I had me two trusty pistols, had me two leather holsters Hanging by my side I had a two gaited pony 'Til the day matrimony took my bridle and gave me a bride!
I was ridin' down the trail from Santa Fe When I met a pretty gal along the way I said "Ain't we met before" Then she drew her forty-four So I tipped my hat and slowly rode away
I was ridin' down the trail from Santa Fe When I met another gal along the way I said, "Baby, you're a dream" She said, "Touch me and I'll scream" So I tipped my hat and slowly rode away
Rode away, rode away, I say that was no excuse for me to stay Tipped my hat, that was that, Yes, I let my kitten sittin where she sat
I continued down the road to Santa Fe When I met another gal along the way I asked "are you taken to" She said "partner, I'll take you" So I tipped my hat and settled down to stay !
Settled down, settled down, How I cursed the day I ever rode to town ! What a life, what a life, Ever since the day I took myself a wife !
Now if you ever ride the trail from Santa Fe And you meet a pretty gal along the way Ever stop to think of me I'll look happy, I'll agree When I tipped my hat and slowly rode away... Oh away, Oh I tipped my hat and slowly rode away... (C'mon boys, pick up your feet. Get 'em out of here.)