The sun is sinking in the West
The cattle go down to the stream
The Red Wing settles in her nest
It's time for the cowboy to dream

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Purple lights in the canyon
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That's where I long to be
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With my three good companions
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Just my rifle, pony, and me

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Go to hang my sombrero
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On the limb of a tree
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Comin' home sweetheart darlin'
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Just my rifle, pony, and me


Whippoorwill in the willows
Sings a sweet melody
Ridin' to Amarillo
Just my rifle, pony, and me

No more cow to be ropin'
No more stray will I see
'Round the ben she'll be waitin'
For my rifle, pony, and me
For my rifle, my pony, and me