TRAIL OF TEARS

(written by Kenneth Cope)

 

Under heavens afire

Or wilderness skies

It’s calling me

Calling me

Like an old trusted friend

Reeling me in

It keeps calling me

Calling me

 

Every jolt, every turn

While the blisters might burn

It’s calling me

Calling me

As I wade through the curse

Afraid for the worst

It keeps calling me

Calling me

 

If I live—if I die

There’s forever

I can’t let fear cloud my life

And hide the splendor

 

Through the seasons of rain

And rocky terrain

One thing comes clear

As I widen my view

There’s flowers in bloom

Lining my way

Along the trail of tears

 

Though I’m stung by the grave

My heart about to break

It’s calling me

Still calling me

From the falls to the rise

I’m in for the climb

’Cause joy’s calling me

Calling me

 

If we live—if we die

There’s forever

Every smile has its price

Come surrender

 

Through the seasons of rain

And rocky terrain

One thing comes clear

As I widen my view

There’s flowers in bloom

Lining my way

Along the trail of tears

 

© 1998 Mohrgüd Music (BMI)