An old cowpoke went riding 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                          ()      coming through the ragged sky and up a cloudy draw Their brands were still on fire and their hot breath he could feel Their horns were black and shiny and their hooves were made of steel                  ()               ()               ()    A bolt of fear went through him as they rumbled through the sky                                   ()         Then he saw the riders coming hard     and he heard their mournful cry Chorus                           () Yippe-ai-ay yippee-ai-oh            ()     Ghost riders in the sky As the riders loped on by him he heard one call his name If you want to save your soul from hell a riding on this range                      ()         ()            ()   Then cowboy change your ways today or with us you will ride                               ()     Trying to catch the devil’s herd    across these endless skies

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson raconte l'histoire d'un cowboy qui se retrouve face à une vision terrifiante : un troupeau de vaches aux yeux rouges surgit d'un ciel tumultueux, accompagné de cavaliers fantomatiques. Alors qu'il prend conscience de la situation, il ressent une peur intense, particulièrement lorsque l'un des cavaliers l'appelle, lui conseillant de changer de vie pour éviter de tomber dans les ténèbres. Ce récit évoque une lutte morale, symbolisant le combat entre le bien et le mal, tout en plongeant dans des imageries qui mêlent le monde des vivants et des esprits. Dans ce contexte, la chanson fait écho aux légendes du Far West, où la lutte des cowboys pour leur salut spirituel peut être un reflet de leurs choix dans la vie quotidienne. L'atmosphère, sombre et mystérieuse, laisse entrevoir une introspection sur les conséquences de nos actions.