Some folks like the summertime when they can walk about Strollin' through the meadow green it's fun there's no doubt But just give me the wintertime when the snow is on the ground For he found me when the snow was on the ground He traced the little footprints in the snow He found my little footprints in the snow Lord I bless that happy day when I did lose my way He found me when the snow was on the ground [ mandolin ] He dropped in to see me there was a big round moon Mother said just stepped out be returning soon He found my little footprints he traced them through the snow He found me when the snow was on the ground He traced the little footprints... [ steel ] Now he's up in heaven he's with an angel band I know I'm gonna meet her in that happy land Everytime the snow falls it brings back memories For he found me when the snow was on the ground He traced the little footprints...