[Intro] | | | [Verse 1] An old cowboy went ridin’ out one dark and windy day Upon a ridge he rested as he went upon 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 [Chorus] Yippie yi yaaaaay - Yippie yi ohhhhh The ghost herd in the sky [Verse 2] Their brands were still on fire and their hooves were made of steel Their horns was black and shiny and their hot breath he could feel A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky For he saw the Riders coming hard and he heard their mournful cry [Chorus] Yippie yi yaaaaay - Yippie yi ohhhhh The ghost herd in the sky [Verse 3] Their faces gaunt their eyes were blurred their shirts all soaked with sweat They’re ridin’ hard to catch that herd but they ain’t caught ’em yet (That’s because they’ve got to ride forever on that range up in the sky) (On horses snortin’ fire)  As they ride on hear their cry [Chorus] (Yippie yi yaaaaay - Yippie yi ohhhhh) The ghost herd in the sky (ridin’ ridin’ ridin’ ridin’ ridin’..) [Verse 4] (As the riders loped on by him he heard one call his name) If you wanna save your soul from hell a-ridin’ on our range Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride a-Trying to catch the Devil’s herd across these endless skies [Chorus] Yippie yi yaaaaay - Yippie yi ohhhhh The ghost herd in  - the - sky [Outro] Ghost Riders in the sky..