Camping on Mount Chiliad

Camping on Mount Chiliad Written by David Wright 4 July 2026 Copyright © 2026, by David Wright [Verse 1] Met her at the Yellow Jack Late on a Thursday night She was leanin’ on a pool cue Under the Logger beer light She said she danced at the V. U. Off Lower Power Street I said, “Well, I am from the country But I might come and take a seat” She laughed into her longneck Said, “Boy, you talk real slow” I said, “Darlin’, I’m just savin’ words For when we’re all alone” [Chorus] Come on, baby, let’s go camping Up where the pine trees sway Mount Chiliad in the moonlight A million country miles away I got a tent and a cooler A blanket in the truck A little George Strait on the speakers And if I have a little luck You’ll bring that smile from the Unicorn And I’ll bring my country charm We’ll watch them stars above Chiliad And keep each other warm [Verse 2] She sank the eight ball twice Then she winked and took my cash Said, “Country boy, you’re sweet enough But you ain’t all that fast” I said, “Fast ain’t always better Some roads need takin’ slow Like the one that winds up Chiliad Where them wild coyotes roam” She chalked that cue and laughed Said, “You always talk this fine?” I said, “Only when I’m losin’ To a woman worth my time” [Chorus] Come on, baby, let’s go camping Up where the pine trees sway Mount Chiliad in the moonlight A million country miles away I got a tent and a cooler A blanket in the truck A little Garth Brooks on the speakers And if I have a little luck You’ll bring that smile from the Unicorn And I’ll bring my country charm We’ll watch them stars above Chiliad And keep each other warm [Bridge] She said, “I don’t do roughin’ it” I said, “That’s fair enough I got whiskey, chips, and bug spray And a mattress in the truck” She said, “What about the bears?” I said, “They don’t bother me” Then she smiled and said, “I meant the kind That hang around Sandy” [Verse 3] By last call at the Yellow Jack She was smilin’ at my hat Said, “You’re either sweet or crazy” I said, “I get a lot of that” She said, “You always try this hard?” I said, “Only when you’re worth tryin’” She said, “You got a record?” I said, “Depends who’s testifyin’” So I opened up the passenger door Like my momma taught me to She said, “You better not be a murderer” I said, “Girl, I’m too scared of you” [Chorus] Come on, baby, let’s go camping Up where the pine trees sway Mount Chiliad in the moonlight A million country miles away I got a tent and a cooler A blanket in the truck Some Patsy Cline on the speakers And if I have a little luck You’ll bring that smile from the Unicorn And I’ll bring my country charm We’ll watch them stars above Chiliad And keep each other warm [Outro] A cowboy don’t kiss and tell But I still can’t believe She quit her job at the Unicorn To take maternity leave