Snowin On Raton (Townes van Zandt)

For me, this song shows the power of songwriting. What I mean is, like Townes van Zandt, If you haven't got the greatest singing voice or reach, and (unlike him) you can only play a couple of chords on the guitar, you can still sit down and write a wonderful melody and song that touches people's hearts. His lyrics are very poetic, full of scenery, full of experience and love. I really recommend you listening to more of his albums/songs! Lyrics: 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? Snowin' on Raton Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone Our 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 And I'm thankful that old road's a friend of mine I'll bid the years goodbye, you cannot still them You cannot turn the circles of the sun And you cannot count the miles until you feel them And you cannot hold a lover that has gone Well, tomorrow the mountains will be sleeping Silent 'neath a blanket, green and blue All that I shall hear, the silence they are keeping And I'll bring all their promises to you ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YouTube:    / @ninoandboris   Facebook:   / ninoboris   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Nax4... Nino's YouTube:    / @ninovanderstoop