Abilene, Abilene 
Prettiest town I ever seen 
Folks down there don't treat you mean 
In Abilene, my Abilene 

I sit alone most every night 
Watch them trains roll out of sight 
Wish that they were carryin' me 
To Abilene, my Abilene 

Crowded city, ain't nothin' free 
Nothin' in this town for me 
Wish to God that I could be 
In Abilene, my Abilene 

Take me back where I come from 
Take me where I want to be 
In Abilene, my Abilene 

Rotgut whiskey numbs the brain 
If I stay here I'll go insane 
Think I need a change of scene 
To Abilene, my Abilene 

Outside my window cold rain falls 
Sit here starin' at the walls 
If I was home, I'd be serene 
In Abilene, my Abilene