VERSE 1: There's something strange in the old corral 

There's a breeze, though the wind has died 

Though I'm alone in the old corral, 

Seems there is someone at my side 



CHORUS: Empty saddles in the old corral, 

Where do ya ride tonight? 

Are ya roundin' up the dogies, 

The strays of long ago, 

Are ya on the trail of buffalo? 

Empty saddles in the old corral, 

Where do ya ride tonight? 

Are there rustlers on the border, 

Or a band of Navajo 

Are ya headin' for the Alamo? 

Empty guns covered with rust 

Where do ya talk tonight? 

Empty boots covered with dust 

Where do ya walk tonight? 

Empty saddles in the old corral, 

My tears would be dried tonight 

If you'll only say I'm lonely, 

As ya carry my old pal 

Empty saddles in the old corral 



VERSE 2: There is no smoke, still the fires burn, 

There's no song, still I hear guitars, 

There is no dust, still the ghosts return 

Softly to vanish thru the bars