Do You Hear What I Hear?
Ricky Skaggs And Family Lyrics

Johnny Yuma was a rebel
Johnny Yuma was an independent and non-conformist character

He roamed through the west
He traveled the western region of the country aimlessly.

And Johnny Yuma, the rebel
Johnny Yuma was a fighter who didn't obey the established rules.

He wandered alone.
He moved around without any companions.

He got fightin' mad
He became very angry and frustrated.

This rebel lad
This young person didn't conform with societal norms.

He packed no star
He didn't carry any type of gun or weapon.

As he wandered far
As he moved farther away from home.

Where the only law
In a place where no formal justice system existed.

Was a hook and a draw.
The code of conduct was survival of the fittest.

He searched the land
His constant restless energy fueled his relentless search for something.

This restless lad
This never-tiring young man.

He was panther quick
He had quick reflexes and was agile like a panther.

And leather tough
He was hardened and strong.

'Cause he figured that
Because he thought.

He'd been pushed enough.
He believed that he had been mistreated and abused for long enough.

With a dream he'd hold
He was determined to pursue and achieve his dream.

Til his dyin' breath
Until the very end of his life.

He'd search his soul
He would introspect to find purpose and fulfillment.

And gamble with death.
He would take significant risks even if it meant his life in danger.

(Away,away,away rode the rebel Johnny Yuma)
Johnny leaves the scene alone, with no one to stop him.