Live 22 Sep 2015 version
It is a dance we do in silence far below this morning sun
You in your life, me in mine we have begun
Here we stand and without speaking, draw the water from the well
And stare beyond the plains to where the mountains lie so still
It's a long way that I have come
Across the sand to find you here among these people in the sun
Where the families work the land as they have always done
Oh it's so far the other way, my country's gone
Across my home has grown the shadow of a cruel and senseless hand
Though in some strong hearts the love and truth remain
And it has taken me this distance and a woman's smile to learn
That my heart remains among them, for them I must return
But it's a long way that I have come
Across the sand to find you here among these people in the sun
Where your children will be born, you'll watch them as they run
Oh it's so far the other way, my life has gone
If you look for me, Maria, you will find me in the shade
Wide awake or in a dream, it's hard to tell
If you come to me, Maria, I will show you what I've made
It's a picture for our lady of the well
(Hmmm)
(It's a long way that we have come)
(Hmmm)
(It's a long way we must come)
(Oh whoa whoa whoa)
(Oh whoa whoa whoa)
(Oh yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah)
(Oh whoa whoa whoa)
(Oh whoa whoa whoa)
OUR LADY OF THE WELL is a song originally released by Jackson Browne in 1973. See the original Jackson Browne version for more details.
The above lyrics are for the live 22 Sep 2015 version of OUR LADY OF THE WELL at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ, during a guest appearance at a Jackson Browne concert. Bruce Springsteen played electrical guitar during this song.
Bruce Springsteen joined Jackson Browne on stage for two songs during Browne's 22 Sep 2015 show in Red Bank, NJ: TAKE IT EASY and OUR LADY OF THE WELL.
OUR LADY OF THE WELL was performed off-tour on 22 Sep 2015 at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ, during a guest appearance at a Jackson Browne concert. Bruce Springsteen played electrical guitar during this song.
List of available versions of OUR LADY OF THE WELL on this website:
OUR LADY OF THE WELL [Live 22 Sep 2015 version]