Treasure in the West

A legend told of treasure in the west, lost long ago Soon, I became obsessed Off did I fly across the platinum dunes 'Neath onyx sky and ivory mask of moon At break of day under an opal's dawn I made my way through canyons burnished bronze I plunged my head in topaz tinted pools Then on, I sped in search of secret jewels Long, I've ridden through this desert Chasing X is on the shifting sands Somewhere hidden lies that treasure But I fear, it's slipping through my hands Onward, I roved, I followed silver streams Through emerald groves and found a sparkling spring A sapphire set in golden poppy fields But no buried chest of riches locked and sealed Long, I've ridden through this desert Chasing X is on the shifting sands Somewhere hidden lies that treasure But I fear, it's slipping through my hands I met a girl with lips so ruby red Bright copper curls, and sheets of silken thread She begged me stay with diamonds in her eyes But I stole away to find my real prize Long, I've ridden through this desert Chasing X is on the shifting sands Somewhere hidden lies that treasure But I fear, it's slipping through my hands