Snowin' On Raton Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Murphyslaw 

Cover art for Snowin' On Raton lyrics by Townes Van Zandt

In the first verse

"When the wind don't blow in Amarillo And the moon along The Gunnison don't rise Shall I cast my dreams Upon your love, babe And lie beneath The laughter of your eyes"

Those things can never happen, she's dead. In the chorus

"It's snowin' on Raton Come morning I'll be through Them hills and gone"

It's tough but I'm going to make it. In the second verse

"Mother thinks the road Is long and lonely Little brother thinks The road is straight and fine Little darling thinks The road is soft and lovely I'm thankful that old road Is a friend of mine"

Everyone around me has their opinions but it's my life to live.

(Chorus) In the third verse

"Bid the years good-bye You cannot still them You cannot turn The circles of the sun You cannot count the miles Until you feel them And you cannot hold A lover that has gone"

Sometimes that's just how life is, it is hard on you.

(Chorus) It's tough but I'll make it through this one soon.

Final verse. "Tomorrow the mountains Will be sleeping Silent 'neath a blanket Green and blue All that I shall hear The silence they are keeping I'll bring all their promises to you"

Sometimes life is pretty and it reminds me of you.

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