[Intro: Acoustic guitar strumming and a lonely harmonica] [Verse 1] I rode into the canyon, my horse was feeling slow The peaks were covered deeply in a foot of crystal snow I met an ancient chieftain, with wisdom in his eyes He looked me in the face and said, "Son, listen to my lies... Well, it ain't exactly magic, and it ain't no spirit quest But if you want to keep your health, put this to the test." [Chorus] He said: "Don't you eat the yellow snow, my boy It ain't a lemon treat! It might look like a desert gold But it’s something you shouldn't eat! Keep your boots upon the trail And keep your spirit high But leave that yellow frozen patch To the huskies passin' by!" [Verse 2] I asked him if he'd seen the Great Spirit in the sky He took a pull of whiskey and he looked me in the eye He said: "I've seen the eagles fly, I've heard the buffalo roar But I’ve seen a lot of cowboys doin' things they should ignore. It’s a cold and lonely winter, and the pines are turnin' blue But that patch behind the wigwam... that’s a bad design for you!" [Chorus)] He said: "Don't you eat the yellow snow, my boy It ain't a lemon treat! It might look like a desert gold But it’s something you shouldn't eat! Keep your boots upon the trail And keep your spirit high But leave that yellow frozen patch To the huskies passin' by!" [Bridge - Instrumental Break] [Fast-paced harmonica and banjo duel] [Outro] Yeah, the snow is white and beautiful As far as you can see... Just stay away from the neon glow Where the pack has had to pee. [Fade out with a coyote howl and a final guitar pluck]
