The sun is sinking in the west
The cattle go down to the stream
The red wings settles in their nest
It's time for a cowboy to sing
Purple light in the canyons
That's where I long to be
With my three good companions
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 roping
No more strays will I see
Round the bend she'll be wating
For my rifle my pony and me
For my rifle my pony and me