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

my pony and me

gonna hang my sombrero

on the limb of a tree

coming home sweet my darling

just my rifle

my pony and me

whippoorwill in the willow

sings a sweet melody

riding to amarillo

just my rifle

my pony and me

no more cows to be ropin'

no more strays will i see

'round the bend shell be waitin

for my rifle

my pony and me

for my rifle

my pony and me