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
Comin' home, sweetheart darlin'
Just my rifle, pony and me
Whippoorwill in the willow
Sings a sweet melody
Ridin' to Amarillo
Just my rifle, pony and me.
No more cows to be ropin'
No more strays will I see
Round the bend she'll be waitin'
For my rifle, pony and me
For my rifle, my pony and me.