Harris, Emmylou - Across The Border Lyrics






Tonight my bag is packed
Tommorrow I'll walk these tracks
That will lead me across the border
Tommorrow my love and I
Will sleep 'neath auburn skies
Somewhere across the border

We'll leave behind my dear
The pain and sadness we found here
And we'll drink from the Brazos muddy waters
Where the sky grows gray and wide
We'll meet on the other side
There across the border

For me you'll build a house
High up on a grassy hill
Somewhere across the border
Where pain and memory
Pain and memory have been stilled
There across the border

And sweet blossoms fill the air
Pastures of gold and green
Roll down into cool clear waters
And in your arms 'neath the open skies
I'll kiss the sorrow from your eyes
There across the border

Tonight we'll sing the songs
I'll dream of you my Corazon
And tommorrow my heart will be strong
And may the saints blessing and grace
Carry me safely into your arms
There across the border

For what are we
Without hope in our hearts
That someday we'll drink from God's blessed waters
And eat the fruit from the vine
I know love and fortune will be mine
Somewhere across the border





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  1. J.... K....

    Strange song for Linda the atheist. Nevertheless, I’ve loved her music since I first heard her back in the day. Also a huge fan of Emmylou

  2. c.... ....

    A BEAUTIFUL SONG ABOUT THE BERLIN WALL IN GERMANY

  3. a.... d....

    Bellissimo video!! Stupenda versione!!! 😇😇😌😌🙄😍😍😘😘😘💔💘

  4. E.... A....

    When the wall is completed there will be no more somewhere across the border. And this song will die. I feel like crying.

    E.... A....

    So sad..

  5. R.... K....

    He's Hot&Cool the ultimate paradox!!

  6. t.... m....

    < sorry for the typos below --hope they dont garble my sentiments to extinction >

  7. t.... m....

    praise for the sidshow has mostly sliiped into the past here. i wish to add a ne 'attaboy' for this vidio , whil not denying to be a L-R fanatic [ AND EMMY-LOU CAN SING HARMONY WITH ANYBODY ANYTIME -- EVEN SEEMS TO BE IN MaGICAL DUET when singing solo!!]

    t.... m....

    Well, yes, I've noticed that, the majority of YouTube music posts exhibit very little effort on the poster's part. Many of them treat YouTube like a jukebox, just putting the song out there, with a picture of the album cover. Sometimes a few pretty but completely irrelevant pictures, sort of a gratuitous attempt to show some effort. I have made over 1300 of these slideshow-style videos now, and I have put a lot of effort into each one of them. Thanks for your kind words about my video. I can't take credit for any of the lovely scenic shots at the end and in the middle, I found them on Flickr but there were no credits given, so I have no idea who took them or shared them orginally.

  8. Z.... ....

    Neil Young had Linda Ronstadt as the opening act on one of his early tours. And 40 years later they were still collaborating. Linda and Emmylou were musical sisters nearly as long. I am sure all three still have a place in one another's hearts. Three talented souls for eternity.

  9. B.... M....

    bring in the new year 2020 with emmy lou . john denver and emmylou..

  10. B.... S....

    såå fint

  11. P.... M....

    Wow,scenery to match the music,fantastic!

  12. R.... D....

    You cross the Rio Grande river to cross the border not the Brazo's river

  13. J.... M....

    Red wine and Emmylou and Linda and Neil. Way to go!!

  14. p.... ....

    What’s Neal doing...?

  15. a.... ....

    What a gracious Intro description, Mr Marshall. All videos have dislikes, and I've found that (by ratio of like to dislike on hundreds of videos), some 2%-8% of the population who comment are assholes. Plain and simple. Here it is about 5%. Not because of you or your video.

  16. s.... r....

    ive never heard this..its fantastic!

  17. p.... G....

    Juste génial

  18. K.... G....

    Ok, this is just stupid beautiful.

  19. G.... A....

    One of the dozens and dozens Springsteen's unknown masterpieces. He creates beautiful songs more effortless than we breath or walk

    G.... A....

    'breathe'

    G.... A....

    BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN A GIFTED MAN AND EMMYLOU HARRIS A GIFTED SINGER

  20. T.... O....

    A.cross.the.border.great.song.tony.o.keeffe

  21. j.... b....

    This song made me cry. Sat in a really busy cafe in a major European City at 7.25 a.m with all the trucks and traffic rumbling past and all the echoey, accelerated clamour of everybody going about their business, this song made me weep. A little. Then I dried my eyes ( discreetly). Got my shit together. Made a few minor adjustments to my stinking clothes. Pulled my hair back and fixed it with a clasp. Got out there and stunk. ......

  22. g.... ....

    tomorrow dear, we´re home, there across the border.
    We will leave behind pain and sorrow.
    There will be a light and clear blue morning.
    We will have a "Tennesee home" peaceful as a baby´s side.
    Smooth summer wind, gentle raindrops every now and then.

  23. b.... k....

    beautifull

  24. C.... F....

    Linda singing about that border...with Neil and Emmy Lou. Wondrous. Ronstadt Documentary is a great film.

  25. M.... R....

    Só tem feras nesta linda canção,a letra maravilhosa e os cantores e cantoras com suas vozes apaixonantes,e escutar milhares de vezes sem parar,adoro todos .

  26. b.... C....

    Once upon a time, a long long time ago now there were no borders... never ever ever ! give pencils to clever people..bj

  27. P.... R....

    Thank you for posting this wonderful song Bob Marshall, May God Bless You...

  28. G.... L....

    It is hard to stop dreaming moving through this song.

  29. m.... r....

    Angeles cantando esta bonita canción

  30. H.... L....

    one of my very, very favorites. just amazing, very close to a 'schnulze' (soft song). but I love such soft songs, especially sung by linda.

  31. a.... p....

    Wonderful. It's my favorite!

  32. S.... H....

    Linda paloma

  33. r.... f....

    Makes me wonder..how many people have been so happy..when they have crossed that border...we who live in freedom can only guess..

  34. K.... Z....

    the whole album can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zxLbWvXHWc&list=PLJNbijG2M7OyjU2_m9yLbOrfhuGIImYUu

  35. N.... R....

    Beautiful voices..carries you away...

  36. H.... v....

    Prachtig gezongen lied. Mooiste stemmen ooit!!! Linda en Emmylou. Super.

  37. W.... N....

    Genialer Song!!

  38. m.... l....

    Uma canção maravilhosa. Emmylou, Linda, Neil ... O compositor ... é apenas mais um...

  39. G.... B....

    A nice reminder of real love > Vietnam 1968 - 1970

  40. P.... B....

    Great song by Bruce. Too bad his voice isn't able to bring out the greatness of what he writes. Dylan had the same issue to a lesser degree.

  41. d.... ....

    So,so beautiful. What voices. The music also makes for a gorgeous mood.

  42. S.... H....

    Bruce , I pray he comes around.

  43. d.... s....

    Many thanks from France, for this beautiful video about this Bruce Springteen'song sublime song, so wonderful performed by Linda and Emmylou !

  44. A.... A....

    It sounds like Mazzy Star's guitarist without reverb...Bloody brilliant.

  45. d.... ....

    I'm haunted. I cannot stop listening to this beautiful version.

  46. G.... P....

    Linda's voice, and another Bruce masterpiece. Doesn't get any better than that!

  47. R.... G....

    Let's get this one out agin ... we need to just rub it in to our country people. I'm feeling "verklempf".

  48. B.... B....

    The song is superb! The pictures are spectacular.

  49. R.... C....

    Weren't the original Springfield lyrics "We'll drink from the BRAVO's muddy waters", not the Brazos ? This makes a great difference ! "Rio Bravo" being the Mexican name of the Rio Grande. This song is about the hopes and pains of immigrants from Mexico to the US. A beautiful song and I like this version as much as Spingsteen's original... except for the change of river !

  50. B.... J....

    Love this! Sure looks a lot like Sierra Vista/Cochise County, Arizona <3

  51. d.... S....

    I had no idea Neil Young could sing such great harmony. Emmylou's gorgeous voice, of course, was no surprise.

  52. S.... H....

    Stunningly beautiful ❤️🇬🇧

  53. S.... S....

    My wife mother in law and myself have cancer.this song sung by these 3 singers give a feeling calm and happiness when I listen to it. There is hope.

  54. e.... c....

    I hear this and think of those precious children locked up in detention camps without proper food hygiene and decent care...and the father and daughter who drowned together trying to find a better life in America😥....there r no words...

    e.... c....

    This is a great cover of a great song. I am sorry you used it to make a political statement. I feel for these people and mostly for the children....but who told them to break the law and try to come in by the back door. God have mercy on us all

    e.... c....

    Who made a political statement? Your perception not mine.

    e.... c....

    And s t f up and troll somewhere else

  55. G.... B....

    when gifted women get together...they fly. together with their mal...uhhh... mates. in music

  56. J.... M....

    ...miluji tuto píseň...díky...

  57. n.... c....

    I think 'hope' is perhaps the most important item of the human condition. It is captured perfectly in the lyrics and melody of this song and I trust that someday humanity will reconcile with itself and find a way for all of us to get along with each other.

  58. j.... l....

    UNITED STATES OF AMERICA : LAND OF HOPE AND DREAMS : THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD

  59. L.... F....

    And now we’ve lost Linda’s beautiful singing voice -

  60. J.... M....

    ...krásná píseň, děkuji Emmylou......

  61. N.... P....

    Que vozes lindas.

  62. M.... C....

    Love this song.... Singers singing it

  63. t.... ....

    Wow! Especially nice that they are all long-time close friends. Ms. Ronstadt is of course an angel, Emmylou an angel, and Neil provides his usual soulfulness. Nice slideshow, too. Thanks for posting.

  64. M.... C....

    💖💞🦋 `༄◦✧♡`♪ `💜`
    Tonight my bag is packed
    Tomorrow I'll walk these tracks
    That will lead me 'cross the border
    Tomorrow my love and I
    We'll sleep 'neath auburn skies
    Somewhere across the border

    We'll leave behind my dear
    Pain and sadness we've found here
    And we'll drink from the Brazos' muddy waters
    Where the sky grows gray and wide
    We'll meet on the other side
    There across the border

    For me you'll build a house
    High upon a grassy hill
    Somewhere across the border
    Where pain and memory
    Pain and memory have been stilled
    There across the border

    Sweet blossoms fill the air
    Pastures of gold and green
    Roll down into cool clear waters
    And in your arms 'neath open skies
    I'll kiss the sorrow from your eyes
    There across the border

    Tonight we'll sing the songs
    And I'll dream of you, my corazon
    And tomorrow my heart will be strong
    And may the saints' blessing and grace
    Carry me safely into your arms
    There across the border

    For what are we
    Without hope in our hearts
    That someday we'll drink from God's blessed waters
    And eat the fruit from the vine
    I know that love and fortune will be mine
    Somewhere across the border

    Songwriters: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
    Across The Border lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

    https://www.lyricsfreak.com/l/linda+ronstadt/across+the+border_20174785.html

  65. M.... S....

    wow. impressive. gob smacking impressive.

  66. j.... ....

    LOVELY ~ SO SOUL TOUCHING ~~~ WARMS ME ~

  67. T.... P....

    Such a haunting and forlorn voice. I have seen her perform in concert 8 times- own every song she ever recorded and can never get enough of her music. Linda you are loved by millions and your timeless voice can NEVER be stilled.

    T.... P....

    I've been a Linda fan all the way back to her Stone Poneys days ("Different Drum"). I've only seen her live one time, at Stanford University back in 1972. I had to suffer through Neil Diamond singing "Forever In Blue Jeans", where that tag line was repeated about 100 times, but I survived. But he finally left the stage, to be replaced by Lovely Linda. And she was indeed lovely. When she started singing this song, I grabbed the hand of my future wife sitting next to me, and by the end of the song I was a big puddle. The only other voice that can melt me like hers is Alison Krauss.

  68. r.... f....

    i love it...if it could be distilled, i'd make a fortune...but i'd only be drunk all the time..on this lovely sound..

  69. c.... u....

    The golden voice ever green “linda ronstadt “ please don’t ever get old

  70. k.... ....

    I cannot believe that I have only just found the song. One of the best that I've heard for a long time.

  71. D.... D....

    Did he write this song for a movie?

    D.... D....

    As far as I know, no, it was not for a movie.

    D.... D....

    @Bob Marshall Someone should write a movie featuring it. I could have guessed forever without guessing Bruce Springsteen wrote this and he is one of my favorites too.

  72. B.... e....

    Awesome song ,by the two greats

    B.... e....

    Well, Linda carried the song. Emmylou sort of filled in. Neil made it great with his harmonica work.

  73. S.... ....

    Bob the majority of people on YT are lazy
    Its not filled with haters or trolls its filled with the lazy
    To date this song has well over 1.7million views
    It has 4.8k likes and only 276 dislikes
    Thats a fraction of the people thats watched it
    If everyone hit the buttons you would get a better idea and it would take no effort on their part
    But as I said lazy people basically they are ungrateful as others have given the time to expand their music knowledge or in this case made something for them to enjoy and they don't return the favour
    Hey but what can you do just keep up with the good intentions as some us do appreciate it

    S.... ....

    Thanks for the kind and encouraging words ScotsLyon. I appreciate it. Yes the rudeness and laziness of people on YouTube has not slowed me down, I've made over 1200 videos now and I am approaching 100 million view and 100,000 subscribers.

  74. D.... R....

    Recuerdo,Mi Familia....

  75. J.... S....

    I will ask the people of America how America is all of the world go to the state to find a better life that's that your over over grandparents cross over the border

  76. m.... j....

    Its about mexicans emigrants

  77. P.... ....

    The eternal sweet, unforgettable song. Two beautiful voices. I just love it!

  78. B.... i....

    When the Mexican people were asked about Trumps New Wall , their response was ;" we're pretty upset , but we'll get over it ....

  79. G.... P....

    Having worked many years in the Marfa, Presidio, and Alpine areas of Texas, this old gringo came to think of himself as a "puro norteno." This song embodies sentiments that I am not eloquent enough to express. The gente (people) of northern Chihuahua and of the frontera (border) are the most kind and hospitable people I have ever known. They took me in and embraced me as one of their own and I was able to help many of them cross the border legally and realize the hopes and dreams expressed in this song. They were the poorest of the poor yet shared their food, music, and love of life with me, and I learned from them what real Christianity means. The verse from Jeremiah 29:19 is especially poignant. When this old gringo passes, this song will be played at my funeral, for my spirit will be crossing a spiritual border where all my hopes and dreams will undoubltly come true. Thanks Linda, Emmylou, and Neil, y gracias a Dios.

    G.... P....

    Thanks for the kind and poignant words. Beats the heck out of the guy yesterday who labeled my video "absolutely tasteless." By the way, the verse I quoted from Jeremiah was 29:11, not 29:19.

    G.... P....

    @Bob Marshall Thanks for the correction regarding the verse of Scripture. You are gifted man. Keep up the good work. Been going through some rough times health wise and the video has been the best medicine I've received . Good luck !

    G.... P....

    @Gary Parks Here's a video I just made that may help you through your tough time. It's called "Living Hope." https://vimeo.com/315033225

  80. D.... R....

    Define   Border...

  81. h.... ....

    Those terrible, honey-sweet, disgusting slides really spoil a great Springsteen song and beautiful performance. Absolutely tasteless.

    h.... ....

    Something wrong with honey-sweet? I like honey-sweet. Anyway, you are in the vast minority when it comes to critiquing my video. Right now the score is 4700+ Likes to 273 Dislikes. Plus 1.8 million views. Doesn't seem like everyone else thinks I am tasteless.

  82. r.... r....

    Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Neil Young and a song by the boss.
    The antidote to Donald and Mitch. Thank God we shall overcome.

  83. A.... J....

    The music of yesteryears are more meaningful than the music of today, correct me if im wrong,from the rocky mountains of northern Philippines 😍😊😉

    A.... J....

    Northern Philippines? Are you anywhere near Bagiou? I have a relative who is a Christian missionary in Bagiou.

    A.... J....

    @Bob Marshall hi sir, Baguio is just few minutes away from my home 😊😃😊

  84. R.... s....

    Beautiful song

  85. s.... ....

    Dit mogen ze draaien op mijn crematie omdat ik, net zoals de oude Egyptenaren en de Eskimo`s het idee heb dat je na je dood op reis gaat. Waar heen??, waar naar toe??.

  86. R.... s....

    Beautiful song and beautiful

  87. J.... P....

    So sweet. Thanks. j

  88. t.... ....

    andy fairweather-low played on that record as well

  89. l.... ....

    I think its good too.

  90. k.... s....

    Linda's clear beautiful voice...no one better

  91. L.... M....

    Great Song♥️❤️Great Singer🌟⭐️✨💃❣️🔥🔥👍❤️❣️❣️🔥🔥💃😘

  92. T.... G....

    Simply wonderful - love Linda and Emmylou so much. I can hear this song over and over again.

  93. J.... G....

    Bernie Leadon is unbelievable. He was the lead guitar on the Eagles first two albums, i believe, my favorites. That banjo line that runs through Take it Easy, that's Bernie. He has been doing studio work in Nashville for many years, I see his name on a lot of recordings. Just a solid, excellent musician.

  94. o.... b....

    SHIT VIDEO

    o.... b....

    Dont be so bloody rude

  95. j.... l....

    Linda simply has the most beautiful voice.  Losing her voice is such a loss.

    j.... l....

    What?
    Emmylou has a shit voice?

    j.... l....

    @Andrew Ongais A great voice!!& stage presence!!!!

    j.... l....

    @Andrew Ongais Emmylou can still sing. Linda has lost her voice due to Parkinsons Disease.

    j.... l....

    @Anna Powell what's your point?
    You had to 'tell me, or else' because..?

  96. c.... ....

    In the Rio Bravo waters are also tears and blood.

  97. o.... j....

    Wonderful song. Lov it. I hav cross the border. Now, home again.

  98. D.... S....

    I hear this video as thousands are trying to make it across the border...
    Without internal corruption, Mexico.... Venezuela with its natural resources could be the richest countries..

  99. R.... B....

    A beautiful song