Footprints in the Snow Song Lyrics and Chords by Bill Monroe
Footprints in the Snow
Recorded by Bill Monroe
Written by Rupert Jones
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Some folks like the summer time when they can walk
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about
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Strolling through the meadow green it's pleasant there no
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But give me the winter time when snow is on the
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ground
For I
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found her when the snow was on the
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ground
I traced her little footprints in the
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I found her little footprints in the
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Bless that happy day when Nellie lost her
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way
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found her when the snow was on the
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I dropped in to see her there was a big round
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moon
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Her mother said she just stepped out but would be returning
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soon
I found her little footprints and traced them through the
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found her when the snow was on the
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ground
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Now she's up in heaven she's with the angel
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band
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I know I'm going to meet her in that promised
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Every time the snow falls it brings back
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memories
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found her when the snow was on the
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Footprints in the Snow?
- The song Footprints in the Snow was sang by Bill Monroe.
Who is Bill Monroe?
- William Smith Monroe ( September 13, 1911 - September 9, 1996) was an American mandolinist, singer, and songwriter, who created the bluegrass music genre. Because of this, he is often called the "Father of Bluegrass".The genre takes its name from his band, the Blue Grass Boys, who named their group for the bluegrass of Monroe's home state of Kentucky. Monroe's performing career spanned 69 years as a singer, instrumentalist, composer and bandleader.
