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.   Last night the lady she took you by suprise   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   Will 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 snowing in   You try to fight the feeling but cowboy you'll never win   Last night the lady...   This hard ridin' cowboy this wild driftin' cowboy   He'll never ride into the sunset again