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Artist: Grateful Dead
Track: Ripple

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If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine
And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung
Would you hear my voice come through the music
Would you hold it near as it were your own?

It's a hand-me-down, the thoughts are broken
Perhaps they're better left unsung
I don't know, don't really care
Let there be songs to fill the air

Ripple in still water
When there is no pebble tossed
Nor wind to blow

Reach out your hand if your cup be empty
If your cup is full may it be again
Let it be known there is a fountain
That was not made by the hands of men

There is a road, no simple highway
Between the dawn and the dark of night
And if you go no one may follow
That path is for your steps alone

Ripple in still water
When there is no pebble tossed
Nor wind to blow

You who choose to lead must follow
But if you fall you fall alone
If you should stand then who's to guide you?
If I knew the way I would take you home
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The Grateful Dead – Ripple
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[Verse 1] / If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine / And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung / Would you hear my voice come through the music? / Would you hold it
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Q:Who wrote “Ripple” by The Grateful Dead?
“Ripple” by The Grateful Dead was written by Robert Hunter & Jerry Garcia.
Q:When did The Grateful Dead release “Ripple”?
The Grateful Dead released “Ripple” on November 1, 1970.
Q:Who wrote “Hand Me Down (Ripple) (Demo)” by The Grateful Dead?
“Hand Me Down (Ripple) (Demo)” by The Grateful Dead was written by Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter.
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French translation of lyrics for Ripple - 2013 Remaster by Grateful Dead. If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine And my tunes were played on the harp unstru...
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