I used to laugh most every night Dance and drink, and love and fight I used to have a lot to say Then he up and walked away And there I was, all alone I couldn't stand our empty home I packed my blanket and my tack I knew that I'd never look back Palomino, pal o' mine You've been with me, rain or shine Through the prairie and the pine Every trail and timberline Palomino, pal o' mine I used to have a big bedroom Now I sleep under the moon Coyotes howling at the stars Cowboy songs and old guitars And I'm a lonesome drifting girl In my tumbleweedy world You're a quiet, steady soul Your painted coat and eyes of gold Palomino, pal o' mine You've been with me, rain or shine Through the pinion and the pine Every trail and borderline Palomino, pal o' mine The trail is coming to an end It's time to rest, my dear, old friend I'll lay my boots and saddle down We'll find a patch of peaceful ground I'll put our tombstones side by side For our last and longest ride I'll take my six-gun from my vest And watch the sunset in the west Palomino, pal o' mine You've been with me, rain or shine Through the pinion and the pine Every trail and borderline Palomino, pal o' mine You'll leave us traveling right behind Outta road and outta time Palomino, pal o' mine