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| CROSSING
THE RUBICON Music by Bob Dylan Lyrics and Music by Bob Dylan |
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| 1 I crossed the Rubicon on the 14th day of the most dangerous month of the year At the worst time at the worst place - that’s all I seem to hear I got up early so I could greet the Goddess of the Dawn I painted my wagon - I abandoned all hope and I crossed the Rubicon 2 The Rubicon is the Red River, going gently as she flows Redder then your ruby lips and the blood that flows from the rose Three miles north of purgatory - one step from the great beyond I prayed to the cross, I kissed the girls and I crossed the Rubicon 3 What are these dark days I see in this world so badly bent How can I redeem the time - the time so idly spent How much longer can it last - how long can this go on I embraced my love put down my head and I crossed the Rubicon 4 I can feel the bones beneath my skin and they’re tremblin’ with rage I’ll make your wife a widow - you’ll never see old age Show me one good man in sight that the sun shines down upon I pawned my watch and I paid my debts and I crossed the Rubicon 5 Put my heart upon the hill where some happiness I’ll find If I survive then let me love - let the hour be mine Take the high road - take the low, take any one you’re on I poured the cup and I passed it along and I crossed the Rubicon 6 You defiled the most lovely flower in all of womanhood Others can be tolerant - others can be good I’ll cut you up with a crooked knife Lord, and I’ll miss you when you’re gone I stood between heaven and earth and I crossed the Rubicon 7 You won’t find any happiness here - no happiness or joy Go back to the gutter and try your luck - find you some nice young pretty boy Tell me how many men I need and who I can count upon I strapped my belt, I buttoned my coat and I crossed the Rubicon 8 I feel the Holy Spirit inside and see the light that freedom gives I believe it’s within the reach of everyman who lives Keep as far away as possible - it’s darkest ‘fore the dawn (Oh Lord) I turned the key and I broke it off and I crossed the Rubicon 9 Mona Baby, are you still in my mind - I truly believe that you are Couldn’t be anybody else but you who’s come with me this far The killing frost is on the ground and the autumn leaves are gone I lit the torch and I looked to the east and I crossed the Rubicon |
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