[Verse 1]
Boots by the fence line
Sun on that big wide sky
Sixty‑one candles glowing
But we’re ridin’ instead of inside
Laugh marks and trail dust
You’re grinnin’ from ear to ear
Marlene
You climb in that saddle
Like you’ve done it for years
[Chorus]
Happy birthday
Marlene
Ride on
Ride on
Let the wind take every worry you’ve drawn
All I wish you
Is laughter and fun
We’ll sing out your name
’Til the daylight’s done
Happy birthday
Marlene
Ride on
Ride on
[Verse 2]
Horses are side‑steppin’
Like they can feel your joy
You’re talkin’ ‘bout old stories
Every girl
Every boy
Sixty‑one and still wild
In the sweetest
Truest way
You say “one more little gallop”
We say “lead the way”
[Chorus]
Happy birthday
Marlene
Ride on
Ride on
Let the wind take every worry you’ve drawn
All I wish you
Is laughter and fun
We’ll sing out your name
’Til the daylight’s done
Happy birthday
Marlene
Ride on
Ride on
[Bridge]
Here’s to more trails
More jokes
More sun
More years in the saddle
Just havin’ fun
If life is a long road
We’re glad you’re the one
Callin’ out “giddy up”
As you laugh and run
[Chorus]
Happy birthday
Marlene
Ride on
Ride on
Let the wind take every worry you’ve drawn
All I wish you
Is laughter and fun
We’ll sing out your name
’Til the daylight’s done
Happy birthday
Marlene
Ride on
Ride on