Alice

[Acoustic guitar intro] [Verse 1] In the vast expanse of the Oregon Trail Alice Longabaugh rode, her heart frail A pioneer spirit, dreams in her eyes Seeking love and hope 'neath western skies [Pre-Chorus] The wagon wheels turned, dust in the air Alice’s heart yearned for someone to care But fate, cruel and capricious, had its say And her path led to sorrow on that fateful day [Chorus] Oh, Alice, Alice, lost in the wilderness Your courage tested, your dreams laid to rest The gal who got rattled, her heart torn asunder In this tragic tale, we all remember [Verse 2] Mr. Arthur spoke of danger and strife, His words echoing through Alice’s life “Die by your own hand,” he said, “or face despair” And Alice chose her fate, a burden to bear [Bridge] Under vast skies, she faced her ordeal A gun in her hand, it seemed so unreal The Indians attack, shadows on the plain And Alice made a choice, her heart in pain [Chorus] Oh, Alice, Alice, lost in the wilderness Your courage tested, your dreams laid to rest The gal who got rattled, her heart torn asunder In this tragic tale, we all remember [Outro] As the sun dipped low, painting the sky Alice’s spirit soared, her soul flying high In the afterlife’s embrace, she found release A tragic heroine forever at peace