The Blizzard
Jim Reeves Lyrics
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For my pony's lame and he can't hardly stand
Listen to that norther' sigh, if we don't get home we'll die
But it's only seven miles to Mary Anne
It's only seven miles to Mary Anne
You can bet we're on her mind, for it's nearly suppertime
And I'll bet there's hot biscuits in the pan
But it's only five more miles to Mary Anne
It's only five more miles to Mary Anne
That wind's howlin' and it seems mighty like a woman's screams
And we'd best be movin' faster if we can
Dan, just think about that barn with that hay so soft and warm
For it's only three more miles to Mary Anne
It's only three more miles to Mary Anne
Dan, get up you ornery cuss, or you'll be the death of us
I'm so weary but I'll help you if I can
All right Dan, perhaps it's best that we stop awhile and rest
For it's still a hundred yards to Mary Anne
It's still a hundred yeards to Mary Anne
Late that night the storm was gone and they found him there at dawn
He'd-a made it but he couldn't leave ol' Dan
Yes, they found him there on the plains, his hands froze to the reins
He was just a hundred yards from Mary Anne
He was just a hundred yards from Mary Anne
The song, The Blizzard, by Jim Reeves is a story of two cowboys, who got caught in a blizzard while trying to reach their home. The song speaks of their determination to reach safety despite being in a perilous situation. Jim Reeves' iconic baritone voice captures the desperation of the situation perfectly. The first stanza sets the scene for the song, it describes the physical discomfort and danger the two cowboys face. Their pony is lame, and they are struggling to move forward through a snowstorm. The lines, "if we don't get home we'll die, but it's only seven miles to Mary Anne" reveal their determination to reach safety.
The second and third stanzas speak of their continuing journey towards safety. The lyrics, "That wind's howling and it seems mighty like a woman's screams" compare the howling wind to a woman's scream, adding a sense of fear and urgency to the song. The final stanza reveals that the cowboys were not successful in reaching safety. The line, "His hands froze to the reins," paints a vivid picture of the danger he faced. The song ends on a somber note with the revelation that the man was merely a hundred yards from safety when he gave up the fight to hold on. The Blizzard is a story of survival and determination in the face of danger, leaving the listener with a sense of both admiration and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a blizzard comin' on, how I'm wishin' I was home
I'm caught in a blizzard and I wish I was home.
For my pony's lame and he can't hardly stand
My horse is injured and can barely stand.
Listen to that norther' sigh, if we don't get home we'll die
The northern wind is strong and if we don't reach home soon, we might die.
But it's only seven miles to Mary Anne
Thankfully, it's only seven miles away from Mary Anne's place.
You can bet we're on her mind, for it's nearly suppertime
Mary Anne is probably thinking about us and getting ready to serve supper.
And I'll bet there's hot biscuits in the pan
Mary Anne may have cooked hot biscuits for us.
Lord, my hands feel like they're froze and there's a numbness in my toes
My hands and toes are numb from the cold.
But it's only five more miles to Mary Anne
Just five more miles to go and we'll get warm and relax at Mary Anne's place.
That wind's howlin' and it seems mighty like a woman's screams
The wind is very strong and it sounds like a woman's scream.
And we'd best be movin' faster if we can
We should move faster and try to reach Mary Anne's place as soon as possible.
Dan, just think about that barn with that hay so soft and warm
Dan, let's think about the barn with soft and warm hay that we can rest in.
For it's only three more miles to Mary Anne
We only need to travel three more miles to reach Mary Anne's place.
Dan, get up you ornery cuss, or you'll be the death of us
Dan, please get up and move or we will not make it alive.
I'm so weary but I'll help you if I can
Even though I'm tired, I'll help you as much as I can.
All right Dan, perhaps it's best that we stop awhile and rest
Okay, Dan, let's take a break and rest for a while.
For it's still a hundred yards to Mary Anne
We only need to travel a hundred yards to reach Mary Anne's place.
Late that night the storm was gone and they found him there at dawn
By late night, the storm had stopped, and they found him at dawn.
He'd-a made it but he couldn't leave ol' Dan
He could have reached Mary Anne's place, but he couldn't leave Dan.
Yes, they found him there on the plains, his hands froze to the reins
They found him on the plains with his hands frozen to the reins.
He was just a hundred yards from Mary Anne
He was so close to Mary Anne's place, just a hundred yards away.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, JOHNNY BOND PUBLICATIONS
Written by: Harlan Howard
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@tekofoly2190
I don't know where the writers get their inspiration. I don't know where the rhythm is put together. I don't know how he got his voice to be sooo perfect.... I cannot stop listening to this song for the last 15 years or even longer. so sad the melody but so sweet. Jim Reeves is magic.
@keithallen6797
Loved this song
@yoyo-wr9ep
Such a great song and voice yes 🙏🦋⚘
@carolineduffy7502
Pure Gold. Emotional and Timeless
@freddyodonohoe2644
Brilliant 👌
@tramp2827
Written by one the greatest writer ever, Harlan Howard - wrote Joe Simon's Choking Kind too - and sang by the incomparable Jim Reeves. Doesn't get any better.
@nytesoul
Have never been...and will never be able to hear this song and not cry. What a beautiful song about the love and devotion between a man and his horse. {wipes away a falling tear}
@patrickduffy8514
My mom loved him ,she passed away at age 42 in Dec her favorite song was an old Christmas card I still cry hearing that song
@bonnieanderson5865
love this man, no one can sing like him. Miss the sounds of yesterday. Amen.
@williamwhittington7294
We used to listen to Jim Reeves on the radio, while I was growing up. Then one day I heard over the radio that his plane crashed. I cried like a baby. I was only 10 years old at the time.