empty saddles (in the old corral)

there's something strange in the old corral

there's a breeze

though the wind has died

though i'm alone in the old corral

seems there is someone at my side

empty saddles in the old corral

where do ya ride tonight?

are ya roundin' up the dogies

the strays of long ago

are ya on the trail of buffalo?

empty saddles in the old corral

where do ya ride tonight?

are there rustlers on the border

or a band of navajo

are ya headin' for the alamo?

empty guns covered with rust

where do ya talk tonight?

empty boots covered with dust

where do ya walk tonight?

empty saddles in the old corral

my tears would be dried tonight

if you'll only say i'm lonely

as ya carry my old pal

empty saddles in the old corral

there is no smoke

still the fires burn

there's no song

still i hear guitars

there is no dust

still the ghosts return

softly to vanish thru the bars