Shelter From The Cold by Ian Stokes published on 2022-01-14T18:19:12Z ℗ © Copyright Ian Stokes. All Rights Reserved Recorded and mixed using Logic. Mastered in Soundcloud Guitar played: Taylor 714 CE in DADGAD Tuning (all tuned down a half step and capo'd at the 7th fret.) Photography: Thanks go to Nigel and Libby Hume at Hume Photography I wrote this his song imagining the days when travelling large distances by foot was normal and the hardship encountered by a traveller on a long journey when the winter weather closes in...... Lyrics: The light was fading fast A traveller far from home Snow fell hard unyielding Winter striking its blow From far upon the hillside He looked down on the valley below Searching for a sign of Shelter from the cold Down there in the distance A glimpse of candle light A window through the darkness On this bitter night The prospect of a haven On this lonely road A simple roof and walls of stone With shelter from the cold Come inside, there’s safety now There’s warmth here while you rest There’s room there by the open fire Beside the chimney breast Here’s food to give you comfort a warming cup to hold Gather up your strength While you have shelter from the cold I know not how to thank you There are no thanks to pay The sun will rise tomorrow And you’ll be on your way Such kindness I shall ne’er forget This story shall be told A kind and gentle stranger Giving shelter from the cold Genre Folk & Singer-Songwriter Comment by Vjekoslav Boric Like some old Irish tune. 2022-12-18T12:47:02Z Comment by Anomon you be a gypsy cowboy troubadour, bro! 😉 2022-05-08T18:34:11Z Comment by Damon Peterson Great stuff as always man! 2022-04-19T06:33:59Z Comment by Michel Rivera I really enjoy this kind of song...It suits so well to your theme as well. Great track Ian 2022-04-09T14:30:25Z Comment by Edward Cortes composer Very nice track. 2022-03-29T00:27:02Z Comment by No killie fish Amazing folky vibe Ian love the sound of the guitar nice tuning great sound . Johnny 2022-03-22T15:05:42Z Comment by Jim Mcgill great track there Ian 2022-03-22T02:14:44Z Comment by DDJohn Beautiful ! 2022-03-20T22:53:33Z Comment by Andrew Raine 1 nice 2022-03-14T14:14:14Z Comment by John Palmer awesome guitar and vocals Ian!! 2022-03-10T17:34:35Z Comment by Richard John A fine Celtic flavoured tune …….. love the story telling lyrics and of course, the great guitar work! 2022-03-07T18:29:56Z Comment by Chihiro MATSUMOTO(JETTT) Very warm and beautiful sound and vocals,wonderful work Ian! 2022-03-03T11:57:26Z Comment by 8000 Miles Wonderful captivating performance. The guitar tuning and capo'd on the 7th gives an extraordinary intensity to the atmosphere. The pace is riveting. Your voice is magical, like I'm there listening. Nice warm production. ⁓Rebecca 2022-02-25T23:24:56Z Comment by English Minor Fantastic. Somewhat haunting, those chords. Really wonderful. Story told well, played well, a warm song despite the sold. 2022-02-25T01:37:10Z Comment by Raðulfr Maganhar Wonderful!! 2022-02-04T16:58:21Z Comment by FuWatt Great track!! Wonderful performance! 2022-02-04T09:40:45Z Comment by Andrei G I love you Ian. Please stay what you are 2022-02-01T22:32:48Z Comment by Usage of Masks ( François Bourgouin & Friends) very good guitar 2022-02-01T16:51:12Z Comment by Davy Vance A commanding performance and a fine human tale. If I still drank,I'd be reaching for my whiskey! 2022-01-30T13:27:04Z Comment by Ricardo da Silva so much soul in your vocals and playing,absolutely wonderful track Ian 2022-01-29T05:14:10Z Comment by Lammbone Wonderful guitar and vocals Ian... like your idea of snowbound travelers of yesteryear. 2022-01-29T00:02:49Z Comment by David Dunham Another hallmark; lovely lyrics sweetly sung as the story is told. 2022-01-26T16:25:42Z Comment by David Dunham Always a hallmark of your music; such finely played guitar. 2022-01-26T16:22:11Z Comment by Annie Smart Gorgeous folk song and a wonderful performance 🎶😊👏 2022-01-25T20:27:30Z Comment by markjbennett Evocative and fluid storytelling. This might be your smoothest folk vocal delivery and the guitar feature is so effective, exciting and compelling as it drives the story along. Enjoying the percussive element too. Thank for sharing Ian 2022-01-25T18:31:28Z Comment by DMc.Music (1) Always impressive Ian. A wonderful track x 2022-01-24T17:27:18Z Comment by Phil Bowen Great guitar 2022-01-24T17:20:59Z Comment by betterlate Great track Ian, thoroughly enjoyed it 👍 2022-01-24T13:37:08Z Comment by Vocalatti Love this intricate country folk vibe and of course your wonderful vocals!! 2022-01-24T09:58:03Z