Dean Johnson | "Faraway Skies" | Western AF

[@deanjohnson9932]

Hey I just gotta say how incredible it is to see these thoughtful, generous comments. Thank you for the love toward my song AND singing:) It is extra special to hear about people genuinely excited for the album come to out. I’m really excited too. Thanks a million for coming over to KZbin and watching the whole video and following WAF❤

[@WesternAF]

🫡🤠🦬

[@jakegivens3555]

I had to have listened to this song at least 30 times today...love the simple life, cowboy dreaming story telling. Something about this music makes me slow down and appreciate the little things. Can't wait for the full album to come out!

[@thomasheighton9992]

You've got 2 singles out in the last few days and I have easily 75-100 plays on each already. We need it, the whole album. I praise you sir, a savant of tieing words into a quilt the way you'd watch your grandmother furiously do in the late fall as a young man, amazed by the precision and pattern but so overcome by the Synchronicity of your elders fluidity in a theme. Your purpose is big well beyond you sir, I hope you keep on keeping on.

[@jacobhodge7402]

Awesome man that was chilling! If you ever read this could you tell us the chord progression relative to the capo 🥹

[@erichimes3062]

Kick-ass, Dean. ❤️

[@justinlehrbaum8368]

I can only dream of a Dean Johnson/Benjamin Todd collab.

[@mravacadoman323]

Oh man I didn't even think!

[@Pickled_Okra]

I was sitting in the chair getting poisoned to try and burn the cancer from my body and found this video. For a few minutes everything I'm going through was muted and I was taken away by this amazing man and this song. Thank you for sharing this video

[@WesternAF]

Wishing you the best amigo.

[@aarontomita1850]

The healing powers of music

[@Jacobleewilley101]

Prayers going your way

[@keystoneplumber]

I've been there too unfortunately but you'll come out the other side with a new appreciation for life and those you love , I have a stronger relationship with God now than ever and I have larger goals set for the future now🤙 you got this!!!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Jesus saves

[@cparis76]

I grew up on a farm under the milky way. I work in tech now. The dream of being under those skies is not lost. I need to find it again. This song brings me one step closer. From Seattle with love.

[@imnotincontrolitsathrowawa3646]

You can always make it back brother. The skies are waiting.

[@RyanMcmahon-g9z]

Know him personally. Thee absolute real deal. The world needs more of this

[@austinfowler1421]

I’ve listened to this song 30 times today

[@RyanMcmahon-g9z]

Me too!

[@JohnDeereOriginal02]

Me too too

[@sethh4482]

Every now and then, I stumble upon a song that's perfect in my opinion, and this is one of those songs.

[@skyeblack5372]

This song will forever stick with me. I found it in the midst of an awful situation. When I hear it, everything lays out in front of me. The friends I've gained and lost. The abuse I lived through and escaped. Every good and bad. My scars, physical or not. It brings me a gut-twisting comfort. If youre reading this... it gets better. You will heal. It's tough, I know. It seems like you'll never get your happy ending. That's just because nothing ends. Chin up, stranger. Your crown is slipping. :)

[@VoxGothica]

This man is the real deal, he just oozes authenticity.

[@WesternAF]

amen

[@ayobmedz]

This song is somehow both playful and haunting at the same time. Lovely

[@darkpatches]

Just saw Dean live in Louisville. Closed my eyes several times to confirm that his voice and guitar were ethereal.

[@rafaeld6794]

Louisville Kentucky?

[@jadynstewart2470]

I was also at that show! It was my second time seeing him and second time he came up and talked to me. He’s such a genuine and kind person. Im looking forward to the next show

[@alanmeade5947]

I really wish this version was on Spotify with just his pure voice and guitar

[@kindforkind69]

I gotta say you folks at Western AF have a knack for finding the best talents across the folk and country music community. Dean Johnson is a personal favorite of mine and I look forward to all the new unheard talent you'll put on all our horizons. Keep up the great work!

[@cedarriver]

Man, he's got that one in a million voice. Love it! Chords and lyrics below, have fun! Standard tuning, Capo on 2 Intro G C G D7 / G C G D7 Verses G C Em Am7 / C D7 G D7 / G C Em Am7 / C D7 G Chorus C D7 G Em / C D7 G Em / C D7 G Em / C D7 G D7 Interlude G C G Em / G C G D7 Outro G C Em Am7 / C D7 G [Verse 1] You wouldn't know by looking at me I am a cowboy, my friend I'm forever out riding on the range of my mind Dream away all of my time [Chorus] Cattle calls and canyon walls, the jangle of spurs At the light of dawn, put the saddle on, start moving the herd The distant horizons are a glorious sight And there's getting lost in the Milky Way at night [Interlude] Mhmm mhmm oooh [Verse 2] I got a lightning lasso and my trusty horse blue I've got a six-shooter too I have an ol' Stetson hat and a shaggy mustache Yes I'm at home on the range [Chorus] Tumbleweed and buffalo, the rivers run wild Sunset over rolling hills, ghosts ride the sky A campfire song has me feeling just right Yеah, I'm getting lost in the Milky Way tonight [Interlude] Mhmm mhmm oooh [Verse 3] Down on the sidеwalk, life passes me by I've been too slow for these times But now you'll be knowin', if ya look in my eyes I'm a cowboy 'neath far-away skies [Outro] Oooh ooh, yippie-yi-yay I'm a cowboy 'neath far-away skies

[@rhyskelch8516]

I am blown away by this man, his voice, and his storytelling. Simply beautiful music

[@MacksFishing]

This is true songwriting. This song definitely blew me away .

[@Holidayfridgemagnet5683]

I may not know much about being a cowboy, I'm not from that part of the world, but boy do I relate to being dreamer. Really love the song, got a feeling It will live in my head for quite some time.

[@TouchDirt]

Takes your breath away. Dean is incredible.

[@benswanson4473]

Dean got me crying at 9 in the morning. So fing good!!!

[@timsweeney9558]

8:43am here, but i hear ya brother

[@far-outman1730]

Fuckin A

[@2dollarsaday]

This song just gets under my skin. The languid pace, weathered voice and wistful lyrics are a beautiful combination. Superb.

[@leemichetti8318]

Wow, one of the most sincere voices I've ever heard. This song makes my mind wander to distant places.

[@jorgemarinhoferreira9981]

Can't stop listening to Dean. He is fantastically talented and sings with the utmost spirit. Cheers from Belgium by a country-loving Portuguese who wishes further success

[@Killgoretrout855]

right into my workout soundtrack

[@niteowl9491]

wow, what a true voice and such storytelling!! a real cowboy indeed!

[@stevenpeterson8444]

love that framing

[@robertjones9725]

That voice just hits ya. Amazing

[@Irv123]

I just heard this song a couple of weeks ago, and I was blown away. I've listened to it everyday since then. This man is a great songwriter and what a voice! I cannot wait for the release of his LP.

[@GorgeousRoddyChrome]

Simply beautiful.

[@_Dropkick]

I can't express how much I love this song

[@onixx1l]

hell yes western af version of this song!!! I've been listening to the one on his channel for years!

[@kassandraayalasongs]

whata beautiful honest voice

[@jakekohnmusic2334]

my most anticipated album of the year

[@christophersartainmusic734]

Felt like I was back in New Mexico sitting by a campfire looking up at the stars...great stuff!

[@ad-xf8bb]

I'm in love. I also appreciate how the one shot is framed so the weathervane looks like a halo.

[@far-outman1730]

I find myself craving this. I’m just sitting on my driveway starting at foothills - getting right - and this song is pretty much my jam for that lately. Very good song writing! And his voice maaaaaan. I hope he never stops making music and thank you GEMS for showing me!

[@elliotmaleski5275]

Great to see him again on the channel!

[@Official_KC]

Didn't expect such a good performance! This is great!

[@bandidojr]

What a beautiful voice.

[@jackbrowning8013]

This song hasn't left my rotation in the three weeks since I found it. Dean, take a bow for this masterfully crafted song. It's moved me to tears a number of times and Western AF you've captured it like no one else can again ❤

[@karithwhirty4281]

This is absolutely beautiful, and just what I needed at this very moment in my life. Thank you, Dean!

[@LastMoonboy]

A true American folk song. Just beautiful

[@roamwithry4811]

That album news is amazing!

[@emmettmills4606]

I vividly remember the first time I ever heard this song. It was at a Sons of Rainer show at The Firefly in early summer 2018. The song came out toward the end of the set and it was the first time I had ever heard Dean sing lead vocals. It blew my mind.

[@andrewbergspage]

I remember that show. Rip firefly.

[@catarmstrongsoule2950]

Yessssss!

[@dmvrant]

Today is the first time I heard it or Dean Johnson, and I agree!

[@swanypondy]

I wasn't havin a great day today, and I got roses from my rents at work and got to come home to this song. ❤ thank you

[@JenniferJohnson-ky2kf]

Can't wait to see you live at Bonaroo in TN!!!

[@pompeyguv]

Love this song

[@SCM431]

Incredible voice! So happy to discover you.

[@Claytonbrewstunes]

That’s exactly where it’s at! Right there. You nailed it, Dean.

[@virgiljjacas1229]

A Lullaby for my Daughter. I miss her every second of my life !!!

[@planetbloodworldx7875]

Thank you for this song, Dean... It is really pretty in so many ways... The more I hear it... The more I kinda feel that it isn't as direct as initially thought...

[@spazout3589]

Yippee-yi-yay Dean Keep wandering those faraway skies too A rollin stone gathers no moss Cheers and can’t wait to see more from ya

[@shanehansen2141]

This certainly wasn't the voice I was expecting by the thumbnail but this is GOOD.

[@camodevine2964]

Genuine love for this man. Thank you for this song kind being. 😊

[@markrichardson6629]

So beautiful.

[@virginiapotts7367]

Incredible!! This song came on my Spotify discover weekly this week. Gotta love good timing like this

[@mikaelmagnussonmusic]

Great songwriter 💯✨ pure gold.

[@WesternAF]

Amen

[@Frdgamer]

Wow that actually is the best country song I’ve heard all year

[@thinkingoutsideofthetent]

wow! just wow.

[@t9620]

Couldn't be more beautiful! 🙏🎸

[@WesternAF]

Amen

[@PimBataille]

Thanks for this beautiful song! I'm exited for the album and really hope Dean will be touring Europe some time in the future so I'll get the chance to see him live.

[@nicklee723]

First time hearing Dean Johnson!! Awesome song and learning it from ultimate guitar! Thanks Dean and Western AF!!

[@TheEldritchArchives]

So glad he did another video. This man's music is amazing!

[@tracynielsen5545]

One of a kind voice

[@tobydahm590]

Been waiting for Dean to release an album and I'll be listening the crap out of it. I really can't put my finger on it but something is so special about him and his music. It's real and you can sense and hear what a sweet human he is. Don't stop making videos with him. Make a sister channel just for him: Dean AF.

[@sagef0ur]

I cannot get this song out of my head and my day is better for it

[@indianerize]

Pre ordered the album immediately, now I'm happily waiting...just wow!

[@barrybr1]

So friggin' beautiful. Dean makes everything he does look effortless. Makes me reach for the guitar.

[@lovezone817]

I can’t even express how grateful I am

[@braydonnichols2093]

Everyone needs more Dean in their life

[@WesternAF]

just a spoonful now ya hear

[@Mark.Aronszajn]

@@WesternAF I just love me some Dean! Saw him as often as I could when I lived in Seattle. Now I just gotta get him out East to the Colorado Front Range. Dean do you hear me? 😉

[@Jaybird-j1p]

I love this song. Thank you. I’ve had a really bad week and I needed this.

[@troywallette9923]

LETS GOOOOOOOO DEAN PLEASE DROP AN ALBUM!!!!!!!!

[@JordobagginsYT]

This is in my humble opinion is perfect , it is just incredible what a beautiful lullaby

[@binmuppet5305]

You guys, as always did an absolutely amazing job at capturing the raw beauty that is country music, thank you.

[@brendanshimizu4311]

I am from a big city, this song takes me to a place where I can see the stars. That first line is brilliant. Thank you for making this.

[@benvonwildenhaus2277]

Holy cow. Dean es número uno

[@danlatham4569]

This song is amazing, listened to it over 100 times this week. It sounds like a dream, beautiful lyrics and the vocals really make this. Beautiful vudeo too!

[@kyleclayton8436]

Gorgeous song, great writer.

[@stephendaniel168]

Such a beautiful picture he paints

[@anthonys239]

Phenomenal!! Lyrics hit home..🤠

[@WesternAF]

without a doubt

[@JGlassy]

Rings true to the core. New discovery for me, but I’ll be digging in the prairie underbrush for more. Thanks Dean and W AF.

[@jspacco]

I love this song so much, excited an album is coming out

[@WesternAF]

first week in May! get ready!

[@miken3883]

I never would of heard of Dean before this video. Thanks, listening to your album in Spotify right now!

[@jimperfectjim]

This song. This album. This artist.... Amazing.

[@tankwipe]

Thank you very much !!!! That was beautiful.

[@ethanpollard1484]

This is such a hauntingly beautiful song, every time I listen to it, its shoots right through that emotional part in my brain. Thanks Dean, I and I wish you best in all your endeavors.

[@Timshels]

Brilliant. Thanks.

[@ottomatic3123]

This is definitely going along with me on my next backpacking trip.

[@TheGreatZendor]

Thank you for making a damn sweet tune.

[@hadleygrass]

Can't wait for the album delivery. We need a western Mass appearance.

[@WesternAF]

Salute

[@Fredz_Z]

Phenomenal performance and what a fantastic voice! Dean's song makes me want to be a cowboy back here in Sweden. 🤠 I'm super stoked for the album release!

[@Plaincitizenjane]

First I got chills then I cried now I just want to listen to it again.

[@WesternAF]

🫡🤠❤️

[@JimXultra]

This song lives up to the channel's name cause it's Western AF . Phenomenal tune.

[@scacct2323]

Beautiful

[@truthseeker7233]

It's the pure & simplicity in this song 🎵 that makes it magical ✨️...fantastic ❤

[@kakashimandan8605]

Country don’t ever need to be complicated 🔥🔥 he does it right

[@brent954]

That’s a sweet jingle jangle you got there, very nice!

[@indiopeltier9758]

Man this made me cry.A very Beautiful song my friend.🙏🤎

[@AxeMoose]

Beautiful song.

[@lukeaddie2696]

What an incredible song, thank you so much for sharing it

[@brapperdan9554]

AMAZING! Thank you for sharing this Dean and Western AF. So Good

[@Mrmeatball1123]

“I been too slow for these times” … gorgeous

[@SpongeTMM]

Man the amount of amazing artists I've been introduced to via this channel is incredible. Dean's voices is so uniquely incredible.

[@timsweeney9558]

I'm of the opinion (for whatever those are worth nowadays) that we are in a Golden Age of songwriting. Even if you didn't stray much outside Western AF and Gems...there is so much amazing music being made.