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 Purple light in the canyon That is 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 Coming home sweet my darling Just my rifle, my pony and me Whippoorwill 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 shell be waitin For my rifle, my pony and me For my rifle, my pony and me