Cross the Brazos at Waco
Billy Walker

(D)On the Chisolm Trail it was midnight
Carmella was strong on his (A7)mind
Because of the life he had chosen
Carmella had left him be(D)hind
Too long, he had been El Bandito
Carmella had (D7)left him (G)alone
But today someone brought a (D)message
She had (A7)been seen in ol' San An(D)tone

(Chorus)
(G)Cross the Brazos at Waco
Ride hard and I'll make it by dawn
(D)Cross the Brazos at Waco
I'm (A7)safe when I reach San An(D)tone

He glanced back over his shoulder
The posse was nowhere in sight
He'd sent for Carmella 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

(Chorus)

Then the night came alive with gunfire
He knew that at last he'd been found
As the Rangers badge shone brightly
El Bandito lay on the ground
Carmella knew he was dying
That all of her dreams were in vain
As she kissed his lips for the last time
She heard him whisper again

(Chorus-At end repeat with:)
I'm safe when I reach San Antone