The sun is sinking in the west The cattle go down to the stream The redwing settles in the nest It's time for a cowboy to dream
Purple light in the canyons That's where I long to be With my three good companions Just my rifle, pony and me
Gonna hang my sombrero On the limb of a tree Coming home sweetheart darling Just my rifle, pony and me
Whippoorwill in the willow Sings a sweet melody Riding to (Riding to) Amarillo (Amarillo) Just my rifle, pony and me No more cows (no more cows) to be roping (to be roping) No more strays will I see Round the bend (round the bend) she'll be waiting (she'll be waiting) For my rifle, pony and me For my rifle, my pony and me