Capo 2When I was a very young man
I was a cowboy, the best in the land
But then she settled me down with a touch of her hand
Now I’m begging you mister
Tell me if you can
Chorus:
Which way does that old pony run
Which way does that old pony run
And how much is that saddle
And a straight shooting gun
Which way does that old pony run
Now a young girl, she don’t know when she’s lying
But a woman, great God, she knows how its done
So mama before I go, there’s just one thing on my mind
Which way does that old pony run
Chorus:
Which way does that old pony run
Which way does that old pony run
And how much is that saddle
And a straight shooting gun
Which way does that old pony run
So this good life you know I must leave
Your new car and your color TV
But what’s riches to you, just ain’t riches to me
And if you’re staying out here
Then I’m headed back east
Chorus:
Which way does that old pony run
Which way does that old pony run
And how much is that saddle
And a straight shooting gun
Which way does that old pony run