Original lyrics

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Well I came up from Goodland, Kansas I turned eighteen today I'm college bound for Lincoln Nebraska's where I'll stay It's been my dream all my life To play football on this field And if I ever get the chance I'll make you this deal I'll work hard I'll do my part You won't hear me complain I'll never go down easy I swear I'll pull my weight Hey there Mr. Osborne I'll do anything to play And it sure would be a honor sir To call you coach someday Here in the middle of the middle west We ain't afraid to fight Well I've looked to you sir Now I'll look you in the eye Well I hear something calling me Like I've never heard before It's a red and white freight train And I wanna get on board I'll work hard I'll do my part You won't hear me complain I'll never go down easy I swear I'll pull my weight Hey there Mr. Osborne I'll do anything to play And it sure would be a honor sir To call you coach someday I came up from Goodland, Kansas I turned eighteen today I'm college bound for Lincoln Nebraska's where I'll stay