The sun is sinking in the west
The cattle go down to the stream
The redwing settle in their nest
Its time for a cowboy to sing
Purple light in the canyon
That where I long to be
With my three good companions
Jus my rifle  my pony and me
Whiporwill in the willow
Sings a sweet melody
Ridin to Amarillo
Jus my rifle  my pony and me
No more cows to be ropin
Nor more strays will I see
Round the bend shel be waitin br
For my rifle  my pony and me
For my rifle  my pony and me