[Verse 1]
He rolled in late with her perfume on
Lipstick on his neck, but he played it all calm
Said, “You’re just jealous, babe, don’t start a scene”
But I’d already lit the match on his gasoline
Took his boots, threw 'em in the fire
Slashed three tires — just to make him inquire
Left his truck sittin' crooked out front
Then saddled my mare like a smoke-trail stunt
[Chorus]
'Cause revenge is a rodeo, baby, hold tight
I’m the storm in the saddle under Friday night lights
He broke a wild heart, now I’m breakin' the rules
While he's cryin’ in his truck, I’m collectin’ buckles and jewels
You think I’m bitter? Naw, I’m just in control
Spinnin’ in the spotlight while I'm takin' the gold
He lost a good girl, and the whole damn show
'Cause revenge... yeah, revenge is a rodeo
[Verse 2]
I signed up for barrels, broncs, and pride
Wrote “CHEATER” on his trailer in red on the side
His buddies all stared as I made my run
Turned that arena to a smoking gun
The crowd went wild when I took first place
He was standin' by the fence with shame on his face
I tipped my hat, blew a kiss his way
Said, “That’s what happens when you throw love away”
[Chorus]
'Cause revenge is a rodeo, baby, don’t blink
I’ll be sippin’ champagne while you sit there and drink
You played me like a fool, now I’m playin’ for keeps
While you’re beggin’ for my boots, I’m in leather and gleam
You thought I’d crumble? Hell no, I stole the soul
Of the same damn town where you used to roll
You lost the girl and the whole damn glow
‘Cause revenge... yeah, revenge is a rodeo
[Bridge]
I ain’t bitter, just better
I don’t cry, I write letters
To your mama tellin’ her what you did
Signed, “Love always, that girl you hid”
[Final Chorus]
Revenge is a rodeo, ride it or run
But you’ll never catch me, I’m the outlawed one
No tears in my dust, no shame in my name
Just belt buckles, bruises, and untamed flame
You want closure? Here’s your final blow:
I took your heart and made it part of the show
Yeah, revenge…
Sweet revenge…
Revenge is a damn fine rodeo