Carpenter, Mary Chapin - The Edge Of The World Lyrics

Hermosiiiiiisima. Gracias.

I love this....

What an immensely gifted artist. Sometimes she’ll take your breath away.

This is the most amazing song

simply the best song

One of the best of MCC's songs.

could I know who is the pianist?

When you're standing at the edge of the world
Every move is carefully planned
All it takes is one step that's unsure
To find your solid ground has turned to sand

And I remember trying not to breathe
Not to speak, or make the slightest sound
As if I could enjoin this life to freeze
Perhaps then I could make it turn around

Going back to who we used to be
When there was no such thing as retreat
It was if my eyes had found new ways to see
And as if my heart had learned new ways to beat

I'd never felt that way before or since
But what I'd give to have it back again
When time can't be persuaded or convinced
Hope is just a garden that we tend

So now I'm standing at the edge of the world
Trying to decide which way to go
Am I brave if I suddenly step forward
Or a coward if I hear myself say no

I guess it's never been up to me
Though fate has fooled me time and time before
Like thinking I could really watch you leave
Without the need to run and bar the door

Quite simply, Mary Chapin has got it all . . . . Keep on rockin' Mary, you're beautiful.

Mary is about as good as they get. Such a wonderful songwriter and interpreter of songs. Such smart and beautiful lyrics. Too bad everything's so dumbed down today. I guess this is why this kind of thinking persons song doesn't get the traction it deserves.

great singer, writer, and reinterpreter of others' music.

This song is so beautiful, it stops you dead in your tracks; takes your breath away. It would have been a welcomed addition to Ashes and Roses, but it's a BEAUTIFUL album without it. Very intimate, moving and powerful. I LOVE this CD!

beautiful.....as always

@debnfredvanz It's on The Age of Miracles in a special edition from Amazon. Unfortunately, it's not this version. I bought the album mostly for this song, and the album version sounds artificial and synthetic. I've been trying to find a way to buy this exact song, but I haven't found a way yet.

@GrandWagJeep . . . But thanks to the wonders of YoutTube, you have it here for free . . . with Mary live yet . . . go figure.

I have listened and listened to this. I found it while my life's love was battling his cancer. It was so exactly what I felt and still feel since he left me. How can I get it? Is it going to be on the next CD? I saw her in concert during that time also - unforgettable experience. She is just so REAL.

Oh my......

Perfection!

I expect we will will hear so many more songs like this that will take her and us
to new levels of awareness - Looking forward always, to whatever she next brings
to the table - Thank You , MCC

Wonderful. It´s a pity this song´s not included in the Age of Miracles. What a joy to hear a new song from MCC. It made my day! Thank you so much.

a desperate revelation for us all!

Wonderful, MCC is amazing.

Gorgeous....MCC is simply the best singer/songwriter in the world.

Not wrong there.

Phil Edwards you just said it