About the song
- Released: 1982 on the album “Strait From The Heart”
- Genre: Country, Texas Country
- Origin: The song was actually written by Paul Fraser and Terry Stafford, but George Strait’s rendition is the most popular.
- Popularity: The song is a classic country western tune and a signature song for George Strait. It’s been covered by many other artists and featured in movies like “Urban Cowboy.”
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Lyrics
Amarillo by mornin’Up from San AntoneEverything that I gotIs just what I’ve got on
When that Sun is highIn that Texas skyI’ll be buckin’ at the county fairAmarillo by mornin’Amarillo I’ll be there
They took my saddle in HoustonBroke my leg in Santa FeLost my wife and a girlfriendSomewhere along the way
But I’ll be lookin’ for eightWhen they pull that gateAnd I hope thatJudge ain’t blindAmarillo by mornin’
Amarillo’s on my mind
Amarillo by mornin’Up from San AntoneEverything that I gotIs just what I’ve got on
I ain’t got a dimeBut what I’ve got is mineI ain’t richBut Lord, I’m free
Amarillo by mornin’Amarillo’s where I’ll beAmarillo by mornin’Amarillo’s where I’ll be