"Takin' care of the cattle, with frost on my saddle
They're watered, and well fed tonight
There's a new calf a bawlin'
A light snow's a fallin'
And it's been a long hard ride
Now, I'm headin' for home
Where I know it's safe and warm
Chores over and I'm satisfied
Sit back, drop the reins
My horse knows the way
After a long hard ride
Way out here tonight
The stars shine so bright
Lord, what a beautiful land
It's no mystery, it's easy to see
This was painted my the Master's hand
And when He calls me home
I'll be safe and warm
Chores over and I'm satisfied
Sit back, drop the reins
The Lord knows the way
After a long hard ride
It's been a long hard ride
Lord it's been, a long hard ride
"