[Verse] Out where the tumbleweeds roll and moan, An old cowboy rides, all alone, His shadow's long, and his skin's like leather, He's lived through rough times, stormy weather. [Verse 2] He's seen the sunrise over dusty plains, Felt the sting of broken hearts and pains, His horse and hat, his only kin, On this endless trail, he'll begin again. [Chorus] Old cowboy, where you heading now? Ain't no fences gonna hold you down, With a lonesome song, you ride the wind, Chasing ghosts of long-lost friends. [Verse 3] He recalls the days of youth so bright, When he'd ride 'til the last star gave its light, But now his eyes are dim, his pace is slow, Still, he's got miles to go. [Verse 4] Stops by the saloon, takes a drink or two, Talks of the times he almost drew, And the nights he spent under a crimson sky, Wishing on stars in a cowboy's lullaby. [Chorus] Old cowboy, where you heading now? Ain't no fences gonna hold you down, With a lonesome song, you ride the wind, Chasing ghosts of long-lost friends.
