The sun is sinking in the west
The cattle go down to the stream
The red wing settles in its nest
It's time for a cowboy to dream
Purple light in the canyon,
that's where I long to be
With my two good companions,
Just my rifle, pony, and me.
Coming home, sweetheart, darling
Just my rifle, pony, and me
Whippoorwill in the willow
Just my rifle, pony and me
No more cows to be ropin'
No more strays will I see
Round the bend, she'll be waiting
For my rifle, pony and me
