Footprints in the Snow
Bill Monroe * Track #3 On The Great Bill Monroe
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Footprints in the Snow by Bill Monroe
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“Footprints in the Snow” is a bluegrass classic that was made famous by Bill Monroe. Monroe first recorded the song in 1945 and claimed authorship under the pseudonym Rupert Jones.
However, the song had first appeared on record in 1931 as “Little Footprints” by Ernest Branch and the West Virginia R...
Footprints in the Snow Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Now some folks like the summertime when the they can walk about
Strolling through the meadow green it's pleasant there no doubt
But give me the wintertime when the snow is on the ground
For I found her when the snow was on the ground
[Chorus]
I traced her little footprints in the snow
I found her little footprints in the snow, Lord
I bless that happy day that Nellie lost her way
For I found her when the snow was on the ground
[Verse 2]
I dropped in to see her there was a big round moon
Her mother said she just stepped out but would be returning soon
I found her little footprints and I traced them through the snow
I found her when the snow was on the ground
[Chorus]
I traced her little footprints in the snow
I found her little footprints in the snow, Lord
I bless that happy day that Nellie lost her way
For I found her when the snow was on the ground
[Verse 3]
Now she's up in heaven, she's with the angel band
I know I'm going to meet her in that promised land
But every time the snow falls it brings back memories
For I found her when the snow was on the ground
[Chorus]
I traced her little footprints in the snow
I found her little footprints in the snow, Lord
I bless that happy day that Nellie lost her way
For I found her when the snow was on the ground