Charlie Daniels Band, The - Caballo Diablo Lyrics






Wild as a coastal boranca, swift as the wind blowin' free
With two eyes like fire brands that glow in the night
Somewhere up there he's waitin' for me
And he knows that I'm coming for him
I just can't rest 'til I find
That raven black stallion, who wears no man's brand
With a wild restless spirit like mine

They call him Caballo Diablo
Half horse and half devil they say
Caballo Diablo the outlaw
Of the blanca Sierra Madre

Two men before tried to take him
They had their chance one by one
But each met his fate when those flashin' black hooves
Brought death 'neath the Mexican sun
Still I can't leave I must find him
You fool of a horse can't you see
I may be half man, but the other half's devil
And you're just exactly like me

[refrain]

Even the breeze has stopped movin'
Hush now - be still
Don't make a sound and stay close to the ground
Cause he's waitin' just over that hill
Downwind behind him move quickly
Do it fast now, he's startin' to stir
Grab a hand full of mane and up onto his back
And start breaking him down with my spurs
But try as he will he can't shake me
As over the preface we go
To spill the lifes blood of a horse and a man
On the rocky Sierra below

[refrain]





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  1. A.... M....

    wouldn't be a bad way to die

  2. C.... ....

    For those who don't speak Spanish, 'Caballo Diablo' translates to 'Spicy Shoes.' Awesome name for a horse!

  3. A.... D....

    This is ASTOUNDING.

  4. A.... D....

    LYRICS:
    Wild as a coastal boranca, swift as the wind blowin' free
    With two eyes like fire brands that glow in the night
    Somewhere up there he's waitin' for me
    And he knows that I'm coming for him
    I just can't rest 'til I find
    That raven black stallion, who wears no man's brand
    With a wild restless spirit like mine

    They call him Caballo Diablo
    Half horse and half devil they say
    Caballo Diablo the outlaw 
    Of the blanca Sierra Madre

    Two men before tried to take him
    They had their chance one by one
    But each met his fate when those flashin' black hooves
    Brought death 'neath the Mexican sun
    Still I can't leave I must find him
    You fool of a horse can't you see
    I may be half man, but the other half's devil
    And you're just exactly like me

    They call him Caballo Diablo
    Half horse and half devil they say
    Caballo Diablo the outlaw 
    Of the blanca Sierra Madre

    Even the breeze has stopped movin'
    Hush now - be still
    Don't make a sound and stay close to the ground
    Cause he's waitin' just over that hill
    Downwind behind him move quickly
    Do it fast now, he's startin' to stir
    Grab a hand full of mane and up onto his back
    And start breaking him down with my spurs
    But try as he will he can't shake me
    As over the preface we go
    To spill the lifes blood of a horse and a man
    On the rocky Sierra below.

    They call him Caballo Diablo
    Half horse and half devil they say
    Caballo Diablo the outlaw 
    Of the blanca Sierra Madre.

  5. n.... r....

    Does anybody know all the lyrics to this song? I don't understand a couple of them.

  6. j.... z....

    Wild as a coastal boranca, swift as the wind blowin' free
    With two eyes like fire brands that glow in the night
    Somewhere up there he's waitin' for me
    And he knows that I'm coming for him
    I just can't rest 'til I find
    That raven black stallion, who wears no man's brand
    With a wild restless spirit like mine

    They call him Caballo Diablo
    Half horse and half devil they say
    Caballo Diablo the outlaw
    Of the blanca Sierra Madre

    Two men before tried to take him
    They had their chance one by one
    But each met his fate when those flashin' black hooves
    Brought death 'neath the Mexican sun
    Still I can't leave I must find him
    You fool of a horse can't you see
    I may be half man, but the other half's devil
    And you're just exactly like me

    [refrain]

    Even the breeze has stopped movin'
    Hush now - be still
    Don't make a sound and stay close to the ground
    Cause he's waitin' just over that hill
    Downwind behind him move quickly
    Do it fast now, he's startin' to stir
    Grab a hand full of mane and up onto his back
    And start breaking him down with my spurs
    But try as he will he can't shake me
    As over the preface we go
    To spill the lifes blood of a horse and a man
    On the rocky Sierra below

    [refrain]

  7. A.... T....

    Allman brothers inspired

  8. T.... M....

    2018 and still some of the best shit out

  9. D.... R....

    in AZ over here,,,,the best song,,

  10. I.... F....

    I live with pussycatto diablo...I get thru life using the method of listening to this song and replacing various words: Pussycatto for Cabello; Scruff for Mane; Half Cat for Half Horse; Paws for Hooves, etc!!

  11. S.... M....

    Tommy Crain is my hero

  12. R.... J....

    All these years hearing this song, I still see the cabaleros and Matador walking into the arena

  13. S.... J....

    Charlie's got me through some hard times. love you brother. Anyone who has songs like this I consider a BROTHER

  14. S.... J....

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎 🐎 👿

  15. p.... b....

    Folks you are about to listen to one of the Finest albums ever Recorded.

  16. p.... b....

    james osterhoudt your comment pissed me off so much ,i got out of my rocking chair went across the floor to pick up the original vinyl and read that Charlie wrote the song , on the label.

  17. M.... ....

    What a fantastic song. There is NOTHING remotely like this in the music world these days. Such intricate instrumentation that is totally lacking today. Never tire of hearing this song.

    M.... ....

    MaxCruise73 "such intricate instrumentation that is totally lacking today" Amen to that, brother. Today's stuff is just a drum track and vocals. That's why I dig the old guys, like Charlie, AC/DC, etc. They put more effort into their stuff. You listen to the songs like this and you can tell that they've poured their heart and soul into it. Today's music just pales in comparison.

    M.... ....

    C.D.B. , the Allman Bros. , Marshall Tucker , Lynyrd Skynyrd , Pre 1980 LIL ole Band from Texas, Johnny Winter . the 80 s , then Shit.

  18. j.... s....

    He really was great - then he lost his mind. Too bad

  19. M.... R....

    I played all these songs back in the day. Time to pull them out again!

  20. m.... ....

    CDB had a great run back in the '70's, every damn album was fantastic!

  21. J.... D....

    Graduated HS in 1979.  I had a black short sleeve shirt with this album cover on the front.  I wore the hell out of that shirt LOL.

    J.... D....

    john daly i saw him first time in 78 . im buyin a shirt like that this week.

    J.... D....

    I graduated HS in '79 and saw The CDB for the first time in early July '79 in Cincinnati. Molly Hatchet opened.

    J.... D....

    Class of '78. I copied this song down for my brother whose band was gonna play it. CDB WAS Southern Rock!

    J.... D....

    John Daily,I was class of ‘79 too,though more of a tomboy than other gals, I rode horses,motorcycles,worked the thorough breds🐴 at Keeneland.Also,still do ride my scoot at 58,Disabled!lol...that *Wild&RestlessCrazy(ornery?lol) Spirit”,can be found in many different people,no matter who you are,or where you came from,you Know if if Your Heart Burns with the fire of knowing TRUE FREEDOM,and Wanting to Have It Again! Oh wOw!L👀K......It lies Within!!!💃🎼🌈✌️☮️

    J.... D....

    bluesrocker79 I saw them!I believe that same year,but I forget if it was in Louisville,Kentucky,or Roberts Stadium in Evansville,Indiana...We went to SO Many awesome Concerts during that time!KIDs Now in their 30’s Have NO IDEA!WHAT a REAL CONCERT Was In The DAY! There’s NONE Been None Like We Had, In Decades! Sad,but Sincerely feel BLESSED to Have Known Such Freedom,Joy,and Times Like No Other!✌️🌹🇺🇸🎼🌟💜🎼☮️

  22. m.... c....

    pre- super fat hypocritical Christian violent patriot Charlie Daniels is the best

    m.... c....

    I hated when he got all self rightous, and quit singing about drinking and having fun. But, I guess he has the right to do that, I just wont buy it, instead, listen to his old PARTY stuff! Tonin on a number, and diggin on the radio!

    m.... c....

    My question is why aren't YOU patriotic? Charlie loves his country and hates those trying to ruin it. Why don't you?

    m.... c....

    And why the hell are you even here " Mi channal"? To piss people off? Don't you have anything better to do? If you think patriotism is a bad thing then you're part of the problem Oh and Phil? Charlie's too old for that now! hehehee

  23. S.... C....

    This album was an instant classic when it was released, the CDB was as good as any band ever assembled, they could play it slow, or rock harder than the Rolling Stone, this song proves it

  24. p.... ....

    Caballo Diablo translation: Devil Horse

  25. H.... D....

    Tight band firing on all cylinders ..

    H.... D....

    Perfect way to describe this song!

  26. M.... S....

    http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/RANCHO/POLITICS/MENA/mena.php#axzz4XHam3ade hello charlie and co. you are a great american hero.

  27. H.... p....

    n honor of the Lord of horses. Comanchee

  28. J.... O....

    You have it backwards, this is a Charlie Daniels cover of a Chris Ledoux song.

    J.... O....

    Actually,Chris leDoux thanked Mr Daniels for letting him record this himself.Both are good versions no matter which you prefer.

    J.... O....

    Charlie wrote this song.

    J.... O....

    Chris Le WHO?

    J.... O....

    James Osterhoudt Chris Ledoux sung it better, but Charlie Daniels sung it first

    J.... O....

    I don't think so, pal.

  29. A.... P....

    check out chris ledoux's cover of this song....its amazing

  30. z.... s....

    very surprised no more views than this.

  31. m.... c....

    excellent mix before Charlie got all obese phony patriotic and phony Christian

    m.... c....

    mi channnal You sound phony. Charlie is definitely NOT a phony ANYTHING.

    m.... c....

    What did you say son?

  32. B.... i....

    There's nothing better than turning this up along with a little Trudy on the record player. I'm glad my family is stuck in the 70s

    B.... i....

    i think u allready know this ,but SaddleTramp is another Real strong album from this time .

    B.... i....

    Text Trudy on the smartphone
    Send her an email
    Nah.......just doesn't sound right..........

  33. M.... M....

    More dual guitars please...Music A&R people...Listen hear now.HEY>LISTEN!!

  34. f.... ....

    Reminds me of a black wild horse, named Diablo in a tv show about horses i used to watch before :)

  35. o.... ....

    This guy & his band are so underrated it's a shame.... I love The Charlie Daniels Band these guys jam just as good as any other southern rock band out there...

    o.... ....

    @ogrebattle22763  Im not sure how you are seeing Charlie daniels as "Underrated" Maybe not this album but his band is VERY VERY popular. "Southern Pride"

    o.... ....

    @lovinmuhgurls2213 Oh well excuse me if you don't understand how I am "SEEING" them as underrated I was comparing them to bands like say The Allman Bros. or The Marshall Tucker Band etc.. you know that sort of comparison but hey it's all good right we all have our opinions or is that not ok with you?

    o.... ....

    Sorry man. After I went back and read that comment it did sound a little hostile. Not my intention. I'm sorry

    o.... ....

    +ogrebattle22763 I knew that they were great back in the seventies. I know that now, and I tell anyone who will listen. He's still doing it now. Saw him couple of years ago and they were as good as they've always been! Tommy Crain and Taz passed away but the tradition and smoking guitars still live!

    o.... ....

    @Christopher Digati Damn man I didn't know that "Taz" died.... He was great... a damn fine keyboard player.... I had no idea he died in an auto wreck.... Shit..

  36. D.... G....

    Caballo Diablo...Forty years of unqualified inspiration.  Music, good music, has no color, gender or politics...just the sound and what it does to your soul. BTW...this mother has it all.   Buy it and turn it up...!!

    D.... G....

    Dorian Grey Chris ledouxs version was better

  37. K.... E....

    Charlie Daniels is one of my heros because he has the good ol southern buggy down in his soul. Great jams and deep meaning in a lot of his slower songs! I feel like I know the guy because its very easy to relate to his music.

  38. S.... c....

    Some more southern rock by one of my fav artists

  39. p.... ....

    I've been looking for this song!

  40. s.... ....

    NOT Viet Vets BUT very supportive of vets. As radical right Charlie has become doubt he smokes pot anymore.

  41. s.... ....

    Luv his music but not his teabagger politics

  42. N.... H....

    Giddyup, Charlie!

  43. t.... w....

    these ole boys can shore enuff make muzik.they are a bunch of long haired stoned country boys who are pittsburg stealer fans they race from L.A. via Omaha.like marieo andretti ,highly respected vietnam vets