What's in a Name?

[Verse] Out on the prairie, with the sky so wide, Just me and my shadow, nowhere to hide. My boots kicked up dust under a sunset's flame, But I can't quite figure out what to call his name. [Verse 2] He follows me everywhere, always by my side, Thru' rattlesnake trails and rivers running high. Silent and loyal on the rugged terrain, This trusty ol' dog, but what should be his name? [Chorus] What's in a name for a partner so true? A name that tells tales of all we've been through. Rover or Rusty, well it just ain't the same, I need something real, like the bond that we claim. [Verse 3] He herds the cattle with a natural grace, Eyes like the twilight, heart full of faith. Known by a whistle, we've earned our acclaim, But still, my buddy waits for me to choose his name. [Verse 4] 'Round the campfire glow, underneath the stars, I strum my guitar and ponder who we are. A soul that's unnamed, though not without fame, Seeking a title that honors his frame. [Chorus] What's in a name for a partner so true? A name that tells tales of all we've been through. Shadow or Scout, well it just ain't the same, I need something real, like the bond that we claim.