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I’m riding west of Tucson
On a dark and dusty trail
The rattlesnakes aren’t sleeping
And I hear coyotes yell
Shadows dance on cactus
And scorpions prowl the night
I think I see a ghost town
In the pale moon light

Bang! I hear a gunshot
Somewhere up ahead
I’d better hide behind these rocks
Or I will soon be dead
I’ll wait here for the sunrise
And try to get some rest
I’ve used most of my water
And I’m thirsty and depressed

(chorus) Searching for bright silver, and that precious gold
So many have tried before me, but failed, I am told
But if I don’t find silver or any precious gold
I need to find pure water or I’ll die before I’m old.

I wake up and see the sunrise
The blue sky is immense
I’ll make a cup of coffee
And regain my confidence
I’m riding west of Tucson
In the endless desert heat
I see a gleam of treasure
It will make my life complete

I follow the gleam of treasure
Up in a canyon of red rocks
Where the pine trees seem much greener
Home for squirrels and bears and hawks
I’ve found the source of brilliance
It’s a sight for my sore eyes
You can’t drink gold and silver
But this treasure gives you life