"Amarillo by Morning" is a song written by Terry Stafford and Paul Fraser, and recorded by American country music artist George Strait. The song was released as a single in 1983 and became a hit for Strait, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.
The song's lyrics describe the life of a rodeo cowboy and the struggles he faces trying to make a living on the rodeo circuit. The title refers to the city of Amarillo, Texas, a popular stop on the rodeo circuit, and the phrase "by morning" suggests that the cowboy is up and on the road early each day in pursuit of his next rodeo gig. The song is considered a classic of the country music genre and Strait has performed it many times during his career.