On the Chissom Trail it was midnight

Carmela was strong on his mind

Because of the life he had chosen

Carmela had left him behind

Too long he'd been a bandito

Carmela had left him alone

But today someone brought a message

She'd been seen in old San Antone



Cross the Brazos at Waco

Ride hard and I'll make it by dawn

Cross the Brazos at Waco

I'm safe when I reach San Antone



He glanced back over his shoulder

The possee was nowhere in sight

He'd sent for Carmela to meet him

On the banks of the Brazos tonight

She was waiting and he kept the promise

He'd made such a long time ago

As he dropped the guns that she hated

In the muddy Brazos below



Cross the Brazos at Waco

Ride hard and I'll make it by dawn

Cross the Brazos at Waco

I'm safe when I reach San Antone



Then the night came alive with gunfire

He knew that at last he'd been found

As the Ranger's badge shone brightly

El bandito lay on the ground

Carmela knew he was dyin'

That all of her dreams were in vain

As she kissed his lips for the last time

She heard him whisper again



Cross the Brazos at Waco

Ride hard and I'll make it by dawn

Cross the Brazos at Waco

I'm safe when I reach San Antone



I'm safe when I reach San Antone