South Pass
Journey through South Pass: Unveiling Nature's Surprises
Lyrics
Many men had heard the stories
Introduction to the stories about a pass in the Rockies.
But old Fritz took 'em for truth
Old Fritz believed the stories were true.
About a pass high in the Rockies
Reference to a high pass in the Rockies.
That a man could walk right through
Suggesting that one could walk through this pass.
Spring of 1823 he set out to find
In 1823, Fritz set out to find the legendary path.
The lost path of legend and what was on the other side of
Seeking the lost path and discovering what's beyond.
South Pass
Reference to the discovered pass called South Pass.
A doorway in the sky
Describing South Pass as a doorway in the sky.
South pass
Reiteration of South Pass as a significant location.
Way up on the Great Divide
South Pass located high on the Great Divide.
They knew they'd that found what they are looking for at last
They confirm finding what they were searching for.
South Pass
Repetition of the importance of South Pass.
He couldn't believe his eyes
Expressing disbelief at the sight of South Pass.
When he found a mountain stream
Fritz discovers a mountain stream, a surprising find.
Running both directions
The stream runs in both directions, an unusual phenomenon.
Underneath their feet
The stream is beneath their feet, emphasizing the discovery.
No he never dreamed that he just paved the road
Realization that Fritz has created a path from Rockies to California.
From the mighty Rockies down to the California coast
Describing the paved road from Rockies to California coast.
South Pass
Reiteration of South Pass as a crucial location.
A doorway in the sky
Describing South Pass again as a doorway in the sky.
South pass
South Pass located high on the Great Divide.
Way up on the Great Divide
Confirmation of finding what they sought.
They knew they'd that found what they are looking for at last
Repetition of the importance of South Pass.
South Pass
Reiteration of the significance of South Pass.
South Pass
Repetition of South Pass as a crucial location.
A doorway in the sky
Describing South Pass as a doorway in the sky.
South pass
South Pass located high on the Great Divide.
Way up on the Great Divide
Confirmation of finding what they sought.
They knew they'd that found what they are looking for at last
Repetition of the importance of South Pass.
And the East was coming fast
Indication that the East is approaching rapidly.
South Pass
Final mention of South Pass.
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