Blackland Prairies

Wish I was in the prairies
Where the heavens always shine
I prayin' on a wagon train
To take me down the line
Well, it's worth my weight in silver
And it's worth my weight in gold
It's worth my weight in diamonds
But I swear nobody knows

I once loved a woman
And she did not know my name
She never even asked me
But I loved her just the same

If I'd never know her comfort
Then I might as well be dead
A nail to hang my hat on
And a place to lay my head

So if I die tomorrow
Won't you find me where I roam
Through the world that I have traveled
To the prairies I called home

They can have my last green dollar
But I just don't give a damn
But if they're gonna take it
Better pry it from my hands

Wish I was in the prairies
Where the heavens always shine
I'm prayin' on a wagon train
To take me down the line
I'm worth my weight in silver
And I'm worth my weight in gold
I'm worth my weight in diamonds
But I swear, nobody knows