Sing a song for the Wrong
And the Wicked and the Strong
And the Sick, as thick as thieves
For the faceless fear that was never so near
Too clear to misbelieve
Well the sea is jumping salty
And the porpoise has the blues
My recollection's faulty
And I cannot find my shoes
And my wiring is misfiring
Due to cigarettes and booze
I'm behind in my dues
I just now got the news
He seems to tell us lies
And still we will believe him
Then together he will lead us
Into darkness, my friends
REFRAIN:
Let it fall down, let it fall down
Let it all fall down
Let it fall down, let it fall down
Let it all fall down
The man says stand to one side, son
We got to keep this big ball rolling
It's just a question of controlling
For whom the bell is tolling
REFRAIN
There'll be suffering and starvation
In the streets young man
Just where have you been, old man
Just look out of your window, man
REFRAIN
Well, it ain't nobody's fault but our own
Still, at least we might could show the good sense
To know when we've been wrong
And it's already taken too long
So we bring it to a stop
Then we take it from the top
We let it settle on down softly
Like your gently falling snow
Or let it tumble down and topple
Like the temple long ago
REFRAIN
You've got a friend - James Taylor (with lyric) (04:15)
This beautiful song is dedicated to a friend of mine. 'Cause you're like a sister to me, Selene. *-*
-- Esta hermosa canciĆ³n esta dedicada a una amiga mia. Porque sos como una hermana para mi, Selene
*-* When you're down and troubled And you need a helping hand And nothing, whoa nothing is going
right. Close your eyes and think of me And soon I will be there To brighten up even your darkest
nights. You just call out my name, And you know whereever I am I'll come running, oh yeah baby To
see ...
James wrote it for his current wife. I saw him sing it live a few years back when he toured to support the October Road album. Even better live. He is one of the few performers I have seen who adds value to his songs when singing live.
Autor: GinaHough
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I LOVE this song! He's a genius. Although long, I adore the intro! It's just bliss.. thank you for sharing :)
Autor: gottamatch2
4
@GinaHough Gina, I have seen JT many times but regrettably never heard this song live. one of my favorites as is the entire October Road album. Where did you see him perform this? Was it at Tanglewood?
Autor: gwrprinret
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molkners. hi honey, love our post...you are clearly highly sensitive n spiritual..pls share with me what you were saying bout 'evocative of drug use' cos i don't get it...n i would love to talk to someone bout james, i only ever talk to my sis bout him cos we both adore him! xx many thanks n merry christmas to you xx
Autor: TheEmmaDarling
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"leave them TO they're longing" slight correction:)
Autor: wheetman
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This is a song of work; the beauty of which I've never had the pleasure to experience...*
GodSpeed Sir...*& Thank you...*