"They Shoot Horses" lyrics

They shoot horses
Don't they?

So the girl with the pistol in her hand
You've been running wild and reckless
Since the starting gun it went bang

For every fence you've been jumping
There is a ditch that's left you scarred
Don't go falling at the final furlough
You'll be bound for the abattoir

Who's that rider riding with you?
Who's that rider? The pale rider
Who's that rider riding with you?
Who's that riding with you?

"I shot the piano player"
The jealous husband he said to the band
She's been doing the light fandango
Since the dancing in the disco began

My knees they been getting weaker
At the thought of what they've got in store
I've spent 23 hours with people
Who want to party for 24 more

Who's that rider riding with you?
Who's that rider? The pale rider
Who's that rider riding with you?
Who's that riding with you?
Who's that riding with you?

"Where is the mule for Sister Sarah?"
Asked the boy with the future in his hands
There's a pink limousine on the horizon
And there's blood on the saddle again

Who's that rider riding with you?
Who's that rider? The pale rider
Who's that rider riding with you?
Who's that riding with you?
Who's that rider riding with you?
Who's that rider? The pale rider
Who's that rider riding with you?
Who's that riding with you?
Who's that riding with you?