Rocky Mountain Way Lyrics
Ozzy Osbourne
Lyrics
Spent the last year
Rocky mountain way
Couldn't get much higher
Out to pasture
I think it's safe to say
Time to open fire
And we don't need the ladies
Crying 'cause the story's sad, oh yeah
'cause the rocky mountain way
Is better than the way we had
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Rocky mountain way, ooooh
Well he's tellin' us this,
He's tellin' us that,
Changin' it everyday
Say's it doesn't matter
Bases are loaded and casey's at bat
Playin' it play by play
It's time to change the batter
And we don't need the ladies
Crying 'cause the story's sad, so sad
'cause the rocky mountain way
Is better than the way we had
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Rocky mountain way
And we don't need the ladies
Crying 'cause the story's sad, so sad
'cause the rocky mountain way
Is better than the way we had
It's better than the way we had
It's better than the way we had
So much better
So much better
It's so much better
It's so much better
Rocky mountain way
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Rocky Mountain Way" is a 1973 song by English singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne. It was released as the second single from his debut solo studio album, Blizzard of Ozz (1980).
The song was written by Joe Walsh, Kenny Passarelli, and Rocke Grace, and features Walsh on lead guitar. It peaked at number 23 in the UK Singles Chart and has become one of Osbourne's signature songs. The lyrics focus on the beauty of nature and the importance of living life to its fullest. Musically, it combines elements of hard rock and blues-rock, with Walsh's iconic guitar licks providing the backbone of the track. The song also features contributions from Osbourne's backing band, consisting of Randy Rhoads on guitar, Bob Daisley on bass, and Lee Kerslake on drums. "Rocky Mountain Way" remains a fan favorite and is often performed live during Osbourne's concerts. Lyrics include: “Spent the last year Rocky Mountain way / Ain't no smoggy smoke on the mountain today / Gonna keep on tryin' till I reach my highest ground.”