This song hurts to the bone but in a good way.I listened to this alot when a guy didn't work out romantically and then when mom got cancer it hit harder and harder. I'd love to hear this or Flag live at his show this Friday
Isn't it amazing how such awesome talent is ignored by the polluted music mainstream. Alas I digress, you can't force feed music of this quality to a musically handicapped public...they prefer to eat the musical equivlent of unhealthy fast food!!!
I saw him alive in Alicante(Spain) and i can only say one thing this song alive is just glory, something magical, so dificult to explain with words, thx for the video and for the lyric.
This dude is awesome. I've only head "Civilians" but there are some fantastic songs on there. I'm definately gonna have to look at his older catalogue. I wish I could get a good video of "Our Song."
the word that keeps coming to mind is great. but great like the old way meaning large or broad..like "he sailed across a great sea". bless your heart joe. i love you brother+
i lov this one also--it has taken up residence in my head- the lyrics encourage deep consideration-meditation- very intimate- the 3 of you have such an amazing sound- again, thank u for sharing part of u- this music reached my bones- thank you again-
You're welcome, gloriasant. I don't know why, but sometimes this song reminds me of another beautiful song: "Sunny sailor boy", by irish singer Luka Bloom (there's a nice video of this song, taken from a DVD called "The Man is Alive").
Darkness settles on the ground Leaves the day stumbling blind Coming to a quiet close And maybe just in time We almost lost the heart to know How to keep our best in mind We almost lost the heart to know How to keep our best in mind Time has turned an angry face Throws a dark eye back to sea What will pass for mercy now We practice unforgivingly As if might and will make right Or either one could make us free As if might and will make right Or either one could make us free Lovers laugh and cross this way Weaving out and into the street It seems we never were so young Or it was never quite so sweet But the world is always beautiful When it’s seen in full retreat The worst of life is beautiful As it slips away in full retreat God only knows that we can we do No more or less than he’ll allow God only knows that we mean well God knows that we just don’t know how But I’ll try to be your light in love And pray that is enough for now I’ll try to be your light in love And pray that is enough for now I’ll pray that is enough for now I’ll pray that is enough for now I’ll pray that is enough for now I’ll pray that is enough for now Should it be of any use ;-)
Love this song, first saw it on TCM. I had to find it. It was my introduction to Joe Henry. Wonderful bass work here too. Plays it like its a Stratocaster.Anyone know the bassist's name?
@GoofyBCN Please forgive my son, as the name Marvin is an inside joke.My son, gbfootball04 has grown up since his comment here, and may one day claim his family heritage of performing music, and not spoofing it. But I doubt it. Again appologies for an inside joke that was posted.
this is a guess on guitar, can't be as precise as the piano. someone with more talent: please correct! Cm Bb Gm Darkness settles on the ground Bb F Leaves the day stumbling blind Cm Bb Gm Coming to a quiet close Bb F Cm And maybe just in time
I know Joe Henry for more than 30 Years now. He is the most gifted songwriter for me, the one i would take records with to a lonesome islands
This could be one of the most touching songs ever written.
This song hurts to the bone but in a good way.I listened to this alot when a guy didn't work out romantically and then when mom got cancer it hit harder and harder. I'd love to hear this or Flag live at his show this Friday
Isn't it amazing how such awesome talent is ignored by the polluted music mainstream.
Alas I digress, you can't force feed music of this quality to a musically handicapped public...they prefer to eat the musical equivlent of unhealthy fast food!!!
AMEN!!!!!
Yep. So sorry it's not Top 40 garbage.
So quietly Joe Henry has achieved high acclaim
TCM used this song on their 2008 remembrance of film industry people who died. Very moving and the best of the last several years.
Joe Henry was born to do this...Amazing song writer.
Guy Billion so so true
The naked heart of our mortal souls exposed through the hand of artistry, we wander into this enchanted, poignant place, in quiet wonder...
Don Wanderer that sounds like Shakespeare...who wrote that?
Don Wanderer or you? lol
So beautiful! Joe Henry is the best. He always moves my heart❤️
Civilians is the best album I've heard for a few years--feels like Astral Weeks, interlocked, meditative, pulled out of a deep, spiritual place....
One of my all time favorite songs, by Joe or any other artist. And Man, what tasteful drumming!
Jay Bellerose on drums, one of the best.
Until TCM used this, I had never heard of Joe Henry. One of the most haunting music pieces I’ve ever heard.
THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!!!
jendrix56 I cried just now...I haven't cried in a long time...
I did too. God bless Joe Henry.
Simply GREAT. He's one of my favourite artists with T.Waits and Vinicio Capossela.
Ferdinando Boldi Have to check out the latter
May he listen and enjoy this tender and beautiful song from there and be forever in peace, gloriasant.
He does remiind me a lot of Tom Waits.Wonderful.
Terrific song! Fit perfectly with TCM Remembers!
I saw him alive in Alicante(Spain) and i can only say one thing this song alive is just glory, something magical, so dificult to explain with words, thx for the video and for the lyric.
I’ve loved this song from Bonnie Raitt. Wonderful!
Who originally wrote this ? I've heard so many covers , they are all beautiful
@@paxsopranodynasty7555 Joe Henry wrote it
@margaretstern2018 thanks, wasn't sure. It's such a moving song. TCM used it for their 2008 memoriam. It was very touching
i love this guy so effing much
This dude is awesome. I've only head "Civilians" but there are some fantastic songs on there. I'm definately gonna have to look at his older catalogue. I wish I could get a good video of "Our Song."
I believe in Joe Henry
@bensdadfrank I did too....In Memoriam? It's reminded me of Heath Ledger ever since.
the word that keeps coming to mind is great. but great like the old way meaning large or broad..like "he sailed across a great sea". bless your heart joe. i love you brother+
Such a moving song, beautiful..
I love his music!
lovely.
to Mark one of my favorite songs
greatness...................
That's right, and the drummer is the great Jay Bellerose. He's been playing w/ Plant/Krauss for a few years.....produced by T-Bone B.
beautiful
Pure genius.
The bass player is David Piltch.
hey chris, no harm no foul! it takes a music lover to appreciate another music lover! you rock, take good care, suzy
Thank you for posting the lyrics. What a beautiful and haunting song.
i lov this one also--it has taken up residence in my head-
the lyrics encourage deep consideration-meditation-
very intimate- the 3 of you have such an amazing sound-
again, thank u for sharing part of u-
this music reached my bones-
thank you again-
Soulful, meaningful. Exquisite. Love.
many thanks mikeczzz. as a stumbling bassist for twenty five years, i'm in awe when i see a master. thanks again.
The acoustic bass is so nice here
Always haunting
Beautiful 🌎❤️
The song played at my funeral.
Thanks for posting this !
I second that.
mikeczzz, thanks again. through mr. piltch , i have found holly cole. world wide web indeed. could be a busy music day.
best album i've heard hands down since Mule Variations
Very nice, reminds me a bit of Tom Waits
Very nice video
Thanks dear friend
Juanita
Joe, please come to Kansas City, we're just down the Highway from you.
Kilgore Trout venite
You're welcome, gloriasant. I don't know why, but sometimes this song reminds me of another beautiful song: "Sunny sailor boy", by irish singer Luka Bloom (there's a nice video of this song, taken from a DVD called "The Man is Alive").
ah, the candle, the candle. shining bright in the dark.
is he the same Joe Henry who is Madonna's brother in law? what a beautiful voice he has.
almamatters2471 yes. he married her sister
I wish the lyrics were posted. I looked for them but no luck.
Darkness settles on the ground
Leaves the day stumbling blind
Coming to a quiet close
And maybe just in time
We almost lost the heart to know
How to keep our best in mind
We almost lost the heart to know
How to keep our best in mind
Time has turned an angry face
Throws a dark eye back to sea
What will pass for mercy now
We practice unforgivingly
As if might and will make right
Or either one could make us free
As if might and will make right
Or either one could make us free
Lovers laugh and cross this way
Weaving out and into the street
It seems we never were so young
Or it was never quite so sweet
But the world is always beautiful
When it’s seen in full retreat
The worst of life is beautiful
As it slips away in full retreat
God only knows that we can we do
No more or less than he’ll allow
God only knows that we mean well
God knows that we just don’t know how
But I’ll try to be your light in love
And pray that is enough for now
I’ll try to be your light in love
And pray that is enough for now
I’ll pray that is enough for now
I’ll pray that is enough for now
I’ll pray that is enough for now
I’ll pray that is enough for now
Should it be of any use ;-)
Genius
and also for Mark
Possibly my favorite song of the new millenium
hoppermusic lol
@almamatters2471 No, she is HIS sister in law :)
Love this song, first saw it on TCM. I had to find it. It was my introduction to Joe Henry. Wonderful bass work here too. Plays it like its a Stratocaster.Anyone know the bassist's name?
Nah, it's because of his duet with Loudon Wainwright on "You can't fail me now." Awesome version.
Such dark lyrics
to heath
thx seem good to me.
@11xzxzxz Whiskey Tango Foxtrot???
I don't care.. Its really good. Its struck.
gregory fedorov it makes me say yes God knows...
Is this joe henry was the friend of great john denver? Pls pls someone answer me
@teamangel1 Heath Ledger is who led me here.
yes the same family as madonna
lol no harm done suzy baby, I just write stupid harmless jokes for a laugh.
i'm a joker, and like to stay up beat
you rock girl.
xoxo =)
Did you get yours yet?
~C
SexyStudChris yes
golly no sexystudlychris, I figured you'd understand since we both love music. See: Frank Zappa
@GoofyBCN Please forgive my son, as the name Marvin is an inside joke.My son, gbfootball04 has grown up since his comment here, and may one day claim his family heritage of performing music, and not spoofing it. But I doubt it. Again appologies for an inside joke that was posted.
Why isn't man better known and loved. Who the heck is Taylor Swift?
Cubecraft nick MrFresha
Can someone musically talented try ti figure out chords for this song and write them down here?????PLS :(
sounds a lot like Anders Osborne....
Alexander King Have to check it out. A particular song?
this is a guess on guitar, can't be as precise as the piano. someone with more talent: please correct!
Cm Bb Gm
Darkness settles on the ground
Bb F
Leaves the day stumbling blind
Cm Bb Gm
Coming to a quiet close
Bb F Cm
And maybe just in time
Such a wonderfull song... I'm a little annoyed by the bass player though... He seriously needs to take a chill and relax.
Danny Rasmussen I don't quite understand... would you explain please?
Well, we know that there are 9 people out there with no taste in music whatsoever...