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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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Genius Meanings
The Grateful Dead – Ripple
“Ripple” is the sixth song on the Grateful Dead album American Beauty. It was released as the B-side to the single “Truckin'”. Robert Hunter wrote this song in 1970 in London in
The Grateful Dead – Ripple - Live 1980
[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
The Grateful Dead – Ripple (Single Version)
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
The Grateful Dead – Hand Me Down (Ripple) (Demo)
[Intro] / - "Hand Me Down" provisionally / [Instrumental] / [Verse 1] / If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine / And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung / Would you
Playing For Change (Ft. David Crosby, David Hidalgo & Jimmy Buffett) – Ripple
[Verse 1: David Hidalgo] / 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
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[Verse 1] / And if my words did glow with the gold of sunshine / And my tunes were played on the harp unstrung / Could you hear my voice come through the music? / Would you hold it
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SongTell Meaning
Meaning of "Ripple" by The Grateful Dead
"Ripple" is a song by The Grateful Dead about living an authentic life of truth and purpose. The lyrics signify that no matter what events unfold in life, ...
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"Ripple - Live 1980" by The Grateful Dead is a profound and introspective song that invites contemplation and reflection. Released in 1970 on their album "...
Genius Albums
American Beauty by The Grateful Dead
Released in 1970, American Beauty was recorded by the band during the same sessions during which their previous album, Workingman’s Dead was also recorded. Both of these albums