Classic Poem

Empty saddles in the old corral,
Where do ya ride tonight?
Are you roundin' up the dogies,
The strays of long ago?
Are ya on the trail of buffalo?

Empty saddles in the old corral,
Where do ya ride tonight?
Are there rustlers on the border,
Or a band of Navajo?
Are ya heading for the Alamo?

Empty boots covered with dust,
Where do ya ride tonight?
Empty guns, covered with rust,
Where do you talk tonight?

Empty saddles in the old corral,
My tears will be dried tonight
If you'll only say I'm lonely,
As ya carry my old pal,
Empty saddles in the old corral.