[Verse 1]
Was a wild black stallion we caught near Durango
That little black beauty was fast as a gun
We set him to racing, the pride of the family
We bet all our money, we cried when he won

[Verse 2]
That man Mr. Watson don’t take kind to losing
Accused us of stealing, he told the whole town
Then late in the night he killed that old stallion
And left us a looking for a new one to crown

[Chorus]
Beyond the ridge, there’s always a valley
With free roaming horses that wait to be tamed

[Verse 3]
We thought it was over, but old Mr. Watson
Just couldn’t seem to let a sleeping dog liе
They shot down my brother, arrestеd two others
Gave us no choice but to fight for our lives

[Verse 4]
Oh the years to follow, I’d wish them on no one
Shootouts and posses and life on the run
But along the way, I met your dear mother
Warm as the glow from the midsummer sun
[Chorus]
Beyond the ridge, there’s always a valley
With free roaming horses that wait to be tamed

[Verse 5]
I killed my first man and one led to another
A long line of killing that can't be undone
And along the way, I lost all my brothers
I'm the last one to die, the last on the run

[Verse 6]
Up here on the mountain, the posse pursuing
The lead from their bullets, the pain in my side
I might never meet you, so I wrote you this letter
It's looking like this could be my final ride

[Chorus]
Beyond the ridge, there’s always a valley
With free roaming horses that wait to be tamed

[Outro]
Be good on your word, take care of your mother
And most of all son, be proud of your name