Townes Van Zandt - Snowin' on Raton (Cover)

This week’s cover song: ‘Snowin’ on Raton’ by Townes Van Zandt. This sweet track is featured on his 1987 album ‘At My Window’. This is the only album of his to be recorded in the 80s and was his first album release in 9 years; the previous being ‘Flyin’ Shoes’, released in 1978. By the early 80, Townes was enjoying financial stability due to the success of his songs ‘Pancho and Lefty’ and ‘If I Needed You’ and so took his time releasing more music. By this time, some musicians that were working with him noticed a decrease in Townes’ technical ability, especially when it came to his guitar-playing and vocal abilities. I don’t know if that is true but I do recommend giving the album a listen. ‘At My Window’ is one of my favourite songs ever and I often play it live. Anyway, this song was a joy to learn and I hope you enjoy.

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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 yes?
Snowin' on Raton
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone (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
Snowin' on Raton
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone (and gone)
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
Snowin' on Raton
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone (and 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
Snowin' on Raton
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone (and gone)
Snowin' on Raton
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone
Come mornin' I'll be through them hills and gone

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