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 FariÃ±a'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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Gabriel And Me Lyrics

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The grey quiet horse wears the reins of dawn
And nobody knows what mountain hes from
In his mouth he carries the golden key
And nobody ses him but Gabriel and Me, Gabriel and Me

His nose is silver and his mane is white
His eyes are black and starry like night
So softly he splashes his hooves in the sea
That nobody sees him but Gabriel and Me, Gabriel and Me.

He comes in the morning when the air is still
He races the sun and he always will
We raise up the windows and call through the trees
Oh wed love to fly with you, Gabriel and Me, Gabriel and Me.

For your back is wingless and theres room for two
Well mount from a tree and ride straight on through
But I guess youre wiser than I thought youd be
For you never will listen to Gabriel and Me, Gabriel and Me.

For you know that one day well forget to wake
Call it destiny or call it fate
Youll nuzzle us softly and so silently
Well ride in the morning, Gabriel and Me.
With the golden key Gabriel and Me
Forever to the sea.