He wasn't built for rain out on the Texas plains
He couldn't rope or ride, never slept outside
Although he seemed to care, he wasn't really there
His heart was on the train, he wasn't built for rain

And when it came to lovin', his heart was on the fence
She gave it all for nothin' hasn't seen him since
She thought he was a man but he's just a boy it seems
Afraid to face tomorrow, he's livin' in his dreams

He wasn't built for rain out on the Texas plains
He couldn't rope or ride, he never slept outside
Although he seemed to care, he wasn't really there
His heart was on the train, he wasn't built for rain

She thought she understood him like no one else could do
Now he's gone and left her, her happy times are through
She tried to build a shelter to save him from the storm
Her love was like a fire that could keep a cowboy warm

He wasn't built for rain out on the Texas plains
He couldn't rope or ride, he never slept outside
Although he seemed to care, he wasn't really there
His heart was on the train, he wasn't built for rain
Mm, he wasn't built for rain