



C The sun is sinking in the west G7 The cattle go down to the stream C The red wings settles in their nest Am C Itʼs time for a cowboy to sing F Purple light in the canyons C Am Thatʼs where I long to be C F With my three good companions C F C Just my rifle my pony and me F Whippoorwill in the willow C Am Sings a sweet melody C F Riding to Amarillo C F C Just my rifle my pony and me F No more cows to be roping C Am No more strays will I see C F Round the bend sheʼll be wating C F C For my rifle my pony and me F C For my rifle my pony and me