The Last Cowboy Song
The Highwaymen · Other Songs - The Highwaymen
This the last cowboy song:
The end of a hundred year waltz.
The voices sound sad as they're singin' along.
Another piece of America's lost.
(Waylon Jennings)
He rides the feed lots, clerks in the markets,
On weekends sellin' tobacco and beer.
And his dreams of tomorrow, surrounded by fences,
But he'll dream tonight of when fences weren't here.
(Kris Kristoferson)
He blazed the trail with Lewis and Clark,
And eyeball to eyeball, old Wyatt backed down.
He stood shoulder to shoulder with Travis in Texas.
And rode with the 7th when Custer went down.
(All)
This the last cowboy song:
The end of a hundred year waltz.
The voices sound sad as they're singin' along.
Another piece of America's lost.
(Willie Nelson)
Remmington showed us how he looked on canvas,
And Louis Lamour has told us his tale.
Me and Johnny and Waylon and Kris sing about him,
And wish to God we could have ridden his trail.
(Johnny Cash Verse Spoken Over Chorus:)
The old Chisolm trail is covered in concrete now,
They truck it to market in fifty foot rigs.
They roll by his markings and don't even notice,
Like living and dying was all he ever did.
(All)
This the last cowboy song:
The end of a hundred year waltz.
The voices sound sad as they're singin' along.
Another piece of America's lost.
(All)
This the last cowboy song:
The end of a hundred year waltz.
The voices sound sad as they're singin' along.
Another piece of America's lost.
To Fade.
The Last Cowboy Song
The Highwaymen's 'The Last Cowboy Song' stands as a defining anthem of the outlaw country movement, blending traditional Western themes with a gritty, blues-inflected sound. Recorded by the legendary group comprising Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Jessi Colter, and Tompall Glaser, the track captures the spirit of rebellion and freedom that characterized the mid-1970s renaissance of the genre. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic narrative voice, which resonates with listeners seeking the raw emotion and independence associated with the cowboy archetype. As a cornerstone of their collaborative catalog, the song exemplifies the band's ability to craft timeless music that transcends its era, influencing countless subsequent artists in country and roots rock.