The song is Toby Keith’s “Should’ve Been a Cowboy.” Key details:
- Artist: Toby Keith
- Release: February 1993 (debut single from his self-titled debut album)
- Chart success: Reached number one on US Billboard Hot Country Songs and Canadian RPM Country Tracks in June 1993; minor crossover on the Hot 100
- Backstory: Inspired by a real incident in a Dodge City, Kansas, bar where a hunter’s attempt to dance with a cowgirl prompted the line “should have been a cowboy”
- Cultural footprint: The song has become a staple at various sports venues and has been covered by other artists, including American Aquarium in 2021
