Sam McGee Lyrics

So I left my home 'round the poles to roam in the spring of ninety-eight

For a fortune veiled in the ice and hail that would surely seal my fate

Sure the Yukon's cold, but they spoke of gold just buried 'neath the snow

How I thought I'd last in its frozen grasp I admit I'll never know

How I long to be back in old Plumtree where in winters fires burned bright

How I'd give my name for a single flame to fan this Christmas night

I despise the cold but I relish gold and they both have done me in

But dear Cap you see, if you heed my plea, we won't let the Yukon win

Close the door, you've been warned

Tonight's the first night since Tennessee that I have ever been warm

Close the door, close it tight

For as sure as my name is Sam McGee I'm going to be warm tonight

To indebt a man to another's plan is a selfish thing indeed

But a man condemned will enlist a friend if it serves a final need

With the reaper near, it' not death I fear, but an icy grave to lay

You must find some flame to ignite this frame and you'll finally hear me say

Close the door, you've been warned

Tonight's the first night since Tennessee that I have ever been warm

Close the door, close it tight

For as sure as my name is Sam McGee I'm going to be warm tonight

On Dawson's trail it's forth or fail, and I know I'll weigh you down

My appeal is cruel, that you find some fuel, on these glaciated grounds

It's my last request and I must confess it does sound a little grim

But when you find that pyre that can house my fire, light a match and stuff me in

Close the door, you've been warned

Tonight's the first night since Tennessee that I have ever been warm

Close the door, close it tight

For as sure as my name is Sam McGee I'm going to be warm tonight

Close the door, you've been warned

Tonight's the first night since Tennessee that I have ever been warm

Close the door, close it tight

For as sure as my name is Sam McGee I'm going to be warm tonight