words and music by Arlo Guthrie



Every now and again when the world seems blue

And all of the trials there disappear in you

They say that there's a way to get across the bridge

But I wouldn't be standing here upon this ridge



If I thought that I knew

That the way to get across to you

Was this high and winding stair - I'd be there



I saw the destiny of nations on TV

I didn't want to miss it so I didn't go to sleep

It really was exciting when the whole world turned to rust

But I wouldn't be human and made out of this dust



You hold me very closely as we walk along the sand

You tell me that you'll meet me where the water meets the land

I know I ain't the only one to feel so minute

But I wouldn't be standing here looking so cute



There will be time enough for sorrow

I'll be there, I'll be there

Yesterday's gone until tommorow

I don't care, I don't care



Ever since the world began and back before that too

You took me in your confidence and told me I was you

It just seems kind of funny now to wlak along the path

And I wouldn't be standing here about to laugh