Ghost south on the murky sea And into midnight's tapestry she fades, ragged and wild Searching down her ancestry in the costume of a Persian child So Gulf winds
(J. Baez) It's only when the high winds blow that I wish my hair was long Sailing through the autumn leaves singing an ancient song Or falling in love
Translation: Joan Baez. Gulf Winds.
: (J. Baez) Don't worry about my politics They are what they are I work best when I get some rest Right now I'm in a bar Overlooking the whole wide
: (J. Baez) Red telephone sitting by my bed Practically bore your name Lying alone in the twilight zone Waiting for your call to come in Hadn't been
: (J. Baez) Still waters at night In the darkest of dark But you rise as white As the birch tree's bark Or a pale wolf in winter You look down and shiver
: (J. Baez) The moon is low on the southland The frogs are asleep on the lake Did you know that tears run in rivulets And hearts can repeatedly break
: (J. Baez) The ship that sails the seven seas Has finally brought me to my knees It's not much to my liking The people standing on the rock Are innocent
: (J. Baez) It's only when the high winds blow that I wish my hair was long Sailing through the autumn leaves singing an ancient song Or falling in
: (J. Baez) "You've loved me exquisitely." "I tried to." "Can we be best of friends now?" "I never lied to you." "And can I love you forever?" "Sure
: (J. Baez) You've got eyes like Jesus But you speak with a viper's tongue We were just sitting around on earth Where the hell did you come from? With
: (J. Baez) Infinity gives me chills So could the waters of Iceland But there's a difference in finding diamonds in rust And rhinestones in a dishpan
(J. Baez) Infinity gives me chills So could the waters of Iceland But there's a difference in finding diamonds in rust And rhinestones in a dishpan
(J. Baez) The ship that sails the seven seas Has finally brought me to my knees It's not much to my liking The people standing on the rock Are innocent
(J. Baez) You've got eyes like Jesus But you speak with a viper's tongue We were just sitting around on earth Where the hell did you come from? With
(J. Baez) Don't worry about my politics They are what they are I work best when I get some rest Right now I'm in a bar Overlooking the whole wide world
