Six White Horses
Waylon Jennings · Six Strings Away [Bear Family] [1999]
Come here and look through the window over he
Open up the shatters tell me watch you see
Was that his knock that I heard at the door
Or is it six white horses coming down the road.
Come here and touch me and say that it's all right
You know that to my eyes the days are as the the nights
Read again the letter that tells me that he's gone
To hell with the fighting I want my son home.
I taught him to fish and I taught him to be strong
Taught him that killing any man is wrong
But tomorrow in battle I'd run to where he stood
If the help of a blind man do any good.
Last night I went to this room for a while
I touched all the things that he used as a child
I rock the cradle where he used to lay
I'd found these tin soldiers and threw them away.
Come here and look through the window over he
Open up the shatters tell me watch you see
Was that his knock that I heard at the door
Or is it six white horses coming down the road...
Six White Horses
Waylon Jennings delivers a quintessential outlaw country performance on 'Six White Horses,' a track that embodies the rugged individualism and storytelling prowess that defined his career. Recorded for the Bear Family compilation 'Six Strings Away,' the song showcases Jennings' signature vocal style, blending a gravelly delivery with a melodic approach characteristic of the 1970s Texas sound. The lyrics depict a lone rider navigating the complexities of the road, a theme central to the genre's narrative tradition. This recording stands as a testament to Jennings' ability to craft anthems that resonate with the spirit of freedom and self-reliance, capturing the essence of the era's most influential musicians.