My Rifle, My Pony and Me Lyrics

The sun is sinking in the west
The cattle go down to the stream
The redwing settles in the nest
It's time for a cowboy to dream
Purplelight in the canyons
That's where I long to be
with my three good companions
Just my rifle, my pony and me
Gonna hang my sombrero
On the limb of a tree
Comin' home, sweet heart darlin'
Just my rifle, my pony and me
Whispoorwill in the willow
Sings a sweet melody
Riding to Amarillo
Just my rifle, my 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, my pony and me
For my rifle, my pony and me