The Running Blood - Michael Martin Murphey

I’m a big race horse

I can run so fast

I don’t even think about bein' last

When I make my move

I don’t feel no pain

I got running blood rushin' through my veins

So don’t hold on

Don’t hold back

If you gonna run

On the winnin' track

'Cause tryin' hard is not enough

You’ve got to have the runnin' blood

(yeah)

I wanna feel the wind blowin' through my mane

I can’t be held back and I can’t be tamed

I’m a wild horse runnin' across the plains

I got runnin' blood so cut loose my reins

So don’t hold on

Don’t hold back

If you gonna run

On the winnin' track

'Cause tryin' hard is not enough

You’ve got to have the runnin' blood

I’m gonna have a winning season

You’re really gonna see me shine

God gave me strong legs for a reason

To be the first to cross the line

At the starting gate

Hear that pistol crack

Feel the muscles rippling across my back

When I make my move I’ll give it all my strength

When that runnin' blood beats 'em by a length

So don’t hold on

Don’t hold back

If you gonna run

On the winnin' track

'Cause tryin' hard is not enough

You’ve got to have the runnin' blood

Don’t hold on

Don’t hold back

If you gonna run

On the winnin' track

'Cause tryin' hard is not enough

You’ve got to have the runnin' blood

(hah)