The Phantom Cowboy - Judee Sill

I have seen the phantom cowboy ride

His trail of dust is in my dreams

With an eagle on his shoulder through the clouds he glides

And sprints across the spacial streams.

But the ledge is steep

And the light is dark

Still I see him leap

And he keeps on headin' for a star

That’s not very far, he’s travelin' on a silver filigree.

I’ve been waitin' at the eastern gate

I waved my hand to flag him down

I always hope to catch him but he just can’t wait

He’s not allowed to reach the ground

But his touch can heal

When the light is dark

Doesn’t need a shield

Cuz he keeps on headin' for a star

That’s not very far, he likes it all just because it’s real.

Tho' I’m sittin' in the grit and grime

The spark of hope is in me strong

I’m gonna try to get there in the nick of time

And maybe I can ride along

If I have no fear

When the light is dark

I can feel you near

Tho' you keep on headin' for a star

That’s not very far, please don’t forgit (sic)

If your way is clear, I’ll be waitin' here.