Purple light in the canyons
That's where I long to be
With my three good companions
Just my rifle, pony and me
Gonna hang my som-brero
On the limb of a tree
Comin' home, sweetheart darlin'
Just my rifle, pony and me
Whippoorwill in the willow
Sings a sweet melody
Ridin' to Ama-rillo
Just my rifle, 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, pony and me
For my rifle, my pony and me