The Highwaymen – The Last Cowboy Song

The Highwaymen: A Country Music Supergroup and Their Farewell Tribute

The Highwaymen, a legendary country music supergroup comprised of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, left an indelible mark on the genre.

Background

Their unique blend of outlaw country and traditional country music captivated audiences and redefined the sound of country music. “The Last Cowboy Song” is a poignant and reflective track that serves as a fitting farewell to the era of classic country music.

Released in 1995 as part of the group’s final album, The Highwaymen, “The Last Cowboy Song” is a nostalgic and bittersweet ballad that pays homage to the golden age of country music.

The song’s melancholic melody, coupled with the heartfelt vocals of the four legendary artists, creates a powerful and emotional listening experience. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing for a simpler time, a world where cowboys roamed free and music was pure and honest.

The Highwaymen’s collaboration was a unique and powerful force in country music. Their combined talents and shared passion for the genre resulted in a series of critically acclaimed albums and unforgettable performances.

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Lyrics

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This is the last cowboy song
The end of a hundred year Waltz
The voices sound sad as they’re singin’ along
Another piece of America’s lost

He rides the feed lots, clerks in the markets
On weekends sellin’ tobacco and beer
And his dreams of tomorrow, surrounded by fences
But he’ll dream tonight of when fences weren’t here

He blazed the trail with Lewis and Clark
And eyeball to eyeball, old Wyatt backed down
He stood shoulder to shoulder with Travis in Texas
And rode with the 7th when Custer went down

This is the last cowboy song
The end of a hundred year Waltz
The voices sound sad as they’re singin’ along
Another piece of America’s lost

Remington showed us how he looked on canvas
And Louis Lamour has told us his tale
Me and Johnny and Waylon and Kris sing about him
And wish to God, we could have ridden his trail

This is the last cowboy song
The end of a hundred year Waltz
The voices sound sad as they’re singin’ along
Another piece of America’s lost

This is the last cowboy song
The end of a hundred year Waltz
The voices sound sad as they’re singin’ along
Another piece of America’s lost

This is the last cowboy song
The end of a hundred year Waltz