The Last Fence Post (credits burning autogen)

[Verse 1] We laid him where the salt flats meet the sky His old tin compass folded in his coat A mare stood quiet, breathing dust nearby While Reverend Cole read words he barely wrote [Chorus] Carry him past the last fence post Past the dry wells and the radio Let the bells ring once for the road He rode alone; he rides alone no more [Verse 2] His silver spur was buried by the stone A map of Mars was tucked beneath his hand He used to say the moon could feel like home If you had someone waiting on the sand [Chorus] Carry him past the last fence post Past the dry wells and the radio Let the bells ring once for the road He rode alone; he rides alone no more [Bridge] Sisters of the wide blue distance Sing him through the quiet gate Every mile he crossed in silence Finds its answer somewhere safe [Final Chorus] Carry him past the last fence post Past the dry wells and the radio Let the bells ring once for the road He rode alone; he rides alone no more [Outro] The dust settles; the horses turn One small light keeps watch above the plain