Story Behind The Song
Came up with the minor chord progression and built the song around it. Rainy Morris is the name of a lady I deliver UPS packages to. Thought it was a great name and she gave her blessing to use it for this song.
Song Description
Rumored that Rainey Morris was probably tragically killed by her mysterious disappearance years ago and that she comes to haunt the town every year at the same time riding on her horse in the moonlight.
| Song Length |
4:24 |
Genre |
Folk - Bluegrass, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool, Depressing |
Subject |
Girlfriend, Wife, Horses |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1900 - 1920 |
Lyrics
Rainey?s Ride
(The Legend of Rainey Morris)
She rides alone on a dark and winding road
A run from love is the way the legend goes
Fleeing from a jealous lover?s rage
Some say she took her life
Others claim it was foul play
Her pony was of Appaloosa breed
Twelve hands high, a fine majestic steed
Every spring she rides that trail again
Flying through the night
Calling out her lover?s name
Chorus:
Ride Rainey ride, when the moon is high
Ride your pony fast and hard
Ride Rainey ride, listen to her cry
The victim of a broken heart
Instrumental
She rides bare back when the night is black as coal
There is not comfort for her weary soul
She combs the valley seeking her revenge
Until the murder?s solved
Her riding nights will never end
Late one night I dreamed she called my name
We rode the wind -- I felt her haunting pain
Now every year I watch for Rainey?s ride
And search the valley road
And listen for Rainey?s cry
Chorus x 2
Words and Music by Wesley Bruce
Copyright 2002