sparkle that I've seen in Becky's eyes
Oh Doctor I'm too young to die
VERSE 2
They took me to a shady spot and the Doctor took one look and softly spoke
'There's really nothing I can do, bring his Mother I think his back is broke'
It was then I heard a voice say something about a good for nothing son
Why'd you go and do a thing like that bring the preacher I think his time has come
REPEAT CHORUS
Then darkness fell around me and up ahead the pearly gates came into view
Saint Peter said 'Hey cowboy c'mon in, we've been expecting you'
CHORUS 2
But I said Doctor the light is growing dim
and I've heard a calling from the other side
Doctor there's so much I haven't done
And there's that sparkle that I've seen in Becky's eyes
But I said Doctor the light is growing dim
Doctor there's so much I haven't done
Doctor I'm too young to die