Little puncher, you better go to bed
There's a yellow moon a-shining in the sky
You've been riding on the ranch since early morning
Puncher, don't you think it's time to go to bed?

Hang your saddle upon the bunkhouse walls
Set your dirty little boots by your bed
You'll be needing them tomorrow at the round-up
Puncher, you have a long day ahead

Pleasant dreams, Little Puncher
Pleasant dreams come to you
May you smile in your dreaming
While the angels up above watch over you

Little Puncher, you better say a prayer
Fold your hands and say "I lay me down to sleep"
Better close your eyes and rest your weary head
Little Puncher, because you've got another hard day ahead

Pleasant dreams, Little Puncher
Pleasant dreams come to you
May you smile in your dreaming
While the angels up above watch over you

Little Puncher, you better say a prayer
Fold your hands and say "I lay me down to sleep"
Better close your eyes and rest your weary head
Little Puncher, because you've got another hard day ahead