Sad eyed lady of the lowlands - Joan Baez

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I just like these things and did the video.

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With your mercury mouth in the missionary times,
And your eyes like smoke and your prayers like rhymes,
And your silver cross, and your voice like chimes,
Oh, who among them do they think could bury you?
With your pockets well protected at last,
And your streetcar visions which you place on the grass,
And your flesh like silk, and your face like glass,
Who among them do they think could carry you?
Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands,
Where the sad-eyed prophet says that no man comes,
My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums,
Should I put them by your gate,
Or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?
With your sheets like metal and your belt like lace,
And your deck of cards missing the jack and the ace,
And your basement clothes and your hollow face,
Who among them can think he could outguess you?
With your silhouette when the sunlight dims
Into your eyes where the moonlight swims,
And your match-book songs and your gypsy hymns,
Who among them would try to impress you?
Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands,
Where the sad-eyed prophet says that no man comes,
My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums,
Should I leave them by your gate,
Or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?
The kings of Tyrus with their convict list
Are waiting in line for their geranium kiss,
And you wouldn't know it would happen like this,
But who among them really wants just to kiss you?
With your childhood flames on your midnight rug,
And your Spanish manners and your mother's drugs,
And your cowboy mouth and your curfew plugs,
Who among them do you think could resist you?
Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands,
Where the sad-eyed prophet says that no man comes,
My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums,
Should I leave them by your gate,
Or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?
Oh, the farmers and the businessmen, they all did decide
To show you the dead angels that they used to hide.
But why did they pick you to sympathize with their side?
Oh, how could they ever mistake you?
They wished you'd accepted the blame for the farm,
But with the sea at your feet and the phony false alarm,
And with the child of a hoodlum wrapped up in your arms,
How could they ever, ever persuade you?
Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands,
Where the sad-eyed prophet says that no man comes,
My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums,
Should I leave them by your gate,
Or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?
With your sheet-metal memory of Cannery Row,
And your magazine-husband who one day just had to go,
And your gentleness now, which you just can't help but show,
Who among them do you think would employ you?
Now you stand with your thief, you're on his parole
With your holy medallion which your fingertips fold,
And your saintlike face and your ghostlike soul,
Oh, who among them do you think could destroy you?
Sad-eyed lady of the lowlands,
Where the sad-eyed prophet says that no man comes,
My warehouse eyes, my Arabian drums,
Should I leave them by your gate,
Or, sad-eyed lady, should I wait?

[larrysnider]

72 years old and this takes me straight back to a time 65ish years ago when my mother, a Joan Baez fan and a beautiful suprano voice herself, would sing along as Joan Baez music filled the home. with music. Moments of bliss.

[gregnorth]

An angel, her face, her smile, her voice. How did such a generation as ours end up with the state of affairs today. How can you not love her?

[erichunt]

I'm pushing 90 years of age now, just want to say thank you whilst there's time!

[stevericcio]

In about 10 years from this year, all these gems, all these wonderful singer, songwriters and talented hippies that changed this world will sadly die off, never to be replaced. The songs that were made in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s changed how people think and how they challenged social order as it was. Nice job!
There’s good music still being made but too much is manufactured junk by billionaires who push weak talent to the top of todays charts. Money machine factories unlike yesterday’s great and talented people who again made statements never to be replicated.

[robertyoung]

Am 82. Saw her in person 60 yrs ago and have been a fan ever since. Also, our nation owes her a lot for her couregious stands against Vietnam war. A true Patriot.

[HaoNguyen-ibpy]

It’s more than 45 years ago (1975) …suddenly I found it inhere I’m listen this song at a first time since then ….. after all those years went by ……..I’m crying because my young time will never coming back …. What’s a Memory and what a Beautiful song!

[jeffrogut]

It’s 2023 and Baez and Dylan have been constant companions since the ‘60s. Thanks for the music and memories. May you both stay forever young.

[richardcrow]

I am an English man living in France Joan you are the background to my life. I have your CDs and resorect my vinal LPs from the 1960s I never understood how one could fall in love with a woman I have never met. Joan I love you.
3 adult sons and daughter and 10 grandchildren. My life's wish is to meet you. RICHARD CROW

[Pier-V-Guidi]

I recently turned 79 and grew up with Joan Baez singing on my stereo. Her voice still brings tears too my eyes.

[rayilvem]

Matchless, Joan and Bob the linguistic wordsmith, Master of the spoken word and phrase. with Joan the queen who wears the crown of thorns !! for the weak and down trodden . God love you both >

[donnaprice]

I’m here 73 and enjoying the music….for how much longer who knows.

[beckyhittner]

I think we had the best music ever in my life. This is one of the top songs written in my opinion. Thanks for the photos. It was beautiful.

[anncoffey]

What a wonderful voice she has! Powerful, rich, soft, and soulful with a huge range. It brings tears to my eyes. She is the best!

[williamlilliott]

In August of 2022, I'm here at 77 years of age and just mesmerized by her performance. The range and softness of her voice just melt your soul. Thank the higher power for giving her to us.

[joeb]

Joan truly has the most beautiful voice it's like having an angel sing to you.

[gabrielartillaga]

I'm 73 & finally see how how you look! Loved & grew up with your music. Thank you.

[croveighman]

A genius that wrote the song, and an angel that sang the song! Fantastic!

[robertpfeifer]

This voice just sends me back in time. Back when songs were beautuful written and simply sung.

[billburks]

beyond measure, or reach...i find myself coming back to this again and again. and again.