[Verse 1]
As I walked out in the streets of Laredo
As I walked out in Laredo one day
I spied a young cowboy dressed up in white linen
Dressed up in white linen as cold as the clay

[Verse 2]
He was a young cowboy in search of a homeland
He rode 'cross the ranges in search of a bride
His strength was his glory, so brave and so handsome
His weakness was gambling, his downfall was pride

[Verse 3]
O beat the drum slowly and play the fife lowly
He's gone to his maker this fair windy day
O sing the hymns sweetly and place the flowers softly
For the young cowboy that lies here today

[Verse 1]
As I walked out in the streets of Laredo
As I walked out in Laredo one day
I spied a young cowboy dressed up in white linen
Dressed up in white linen as cold as the clay

[Outro]
O beat the drum slowly and play the fife lowly
O there's a fair windy day
Sing the hymns sweetly and place the flowers softly
For the young cowboy that lies here today