Rock Springs to Cheyenne
Journey through Winter's Trial
Lyrics
I don’t think that I’ll ever forget the winter of ‘72
I remember the winter of 1972.
It must have been the coldest year that I ever knew
It was exceptionally cold that year.
I left my home in Dallas to head out for Idaho
I left my home in Dallas and headed to Idaho.
Before I reached Colorado I hit three feet of snow
Encountered three feet of snow before reaching Colorado.
Singing Lord, let the wind blow you know I’m so cold
Expressing the coldness, praying for warmth.
Rock Springs to Cheyenne is a bad stretch I’ve been told
Rough stretch from Rock Springs to Cheyenne.
2 o’clock in the morning on Thanksgiving Day
2 am on Thanksgiving, a challenging time.
It’s a damn good thing I’m a God fearing man
Grateful for being a God-fearing person.
I’ve been forced to pray
Forced to pray due to difficult circumstances.
Yeah it’s a damn good thing I’m a God fearing man
Reiterating reliance on faith during challenges.
I’ve been forced to pray
Emphasizing the need for prayer in tough times.
There’s a little dog riding by my side
A small dog accompanying in the harsh conditions.
And he’s shivering just like me
Both the narrator and the dog are shivering.
And Lord I’m kind of glad it’s dark outside
Thankful for the darkness hiding the desolation.
Cause there really ain’t nothing to see
Nothing to see, highlighting the emptiness.
I kinda wish I had a radio to take my mind off you
Wishing for a distraction from thoughts of someone.
I got my hands on the wheel of something that’s real
Driving something real to distract from emotions.
And my fingers are turning blue
The extreme cold affecting physical well-being.
Singing Lord, let the wind blow you know I’m so cold
Repeating the plea for warmth through prayer.
Rock Springs to Cheyenne is a bad stretch I’ve been told
Rock Springs to Cheyenne remains a challenging journey.
2 o’clock in the morning on Thanksgiving Day
Challenging time at 2 am on Thanksgiving.
It’s a damn good thing I’m a God fearing man
Grateful for faith during difficult moments.
I’ve been forced to pray
Praying due to the severity of the situation.
Yeah it’s a damn good thing I’m a God fearing man
Emphasizing reliance on faith in adversity.
I’ve been forced to pray
Reiterating the importance of prayer in tough times.
I learned a lesson in Denver and again in San Antone
Learning life lessons in Denver and San Antone.
There’s lies in California
Deception in California, truth found in Mountain Home.
And you know the truth’s in Mountain Home
Contrasting experiences in different locations.
How can you trust your brother,
Questioning trust in others and oneself.
When you can’t even trust yourself
Highlighting the difficulty in trusting family.
And your love’s what keeps your woman
Love as a barrier to infidelity.
From being with somebody else
Protecting a relationship from external threats.
Singing Lord, let the wind blow you know I’m so cold
Repeating the plea for warmth through prayer.
Rock Springs to Cheyenne is a bad stretch I’ve been told
Rock Springs to Cheyenne remains a challenging journey.
2 o’clock in the morning on Thanksgiving Day
Challenging time at 2 am on Thanksgiving.
It’s a damn good thing I’m a God fearing man
Grateful for faith during difficult moments.
I’ve been forced to pray
Praying due to the severity of the situation.
Yeah it’s a damn good thing I’m a God fearing man
Emphasizing reliance on faith in adversity.
I’ve been forced to pray
Reiterating the importance of prayer in tough times.
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