Joan Baez, born on January 9th, 1941, is an American folk singer/songwriter of mixed Mexican and Scottish descent. Baez rose to prominence in the early '60s with her stunning renditions of traditional balladry. In the late '60s and early '70s, Baez came into her songwriting own, penning many songs (most notably "Diamonds & Rust," a nostalgic piece about her ill-fated romance with Bob Dylan, and "Sweet Sir Galahad," a song about her late sister Mimi Fariña's second marriage) and continued to meld her songcraft with topical issues. She was outspoken in her disapproval of the Vietnam war and later the CIA-backed coups in many Latin American countries. She was also instrumental in the Civil Rights movement, marching with Dr.
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Edge Of Glory Lyrics
Joan Baez
My house stands at the edge of glory
Steady as the seasons change
Dreams of grace arise before me
And they call me home again
I went forth with no protection
Through a fierce and a blinding rain
Seeking truth but not perfection
Saw my father's face again
Father father can you hear me
Through this swirl of thoughts unsaid
Dreams of grace arise before me
And they call me home again
My house stands at the edge of glory
Steady as the seasons change
Dreams of grace arise before me
And they call me home again
Take this hand that I hold out
Meant to bridge the years apart
Come in come in from the howling wind
To the clearing of my heart
Still and lovely came the morning
Gone was my father's face
In my house a bright reflection
New among my dreams of grace
My house stands at the edge of glory
Steady as the seasons change
Dreams of grace arise before me
And they call me home again