And all the things I'd hoped to say
Will have to go unsaid today
Perhaps until tomorrow
Fears have built a wall between
Our lives and all that lovin' means
Will have to go unfelt it seems
And that leaves only sorrow
You built your tower strong and tall
Can't you see it's got to fall some day?
You close your eyes and speak to me
Of faith and love, and destiny
As distant as eternity
And truth, and understanding
The wind blows cold outside your door
Whispers words I've tried before
But you don't hear me anymore
Your pride's just too demanding
You built your tower strong and tall
Can't you see it's got to fall some day?
The end is coming soon, it's plain
A warm bed just ain't worth the pain
And I will go and you'll remain
With the bitterness we tasted
A mother's breast, a newborn child
A poet's tear and drunken smile
But can't help thinkin' all the while
Their meaning won't be wasted
You built your tower strong and tall
Can't you see it's got to fall some day?
🎵 Live at the Old Quarter, Houston, Texas
by Townes Van Zandt
Announcement (Live)
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Pancho & Lefty (Live)
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Mr. Mudd & Mr. Gold (Live)
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Don't You Take It Too Bad (Live)
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Two Girls (Live)
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Fraternity Blues (Live)
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If I Needed You (Live)
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Brand New Companion (Live)
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White Freightliner Blues (Live)
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To Live Is to Fly (Live)
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She Came and She Touched Me (Live)
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Talking Thunderbird Blues (Live)
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Rex's Blues (Live)
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Nine Pound Hammer (Live)
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For the Sake of the Song (Live)
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Chauffeur's Blues (Live)
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No Place to Fall (Live)
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Loretta (Live)
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Kathleen (Live)
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Why She's Acting This Way (Live)
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Cocaine Blues (Live)
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Who Do You Love (Live)
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Waiting 'Round to Die (Live)
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Tecumseh Valley (Live)
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Lungs (Live)
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Only Him or Me (Live)
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