Randy Travis - Three Wooden Crosses (Live At Calvary Assemble Of God, Orlando, FL/2003)

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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
Music video by Randy Travis performing Three Wooden Crosses (Live At Calvary Assemble Of God, Orlando, FL/2003). © 2003 Word Entertainment LLC

[@KirkKing-v8r]

For the people that say Randy Travis passed away they are wrong he is still alive

[@ZezimaMills]

@KirkKing-v8r, You know it! Praise our God!

[@KirkKing-v8r]

@@ZezimaMills what

[@yeehawbroskis]

This is the kind of music that i wish got more appreciation from my generation. I think anyone who says “country music is horrible” has never heard this song, or anything like it.

[@nancyarchibald9095]

I pray he can sing again. Bless his heart. ❤ I have lost my ability to sing as well. My lungs have failed. Never smoked...but grew up in a copper smelter town. I sang all over the world, directed large choirs, sang with my kids and husband. Now it's all memories. The next life will be doubly sweet when so many things are restored once again.

[@doublenickelzeta]

Take comfort in knowing you blessed many souls by using your gift for the Lord.

[@nancyarchibald9095]

@@doublenickelzeta - Thank you so much. You are sweet. Made my day... 🤗

[@librarylady111]

You will sing with the angels in heaven...

[@doniellestenson3502]

Yes.God bless you darling.

[@gabrielgyedu3644]

Sure, all that we lost will be restored beyond measure.

[@MarriageLife25years]

Remember always honor and worship Jesus Christ 🙏.

[@joeblow4785]

3 wooden crosses where Jesus hung between 2 Thieves. 1 of the Thieves made it to Paradise

[@missb10754]

True story . Everyone will bow before God someday . God bless Randy Travis for every song he gave his heart to .❤️🙏

[@eddienelson2437]

Seek and you will find God. Ask and you will receive God. Knock and the door will open and you will find God.

[@vincentbriegel7038]

God bless you Randy Travis

[@nataliegraves3977]

Jesus died for our sins..!!!! What could possibly compare to this..!!!!!!

[@jmanz2397]

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"

[@rickt1446]

God can always turn around something bad for good. Those three crosses are a witness to God’s amazing Grace. I had a Japanese trainer who came over to U.S. to train us. He asked what do the three crosses mean? Those crosses he asked about were those of Calvary. I was able to share the gospel with him. Many have come to the cross of Calvary and found salvation.

[@tsegaberhane8690]

Praying for Travis's healing

[@joeannadams3338]

God does not give up on people who believe, Randy you will sing again. You are one of God's children

[@MrSF247]

My grandma wanted me to learn this song to sing to her years ago. Years later and I still can rarely get through singing it without getting choked up. Such a powerful song!

[@PEDRONIETO-zq4sm]

the best singer country music for me

[@GeraldWhitley-yx9wx]

Yes

[@jimmiebrummett898]

My grandma loved Randy Travis. She was a good Christian lady. She would have adored this song and I sure do too . GOD Bless Mr. Travis

[@doniellestenson3502]

Play it for her Jimmy.Send it up.^^^^^

[@foxtrotthree569]

I don't care what anyone says. Randy Travis is THE greatest country music singer/songwriter of all time. His distinctive vocals and amazing songs have stuck with me and many other fans for many years. My dad wore out his Randy Travis cassettes on our drives from Virginia to North Carolina when we would go visit my grandparents and his songs more than any other artist have grabbed my soul and stay with me. A true legend.

[@shugo362]

He's my cousin, and I pray for him everyday.

[@robertroscoe2011]

Who ever disliked this don't truly enjoy music, story telling, and/or have a soul.

[@bessymcclain2761]

May the Lord Bless Randy Travis.

[@AngryRantsAndStuff]

I remember when I heard this on the radio the first time. I don't think I caught on at first, but after a few listens I completely lost it during the reveal. This is such an emotional song. ✌️😭

[@jrbutnotewing8227]

I have heard this repeatedly and I tear up every time!

[@user-Mikey484]

As a Buddhist this song tears me up whenever I hear this man's voice

[@mojisoladeji]

It's my first time hearing this song. It is very beautiful and a wonderful message in it. God can save anyone.

[@doniellestenson3502]

He searches for the one lost lamb, out of the 99 that are in the fold.

[@moonchild1772]

@Randy Travis You're not Randy.

[@jeannewooldridge741]

​@@moonchild1772 why do you say this? Randy is singing his song and fans are able to say how it effected them.

[@elisabethsams3536]

Yes God can but the song is not biblical.

[@Wanara7620]

One of the best gospel songs I ever heard, thanks a lot Mr. Randy Travis. God bless you n your family

[@Maryann-ir6gk]

God Bless Randy Travis

[@stitchy_linn]

One of my favorite songs sung by Randy Travis.

[@niwamanyaivan6994]

Me too

[@nyles66]

@@niwamanyaivan6994 Me three!!

[@lettiegrant9447]

Me four.😊

[@kevinmartinez703]

Lots of people my age (13) are lost and need the lords help so they can turn their life around. I try my best to do good and I pray for others to listen to these good lyrics.

[@jasonstimson6617]

Damn, you’re a really smart kid, stay on the path, you’ll always get lost for a bit, but don’t ever wonder too long.

[@gretaalcindor3913]

Kevin God bless you 🙏🙏 stay on the right path please,so many young people live this world 🌍 to early, please have a connection with God and make prayer your daily Connection,🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@debbiebammann8444]

I'm so proud of you! God will bless yiu

[@auto_5]

Im glad you see it. Im a little older but same situation. I just don’t understand how more people don’t see/feel it and won’t call it out like they see it. Just know you’re not alone, my dude!

[@terrystikeleather4717]

I am doing a bible study on this song Wednesday Night. Awesome song

[@LaurieSoyster]

Love Randy Travis and am sorry 😢 there will not be any more 🎼 by him due to his recent passing. I was in college at the height of his fame. Glad he is with the Lord Jesus in Heaven not suffering anymore. I love ❤️ his singing so much & have been blessed by it. Randy’s 🎶 will continue to bless all those individuals who listen. ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@arcticchod5370]

Randy Travis is not dead. He suffered a stroke, is wheelchair bound, and can't really sing anymore, but he's still alive.

[@victorjeffers1993]

I believe your mistaken Randy Travis is still alive today 5/17/24

[@robdavis6568]

IMHO, one of the 10 greatest country songs ever recorded. If there's such a thing as country music perfection, this song achieves it

[@OurOnlyHope]

Wow he can sing live as good as the recording.

[@gabrielgyedu3644]

Yes exactly the same as as the recording 💯

[@gamer507progamer7]

He doesn't rely on autotune. He's a legend

[@amygentry3547]

How old are you? He always has sounded exactly the same live. He's a legend.

[@SharpOnes4]

The OG's all could, it's the newer generations that suck live lol

[@John317Mc]

That's cause he is a great singer

[@chriswampler1]

Wow! This one choked me up. Never was able to put up wooden crosses for mom and dad. Her dying prayers for her orphaned children were all heard. God has never failed me.

[@bessymcclain2761]

No matter- God Bless him I like the part where he says " God Bless the teachers and the preachers.

[@ryanhobbs9036]

Song really does speak volumes

[@leeschmiedeke3495]

Randy is one of the best in the business, hang in there Randy, God, is in ur corner.

[@billolsen4360]

When Randy lived in Santa Fe, he came down to Albuquerque with his band twice to play at our Easter Sunrise service. Was a privilege to be there.

[@johnridgeway3060]

I've heard this so many times as a kid in on car rides but was too young to really listen and understand. I'm 28 now and have just started really liking and respecting country music and this song heard through my ears for the first time as a man gave me goosebumps. What a classic. God bless you Randy and your amazing wife. I'm glad you're still here with us

[@marymilstead8359]

I love this song, and I respect the talent God gave Randy. TFS

[@uscgjosh6205]

Couldnt agree with you more

[@sumbomarcus]

Amen

[@vincentbriegel7038]

Amen sister

[@ryanmullins5952]

I love this song the beginning is sad me and my GF alexa love this song we always play this to go sleep think about how blessed we are

[@4kflowerhorn49]

My GF’s name is Alexa too! **Hey Alexa, say: “simon says I love you.”**

[@ryanmullins5952]

@@4kflowerhorn49 lol I love it but mine isn't the voice recorder mine is a human

[@josephcampbell3831]

One of the best songs in this world

[@scottbrickman3464]

I have had a very hard time listening to country music. I have to personally thank you Mr. Randy Travis for sharing your songs. Three wooden crosses on the right side of the highway is one of my Favorite songs! God Bless you and I pray that God blesses you and makes you whole. 🙏 praying for you sir!!!

[@aliceryan1714]

I love this song

[@chrisbaround9094]

Hi alice

[@OurOnlyHope]

Powerfully moving song for anyone with a heart for saving souls, none greater than God Himself, who goes to the greatest lengths to give us all many chances to be saved. And who came to live a perfect life on our behalf, so He could pay our sin debt for us on the cross, and then rose from the dead so we could have eternal life. Praise God He loves each of us with the greatest love

[@Jimmy-ng4wy]

Amen

[@Christreality]

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[@garybirch2530]

Totally agree 👍

[@aslanmonn86]

Amen to that. Straight to the point and nothing but the truth. Couldn't be said better. God bless

[@kimdangelo9193]

🙏 amen

[@terryleach8111]

You did it again, apparently, I like to cry. You have to give me credit though, (I plead) still sing your songs

[@terryfolderson-is5qo]

i remember when i hit the bottle pretty hard after i got out of the army...i wanted to stay in but with the whole sequestration that happened back in 2014 if you werent soldier of the month material you were basically kept from re-enlisting. I ended up finding myself literally in the gutter across the street from a catholic church and a man who was walking with his wife and 2 kids to sunday mass put his hand out and said "let me help you up bud, there's someone i know who can help you" and that day at mass did more for me than 6 years of therapy and meds ever did! to this day i cant think of the man and his family without hearing this song

[@robertmcmillan6802]

Randy Travis is a great singer. God bless him

[@scottbrickman3464]

Dear Jesus I pray that Randy Travis is healed with his talent you have given him I humbly pray that your healing hand touches him so that he may continue to sing your praises. Amen and Amen

[@albertaowusu9498]

Ooh dear, anytime i leasting a song like this, my soul rejoice. Shalom Shalom Shalom shalom shalom, peace be with you all children of God. Thank you so much for sharing, i really appreciate that a lot.

[@dawncoombs5754]

Excellent and very true

[@mikewilliams172]

Happy New Year may God bless you and your family

[@YeOldeTowneCryer]

A perfect story of how a person can turn their life around put to song.

[@Letitflow2u]

The Lord is good to all of us,even when we don't understand the heartbreak.

[@roycebrooks2553]

God spoke

[@jeffreysansone3144]

I Guess you're a good country MUSIC lover?

[@rachaeljoel2157]

God bless you Randy

[@chrisbaround9094]

Hi racheal

[@thomasstoddart1391]

I miss the songs with good stories and more depth to them than just trucks and alcohol ! I’m heart Broken with Randy’s health problems that stop him from doing what he does and one of the best🥲

[@wendudebebe4884]

Nothing I take when I pass away, yes yes

[@joeannadams3338]

Don't hurt any one along the way.

[@phoenix21studios]

Im not crying, youre crying!

[@yeehawbroskis]

I really thank my dad for raising me on this type of music, it really instilled some good values that i’ll always be thankful for

[@charlespepper6901]

Amen to that my dad was my rock ! I miss him daily!!!

[@chrismcbee4653]

Beautiful

[@randylove]

Almost everytime I go somewhere there r 3 crosses on the right side of the highway .I think of this song when this happen .I also seen some people crying at a place someone had died .I didnt ask them, just knew they were in pain and saddened. All I could do that day , is bow my head and feel there pain .

[@tylersteven4916]

…and Randy has left this AMAZING song and POWERFUL message for all of us when he goes. What a LEGEND.

[@TwinPhoenix666]

This song makes me cry every single time I hear it. Never fails...

[@GeraldWhitley-yx9wx]

Yes

[@Bartek091991]

Randy and this song are the two reasons are purely fell in love with American Country Music.

[@scottbrickman3464]

I just pray that the the lord heals this wonderful spirit so he can share his beautiful messages from the lord. In Jesus name I pray amen

[@stacyk7876]

Randy Travis is such an amazing artist

[@jimrobert7239]

Hello Stacy

[@mikewilliams172]

Happy New Year may God bless you and your family

[@torivanfleet2030]

I love this song! I just realized that when I go, I'm not going to leave anything behind me! 😢

[@chrisbaround9094]

How are you doing tori

[@carter2858]

It’s not too late

[@jackiemitchell3916]

Wow, i have loved Randy Travis forever, especially this song, and as many times as i've listened to it, i finally figured out who survived!! Wow, i'm speechless. Randy Travis is in class by himself, i love him and his distinct voice and storytelling in his songs.He's country music's storyteller.

[@christinevicker9017]

Great song and how tru u don't take it with u wen u go so go Randy

[@chrisbaround9094]

How are you doing christine👋

[@brendaleebenavidez6690]

I honestly think/feel that this song should BE MANDATORY In every single Driver's Ed class...learned by heart B4 they get to get even a C in the class.

[@sobernow11]

I have not been a CW fan, but Randy and Josh are two of the CW and Gospel singers of all time. They are telented beyond normal. If I need a good cry I listen to them do this song and so very many more of their treasures.

[@hrpickinstuff]

Praise be to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

[@BroncoKnight34]

What a beautifully written song. Used to listen to this with my Grandpa when I was little. Praise God!

[@Il-Siciliano]

My wife and I heard Randy do this, among his many other songs, in a live concert here in Tennessee. But this performance is the quintessential iteration of this song. The brilliant edit of this video, capturing facial expressions, emotions and tenderness, not only brings the words and meaning to real life, but reminds us of the fragility of what God has given to all of us - life and what we do with it.

[@marconi314]

It's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go. Only one life, 'twill soon shall pass, Only what's done for Christ will last.

[@francispaulmarottikal1839]

Wow the great Randy Travis. God bless🙏 who can sing like him. Randy will remain as one of the greatest country artist of all time.

[@dalebergman5548]

Randy Travis is the real deal. K Bergman That voice of his will live on from Here to Eternity...................

[@patriciaspeicher6883]

What a beautiful voice.

[@joshdebbarma95]

my favorite Christian song. i love you Randy Travis.

[@priceactionfx2289]

OMG listening from Uganda but I really like the song thanks so so much Travis

[@maneshjehovah9917]

Wow such an amazing lyrics, I still have his albums & beautiful performance by Bro.Randy travis❤God bless

[@madinilaldinpuii320]

Ye nice voice 👍

[@stevepowers1559]

Amen he will

[@suahcoco9685]

Country music is written with such wisdom

[@gladysngaari9935]

Very nice and strong message.

[@judeproulx4021]

Hello Gladys

[@terryleach8111]

No one has ever moved me like Randy Travis. Love to hate him, never had a man make me cry, sept when I lost my Dad. God bless you Randy Travis. Call me my friend!

[@hillbilllycolin4533]

I just want Travis to know that he was my favorite country singer I hope he sees my comment because I would love to talk to Travis that would be crazy to talk to randy Travis I love his songs he was a good singer Travis if your reading this comment I’m just letting u know I love ur songs man and I’m sorry that u lost ur voice hope ur ok out there

[@mikeleard9187]

Country GOLD!

[@nanab6371]

God bless you Randy" your voice always will be in my ❤"

[@moonchild1772]

I have loved this song, for so long. Just found out that Josh Turner covered it. He really does justice to Randy's songs.

[@danielmoore62]

Travis is amazing.

[@lukamrk8760]

Bless by hearing the this song. Praise the lord🕊

[@mikebradley7504]

Wonderful song!!!!!

[@carolwatson988]

Okay so you're making me cry here Randy this is so awesome and so beautiful thank you so much God bless you I love you job well done

[@DonLayton-of8us]

This is a blessing to all believers

[@scottbrickman3464]

What a wonderful gospel song! God Bless you Mr. Travis

[@cermak635]

Love it.

[@kaylee4394]

I had the privilege to meet him so many years ago he is wonderful

[@mikewilliams172]

Happy New Year may God bless you and your family

[@stevegardner5542]

Best song ever would listen to it all day long and not get tired of it. Great message Randy

[@jakecarter5081]

one of the greatest singers :) ever

[@jeffreysansone3144]

I Guess you're a good country MUSIC lover?

[@nathantjipta]

The world needs more of this

[@doloresguyer4466]

Amen, it most definitely does!

[@charliecroft7012]

They love Randy, may God bless him and his family always, praise God 🙏❤🙌💙

[@israelh.]

God Bless You Randy, The Grace Of God goes beyond Sin.

[@tomshadowmusic4327]

Incredible - nothing more to add. Good bless you all.

[@josephmatto554]

God bless randy...I miss what he could have been today...all my ❤️