Strolling through the meadow green it's pleasant there's no doubt

But Give me the winter time when the snow is on the ground

For I found her when the snow was on the ground

Chorus:

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 went up to see her there was a big round moon

Her mother said she'd just stepped out but would be returning soon

I found her little footprints and I traced them through the snow

For I found her when the snow was on the ground

Chorus:

I traced her little footprints in the snow…

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

Chorus:

I traced her little footprints in the snow…