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

Just my rifle, my pony, and me

Whippoorwill in the willow Sings a sweet melody

Riding to Amarillo Just my rifle, pony, and me

No more cow to be ropin' No more stray

Will I see round the bend She'll be waitin'

For my rifle, pony, and me For my rifle, my pony, and me

For my rifle, pony, and me