Although the song was written only a few decades ago, its meaning still describes the downside of cowboy life from the moment it began. This chilling and moving story involves a woman who hears the tragic news of her lover being involved in a fatal bull riding accident. Upon hearing this sad news, she apparently loses her mind and resorts to a Virginia Woolf sort of demise into the ocean. The song depicts the love between two people and the heartache that stems from the loss of those you love. It paints a clear picture of the dangers and risks involved with being a cowboy; the lyrics may send an emotional shiver down your spine. The Beaches of Cheyenne became Garth Brooks’ 15^th number one hit on Billboard.