Black Ice from A by John Armistead

You're all dressed up to go play in the snow.
But let me give you a heads up before you go.
Let me say:

There be dragons out there.
You have to be prepared.
Don't let your guard down.
Keep your feet on the ground.
And your eyes always peeled
or your fate is sealed.
Remember to take this advice:
watch out for black ice.

Just when you think you're ok, a surprise attack.
The ground beneath you gives way and you're flat on your back.
So repeat after me:

There be dragons out there.
I will be prepared.
I won't let my guard down.
I'll keep my feet on the ground.
And my eyes always peeled.
Its fate is sealed.
I'll take the advice:
watch out for black ice.

When you're done with your adventures, you can come inside.
Get warm by the embers of the fireside.
And you will say:

There were dragons out there.
I was prepared.
I didn't let my guard down.
I kept my feet on the ground.
And my eyes always peeled.
You should have seen it.
Thank you for the advice
to watch out for black ice.

• Americana
• Country
• alt-country
• dragons
• fantasy
• folk
• winter
• Nashville