The Randy Travis Three Wooden Crosses song was was released in November 2002 from his album, Rise and Shine and became Travis’ 16th and final #1 single, This tune was named Song of the Year by the Country Music Association in 2003 and also won a Dove Award from the Gospel Music Association as Country Song of the Year in 2004. This song reached #1 on the Billboard Country Music chart starting May 24, 2003.
Watch Randy perform this country classic and see the written lyrics below.
Randy Travis Three Wooden Crosses Live Performance Video
“Three Wooden Crosses” is a poignant composition that weaves together themes of faith, redemption, and the human spirit.
“Three Wooden Crosses” was written by Kim Williams and Doug Johnson.
Randy Travis Three Wooden Crosses Lyrics
A farmer and a teacher, a hooker and a preacher
Ridin’ on a midnight bus bound for Mexico
One’s headed for vacation, one for higher education
And two of them were searchin’ for lost souls
That driver never ever saw the stop sign
And eighteen wheelers can’t stop on a dime
There are three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway
Why there’s not four of them, Heaven only knows
I guess it’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you
It’s what you leave behind you when you go
That farmer left a harvest, a home and eighty acres
The faith and love for growin’ things in his young son’s heart
And that teacher left her wisdom in the minds of lots of children
Did her best to give ’em all a better start
And that preacher whispered, “Can’t you see the Promised Land?”
As he laid his blood-stained bible in that hooker’s hand
There are three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway
Why there’s not four of them, Heaven only knows
I guess it’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you
It’s what you leave behind you when you go
That’s the story that our preacher told last Sunday
As he held that blood-stained bible up
For all of us to see
He said “Bless the farmer, and the teacher, and the preacher
Who gave this Bible to my mama
Who read it to me”
There are three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway
Why there’s not four of them, now I guess we know
It’s not what you take when you leave this world behind you
It’s what you leave behind you when you go
There are three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway
‘ “Three Wooden Crosses” stands as a remarkable testament to the enduring power of music to captivate, inspire, and touch our hearts. Through its gripping narrative and evocative lyrics, the song explores themes of faith, redemption, and the potential for transformation in the face of adversity. More than just a country music classic, “Three Wooden Crosses” has become a cherished anthem of hope and resilience, reminding us of the profound impact a song can have on our lives. Remember to “share” this Randy Travis Three Wooden Crosses performance with other country music fans !
