Fogelberg, Dan - Reach Haven Postcard Lyrics






The first breath of autumn
blows through the trees
And the nights are getting long
and growing colder
And the maples are turning
and the fields have gone brown
And the waves against the shore
make such a sad sound

Now there’s a meal on the table and a fire in the stove
And a candle burning brightly by the stairway
And a lamp in the window that shines out to sea
And I wish so much tonight that you were here with me

Now the moon is in danger of running aground
As she sweeps the tattered clouds above the island
And the stars lay like diamonds on the breast of the sea
And I wonder where you are and if you’re thinking of me

[Chorus:]
Now I’ve grown so accustomed
To having you near
And I miss you so madly
When you are not here
When I think how you love me
Oh, it brings me to tears
And wish so much tonight
that you were here with me
Oh, I wish so much tonight
that you were here with me

Well I dropped you a postcard today in the mail
With a picture of a sailing ship upon it
And I tried to say something that was clever and clear
But the only thing I wrote was that “I wish you were here”

[Chorus]





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  1. M.... M....

    A Message For Our Times-March 3, 2019...I Am A Born Again Christian! [JOHN 3:3] Study The BIBLE...GODS Prophecies Are 100% Accurate!!! [HOSEA 4:6] My People Perish For A Lack Of Knowledge!

  2. b.... ....

    Thanks Bill...I love this song and your video just makes it better! Hope you are well my friend!!

  3. G.... B....

    Love Dan -- and your video tributes

  4. E.... ....

    well done video, thank you:) from a lost combat vet, this was timing for me to continue on. thanks again:) have a wonderful life:)

  5. S.... C....

    Just absolutely beautiful.

  6. M.... ....

    I can't imagine what his music would be like today, he was such a good writer.

  7. I.... ....

    This is beautiful,Bill! Haven't heard this one in ages. Dan was so prolific,poignant,and poetic. He shared,with us,a bit of everything he was and believed in through his music and his lyrics,both filled with meaning and purpose;messages for humanity about love,life,nature,faith and the universe....and our connection to it all!!
    So,how are you? It's been awhile since I've posted....hope all is well,my friend. PEACE!

  8. I.... T....

    My dad played this at my grandmas funeral

  9. T.... D....

    Such a beautiful song...from the heart.... A two-fer.... Wish there could have been a storybook ending for Jean and Dan....

    Thanks for posting, and the great pics!!!

  10. q.... R....

    Man, I miss Dan Fogelberg. He was such an awesome songwriter. I'm only 27, so I heard most of his stuff late (except for this album), but he is my all time favorite.

  11. B.... G....

    Heavenly song....thank
    You for keeping his music
    Alive...for It Is~

  12. J.... ....

    @bigjack940 Dan’s lyrics and melodies have inspired me to come forward to create tribute videos to him after his passing, and I am glad I have done it and accomplished many. May his timeless music and boundless love continue to heal us through the toughest times, bring joy and happiness to you and stays in our hearts for ever on... God bless you always!

  13. S.... Q....

    I'm 38 and I've always felt if I were to meet a man who loved Dan's music as much as I did......I truly believe he would be meant for me.

  14. H.... ....

    ...even the angels look down to verify the beauty of what they hear in this song and what we see in this video. Thanks so much for visuals, they light up my insides...

  15. L.... G....

    So beautiful and listen to the music with your eyes closed....nice! He was great in all he did, i miss him.

  16. J.... C....

    such a great video I posted it in memory of Dan under my medical videos section..to help others who are on a quest to fight cancer..

  17. h.... ....

    It was a great night and we did exactly what Dan would have wanted us to do...have a great time!

  18. J.... ....

    Thank you, I enjoy the stream very much too, it was snowing in Jersey that night,snow melt the morning after, so I didn't have to shovel; however, today's snow storm is no joke, we were shovelling like crazy. Now, I'm exhausted, but I'm going to reward myself, listen to Dan Fogelberg, yes!

  19. a.... ....

    Very nice! I was watching this on the stream and for some reason,did not know that you created this.Very crazy evening and amazing at the same time.

    We lived,loved and laughed in Dan's memory!

  20. h.... ....

    Thank you for this tribute to our Dan! A huge thank you to Jean for all she has done for us this past year. She is one great lady! Dan, you are always with us! We love and miss you so madly!

  21. J.... ....

    Indeed, her little part of Dan means a huge meaningful gift to us all! We are so thankful! She took great photos for Dan too...

  22. c.... ....

    Thank you JM Eagle! It`s a beautiful tribute to Dan and a wonderful "Thank you" to Jean...this very special lady who shared a little part of Dan with us!

  23. J.... ....

    You are very welcome, we thank Dan for the beautiful melody and lyrics.