Verse 1 Radio keeps on talking TV says “prepare” Biggest storm in twenty years Coming sometime soon Folks around here lose their minds Like the roof’s already gone Me, I poured another coffee Listened to the wind Chorus Storm is coming That happens now and then Nature has its funny ways Ain’t no arguing with that Verse 2 Store downtown boarded windows Plywood nailed up nice and tight Sign said “No fresh milk tomorrow” Folks lined up till closing time Gas station said they’re shutting down Till the storm has come and gone Me, I moved my rocking chair five inch To keep it from the wind Chorus Storm is coming That happens now and then Nature has its funny ways Ain’t no arguing with that Verse 3 Route 12 backed up for miles Trucks and trailers headed west Folks throwing bags in backseats Trying to outrun what’s next Sheriff waving traffic through Red lights cutting through the rain Me, I'm staying where I am And watch as they leave town (Guitar Solo) Bridge I remember back in ’88 Trees went down all over town Old Joe Fenwick lost his life Trying to save a calf Power was down for a whole week We just sat there in the dark Daddy said “we’ll be alright” And mamma made an apple pie Final Chorus Storm is coming That happens now and then Nature has its funny ways Ain’t no arguing with that Outro Daddy said “we’ll be alright” And mamma made an apple pie