My rifle, my pony and me

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 canyon

That is 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 sweet my darling

Just my rifle, pony and me

Whippoorwill in the willow

Sings a sweet melody

Riding to Amarillo

Just my rifle, pony and me

No more cows to be ropin'

No more strays will I see

'Round the bend shell be waitin

For my rifle, pony and me

For my rifle, my pony and me