Jessi Colter

The Canyon

Jessi Colter


Don't lay your bridle on my shoulder 
Don't bring your bit to my mouth 
Don't lay your blanket on my body 
Just take your saddle and move out 
Just take your saddle and move out 

You were playin' with my fire 
You put your brand on my heart 
But like a wild colt in its fury 
Eye to eye we stand apart 

It's a long way down the canyon 
Only the stars would see you fall 
If you only wanted your way 
I believe you should take it all 
I believe you should take it all 

I've been beside you for a long way 
I've tried to let you have it all 
But the canyon's goin' narrow 
Seems there's room for one that's all 
Seems there's room for one that's all 

It's a long way down the canyon 
Only the stars could see you fall 
If you only wanted your way 
I believe you should take it all 
I believe you should take it all