Denver, John - The Wings That Fly Us Home Lyrics






There are many ways of being in the circle we call life.
A wise man seeks an answer, burns his candle through the night.
Is a jewel just a pebble that found a way to shine?
Is a hero's blood more righteous than a hobo's sip of wine?
Did I speak to you one morning on some distant world away?
Did you save me from an arrow? Did you lay me in a grave?
Were we brothers on a journey? Did you teach me how to run?
Were we broken by the waters? Did I lie you in the sun?

I dreamed you were a prophet in a meadow, I dreamed I was a mountain in the wind.
I dreamed you knelt and touched me with a flower, I awoke with this: a flower in my hand.

I know that love is seeing all the infinite in one.
In the brotherhood of creatures, through the Father, through the Son.
The vision of your goodness will sustain me through the cold.
Take my hand now to remember when you find yourself alone: you are never alone.

And the spirit fills the darkness of the heavens. It fills the endless yearning of the soul.
It lives within a star too far to dream of. It lives within each part and is the whole:
it's the fire and the wings that fly us home, fly us home, fly us home.





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  1. L.... C....

    I hope i taught you something by this time

  2. L.... C....

    Im convinced of the prophetic message🤗

  3. s.... s....

    Your never alone.

  4. L.... T....

    I know that love is seeing all the infinate in one.. that hit my SOUL

  5. S.... L....

    One of my favourite of JD

  6. G.... E....

    John Denver's voice; always so soothing...……...

  7. G.... E....

    Soooooo beautiful his song and John Denver....Love you...Miss you every day...

  8. H.... G....

    God bless John, forever, his words, his music touch our hearts every single day. His words his music speak volumes.

  9. G.... E....

    A very special song/words....Sooooo beautifully sung by only John Denver....Love..Love..Love

  10. c.... H....

    I Miss You, John.

  11. J.... T....

    A superb singer and a superb song.Enough said.

  12. G.... B....

    Always emotional for me..such a beautiful voice, amazing talent and stunning orchestration.Takes me away from the Now.

  13. R.... J....

    I appreciate greatly this beautiful posting 😍🌈❤️🥰😻❗️❗️

  14. A.... A....

    This song is for Himer T. Morgan. You are my Light, my Love, my Prophet. You brought me everything I could ever ask for...you brought me Home. 💙

  15. S.... J....

    Beautiful!

  16. g.... e....

    omg. How beautiful.... the song and the video. Awesome..

  17. L.... C....

    Thank God for miracles😊

  18. r.... w....

    This song's makes me cry, because I can sense peace and love. I don't understand the meaning of life, but one thing I've always imagine is to love all beings how God loves us. 🙏

  19. B.... B....

    I miss John Denver, but at least we know he sleeping in peace until Jesus comes to take us home.

    B.... B....

    AMEN AND AMEN

  20. L.... A....

    Thank you so very much for posting this....I miss John so much...you ALL have NO idea....GOD BLESS HIS HEART AND SOUL....

  21. J.... M....

    In music we all can become friends. It opens up the heart.

  22. D.... V....

    This song is stronger than any Hymn I have ever heard. I love this.

  23. A.... B....

    Lovely. One of my favorites :) <3

  24. D.... C....

    ❤️❤️

  25. D.... N....

    Colossians 1:16 says: “By means of him [Jesus Christ] all other things were created in the heavens and on the earth.” Hence, all the spirit creatures called angels were individually created by Jehovah God through his firstborn Son. How many angels are there? The Bible indicates that hundreds of millions of angels were created, and all of them are powerful.—Psalm 103:20

  26. D.... G....

    John Denver singing. A BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS OF MEADOWS. OH God so Rocky Mountains HIGH I am going there. With THAT beautiful Isabelle SONG : )-John-Denver:)

  27. C.... B....

    Terrific song but holy shit what a stupid slide show.

  28. A.... S....

    who the fuck put this garbage slideshow together

  29. C.... ....

    This is beautiful music!

  30. j.... n....

    Love this song and John Denver, I need this fix, my brother just went to heaven this week, for u my brother

  31. H.... B....

    Que música clássica linda demais

  32. L.... T....

    I am new subscriber😀 love the name and channel...praise Jesus my friends....God bless

  33. J.... K....

    What an awesome heartfelt song...share with those you care about...its prophetic and carries hope ....

  34. J.... K....

    Shared this song with a friend..its soulful and heartfelt....real...J.L.K.

  35. G.... B....

    The final verse is gut wrenching

  36. G.... B....

    A beautiful song..lyrics, vocals and instrumentals.For my beautiful sister in law. Our first Easter without her X

  37. P.... D....

    About once a week I fingerpick this out on my guitar & sing every word & note of it. Sunshine On My Shoulders is the next most picked one I do, the Rocky Mountain High & This Old Guitar. His music is what I call infectious is about the best way I can put it.

  38. S.... G....

    song for humanity ..great. for besic life

  39. G.... B....

    ...beautiful..

  40. L.... A....

    One of my greatest deep regrets is that I never saw John in concert. I cried for days after his death. His music, the words and the melodies mean more to me than what anyone could ever imagine or know. He was so gifted...and his music was truly a gift from God. I miss you John...God Bless You....YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN....especially by me.

    L.... A....

    amen....a loyal fan 8/13/19

  41. A.... B....

    This is my all time ever favorite song..

  42. D.... M....

    Great, great, song by a very talented artist. You're missed John Denver.

    Though at 1:09 are we witnessing the aftermath of a murder?

  43. L.... C....

    If this isn't prophetic, nothing is. 👌

  44. G.... B....

    One of his best ever..

  45. G.... B....

    Beautiful and meaningful.like all of his songs. Thank you for my childhood memories . Never forgotten..

  46. D.... J....

    This appears to be a twist to support an agenda.
    The words are " through the Father, through the Son.
    If you need to know to who..I'll be honored to introduce you to him as best I can.

    D.... J....

    Listening quite closely, he is saying WHO the Father, WHO the Son...

  47. D.... S....

    In a word ---- just MESMERIZING ! Respect you John Denver from INDIA .

  48. T.... B....

    So nice a song and what great voice

  49. P.... M....

    Wow.That is a cool song.

  50. b.... ....

    Only John Denver could sing this song,I miss him still.

  51. G.... B....

    Wonderful song by the late John Denver.

  52. R.... ....

    “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” Mother Teresa
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    Amen, Will

  53. J.... P....

    Pope Francis.He has Our Lord's voice.
    Please Saint this one.
    In our life time.

  54. M.... l....

    MY LIFE WILL CONTINUE IN THE LOVE OF JESUS.

  55. A.... ....

    Ill be home soon daddy 💕🎈

  56. M.... S....

    this is the song that me and my wife probably ex-wife wanted at my funeral on the 27 may i almost succeeded the next time i will succeed and if i don't i will continue until i do i am successful i will carry on trying i have tried to carry on without her but i am not strong enough i love you Jane and i always will rip my love michael

  57. C.... E....

    This is a beautifully done slideshow video -Bravissima!

  58. K.... R....

    I get goosebumps every time I hear one of my favorite favorites! And only JD can bring pure spirituality to this song. I love and miss you JD~♡

  59. D.... J....

    Miss you buddy. RIP.

  60. C.... K....

    Happy Birthday, John...you would be 73 today. R.I.P. You'll alway's be #1.

  61. P.... T....

    Love and peace to all mother earth's creatures . pass it on dear brothers and sisters, I love you all xxx

  62. M.... S....

    This song touched my soul back then, when I was a teenager. It remains the most important and moving song of my life. Thank you for sharing it.

  63. W.... O....

    Thank you for sharing this with us.

    The love and enjoyment of music can at times be dictated by that which is current and fashionable. I loved this song when the album ' Spirit ' first appeared in the mid 70s and had all forgotten about it until I revisited the music I enjoyed in my youth and it dawned on me as it did all those years ago, what an outstanding piece this is in word and tune and what an awesome musician and person John Denver was, not only in what he wrote and sung but the way he shared his love, life, soul and being with his audience.

  64. b.... r....

    Bij dit nummer denk ik aan mijn lieve vrouw, die tot verdriet niet meer bij me is, the wings that fly us home

  65. M.... C....

    This is such a beautiful song yet that does not describe the contents of this song adequately enough

    M.... C....

    Hallo to all friends and fans from john denver.my name is ramona etchison.i love to hear his music his words his voice his spirits help me with my seekness john rip. Can you give me your friendship ovet messenger facebook.ramona

  66. F.... V....

    That is beautiful. <3

  67. D.... D....

    our memories give us courage
    to face the unknown
    dreams are but a vessel
    for all the things we condone
    the silence of the darkness
    can leave us all alone
    the journey is the rainbow
    and the destination is to atone
    love can be the question
    or the answer that guides us home

  68. G.... R....

    I can't help but cry every time I hear this wonderful anthem.

    G.... R....

    amen....

  69. A.... G....

    JOHN DENVER & HIS AWESOME SONGS....

  70. P.... A....

    Another beautiful song sang by the most beautiful man in the world John's voice is pitch perfect and he has the most exquisite voice in the world there is no one else who can sing and sound so perfectly as John he can sing anything and he sings with such love and feeling and makes me cry some times as some of the songs are sad and mean so much and the words are so meaningful I wish he was here with us he gave so much and tried to make the world a better place such a gentle caring kind and loving man he so deserved to be happy and loved it broke my heart when we lost him but I have his music and listen to him day and night I am sad and cry at some of his songs his voice gets right into my heart and it feels if he is here with me I long to hold him and love him he is in my prayers every night I miss him and love him with all my heart until we meet with the angels my darling God Bless you John for ever in my heart love for eternity Paula xxx

    P.... A....

    It crippled me temporarily when I heard we lost him from the world that we know.  I instinctively made a memorial for John and two others that we lost at nearly the same time, that was hung in the doorways of my dining room and along the walls all in beautiful natural lighting.

    P.... A....

    amen...….well said....Love..love...Love John Denver

    P.... A....

    amen  . nicely worded Paula....8/27/19

  71. D.... G....

    Lyrics that pierce the heart!

  72. J.... M....

    Thank you for your kind words Kris. The words to The wings that fly us home are just so beautiful that they made a very difficult day so much better. I too have decided to have the song played for me. X

  73. K.... S....

    I love this song.  The melody, the words and, of course, the singing.  Only John could have sung this, what a beautiful voice he had. RIP John, you are missed.

    K.... S....

    Kris Spencer

  74. J.... M....

    This song will be played at my little brother funeral on May 1st 2015. A beautiful song for a beautiful brother. I shall always love you, R.I.P Phillip. xxxxxx

    J.... M....

    +Joan Murfin God bless you and the family for your loss. I'm having it at mine too.  Such a beautiful song.

    J.... M....

    Oh sorry for your loss maam or sir it hurts to me when i heard somebody pass away

    J.... M....

    Joan Murfin God bless you and your family and I also lost my mother September 2nd 2016 at age 70 and this is like like my theme song cuz when I die I'ma have to Wings just like my mother this is a beautiful song by beautiful artist much respect did John Denver and the family

  75. p.... ....

    Holy shit what is that picture that comes with hero's blood part? Are those body parts?

  76. m.... k....

    as some rabbi said...love each other as I have loved you...

    m.... k....

    +mr wma A truth still not widely accepted...........sadly.

    m.... k....

    very sad

  77. P.... R....

    John Henry is a magician. And John Denver was around to share it with the world. Strong lyrics. Have had an ongoing love affair with this song ever since the '70s !

    P.... R....

    I agree with you! :)

    P.... R....

    It's Joe Henry.

  78. d.... ....

    I think many people really do not realize how beautiful, incredibly beautiful Denver's lyrics are.

    d.... ....

    +docholl93 joe henry's lyrics sung so beautifully by john

    d.... ....

    The lyrics were by Joe Henry, not John.

    d.... ....

    many of us do.

  79. W.... W....

    Spectacular image accompaniment!  

  80. i.... ....

     My mother taught me to sing and love music  -  I taught my  children to sing and love music - and my special love of John Denver's music.  You don't have to sing in public  or even be very good.  But if you can sing when times are hard,  you  gradually feel happier about life  and find something to hold on to.

    i.... ....

    Nice tribute to your mom! And you!!! Sing on!

  81. b.... ....

    such a potent spirit tune by John - should be better known - very healing words and sentiments for sure - thank you 

  82. b.... ....

    "I know that love is seeing all the infinite in one." my first tattoo for my daddy who introduced me to John Denvers music at a very young age.

    b.... ....

    My dad did the same thing, and my life has been all the richer for it

  83. m.... i....

    i love love this song. thank you for sharing

  84. s.... h....

    at aprox......3:00 the music shift with the tone of his voice sort of breaks the mood for me.....but the ending is great....

  85. L.... ....

    this one brings tears, beautiful. RIP, John, we love you now . . .

    L.... ....

    Amen...a loyal fan     8/110/19

    L.... ....

    sigh...………..

    L.... ....

    sigh....

  86. P.... W....

    I love this. John and I were friends for 20 years. Love and miss him everyday. RIP John. HE is here with us in spirit.

    P.... W....

    +Patti Williams Who said I don't like him, I'm simply saying that you're kind of obsessed with JD my ol' pal. I can feel his presence since I brought back plants from the Rockies, they had a smell of ash and a little bit of left hemipelvis!

    P.... W....

    oh lucky you.......he was my favorite singer/composer for most of my life. I still believe he's with us. How could he not be?? Such a blessing.

    P.... W....

    RotMGottoms Hang on a doggone minute. What's this about being obsessed with John Denver, talk about a pot calling a kettle black. I've just looked at your profile page, your completely round the twist in more ways than one. But as they say it takes one to know one, and your certainly one. If I were you I'd crawl back into your little hole and never come out again. The world would be a better place, and if your who I think you are, go and shoot yourself up where the sun don't shine, how's that sweetypie......

    P.... W....

    Thank you for saving the pity and being honest. :) He is here in spirit.

    P.... W....

    Hi Patti, I met John here in lreland back in 1986 purely by chance fishing he left a lasting impression of just a genuinely nice human being

  87. B.... ....

    Hola George, muchas gracias for your palabras bonitas! I am glad that you enjoyed my video. It was fun for me to find the photos to go with the words! I also love John's voice, & all of his songs, every song. He was 100% MAN & not afraid to talk about, or show, his emotions. I will always admire his talents, & miss him. R.I.P. John, you are an angel. Vaya con Dios, George! Weezie, in California, USA

  88. J.... R....

    Regards from Spain. In my childhood the old LPs of John Denver were almost always playing in my recorder. So, his wonderful songs lead me back to that amazing time of my life. I often dreamed to be in a concert of John but it wasn't possible. Anyway, his music stays and will last for ever and ever. God bless you for publish such a fantastic video which talks so much about the importance of emotions and soul in our lives.

    J.... R....

    I'm sorry you didn't get so see him. I was lucky, I saw him in 1974. I was only 14, it was my first concert.

  89. K.... S....

    Have just read what you have written. I agree with every word! May he rest easy with the Lord.

  90. K.... S....

    Came across this by chance. Love it! Beautiful words and music. What a loss John is to the world. Heaven must be a very tuneful place. May the Lord keep him safe.

  91. m.... ....

    This video was a blessing to me. Thanks for uploading it. I was one of the fortunate ones who got to listen to most of John's music while he was still with us and attended two of his concerts. He was a great entertainer and a fine musician. He will never be forgotten.

  92. D.... B....

    I was and remain a big John Denver fan, and I purchased the Spirit album when it was released. At the time, I remember being disappointed with the album. None of the tracks received airplay. Over time, it has become one of my very favorite John Denver albums. Songs like this one, The Wings That Fly Us Home, as well as In the Grand Way and Come and Let Me Look in Your Eyes, are all John Denver at his best. His death was an incredible loss.

  93. B.... ....

    Hi again, Foy Tootle, you are correct, John was a 'prophet in the meadow'. I miss him & his handsome voice every day. He will never know how many times he made me cry happy tears, & blessed my life with his beautiful songs! Thanx for writing & sharing your feelings with me! Bless your heart, Louise

  94. B.... ....

    Hi Foy Tootle, thank you for your lovely comment. It sounds like your life is one more that was enhanced by John's life! He was indeed 'a prophet in a meadow, a mountain in the wind'. Am happy that you enjoyed my video!
    I never tire of learning everything possible about this marvelous gentle man that graced our planet for too short a time. God bless you, friend! Weezie

  95. F.... T....

    He has orchestrated my life since 8th grade, enhancing the good times and easing the bad. He was a "prophet in the meadow."

  96. B.... ....

    Hi Peter! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I truly loved John for the great man he was, & for his blessed talent as a songster! His voice gave me goose bumps! Many of his songs were so beautifully sung, his voice made me cry when he hit certain notes! You are fortunate to have seen him, I never was able to. But I will see him in Heaven, & hug him! John touched so many hearts with his! I thank God for creating John Denver! Bless you for writing to me Peter, Louise

  97. P.... B....

    Brilliant! Majestic! I always managed to see John when he came to England, can't believe it's 15 years since we lost him. There will never be another like him, thank goodness we have his music and the legacies of his many foundations.

  98. P.... W....

    Utterly breathtakingly beautiful. I loved John so much and I still grieve his loss today. Strange he passed on Colombus Day and was just as much an explorer of all aspects in life and did it so lovingly. I really miss him and just wish we could redo that day and his flight went effortlessly and most of all, he had a great time and went home to write another beautiful song about it. I may be selfish, but I begrudge death taking such a good man. Great job of the video.