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Cross the Brazos at Waco Song Lyrics and Chords by Billy Walker
Cross the Brazos at Waco
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written by Kay Arnold
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On the Chisolm Trail it was midnight
Carmella was strong on his
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Because of the life he had chosen
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hind
Too long he had been El Bandito
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left him
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alone
But today someone brought a
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message
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been seen in old San An
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Cross the Brazos at Waco
Ride hard and I'll make it by dawn
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Cross the Brazos at Waco
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safe when I reach San An
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safe when I reach San An
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tone
He glanced back over his shoulder
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He'd sent for Carmella to meet him
On the banks of the Brazos to
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night
She was waiting and he kept the promise
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long time
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ago
As he dropped the guns that she
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hated
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muddy Brazos
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below
Then the night came alive with gunfire
He knew that at last he'd been
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As the Rangers badge shone brightly
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ground
Carmella knew he was dying
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were in
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vain
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time
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whisper
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again
FAQ
Who sang the the song Cross the Brazos at Waco?
- The song Cross the Brazos at Waco was sang by Billy Walker.
Who is Billy Walker?
- William Marvin Walker (January 14, 1929 - May 21, 2006) was an American country music singer and guitarist best known for his 1962 hit, "Charlie's Shoes". Nicknamed The Tall Texan, Walker had more than 30 charting records during a nearly 60-year career, and was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry.
