The Steel Woods - Axe [Official Audio]

Release Date: May 19, 2017 via Woods Music / Thirty Tigers [Lyrics Below]

AXE
Written by Jason Cope, Wes Bayliss
© 2017. Rowdy Woods Music (BMI). All rights reserved.
© 2017. Arlin Songs Publishing (BMI). All rights reserved.

I will swing my axe, don’t let the flames go down
Carve out some of that kindlin’
There’s plenty ‘a wood around (Chorus)

I’ve seen the Devil's shadow, underneath the moon
Keep that fire ‘a going
The Son/sun is coming soon

(Chorus)

When I’m old and gray, and these two hands are worn
Cross me over Jordan, Lord, and I’ll keep heaven warm

(Chorus)

[richardflatt]

My father in law loved to chop wood, and loved the Lord. I have to give his eulogy tonight. Reminds me of him, and if there is chopping wood in heaven and new earth, Henry “Hank” Hanson will be there.

[CatherineSTodd]

Thank God for the music in Yellowstone. Every episode I find so many new / old songs that grab me by the throat!

[johnkupferschmid]

Am I the only one who knew this song before watching Yellowstone? Although I'm happy for Yellowstone giving these guys the recognition they deserve. These guys are amazing live!

[Lindy-nv]

Everybody should see this band in concert! They absolutely will rock your world! We call Wes our new Ronnie Van Zant! Nobody is better than Ronnie but this comes the closest!

[randyjay]

Found some badass tunes watching Yellowstone!!

[MrPoopinjar]

I will swing my axe, don't let the flames go down
Carve up some of that kindlin'
There's plenty of wood around
Well I've seen the devil's shadow, underneath the moon
Keep that fire a-goin', the sun is comin' soon
I will swing my axe, don't let the flames go down
Carve up some of that kindlin'
There's plenty of wood around
When I'm old and grey, and these two hands are worn
Cross me over Jordan, Lord and I'll keep Heaven warm
I will swing my axe, don't let the flames go down
Carve up some of that kindlin'
There's plenty of wood around

[viktorwolfe]

credits rolled to Yellowstone and I hear, "I seen the devil's shadow underneath the moon" along with a kick-ass tune, and I'm like, "Holy shit, what band IS that?" Awesome. Might become a huge Steel Woods fan now. :)

[jamieinminnesota]

Saw these guys with Jamey Johnson. They compliment each other so well. This is REAL southern music. You can keep your pretty boy pop country.. give me the steel woods all day long!!

[tconner]

Caught the lyrics "well I have seen the devil's shadow underneath the moon - keep that fire a goin' the sun is coming soon" with the slow guitar vibrato tail end of Yellowstone. That short piece Mesmerized me.. Having been gone a few decades from hearing great southern rock, I had given up. This takes me back to listening to country music on the radio at the feed grain store - slow simple with a story yet beautiful Thanks for bringing this Ozark girl back home to her roots! Southern Rock is back!

[SS-fudd]

Listened to this jewel before Yellowstone. Was so glad to hear it on there though and very fitting for the episode. The music producer on that show so deserves an Emmy.

[Cristian_Ctr]

Axe

I will swing my axe, don't let the flames go down,


Carve up some of that
There's plenty of wood around.

Well I've seen the devil's shadow, underneath the moon,
Keep that fire a-goin', the sun is comin' soon.

I will swing my axe, don't let the flames go down,
Carve up some of that
There's plenty of wood around.

When I'm old and grey, and these two hands are worn,
Cross me over Jordan, Lord and I'll keep Heaven warm.

I will swing my axe, don't let the flames go down,
Carve up some of that
There's plenty of wood around.

[sethlaw]

R.I.P. Rowdy. Always loved seeing you up on stage hammering your guitar. You guys are my favorite band!

[sandrasmith]

YES SIRS!!!! THIS is what it's SUPPOSE to be Just grabs ya and won't let ya go...like gnawing on a bone!!!! Needed this for a long time...thank you! Gotta get the digital so I'll have it in my car...cause these country stations around here give you the generic what you want instead of what you need!!! I NEED THIS..and Straw in the Wind and Let the Rain Come Last Thing Youre Puttin Out!!

[jwavada]

A buddy at work told me about this band today. He told me to listen to “Straw In The Wind.” Saying, “take a listen to it! I think you’ll like it.” I heard it and he was right. I am now hearing this song, and this is good too.

[jp-aa]

So shocked to learn of Jason “Rowdy” Cope’s passing today. 😢

[Vikingwerk]

I got to meet one of the band members in Billings last summer, could not make it to their show unfortunately, but real good guys! Love their music!

[personreanimation]

Thank you boys for doing right by us real country men.

You guys and Colter Wall and Tyler Childers and Three Tall Pines and Runaway planet are saving country music

[joanstone]

This is some sh*t :-) Reminds me of old bluegrass and old Southern Rock. My kinda music :-) Fantastic!

[dongoble]

This is my newest favorite band Easley. Just when I thought there was no good newer music anymore.

[tleep]

I just came across this song. I've never been a big country music fan. My taste in music, in country music, stands corrected! I do love to hear, Willie Nelson and judging by this song, The Steel Woods. This is an excellent song!