On The Amazon New Riders of the Purple Sage

"On The Amazon" by New Riders of the Purple Sage is a #CountryRock song from 1972. It explores themes of adventure, nature, and the beauty of the Amazon rainforest, reflecting on the connection between humanity and the environment. The song features unique harmonies and a blend of acoustic and electric instruments, contributing to its laid-back vibe. Its cultural impact lies in raising awareness of ecological issues and celebrating the wilderness.

Battin-Fowley

Well, I used to be a burglar, rolled too many numbers
Now I am a smuggler on the Amazon
Living on thrills down in Brazil
Got a big plantation on the Amazon

Well, I'm living undercover so I won't be discovered
Sailing hot cargo down the Amazon
Living on thrills down in Brazil
Got a big plantation on the Amazon

Well, I got a ton of acres, got a lot of land
Got a outlaw lady who really understands
Why her musician is a south american man

Well, I used to be a drummer but it got to be a bummer
Now I am a bandit on the Amazon
Up in the city you think my crop is pretty
Taking care of business on the Amazon

Well, I got a ton of acres, got a lot of land
Got a outlaw lady who really understands
Why her musician is a south american man
Why her Mill Valley musician is a south american man

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