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