John Prine - He Was In Heaven Before He Died Lyrics
There's a rainbow of babies
Draped over the graveyard
Where all the dead sailors
Wait for their brides
And the cold bitter snow
Where the salt from their tears
Washed out with the tide
[Chorus:]
And I smiled on the Wabash
The last time I passed it
Yes I gave her a wink
From the passenger side
And my foot fell asleep
As I swallowed my candy
Before he died
Now the harbor's on fire
With the dreams and desires
Of a thousand young poets
Who failed 'cause they tried
For a rhyme without reason
Floats down to the bottom
Where the scavengers eat 'em
And wash in with the tide
[Chorus]
The sun can play tricks
With your eyes on the highway
The moon can lay sideways
Till the ocean stands still
But a person can't tell
His best friend he loves him
Till time has stopped breathing
You're alone on the hill
[Chorus]
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- John Prine - Some Humans Ain't Human
- John Prine - Milwaukee Here I Come
- John Prine - When Two Worlds Collide
- John Prine - Wedding Bells / Let's Turn Back The Years
- John Prine - So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)
- John Prine - (We're Not) The Jet Set
- John Prine - You Mean So Much To Me
- John Prine - Stick A Needle In My Eye
- John Prine - If I Could
- John Prine - Lake Marie
- John Prine - Daddy's Little Pumpkin
- John Prine - Illegal Smile
- John Prine - Humidity Built The Snowman
- John Prine - I Know One
- John Prine - It's A Cheating Situation
- John Prine - Back Street Affair
- John Prine - Taking A Walk
- John Prine - Long Monday
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John Prine He Was In Heaven Before He Died Comments
Thanks for the tunes, John Prine.
Always knew sound of the speed of loneliness the others are a great find. Terrific sense of humour too.
I can't express how much I appreciate this song.
glad you enjoyed it Benjamin. thanks for listening
Nice song
Thanks for listening Tina
Great singer and song thanks for this great post
glad you enjoyed
I've known John since the mid-70's-You, or me, will not find a better Man.
1 of the best album covers ever!
I couldn't imagine meeting him in person... Would be amazing!
Love the songs, thank you!
glad you enjoyed them Tom. i appreciate your listening.
great song for a great songwriter awesome upload brent hope your having a great night :)
glad you enjoyed this tune Brandon.