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