Film of the Forgotten Western

By Eugene Blanchard
Copyright 1982, 2000

Sun reflecting off his saddle
Wind blowing his hair
Drifting sand makes it harder
To get out of there

Long time since forgotten
The road is barely there
Memories fade like shadows
Under the noon glare

Oh the dreams of
Oh the memories of
Oh the film of the forgotten western

Eyes shut against the haze
Head hung low
Many miles before him
A long way to go

Memories of better years
Haunt his mind
Once a box office favorite
Now he's lost in time

Oh the dreams of
Oh the memories of
Oh the film of the forgotten western

The silence closely follows
The lack of applause
The vultures patiently wait
Sharpening their claws

His strength is slowy sapping
He looks for support
But will he find some
Before he is no more

Oh the dreams of
Oh the memories of
Oh the film of the forgotten western

Oh the dreams of
Oh the memories of
Oh the film of the forgotten western