Cowboy you're like a Mustang driftin' with the wind Riding clear of fences that might close you in Your wild restless spirit keeps you searchin' for higher ground You don't get close to brandin' fires, you'll never be tied down But last night the lady she took you by surprise And threw a loop around your heart when she looked into your eyes Branded by the tender touch of her soft gentle hand Now this hard ridin' cowboy, this wild driftin' cowboy He'll never ride into the sunset again The night wind through the canyon makes such a mournful sound Freedom, your old partner, well, he just let you down It's snowing on the mountain, the trail is driftin' in You try to fight the feeling, but cowboy you'll never win But last night the lady she took you by surprise And threw a loop around your heart when she looked into your eyes Branded by the tender touch of her soft gentle hand Now this hard ridin' cowboy, this wild driftin' cowboy He'll never ride into the sunset again This hard ridin' cowboy, this wild driftin' cowboy He'll never ride into the sunset again