Like the tree that grows so tall. Leaves turn gold and then they fall. They've gone down but now they've grown. They're going home. . Mountain streams may run and flow.
by Tom Paxton. . Oh the price of gold is rising out of sight. And the dollar is in sorry shape tonight. What the dollar used to get us now won't buy a head of lettuce.
It's okay if you're alright. It's good to be here with you tonight. Dressed in moonlight and faded jeans. . It ain't no mystery, all it means is. I can't believe I'll be with you tonight.
words and music by Arlo Guthrie. . Remember back when I was born. High up in the sky. Looking down upon the scene. I can't recall just why. A white love light come up to me.
I ride an old paint, I lead an old dan. I'm goin' to Montana to throw the hooligan. They feed in the coulees, they water in the draw. Their tails are all matted, their backs are all raw.
words and music by Arlo Guthrie. . I could be singing forever. I guess you could say I'm in love. The universe is getting together. You know that I can't say it enough.
Go to sleep you weary hobo. Let the towns drift slowly by. Can't you hear the steel rail humming. That's a hobo's lullaby. . Do not think about tomorrow.
Sail with me into the unknown void that has no end. Swept along the open road that don't seem to begin. Come with me and love me, babe I may be back again.
words and Music by Arlo Guthrie. . Here I am. Won't you take me in your arms tonight. And there you are. Looking like the stars are in your eyes. Here we go.
I ain't got a nickel to call mine. The government has made me pay my tax on time. They've taken all my bread and left me here for dead. I ain't even got a lousy dime.
Traditional, arranged and adapted by Arlo Guthrie. . It was late last night when the boss came home. Asking about his lady. The only answer that he got was.
Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera. Guantanamera, guajira Guantanamera. . Yo soy un hombre sincero. De donde crece la palma. Yo soy un hombre sincero.
Adapted by Arlo Guthrie. . Guabi Guabi kuzwan le toum diome. Ize les gambi shooey entana. Guabi Guabi kuzwan le toum diome. Ize les gambi shooey entana.
I went down to the grocery store. To get in I had to pay a dime or more. I hadn't yet begun to start. When I had to pay the rent on the shopping cart.
by Steve and Carol Ide. . Let's not sit here, talk about it baby. It's got to start in your heart or else it'll pass on by. It's what pleases you when your love seems new.
Of war and peace the truth just twists, its curfew gull it glides. Upon four legged forest clouds the cowboy angel rides. With his candle lit into the sun though it's glow is waxed in black.
Inch by inch, row by row. Gonna make this garden grow. Gonna mulch it deep and low. Gonna make it fertile ground. . Inch by inch, row by row. Please bless these seeds I sow.
Woke up this morning with my head in my hand. Come on, children, come on. Snow was falling all over the land. Come on, children, come on. . I don't know but I've been told.
words and music by Arlo Guthrie. . Woke up this morning with my head in my hand. Come on, children, come on. The snow was falling all over the land. Come on, children, come on.
words and music by Arlo Guthrie. . Sitting down on a country fence post. Sitting down watchin' trucks roll by. Sitting down under the light of day now.