Golden Loom

Written by: Bob Dylan
Recorded in July 1975.
From: “The Bootleg Series Vol. 01-03: Rare and Unreleased 1961-1991” (1991)
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard

Intro

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Verse 1

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Smoky autumn night, stars up in the sky
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I see the sailin’ boats across the bay go by
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Eucalyptus trees hang above the street
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And then I turn my head, for you’re approachin’ me
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Moonlight on the water, fisherman’s daughter, floatin’ in to  my  room
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With a golden loom                       (break)

Verse 2

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First we wash our feet near the immortal shrine
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And then our shadows meet and then we drink the wine
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I see the hungry clouds up above your face
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And then the tears roll down, what a bitter taste
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And then you drift away on a summer’s day where the wildflowers bloom
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With your golden loom                       (break)

Solo

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                    (break)

Verse 3

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I walk across the bridge in the dismal light
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Where all the cars are stripped between the gates of night
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I see the trembling lion with the lotus flower tail
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And then I kiss your lips as I lift your veil
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But you’re gone and then all I seem to recall is the smell of  per-fume
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And your golden loom                         (break)

Solo

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(fade out)