John Prine - "Far From Me"

John Prine sings "Far From Me" from his 2000 release Souvenirs.
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Lyrics:
As the cafe was closing
On a warm summer night
And Cathy was cleaning the spoons
The radio played the hit parade
And I hummed a long with the tune
She asked me to change the station
Said the song just drove her insane
But it weren't just the music playing
It was me that she was trying to blame
And the sky is black and still now
On the hill where the angels sing
Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle
Looks just like a diamond ring
But it's far, far from me
Well, I leaned on my left leg
In the parking lot dirt
And Cathy was closing the lights
A June bug flew from the warmth he once knew
And I wished for once I weren't right
Why we used to laugh together
And we'd dance to any old song
Well, ya know, she still laughs with me
But she waits just a second to long
And the sky is black and still now
On the hill where the angels sing
Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle
Looks just like a diamond ring
But it's far, far from me
Well, I started the engine
And I gave it some gas
And Cathy was closing her purse
Well, we hadn't gone far in my beat old car
And I was prepared for the worst.
"Will you still see me tomorrow?"
"No, I got too much to do"
Well, a question ain't really a question
If you know the answer too
And the sky is black and still now
On the hill where the angels sing
Ain't it funny how an old broken bottle
Looks just like a diamond ring
But it's far, far from me

[@cherylray8249]

God, been listening now for two days, taking me back fifty years, I'm so sad he's gone. He was so much a part of my life. We used to sing his songs on our guitars. Soooo many years of John. God bless him. He's drinking a cocktail now, smoking a cigarette nine miles long, and kissing a pretty girl on the tilt a whirl.

[@jimneuman8785]

I saw him play a couple of times. So glad I did.

[@thejammfam]

Awesome

[@richardkougasian]

Another treasure gone ❤. John God bless you and keep you 😢

[@jameswhite4709]

I'm gonna miss you John

[@richdiana3663]

Found John in '75 in Colorado and have been admiring his art ever since. He touches you deep in your essential self and reverberates in your heart and soul. His empathy and kindness draw you in.

[@codyreed9795]

Rich Diana was he missing?

[@lizardog]

@@codyreed9795 you're missing something.

[@drum5872]

The world 🌎 is missing his talented stories and music 🎶

[@iroscoman]

Night of April 7th 2020 was full moon. I walked on the balcony and looked East and gazed at the moon through the top branches of a tree barely blocking my view. I went back in and grabbed my camera and started shooting. I ended up with some awesome pictures of the full moon that night. Couple of hours later as I laid in bed I found out John passed away. I listened to a lot of blues until then and an occasional Prine. I have not been able to listen to anything else but JP since that night. I have discovered a lot more of his music since then. I will never be the same. He made me a better person!

[@kellyjoeraymusic]

I think this is my favorite John Prine song because I lived it...You know like they say..."Been there...done that...bought the Tee Shirt...Sold it at a yard sale...Bought it back at the Goodwill Store"...This song brings back many memories...And tears...Like reading old love letters...Had a wife that worked at a Bar B Que joint in SC...Need I say more?

[@onebeatlefan]

On a recent interview, he said this was his favorite song because it conveyed his meaning in the song so well

[@stonemanblues]

No need...crystal clear...

[@benholland1331]

For me he is definitely one of the best songwriters of all time ❤

[@jamesconraadtucker]

Robert Plants favorite from John as well. We miss you John. You were a shining beacon of so many feelings we all felt, and still reflect on. Now you rest.

[@nivagnoswal]

this guy is phenomenal...

[@ginrogbel]

This was Prine’s Favorite!!

[@pikeman80]

I agree.....best of all of his songs.....and this is a magnificent version

[@pauldziechiasz3836]

Yes I have heard of John through out the years but never paid much attention. I started listening to his music recently and focusing on his soul touching lyrics. Im am now a devoted fan.

[@devendrasinghgautam4638]

What a beautiful composition...heard it first time on recommendation of a gentleman named Rick Edwards...Thank you Rick 😊...and can't thank you enough John Prine 👏👏

[@ruthboykin9873]

AWESOME!

[@mattmershon3542]

Saw JP in Louisville in the early 80’s in a converted movie theater that was part of a disco bar. It’s a little bit funny that that’s was the venue but what a performance. Just love his songs and how the lyrics piece through me like a surgeons scalpel.

[@colmhealy2120]

Fantastic.

[@paulhare662]

The original version struck me in high school when a youthful romance went away. The instrumentation of this version seems to capture the sadness better and has me remembering those days. Jackson Browne's Late For The Sky got played a bit back then too.

[@mmiller1188]

This album was released after he had surgery that affected his voice. The gravely voice adds to the wisdom of his songs.

[@gregcash3838]

How do you listen to John's now without making you sad.

[@Recycledhooligan]

Told her I loved her,she told me that was evil.& she left me God knows where she is now.

[@etikebbott1076]

Make s story in my live this songs far from me thanks jhone before I don't endrestaen you just this year know

[@billlloyd4029]

I like this version too, and I dn't mind his more ravaged voice, but i find some of these reinterpretations more... what, self-conscious? The originals, he just laid em right out there... but now he seems to be paying attention to what he's doing.

[@paulhare662]

I just found this version. I dislike the pick a favorite debate. I'm just glad Edison figured out how to record music and you tube has this tremendous library. Deciding what version I like better is like picking a favorite Mary Chapin Carpenter song. Simply depends on my mood at the time. I do like the strings in this one.

[@Bamaboompa]

By far my favorite John Prine song. But this is NOT as good as the original. Almost sounds like a cover.

[@indef2def]

The guy got cancer and wrecked his vocal chords! But as a matter of taste, I love these gritty late versions.

[@zenhaelcero8481]

My favorite from John, also. And like you, I prefer the original. However, I do also enjoy this version. They're both on my playlist, as of now.

[@roxannetoth5026]

This is also Robert Plant's fave song of John's. I love this too, in either version, this one is rougher, jeez, this man went thru illness hell and kept on going! Bravo. and too bad the stupid virus took him. God blessed John the day he was born, never be another like him. Suffer no more, Mr Prine, just chillin w/ the Lord, Steve, and my dead ol man in heaven.

[@mmiller1188]

​@@roxannetoth5026 Souvenirs is my favorite Album. I love the acoustics and since I was introduced to him on later albums, and I think the gritty voice completes a lot of these songs.

[@thomasmcgowan8563]

I agree. The original version is one of my favorite songs. Likewise the original version of souvenirs.