Now some folks like the summertime when the they can stroll 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
I bless that happy day when Nellie lost her way
For I found her when the snow was on the ground

Now I dropped in to see her one sunday afternoon
Folks said she just stepped out would be returning soon
I found her little footprints and I traced them in 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
I bless that happy day when Nellie lost her way
For I found her when the snow was on the ground

Oh now she's up in heaven with the angel band
Someday I'll go and see her in that happy land
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
I bless that happy day when Nellie lost her way
I found her when the snow was on the ground

