Story Behind The Song
A neighbor of mine was an old cowboy who used to own a dude ranch in Montana and guide people into the back country. As he grew older and his health declining he had to move into town - he hated living in town - and he hated the fact that he was growing
Song Description
Track # 11 - Montana life Under The Big Sky
| Song Length |
4:17 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Country - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Quiet |
Subject |
Cowboy, Sadness |
| Similar Artists |
Vince Gill |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
YOUNG HEART
David Walburn © 2004
VERSE A He remembers a day when cowboys were free
And life was at his command
And he rode on his horse like a king through his court
A young man
And the trail he called home was never to long
The nights were lonely but his
CHORUS And now that the trail nears the end
O? well He wishes he could ride it again
Just like a fire burns to coals
So must a Young Heart grow old
VERSE A Now he?s riding alone on a lonesome trail
His loved ones have all gone away
But he keeps pushing on though his body is tired
And the sun moves faster each day
CHORUS And now that he?s falling behind
He wishes he could turn back the time
BRIDGE He sits by his fire and sets himself free
With memories that keep him from dieing
He talks of the past with a light in his eyes
But when he laughs it sounds like he?s crying
CHORUS (Repeat)