Wyoming · The Equality State / The Cowboy State · By Ismail Farooq, founder · Updated
Wyoming state song: the official anthem's story, and a new song to hear
Wyoming's official state song is “Wyoming”, adopted in 1955. Below is the story of that song, the state's symbols, and “Cowboy State”: a brand-new anthem SongUp AI wrote and sang for Wyoming, with its full lyrics.
An original song for Wyoming
Classic western and campfire country, acoustic guitar, fiddle, harmonica, slow trotting rhythm and a wide, starlit chorus
“Cowboy State” lyrics
Original words by SongUp AI, 2026. Male vocal · Classic western and campfire country.
Verse 1
Old Faithful throwing silver at a sky of early blue
The Tetons rising straight up like the world is brand new
Paintbrush red along the trail, a meadowlark in song
Wyoming, you're the empty that I've been needing all along
Chorus
Cowboy State, equal rights since 1869
The first to let the women vote, the last to stand in line
From Cheyenne to Jackson, from Devils Tower to the Wind
Wyoming, you're the open range where I begin
Verse 2
Frontier Days in Cheyenne, the broncs are bucking high
Antelope out on the sagebrush under a thunder sky
Fewer people than anywhere and more room for the soul
Wyoming, you're the one place I feel whole
Chorus
Cowboy State, equal rights since 1869
The first to let the women vote, the last to stand in line
From Cheyenne to Jackson, from Devils Tower to the Wind
Wyoming, you're the open range where I begin
Bridge
A bucking horse upon the plate and a cowboy holding on
Wyoming, you're the West that carries on
Chorus
Cowboy State, equal rights since 1869
The first to let the women vote, the last to stand in line
From Cheyenne to Jackson, from Devils Tower to the Wind
Wyoming, you're the open range where I begin
About “Cowboy State”
Wyoming's song is classic campfire western, fiddle and harmonica for the least populous state. Old Faithful, the Grand Tetons, Devils Tower, the Wind River Range, Cheyenne Frontier Days and the bucking horse on the licence plate all appear.
The western meadowlark and Indian paintbrush are the state bird and flower, and the chorus marks the motto, "Equal Rights": Wyoming Territory gave women the vote in 1869, first in the nation. "Wyoming" has been the official song since 1955.
Places and symbols in the song
- Yellowstone and Old Faithful
- the Grand Tetons
- Devils Tower
- Cheyenne Frontier Days
- the Wind River Range
- Western meadowlark
- Indian paintbrush
SongUp AI composed and sang this song from the lyrics above and the style line under the title, the same way it makes songs for its users. It is not the official state song and it is not a cover.
The official state song of Wyoming
- Title
- “Wyoming”
- Written by
- words by Charles E. Winter, music by George E. Knapp
- Status
- adopted in 1955
Winter, later a US congressman, wrote the words in 1903; Knapp, a University of Wyoming music professor, set them in 1920.
Many official state songs are still in copyright, so their lyrics are not printed here. The state's own website or legislature publishes the official text.
Wyoming at a glance
- Nickname
- The Equality State / The Cowboy State
- Capital
- Cheyenne
- Largest city
- Cheyenne
- Statehood
- July 10, 1890 (44th state)
- Motto
- Equal Rights
- State bird
- Western meadowlark
- State flower
- Indian paintbrush
- Official state song
- "Wyoming" (in 1955)
Questions about Wyoming's state song
What is the official state song of Wyoming?
The official state song of Wyoming is "Wyoming", words by Charles E. Winter, music by George E. Knapp, adopted in 1955. Winter, later a US congressman, wrote the words in 1903; Knapp, a University of Wyoming music professor, set them in 1920.
Is "Cowboy State" the official state song of Wyoming?
No. "Cowboy State" is an original song written and sung by SongUp AI in 2026 as a new anthem for Wyoming. The official state song is "Wyoming", adopted in 1955. The official lyrics are not reproduced here; this page is about the facts of that song and about our own.
What is "Cowboy State" about?
Wyoming's song is classic campfire western, fiddle and harmonica for the least populous state. Old Faithful, the Grand Tetons, Devils Tower, the Wind River Range, Cheyenne Frontier Days and the bucking horse on the licence plate all appear. It names Yellowstone and Old Faithful, the Grand Tetons, Devils Tower, Cheyenne Frontier Days and the Wind River Range, with the state bird (western meadowlark) and state flower (indian paintbrush) in the lyrics.
Who wrote "Wyoming" and when was it adopted?
"Wyoming" is credited to words by Charles E. Winter, music by George E. Knapp; it was adopted in 1955. Winter, later a US congressman, wrote the words in 1903; Knapp, a University of Wyoming music professor, set them in 1920.
What are Wyoming's state symbols?
Wyoming is nicknamed The Equality State / The Cowboy State. Its capital is Cheyenne and its largest city is Cheyenne. It joined the Union on July 10, 1890 (44th state). The state motto is "Equal Rights", the state bird is the western meadowlark and the state flower is the indian paintbrush.
Can I play or share "Cowboy State"?
Yes. Listen here as often as you like and share the page link. For a song of your own about Wyoming, your town, your school or your family, with the names and places you choose, describe it on the Create page: a free account hears a 30-second preview of its own lyrics sung, and a full song comes with a Pro plan.
How do I make my own song about Wyoming?
Open the Create page, describe the song (for example "an upbeat country song about growing up in Cheyenne, WY") or paste your own lyrics, pick a voice, and SongUp AI writes, sings and mixes it in a few minutes. Every song comes with a lyric video, stems and a gift page.