Verse 1
Check the dashboard calendar, my jaw hits the floor.
May fifteenth is staring back, I’m dead for sure.
Five years of marriage and it completely slipped my mind.
If I go home empty-handed, she won’t be too kind.
Spur my old Chevy truck, slamming on the gas.
Got sixty minutes flat to save my sorry ass.
🪕 Chorus
It’s a race against the sunset, a high-stakes rodeo!
Forgot the anniversary, got nowhere left to go!
Looking for the perfect gift to save my cowboy skin.
Outrunning father time just to get a loving win.
Lord, guide this steering wheel and speed up this ride.
I gotta find a treasure for my beautiful bride!
🎸 Verse 2
Tear through the county line, throwing up the dust.
Main Street antique shop is an absolute must.
Slam the brakes, hit the door, looking left and right.
A plastic horseshoe clock won't save my life tonight.
Flower shop is locked up tight, florist went back home.
Just me and my racing pulse out here all alone.
🪕 Chorus
It’s a race against the sunset, a high-stakes rodeo!
Forgot the anniversary, got nowhere left to go!
Looking for the perfect gift to save my cowboy skin.
Outrunning father time just to get a loving win.
Lord, guide this steering wheel and speed up this ride.
I gotta find a treasure for my beautiful bride!
⚡ Bridge
(Fast-paced, frantic banjo and electric guitar duel)
Ten minutes on the clock, pulling up to the ranch.
See the old silversmith working by a branch.
He’s holding up a custom ring, turquoise and bright gold.
Traded him my spare spare tire for the greatest story told!
🎸 Verse 3
Sprint right through the front door, sliding on the wood.
She’s standing in her Sunday dress looking real good.
I pull that shiny velvet box right out of my vest.
She smiles and says, "Oh darling, you really are the best!"
🪕 Outro
Wiped the sweat right off my brow, pulled her in real tight.
This forgetful cowboy made it home alive tonight!
Yeah, I won the race against time!
(Big country rock finish with a triumphant guitar riff)
Kevin Laden 
