Knopfler, Mark - All The Roadrunning Lyrics






A million miles our vagabond heels
Clocked up beneath the clouds
They're counting down to show time
When we do it for real with the crowds
Air miles are owing
But they don't come for free
And they don't give you any for pain

But if it's all for nothing
All the roadrunning's
Been in vain

The rimshots come down like cannon fire
And thunder off the wall
There's a man in every corner
And each one is giving his all

This is my fife
This is my drum
So you never will hear me complain

And if it's all for nothing
All the roadrunning's
Been in vain

All the roadrunning
All the roadrunning

Well if you're inclined
To go up on the wall
It can only be fast and high
And those who don't like the danger
Soon find something different to try
When there's only a ringin' in your ears
And an echo down memory lane

But if it's all for nothing
All the roadrunning's
Been in vain

All the roadrunning, all the roadrunning
All the roadrunning, all the roadrunning

The show's packing up
I sit and watch the convoy
Leaving town
There's no pretending I'm not a fool,
For riding around and around
Like the pictures you keep of your old wall of death
You showed me one time on the plane

But if it's all for nothing
All the roadrunning's
Been in vain

A million miles of vagabond sky
Clocked up above the clouds
I'm still your man for the roaming
For as long as there's roamin' allowed

There'll be a rider
And there'll be a wall
As long as the dreamer remains

And if it's all for nothing
All the roadrunning's
Been in vain

All the roadrunning, all the roadrunning
All the roadrunning, all the roadrunning
All the roadrunning, all the roadrunning
All the roadrunning, all the roadrunning





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  1. �.... �....

    😁❤🙋‍♂️👏👍

  2. R.... P....

    Wonderful! Thank you!❤️

  3. �.... �....

    Вместе с женщиной значительно гармоничней, но не мне об этом судачить. Личное впечатление. !

  4. P.... ....

    whoever got these two together needs to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Genius

  5. Z.... B....

    Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris užasná dvojice,ladí jim to,je to úžasný relax je poslouchat,děkuju

  6. M.... P....

    Música linda demaisssss

  7. D.... M....

    One for the Ages...Sublime..

  8. M.... O....

    Thanks for all this beautiful music which has filled the life of so many people during all these years. Eternally grateful to you.

  9. D.... A....

    These Lyrics Bring Me to My Knees. Thank You MK

  10. D.... A....

    Thank You!

  11. A.... L....

    Order of True Love---Absolute Beauty

  12. R.... D....

    This Song has been saving my life soul and heart! Thank You So Much MK and Emmylou, I Love and Thank You!

  13. D.... A....

    The Very Best of the Best. Thank You Knopfler 🌹

  14. S.... M....

    1:17 it gives me goosebumps every time when Emmylou starts singing.

  15. J.... A....

    All my road running has been in vain.What a Beautiful song that applies to my soul!!!!
    Thank you Mark and Emmy Lou!!!!

  16. t.... ....

    >> Congratulations Mark and Emmylou! - It's a beautiful song!

  17. s.... m....

    Beautiful Music

  18. R.... B....

    You can't beat the best, don't waste your time trying !!!

  19. F.... J....

    Makes my heart soar. Thanks

  20. m.... b....

    I love you Mark

  21. M.... P....

    Es DIVINA. Es el mejor alimento....para mí ser..

  22. S.... ....

    Pity Linda mumbles, is there a medical reasons?

  23. c.... c....

    beautiful song... enough...

  24. L.... D....

    Watching the performance once again. Two of the best artists of our age.

  25. M.... K....

    Brilliant song

  26. J.... B....

    amazing

  27. L.... A....

    Show show de++++

  28. B.... I....

    Wonderful melody and performance.
    I really like the Irish version from Mother and Son duo Aidan Quinn and Philomena Begley.

  29. e.... s....

    There are some pretty good versions but nothing beats the original.superb,,

  30. J.... B....

    These two artists are amazing. Mark Knopfler has always been incredible especially with that guitar. One of the greatest guitar players there is.

  31. C.... ....

    this is just too good/ awesome- no words, love these two talented musicians for many years... Gems

  32. S.... D....

    great, harmonious duet, absorbing Music...

  33. H.... C....

    This is wonderful, thank you.

  34. M.... G....

    A million miles our vagabond heels
    clocked up beneath the clouds
    they’re counting down to show time
    when we do it for real with the crowds
    air miles are owing but they don’t come for free
    and they don’t give you any for pain
    But if it’s all for nothing
    all the roadrunning has been in vain
    The rimshots come down like cannon fire
    and thunder off the wall
    there’s a man in every corner
    and each one is giving his all
    this is my piper and this is my drum
    so you’ll never hear me complain
    and if it’s all for nothing
    all the roadrunning has been in vain
    All the roadrunning
    all the roadrunning
    Well if you’re inclined to go up on the wall
    it can only be fast and high
    and those who don’t like the danger soon
    find something different to try
    when there is only a ring in your ears
    and an echo down memory lane
    Then if it’s all for nothing
    all the roadrunning has been in vain
    All the roadrunning
    all the roadrunning
    The show’s packing up I sit and I watch
    the carnival leaving town
    there’s no pretending that I’m not a fool
    for riding around and around
    like the pictures you keep of your old wall of death
    you showed me one time on the plane
    But if it’s all for nothing
    all the roadrunning has been in vain
    A million miles of vagabond sky
    clocked up above the clouds
    I’m still your man for roaming
    for as long as there’s roaming allowed
    there’ll be a rider and there’ll be a wall
    as long as the dreamer remains
    And if it’s all for nothing
    all the roadrunning has been in vain
    All the roadrunning, all the roadrunning
    all the roadrunning, all the roadrunning”.

    M.... G....

    thank you the lyrics are superb

  35. c.... ....

    Beautiful Song, Beautiful Music and two of the World's Best Vocal Singers

  36. N.... ....

    This entire album is one of the very few musical masterpieces of the new millennium...featuring one of the world's great guitar players and one of the planet's great vocalists (Emmylou). This is them.

    N.... ....

    True... À great album... What nices duets... From France.

    N.... ....

    Don't these two brilliant artists sound so good together?

    N.... ....

    So true! They both seem to be performing at their personal bests, and enjoying each other. If you have not watched the documentary with their interviews of this album and tour, you must watch it. Their collaboration story is awesome.

  37. J.... B....

    Greeaatt!

  38. V.... M....

    Magnifica grande Mark

  39. v.... h....

    Preciosa cancion,musica voces......todo.

  40. j.... l....

    This is such a Beautiful Song Written by Mark and Emmylou

  41. C.... D....

    great song. the two vocal styles work so well together, no matter what key the music is in.

  42. M.... P....

    Small musician's curiosity (I'm keyboard): On the LP, song is in C major. Here, C sharp major. You guitarists can see Mark's hands. Is he playing in C sharp major? Or is there another reason it came out half tone above C major? By the way, it's just as pretty if not more hearing it in C sharp..........................I think...............that is, I FEEL.

    M.... P....

    Thnx Doug. Didn't see the capos. Now I see both Mark and Emmylou are using them, and, since I know only a few chords, I see here playing in the original key with her capo up one fret. But when you play higher on the neck, this guy is lost! As Mark is playing, half up the neck or so. Song is a bit brighter half step up. Maybe that's why they used it here. This is a beautiful ballad/song/piece. Moving. Emotions for sure. Let's hope it's not all for nuthin', eh?

    M.... P....

    Math Person ...those slightly raised or lowered key shifts are typically done to accommodate a singers strengths/weakness

    M.... P....

    Doug: Yes, that's often true, but not always.............

    M.... P....

    h'es capo'd at the 6th and she's on the 1st, that's interesting going to try that, why does that work?

    M.... P....

    @Patricia Gallagher Different chord voicings...it allows them to play the same chords at different places on the neck, provides a nice layering effect.

  43. M.... P....

    I like to sing harmony along with lots of songs, like this one. But sometimes I can't go on, the song brings tears..........too many tears............why? No one knows for sure......many reasons. Mark wrote something and they delivered it to move me beyond words............................

    M.... P....

    Math Person thats called soul, and its called emotion. It had the same effect on me too and i,m a 64 year old man ! Words and the melody cut deep.

    M.... P....

    Math Person soul soul

    M.... P....

    because this is real music.

  44. R.... B....

    When I hear the voice of MK and his guitar I am so impressed that I could cry...Emmylou is a good companion. Thanks for sharing!

  45. H.... T....

    Magical song ❤️❤️ Thank you for your music

    H.... T....

    metallica fan and mark fan yes i found someone else than me xD

  46. P.... C....

    magic 3/4 time

    P.... C....

    Pietro Carloni ...does anyone utilize 3/4 better or more than MK..?

    P.... C....

    It's actually 6/8 ;)

  47. h.... ....

    Absolutely Brilliant !! 👍👍

    😊😊

  48. G.... L....

    Oh my , was liebe ich diesen Song !

  49. E.... G....

    Thank you very much! I love all this CD. Shared on G+ December 30, 2016 (with So Far Away)

  50. V.... ....

    Magic Man, Pure Music.