Chestnut Mare The Byrds

"Chestnut Mare" by The Byrds, released in 1970, is a #Rock song that explores themes of love, longing, and the fleeting nature of relationships. The lyrics depict a man's yearning for a free-spirited woman, symbolized by the chestnut mare. Musically, it features jangly guitars and harmonies, contributing to its dreamy feel. The song has influenced folk rock, showcasing the interplay between nature and human emotion.

Always alone never with a herd
Prettiest mare I’ve ever seen
You’ll have to take my word

I’m going to catch that horse if I can
And when I do I’ll give her my brand

Well I was up on stony ridge after this chestnut mare
I’d been chasin’ her for weeks
Oh, I’d catch a glimpse of her every once in a while
Takin’ her meal, or bathin'
A fine lady

This one day I happened to be real close to her
And I saw her standin’ over there
So I snuck up on her nice and easy
Got my rope out
And I flung it in the air

I’m going to catch that horse if I can
And when I do I’ll give her my brand
And we’ll be friends for life
She’ll be just like a wife
I’m going to catch that horse if I can

Well I got her, and I’m pullin’ on her, and she’s pullin’ back
Like this mule goin’ up a ladder
And I take a choice and I jump up on her
Damned if I don’t land right on top of her
And she takes off, runnin’ up on to the ridge
Higher than I’ve ever been before
She’s runnin’ along just fine, 'til she stops
And something spooked her
It’s a sidewinder, all coiled and ready to strike
She doesn’t know what to do for a second
But then she jumps off the edge
Me holding on

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