This song brings me to tears every time I hear it. I love it , but I can only let myself experience it once in a while. I get too emotional. Truly, this song touches a nerve I never knew I had.
In my mind I dedicated this song to a buddy who took his own life I play this on piano all the time. Just had a gig and decided to play this song a bad idea I brought myself to tears God I'm not the only one it's so deep
Ride the blue wind high and free She'll lead you down through misery Leave you low, come time to go Alone and low as low can be If I had a nickel I'd find a game If I won a dollar I'd make it rain If it rained an ocean I'd drink it dry And lay me down dissatisfied Legs to walk and thoughts to fly Eyes to laugh and lips to cry A restless tongue to classify All born to grow and grown to die So tell my baby I said so long Tell my mother I did no wrong Tell my brother to watch his own And tell my friends to mourn me none I'm chained upon the face of time Feelin' full of foolish rhyme There ain't no dark till something shines I'm bound to leave this dark behind Ride the blue wind high and free She'll lead you down through misery Leave you low, come time to go Alone and low as low can be
I think this is one of the finest folk songs ever written. It should be included it the books of children's songs that the music teachers use in grammar school (elementary school, I guess they call it now). It's a classic.
David Balko , i think Townes van zandt will be recognized as one of the best musicians/writers once our civilization is rediscovered in like 3000 years... lol. Seems fitting of his legacy
Works better as beautiful consolation than a precautionary tale imo. Let them enjoy life for a little bit while they can. Townes will still be here when they need him...
Just finished his biography and had to smile seeing this album cover. The picture was picked without his permission. He was really upset upon seeing it because he said his mother wouldn't be happy to see he had no shirt on - she'd think it disrespectful.
Think of my ex when I hear this. Good times... I loved that woman... been single since I can't even pretend I'm ready it's been almost three years. She came into my life at a time things were dark.. she gave me hope and a reason to keep on
This song reminds me of a relationship I trashed ... For my fuck ups only.. She showed me a movie, Leaves of Grass and it had this song in it .. I'll never forget that day... #DayOneFuckUp...
Got that live clip of him playing this on 'Be here to love me' , wish i was good enough at guitar to see how he played it. Qualitys pretty good too for anyone who wants to learn this
A movie that can be both sad and funny its rare. If you add the way Edward Norton manages to play the two twins apparently so different in character, you have a little masterpiece!! Just a pesornal opinion! :)
Almost positive he uses a quick change capo (the one with the spring steel) and capos all the strings except low E up two half steps to the 2nd fret. That allows the low E when he's playing the D shape (which is E because of the capo) to get that bass, but then allows the G shape with the A tonic (the chord is A, again because of the capo.) Same tuning as Guy Clark's Dublin Blues
@@Akira-jk1lq Yeah, I was kinda being a shit when I made that comment. I do like Iron & Wine. It was kinda dumb for me to even be ranking them against each other. Kinda apples to oranges.
Ride the blue wind high and free She'll lead you down through misery Leave you low, come time to go Alone and low as low can be If I had a nickel I'd find a game If I won a dollar I'd make it rain If it rained an ocean I'd drink it dry And lay me down dissatisfied Legs to walk and thoughts to fly Eyes to laugh and lips to cry A restless tongue to classify All born to grow and grown to die So tell my baby I said so long Tell my mother I did no wrong Tell my brother to watch his own And tell my friends to mourn me none I'm chained upon the face of time Feelin' full of foolish rhyme There ain't no dark till something shines I'm bound to leave the dark behind Ride the blue wind high and free She'll lead you down through misery Leave you low, come time to go Alone and low as low can be
This song brings me to tears every time I hear it. I love it , but I can only let myself experience it once in a while. I get too emotional. Truly, this song touches a nerve I never knew I had.
Same here partner. Same here…
So true! 💯
It might just be the best American song.
Son Volt, actually Jay Farrar and Kelly Willis has a great version.
In my mind I dedicated this song to a buddy who took his own life I play this on piano all the time. Just had a gig and decided to play this song a bad idea I brought myself to tears God I'm not the only one it's so deep
In my opinion the greatest songwriter to ever draw a breath.
Ride the blue wind high and free
She'll lead you down through misery
Leave you low, come time to go
Alone and low as low can be
If I had a nickel I'd find a game
If I won a dollar I'd make it rain
If it rained an ocean I'd drink it dry
And lay me down dissatisfied
Legs to walk and thoughts to fly
Eyes to laugh and lips to cry
A restless tongue to classify
All born to grow and grown to die
So tell my baby I said so long
Tell my mother I did no wrong
Tell my brother to watch his own
And tell my friends to mourn me none
I'm chained upon the face of time
Feelin' full of foolish rhyme
There ain't no dark till something shines
I'm bound to leave this dark behind
Ride the blue wind high and free
She'll lead you down through misery
Leave you low, come time to go
Alone and low as low can be
I've given a copy of this album to my sister. I want this song played at my funeral service.
So so so beautiful. Like so many of us he never could leave the dark behind. The greatest there ever was.
He was the best most original loving musician
@@livesimplemk He sure was..
Agree that this is the best version. I can't imagine what that show was like at the Old Quarter that night. He was really on top of his game.
Tell my baby I said "so long"
Tell my mother I did no wrong
Tell my brother to "watch his own"
Tell my friends to mourn me none
It's legs to walk and thoughts to fly,
eyes to laugh and lips to cry,
a restless tongue to classify,
all born to grow and grown to die ....
Well if I had a nickel I'd find a game;
if I won a dollar I'd make it rain;
if it rained an ocean I'd drink it dry
and lay me down dissatisfied ....
I'm chained upon the face of time,
feeling full of foolish rhyme.
There ain't no dark till something shines;
I'm bound to leave the dark behind.
Justin Townes Earle many years later…. “Tell my mama I love her, tell my father I tried, give my money to my baby to spend”.
Really love that one❤
I think this is one of the finest folk songs ever written. It should be included it the books of children's songs that the music teachers use in grammar school (elementary school, I guess they call it now). It's a classic.
The lyrics are amazing , loved it
David Balko , i think Townes van zandt will be recognized as one of the best musicians/writers once our civilization is rediscovered in like 3000 years... lol. Seems fitting of his legacy
Isn’t this song about meth?
@@charleskaucic5047 definitely hard drugs, drinking, depression. So I think no, this wouldn't be a good song for children. But beautiful nonetheless.
Works better as beautiful consolation than a precautionary tale imo. Let them enjoy life for a little bit while they can. Townes will still be here when they need him...
There ain't no dark till something shines
I'm bound to leave the dark behind
"Mmm". Most underrated part of this record.
Just finished his biography and had to smile seeing this album cover. The picture was picked without his permission. He was really upset upon seeing it because he said his mother wouldn't be happy to see he had no shirt on - she'd think it disrespectful.
Which was it?
@Niner Cards 19 have it yes
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One of the greatest song writers that ever lived
The poet laureate of Texas
The masterpiece of a true genius. And one who's surely
considered an American icon.
Love this song. Brings tears to my eyes. Born to grow and grown to die.
This is one of the most beautiful songs l've ever listened to.
The guitar melody just makes me imagine being in a boat on a lake surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature. So peaceful.
Think of my ex when I hear this. Good times... I loved that woman... been single since I can't even pretend I'm ready it's been almost three years. She came into my life at a time things were dark.. she gave me hope and a reason to keep on
I feel your pain partner
@@geurtvangiessen4625 🙏
this is amazing song most of Townes songs are. I have been listen to him for years. there is a lot of sad truth with his lyrics
Makes my heart weep in contentment . Nobody did it like Townes
There's something so beautiful and healing about this.
wow!!! how am I just now discovering this master songwriter musician artist. .. Boohoo I found me new pot o gold
I love how emotional he is at the start and he take a a few deep breaths. Spine tingling stuff.
Such beautiful guitar behind those timeless lyrics.🙏🎸
Who’s here in 2024
Me, this is a timeless classic.
Brother, I can never leave Townes. Once in a while, I find myself listening to his songs all over again.
All of Townes' songs, his whole life, they just break my heart.
One of my favorites in this old world
top 4 best townes songs. another clear masterpiece 🙌
I think this is the best version I have heard of this song, as are most of the others from this show-truly Townes at the top of his game.
Thank you , so magic and smooth this song
Things are dark and something shiny brought me here
Love this song! So pure, so beautiful. Makes me want to close my eyes and floor it on the highway
Hope you drive different roads then me !
This is tremendous song. Glad Tim Blake Nelson put it in Leaves of Grass!
this weird bad feeling comes over me and it is cured when I realize that all I have to do is listen to this song again! 😍
Rex's Blues, Tecumseh Valley and Pancho & lefty, what an unbelievable trio.
One of Townes' best. Lyrics are a premonition.
Best version of the best folk song we have ever hear.
woof woof.
Sincerely,
Guard Dog Records
beautiful
leaves of grass brought me here....
Houston from houston same here awesome movie
Read the book
One Of The Best Movies I’ve Seen By Edward Norton Since American History X! ✌️
Same. Sucks that version can't be found anywhere
I same to dude
brilliant song, the words are perfect and it has good rythem.
This song reminds me of a relationship I trashed ... For my fuck ups only.. She showed me a movie, Leaves of Grass and it had this song in it .. I'll never forget that day... #DayOneFuckUp...
some beautiful stuff, right here!
Best song Townes wrote.
it's just townes magic
Beautiful song
What a tune
my god thats good
I love this song! thanks for posting
Thank you for posting this, goldenhours00.
Great song for an even better movie!! :D
Got that live clip of him playing this on 'Be here to love me' , wish i was good enough at guitar to see how he played it. Qualitys pretty good too for anyone who wants to learn this
A movie that can be both sad and funny its rare. If you add the way Edward Norton manages to play the two twins apparently so different in character, you have a little masterpiece!! Just a pesornal opinion! :)
Leaves Of Grass !!!
Chained upon the face of time
Alone and low as low can be.
absolutely edward norton is a genius. and this movie was a masterpiece!
blue winds brought me here..
This song sounds like me hopping a boat . Or a train.
Love this song...
Good stuff
Almost positive he uses a quick change capo (the one with the spring steel) and capos all the strings except low E up two half steps to the 2nd fret. That allows the low E when he's playing the D shape (which is E because of the capo) to get that bass, but then allows the G shape with the A tonic (the chord is A, again because of the capo.) Same tuning as Guy Clark's Dublin Blues
Whats the tuning?
My friend just showed me this video because my new picking song is just like this, dammit haha
im 20 and ive ben stuck in present time i now no what real music is tvz
happy Birthday we miss you!
Great
Leaves of Grass
Rip jte
Everyone recognizes that this isn't a blues, right? It's actually a nursery rhyme.
The room gets so quiet.
This is probably the most depressing song I've ever heard
Well... he had a few!
It makes me happy
It's does sometimes
Fully the saddest. Man .
I’m Rex. I get blue.
born to grow and grown to die
Can anyone tab this out? I'm dying to learn it, but I just can't figure it out..
HAHA, like how you done that.
Smsrt!! At least its the last song you'll hear!!! ;)
Did you ever read the book by Walt Whjitman??
Wonder why Rex hated this song?
TVZ=GENIUS
You should Click reply instead of just commenting. people wont get a notification about it
“You cut cards with Rex he’ll get a 3, you’ll get a 2, yknow what I mean” No Townes, No I do not
im coming down on some acid i just got at a lumineers concert, is it just me tripping, or does he not have a shirt on in the album cover?
I know that feeling. You write enough songs its bound to happen somehow some way eventually. Good song to have similarly written though!
Leaves of grass and last words lol
Here because of Western As Fuck ❤
I'm getting Iron & Wine vibes here
No offense, but Townes Van Zandt shits all over Sam Beam. Even from beyond the grave. lol
@@tuanjim799 Sam is a damn fine artist to be honest, his albums are filled with classics. I love Townes but I’d say they’re damn near equals.
@@Akira-jk1lq
Yeah, I was kinda being a shit when I made that comment. I do like Iron & Wine. It was kinda dumb for me to even be ranking them against each other. Kinda apples to oranges.
@@Akira-jk1lq I love iron and wine, and I can see the influence. Tvz is timeless though.
tell my mother i did no rong tell my brother to watch his own tell my friends to morn me not
Ride the blue wind high and free
She'll lead you down through misery
Leave you low, come time to go
Alone and low as low can be
If I had a nickel I'd find a game
If I won a dollar I'd make it rain
If it rained an ocean I'd drink it dry
And lay me down dissatisfied
Legs to walk and thoughts to fly
Eyes to laugh and lips to cry
A restless tongue to classify
All born to grow and grown to die
So tell my baby I said so long
Tell my mother I did no wrong
Tell my brother to watch his own
And tell my friends to mourn me none
I'm chained upon the face of time
Feelin' full of foolish rhyme
There ain't no dark till something shines
I'm bound to leave the dark behind
Ride the blue wind high and free
She'll lead you down through misery
Leave you low, come time to go
Alone and low as low can be