John

My name it is John
I work for the county
Driving snow plows in the winter time
When the snow does fly
It's early mornings - snowy afternoons
Sometimes I drive this snowplow all the night through

I grew up in the country
Always thought I would leave
Always wanted to play football In that Canadian League
When I met Shirley I was just 17
Soon as we locked eyes
I knew that I'd never leave

We grew up faster then most people do
When I asked her to marry She said I do
We had us a baby on Christmas eve
Soon as she gave birth it came time to leave

Now I'm doing double nickel on highway 22
The snows coming down fast
I'll keep this plow a runnin'
I'll keep it pointed straight
If all goes well I'll be home christmas day

Well people say "winter ain't what it was
Boy when I was a kid oh we had it tough
It was uphill both ways - it was 40 below
Your generation hasn't seen that kinda snow

So I guess I'll keep a rollin' through the thick of this storm
Keep my blade to the ground and my radio on
Hoping and praying that I'll see this through
Hoping this road leads me right back to you

Now I'm doing double nickel on highway 22
The snows coming down fast
I'll keep this plow a runnin'
I'll keep it pointed straight
If all goes well I'll be home Christmas day