On the Chisholm Trail it was midnight, Camellia was strong on his mind
Because of the life he had chosen, Camellia had left him behind
Too long hed been El Bandito; Camellia had left him alone
But today someone wrote a message; shed been seen in old San Antone

Cross the Brazos at Waco ride hard and Ill make it by dawn
Cross the Brazos at Waco Im safe when I reach San Antone

He glanced back over his shoulder; the posse was nowhere in sight
Hed sent for Camellia to meet him, on the banks of the Brazos tonight
She was waiting and he kept the promise, hed 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 Ill make it by dawn
Cross the Brazos at Waco Ill walk straight in old San Antone

Then the night came alive with gunfire, he knew that at last hed been found
As the rangers badge shown brightly, El Bandito lay on the ground
Camellia knew he was dieing, 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 Ill make it by dawn
Cross the Brazos at Waco Im safe when I reach San Antone
Im safe when I reach San Anto