Wade In The Water - Bob Dylan Live 1961-2000

(first release, live version minneapolis, december 22, 1961¡ºtraditional, arranged by bob dylan) Wade in the water Wade in the water, children Wade in the water God’s a-gonna trouble the water God’s a-gonna trouble the water. Well, who are these children all dressed in red? God’s a-gonna trouble the water Must-a-be the children that moses lead […]

To Ramona - Bob Dylan Live 1961-2000

Ramona, come closer, Shut softly your watery eyes. The pangs of your sadness Shall pass as your senses will rise. The flowers of the city Though breathlike, get deathlike at times. And there’s no use in tryin’ T’ deal with the dyin’, Though i cannot explain that in lines. Your cracked country lips, I still […]

Things Have Changed - Bob Dylan Live 1961-2000

(first release, live version, 2000, portsmouth, england) One two three four¡­ I’m a worried man, got a worried mind No one in front of me, no one behind There’s a woman on my lap and she’s drinking champagne. Got white skin, got assassin’s eyes I’m looking up into the sapphire tinted skies I’m well dressed, […]

Somebody Touched Me - Bob Dylan Live 1961-2000

(first release, live version portsmouth, england, september 24, 2000¡ºtraditional, arranged by bob dylan) Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Would you please welcome columbia recording artist bob dylan. Glory, glory, glory, somebody touched me, Glory, glory, glory, somebody touched me, Glory, glory, glory, somebody touched me, Must have been the hand of the lord. While i […]

Slow Train - Bob Dylan Live 1961-2000

Sometimes i feel so low-down and disgusted Can’t help but wonder what’s happenin’ to my companions, Are they lost or are they found, have they counted the cost it’ll take to bring Down All their earthly principles they’re gonna have to abandon? There’s a slow, slow train comin’ up around the bend. I had a […]

Shelter From The Storm - Bob Dylan Live 1961-2000

’twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood When blackness was a virtue and the road was full of mud I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form. "come in," she said, "i’ll give you shelter from the storm." And if i pass this way again, you can rest assured I’ll […]

Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door - Bob Dylan Live 1961-2000

Mama, take this badge off of me I can’t use it anymore. It’s gettin’ dark, too dark for me to see I feel like i’m knockin’ on heaven’s door. Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door Mama, put […]

It Ain’t Me, Babe - Bob Dylan Live 1961-2000

Go ‘way from my window, Leave at your own chosen speed. I’m not the one you want, babe, I’m not the one you need. You say you’re lookin’ for someone Never weak but always strong, To protect you an’ defend you Whether you are right or wrong, Someone to open each and every door, But […]

I Don’t Believe You (she Acts Like We Never Have Met) - Bob Dylan Live 1961-2000

I can’t understand, She let go of my hand An’ left me here facing the wall. I’d sure like t’ know Why she did go, But i can’t get close t’ her at all. Though we kissed through the wild blazing nighttime, She said she would never forget. But now mornin’s clear, It’s like i […]

Handsome Molly - Bob Dylan Live 1961-2000

(first release, live version "second gaslight tape", late 1962¡ºtraditional, arranged by bob dylan) Well, i wish i was in london, Or some other seaport town I’d put my foot on a steamboat I’d sail the ocean ’round. While sailing ’round the ocean, While sailing ’round the sea I’d think of handsome molly Wherever she might […]