Greg Ryder: Downloads
Streets of Durango
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Sittin’ on a stool
The old Diamond Belle
Hangin’ kind’a loose
In the Strater Hotel
The old man said
“I seen ‘em come and go ya’ know.
Walkin’ the streets of old Durango.”
“Sir may I get you
A shot and a beer?”
He saddled up and said
“Set ’em right here.”
Listened to his stories
I could see him as a child
As his eyes lit up
And his mind ran wild
“I seen ‘em come and go ya’ know
Still on a roll ya’ know
Walkin’ the streets of old Durango
Old Durango.”
We shared some laughs
By the end of the night
Had fun with everyone
That came in sight
In a nice way though
We were on a roll
Talkin’ bout the streets
Of old Durango
He said “Bartender,
My friend will pay for my bill.”
I’m ahead’in on out
I’ve had my fill
Gonna watch ‘em come and go you know
I’m on a roll
Walkin’ the streets of old Durango.”
“Bartender, I’ll pay for that old man
That was sittin’ here.”
Bartender said “Now Greg,
Ya’ ain’t been a’talkin’ to no one near.
Been talkin’ to yourself
Just a guzzling’ beer.
You been on a roll, Greg
Mumblin’ something’ bout
The streets of old Durango.”
Folks might think I’m crazy
But from time to time
I see that old ghost
Ridin’ the Silverton Line
He’s on a roll
Watchin’ ‘em come and go
And that train whistle blows
Through the streets of Durango
Still warmin’ up a stool
In the old Diamond Belle
Actin’ like a fool
Hell, I know it damned well
Folks say what they want to
Yes they do
Say I’m a’goin’ to hell
Well, to hell with ’em too
I like it here
Just like this
Mr. Barker has a room for me
If I’m a little at risk
I was livin’ on a dollar
Makin’ just a dime
You might say
I’m from another time
Somewhere in ‘tween 1800
And 1969.
If you close your eyes
Look inside your mind
You can see that see
That cowboy ghost
From another time
You’ll be on a roll
Watchin’ ‘em come and go
Walkin’ the streets of old Durango
Walkin’ the streets of old Durango
Old Durango.