[Verse 1]
January's always bitter
But, Lord, this one beats all
The wind ain't quit for weeks now
And the drifts are ten feet tall
I been all night drivin' heifers
Closer in to lower ground
Then I spent the mornin' thinkin'
About the ones the wolves pulled down
[Verse 2]
Charlie Barton and his family
Stopped today to say goodbye
He said the bank was takin' over
The last few years were just too dry
And I promised that I'd visit
When they found a place in town
Then I spent a long time thinkin'
About the ones the wolves pulled down
[Bridge]
Lord, please shine, a light of hope
On those of us, who fall behind
And when we stumble in the snow
Could you help us up, while there's still time
[Verse 3]
Well, I don't mean to be complainin', Lord
You've always seen me through
And I know you got your reasons
For each and every thing you do
But tonight outside my window
There's a lonesome mournful sound
And I just can't keep from thinkin'
About the ones the wolves pulled down
[Outro]
Oh, Lord, keep me from bein'
The one the wolves pulled down