Deep In the Heart of Texas

Since I was born and raised in Texas, I appreciate songs that portray some of the rugged edges of life in the West. All states have wonderful songs, and I plan to say a little about many of these in time.

One song in Texas that I have love all my life is: "The Stars at Night." You probably know this song. If not, here it is:

The stars at night
Are big and bright,
Deep in the heart of Texas.
The prairie sky
Is wide and high,
Deep in the heart of Texas.

The sage in bloom
Is like perfume,
Deep in the heart of Texas.
Reminds me of
The one I love,
Deep in the heart of Texas.

The stars at night
Are big and bright,
Deep in the heart of Texas.
The prairie sky
Is wide and high,
Deep in the heart of Texas.

The coyotes wail
Along the trail,
Deep in the heart of Texas.
The rabbits rush
Around the brush,
Deep in the heart of Texas.

The cowboys cry, "Ki-yip-pee-yi,"
Deep in the heart of Texas.
The dogies bawl
And bawl and bawl
Deep in the heart of Texas.

The themes: the stars at night, the prairie sky, sage in bloom, the one I love, coyotes wailing, rabbits rushing, cowboys crying out, and dogies bawling are part of country life in Texas--and actually in other states as well. These ideas keep us close to the land, to daily activities, to the presence of God in what many think of "small things."

I hope this song will touch YOUR heart is some unexpected way. Share YOUR favorite song with others. Let me hear from YOU.

John Willis