Purple light 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, sweetheart darlin', Just my rifle, my pony and me

Whippoorwill in the willow, sings a sweet melody

Ridin' 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