Now I think it's gonna be a lonely winter The blood and the snow blowin' in my eyes Payin' no attention to the shadow that follows Comes up behind you for a last surprise Have you said your goodbyes? Well you better get ready Better look to the skies Because there isn't much time til the plainsman rides by Don't look behind you Don't look for me You might not like me, no no Don't look Well I feel a little sting in the lonely winter The winds are cold to cut you down If you hear a rider coming Better not address him The sound of the hoof is gonna run you down Have you said your goodbyes? Well you better get ready Better look to the skies Because there isn't much time til the plainsman rides by