Standard (EADGBE)

 Well I came up from Goodland, Kansas

 I turned 18 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

Chorus

 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

 It sure would be an 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 sir

 Now I'll look in the eye

 Well I hear something callin me

 I never heard before

 It's a red and white freight train

 And want to get on board

Repeat chorus

 Well I came up from Goodland, Kansas

 I turned 18 today