Ghost Riders in the Sky is a classic western song written in 1948 by Stan Jones and made famous by Johnny Cash. The song tells the story of a group of spirits who roam the sky in search of lost souls. The song has been covered by many artists over the years and is still popular today.
The Story Behind Ghost Riders In The Sky
The story behind the song is based on a traditional cowboy legend. It tells the tale of a group of cowboys who are pursued by a group of ghostly riders, who are in search of lost souls. The riders are said to be the souls of those who died without being baptized, and they are searching for someone to take them to heaven. The song is a warning to the living to be careful and to avoid the fate of the riders.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy day
Upon a ridge he rested as he went along his way
When all at once a mighty herd of red-eyed cows he saw
A-plowing through the ragged skies and up a cloudy draw
Verse 2:
Their brands were still on