My Rifle, My Pony And Me

The sun is sinking in the west The cattle go down to the stream The redwing settle in their nest It's time for a cowboy to sing Purple light in the canyon 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 Ridin' to Amarillo Just my rifle, my pony and me No more cows to be ropin' Nor more strays will I see 'Round the bend, she'll be waitin' For my rifle, my pony and me For my rifle, my pony and me