Judee Sill The Phantom Cowboy lyrics

I have seen the phantom cowboy ride
His trail of dust is in my dreams
With an eagle on his shoulder
Through the clouds he glides
And sprints across the spatial streams

But the ledge is steep and the light is dark
Still I see him leap
And he keeps on headin' for a star
That's not very far
He's travelin' on a silver filigree

I've been waitin' at the eastern gate
I waved my hand to flag him down
I always hope to catch him but he just can't wait
He's nor allowed to touch the ground

But his touch can heal when the light is dark
Doesn't need a shield

'Cause he keeps on headin' for a star
That's not very far
He likes it all just because it's real

Though I'm sittin' in the grit and grime
The spark of hope is in me strong
I'm gonna try to get there in the nick of time
And maybe I can ride along

If I have no fear when the light is dark
I can feel you near
Though you keep on headin' for a star
That's not very far
Please don't forget if your way is clear
I'll be waitin' here