Johnny Cash - (Ghost) Riders In The Sky (original)

I do not own this but I think it's a masterpiece and should be common property!
R.I.P. Johnny Cash

lyrics:

An old cowboy went ridin' out one dark and windy day.
Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way.
When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw,
Plowing through the ragged skies.
And up a cloudy draw.

Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel.
Their horns were black and shiney and their hot breath he could feel.
A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky.
Oh, he saw the riders comin' hard,
And he heared their mournful cry...

Chorus:

Yippee-I-Yo...Yippee-I-Yay...
Ghostriders in the sky...

Their faces dark, their eyes were blue their shirts all soaked with sweat.
He's rindin' hard to catch that herd but he ain't caught 'em yet
'Cause they've got to ride forever on that range up in the sky
On horses snortin' fire...
As they ride on hear their cry...

As the riders loped on by him, he heard one call his name
"If you wanna save your soul from hell, or ridin' on our range
Then cowboy, change your ways today, or with us you will ride
Tryin' to catch the devil's herd
Across these endless skies..."

Yippee-I-Yo...Yippe-I-Yay...
Ghostriders in the sky...
Ghostriders in the sky...
Ghostriders in the sky.

(written by: Stan Jones, 1948)

[quicksilvertongue]

As a lifelong metalhead, I've heard numerous covers of this song by artists I'm familiar with. I was completely unprepared for the powerfulness of the original.

[brendanmccann]

I was 15 when I heard this song .I'm 85 & still enjoy it.

[octavianbota]

Fantastic voice. A true legend. He left his descendants a true treasure.

[billywilds]

A timeless song, done well by Johnny Cash. RIP mate.

[Badfish]

As a french man, totally stranger to this culture, I have to admit that this song is one hell of a piece of poetry and History !

[instantkarma]

Johnny cash... one of the best country singers ever. Rest in peace cowboy. Rest in peace

[adrienne]

no one can sing Ghost Riders In The Sky like Johnny Cash, a endless tribute to the man. It will never get old, a tribute again to the man, JOHNNY CASH.

[Wooter]

My Dad was no singer but he loved singing this song and just hearing it brings a lump to my throat RIP Dad!

[sterisharms]

A man is not dead until his name is forgotten.

[andrelasoares]

A música ainda vive, seus sons propagam por toda a eternidade 🎶 🎶 Thanks Johnny 😎

[kevinkreppner]

Every time I listen to Jonny cash I have to cry because he reminds me of freedom in nature

[classicrock]

Please take me back. The best era, the best times, Growing up in the 70, s and the 80's and the world seemed so idyllic and simple. What I wouldn't give to go back. I look in the rearview mirror. and smile 😁.Forever grateful for growing up when I did. Thete will never be music like this ever again! ❤🙏

[smittywerbenjagermanjenson]

My grandfather loved this song! may his soul rest in peace

[roadkingjokerst]

Lot of folks talk of diff artists covering this great tune but this one gave me shivers soon into it. Ride on, Cash.

[mjoumjou]

Johnny your voice and Songs NEVER die..

[Sierras-ukxo]

I've always liked Johnny Cash's recording of this song.  It has a haunting quality which is appropriate for this song.  Also his deep voice is perfect for it.

[naveenr]

That's really a magnificent music and a roaring voice 👌

[caimac]

Increible el vozarron de este hombre, y la canción magnifica una letra preciosa y una música maravillosa.

[alexmclean]

Johnny cash will never be forgotten rip man in Black

[StrongFreExalted]

All the young ones listening to this song (20 years old and younger) I appreciate youre personality and you will grow to be fine men and women