Some folks like the summertime

When the they can walk about

Strolling through the meadow green

It's pleasant there, no doubt

But give me the wintertime

When the snow is on the ground

For I found her when the snow was on the ground

I traced her little footprints in the snow

I found her little footprints in the snow, Lord

I bless that happy day that Nellie lost her way

For I found her when the snow was on the ground

I dropped in to see her

There was a big round moon

Her mother said she just stepped out

But would be returning soon

I found her little footprints

And I traced them through the snow

I found her when the snow was on the ground

I traced her little footprints in the snow

I found her little footprints in the snow, Lord

I bless that happy day that Nellie lost her way

For I found her when the snow was on the ground

Now she's up in Heaven

She's with the angel band

I know I'm going to meet her in that promised land

But every time the snow falls

It brings back memories

For I found her when the snow was on the ground

I traced her little footprints in the snow

I found her little footprints in the snow, Lord

I bless that happy day that Nellie lost her way

For I found her when the snow laid on the ground