Intro:
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The sun is sinking in the west
The cattle go down to the stream
The redwing settles in her nest
It's time for a cowboy to dream
Verse 1:
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Purple light in the canyons
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That's where I long to be
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With my three good companions
C Am F
Just my rifle, pony and me
Verse 2:
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Gonna hang my som-brero
C F
On the limb of a tree
C F
Comin' home, sweetheart darlin'
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Just my rifle, pony and me
Verse 3:
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Whippoorwill in the willow
C F
Sings a sweet melody
C F
Ridin' to Ama-rillo
C Am F
Just my rifle, pony and me
Verse 4:
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No more cows to be ropin'
C F
No more strays will I see
C F
Round the bend she'll be waitin'
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For my rifle, pony and me
Outro:
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For my rifle, my pony and me
