The Phantom Cowboy Lyrics - Judee Sill - Judee Sill

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 sliver 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 reach the ground 

But his touch can heal, When the light is dark, desn't need a shield 

Cuz he keeps on headin' for a star 

That's not very far, he likes it all just because it's real 

Tho' 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 

Tho' you keep on headin' for a star 

That's not very far, please don't forgit 

If your way is clear, I'll be waiting here