The sun is sinking in the west. The cattle go down to the stream

The red wings settles in their nest. It's time for a cowboy to dream

Purple light (echo) in the canyon (echo) That's where I (echo) long to be (echo)

With my three (echo) good companions (echo) Just my Knapsack, pony and me

Gonna hang (echo) my sombrero (echo) on the limb (echo) of a tree (echo)

Coming home (echo) sweetheart darling (echo) just my Knapsack, pony and me

Whippoorwill (whistle)in the willow (whistle) Sings a sweet (whistle) melody (whistle)

Riding to (echo) Amarillo (echo) Just my Knapsack, pony and me

No more cows (echo) to be roping (echo) No more strays (echo) will I see

Round the bend (echo) she'll be waiting (echo) For my Knapsack my pony and me