"Like a bird on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir, I have tried in my way to be free" Farewell Leonard Cohen, your magic lives on in your beautiful songs.
Had to listen to my older sisters records of him as a kid; became a fan years later and saw him live 4 times. This is one of his best early songs--my opinion.
A man born to reach the zenith of soul stirring poetry yet mired in the nadir of life's vagaries...may your healing soul be delivered to the peace of the angels.
One of my favorite songs ever, during my lifetime. Love this performance from Leonard's later years. Have been listening to him for over 50 years. He is sorely missed.............
I feel like I missed out on great music. I didn't know about Leonard Cohen until a couple of years ago when "Hallelujah" was used in a episode of NCIS. I know I've heard this one covered, but this is the first time I've heard Leonard sing it.
In August 2016, Marianne passed, in Norway, at age 91. It is said he wrote this song to her; the second song he wrote to her, in fact. Cohen wrote when he learned she was nearing the end that he felt he would be joining her very soon.
I agree. I think with age, there is more depth to his music and voice. Sometimes, living does that to you. R.I.P., Mr. Cohen. Found you late in life. My only regret is I didn't get a chance to see and hear you and your wonderful band before now.
Come on, Leonard! This was The best version you ever did of The Bird on a wire... London, September 15, 2013. Please say Hello to Mariann if you have already met up with her! Yours forever, Soeren / Norway
A moving performance by a great poet… unique voice! He gave it all, and I am satisfied to know that he felt ready to leave this life… Leonard of blessed memory. Linda S.
its remembered me on my happy childhood...the lots birds on the wire...and I had a little shotgun...and we were play the own game...Leonard the great !
Leonard Cohen Like a bird on the wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir I have tried in my way to be free. Like a worm on a hook, like a knight from some old fashioned book I have saved all my ribbons for thee. If I, if I have been unkind, I hope that you can just let it go by. If I, if I have been untrue I hope you know it was never to you. Like a baby, stillborn, like a beast with his horn I have torn everyone who reached out for me. But I swear by this song and by all that I have done wrong I will make it all up to thee. I saw a beggar leaning on his wooden crutch, he said to me, "You must not ask for so much." And a pretty woman leaning in her darkened door, she cried to me, "Hey, why not ask for more?" Oh like a bird on the wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir I have tried in my way to be free.
It's sad he had to go out working at such an advanced age, to earn back some money, because his manager ripped him off (per the New York Post). May his memory be a blessing, always. RIP :'(
Dear musicians, I have just completed a Transcription of the Guitar + Bass parts of this legendary song, for Tabs + Chords + Sheet + Lyrics: www.playlikethegreats.com/leonard-cohen/bird-on-the-wire
Como um pássaro em um fio Como um bêbado em um coral da meia-noite Eu tentei ser livre Como um peixe em um anzol Como um cavaleiro de um livro antiquado Guardei todas as minhas fitas contigo E se eu fui cruel Espero que você deixe isso passar E se eu tenho sido falso Espero que você saiba que nunca foi para você Como um bebê natimorto Como um animal com seu chifre Eu rasguei todo mundo que me procurou Mas eu juro por essa música Por tudo que fiz de errado Vou compensar tudo com você Eu vi um mendigo encostado na muleta de madeira Ele me chamou: "Não peça muito" E um jovem encostado na porta escura Ele gritou para mim "Ei, por que não pedir mais"
One of the most emotionally powerful songwriters ever! Your music will live forever Leonard Cohen. Thank you for all you gave us.
"Like a bird on a wire, like a drunk in a midnight choir, I have tried in my way to be free" Farewell Leonard Cohen, your magic lives on in your beautiful songs.
Had to listen to my older sisters records of him as a kid; became a fan years later and saw him live 4 times. This is one of his best early songs--my opinion.
I cry like a bird sings. I miss you so much! Thank God for electronics so you can live on for others and in my breaking heart.
His best song, for me. Simply great. He has reached the end of the road. Goodbye Leonard.
Johnn
4y Sixty Love
RIP Leonard
Thank you for your beautiful poetry and music
I still miss you being in the world , you made it seem such a better place , loved you for 50 years x
He is heart and soul in this performance.
Great singer, composer, poet and musician. Thanks for all your beautiful songs...
21.09.2016 - Happy Birthday, Leonard Cohen!
Rest in peace. Free as a bird.
RIP Leonard! Thank you for your music and poetry!
Exactly what I feel its poetry in music just wow
Rest In Peace Leonard. Thank you for your songs
So long Marianne and Johan of Arc are so pretties too, Scott i like them very much
RIP Léonard
No words can describe the meaning and feeling of this masterpiece of music just wow is all I can say
A man born to reach the zenith of soul stirring poetry yet mired in the nadir of life's vagaries...may your healing soul be delivered to the peace of the angels.
RIP, great man ! always in my heart, forever
Thanks for the music Leonard Cohen. You will live on.
The Bird on a Wire has flown away. His songs will live on.
One of my favorite songs ever, during my lifetime. Love this performance from Leonard's later years. Have been listening to him for over 50 years. He is sorely missed.............
Rip beautiful soul ..Your with Marianne now
The bird has leaved the wire ! R.I.P
Unvergessen .... Gute Reise. :-)
beautiful like a bird on a wire
Au revoir bel oiseau chanteur, et chante encore là où que tu sois.... RIP
And that kids, is real music.
I feel like I missed out on great music. I didn't know about Leonard Cohen until a couple of years ago when "Hallelujah" was used in a episode of NCIS. I know I've heard this one covered, but this is the first time I've heard Leonard sing it.
I am in good company...and Love this song...
un grande della Musica e della Poesia
la sua musica e' struggente. non mi mi stanco mai di ascoltare le sue canzoni e la sua splendida voce.
La sua musica e i suoi versi riempiono il mio cuore e quello diGuenther
In August 2016, Marianne passed, in Norway, at age 91. It is said he wrote this song to her; the second song he wrote to her, in fact. Cohen wrote when he learned she was nearing the end that he felt he would be joining her very soon.
81 and not 91.....not that it matters.
gttdkt 81? No?
He wrote the song when they first show wires outside their home on Hydra island in Greece, and birds sitting on those.
He wrote it about thirty years before that:)
Still got it what a voice I felt it R.I.P
I agree. I think with age, there is more depth to his music and voice. Sometimes, living does that to you. R.I.P., Mr. Cohen. Found you late in life. My only regret is I didn't get a chance to see and hear you and your wonderful band before now.
So glad such a man existed...Thanks God...
WOW!!!! Outstanding!!
Happiness and health to you, at the last minutes of your birthday, Leonard!
You´ve managed tou be free in your way.
Beautiful music by a beautiful man
I keep learning just how beautiful he really was..
Breath taking! Thank you Albert for bringing Leonard’s magic to us all!
happy birthday to Mr. Leonard Cohen, Hope you get to come back to Ireland soon x
RIP Leonard...
RIP Leonard. A legend for generations -Dad & Me ( 2 generations for sure)
Come on, Leonard! This was The best version you ever did of The Bird on a wire... London, September 15, 2013. Please say Hello to Mariann if you have already met up with her! Yours forever,
Soeren / Norway
A moving performance by a great poet… unique voice! He gave it all, and I am satisfied to know that he felt ready to leave this life… Leonard of blessed memory.
Linda S.
R.I.P.
Que rajouter, si ce n'est que magnifique et touchant, ces parôles sur un oiseau qui reflète la vie et la liberté!
its remembered me on my happy childhood...the lots birds on the wire...and I had a little shotgun...and we were play the own game...Leonard the great !
tief in meinem Herzen berührt ... Meisterschaft .... Dankeschön. ♥
Thank you for great music ... thanks a lot ...
He wrote the song when they first show wires outside their home on Hydra island in Greece, and birds sitting on those.
Thank you so much albertnoonan. Any more....... please?
i yearn of this song for my funeral
+maxime couvignou not yet.
no keith as late as possible thinking of leonard in heaven i hope
A very sad day..but, may be not for him. He is free and with his lover..i wish.......
Rest In Peace in your journey.
❤️
Wow!! Just doesn’t get any better - thanks LC
A lot of thanks !
Deeply touches the soul.
Who in the world is this brilliant guitarist? The feelings he evokes are so powerful.
I know right how powerful
I would give anything to play like that - Dereck - Huddersfield
grazie..poeta sublime artista incomparabile...
what a voice man, god bless him
love it
rest in peace Leonard Cohen we will always remember you
INOLVIDABLE
A true legend r I p dear leonard x
Chulada!!!
A great artist
Thanks for all your food for the soal
Ily my very best man
Soul
we'll meet in heaven some day ...
Goes the same here. Rip, leonard
Leonard Cohen
Like a bird on the wire,
like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free.
Like a worm on a hook,
like a knight from some old fashioned book
I have saved all my ribbons for thee.
If I, if I have been unkind,
I hope that you can just let it go by.
If I, if I have been untrue
I hope you know it was never to you.
Like a baby, stillborn,
like a beast with his horn
I have torn everyone who reached out for me.
But I swear by this song
and by all that I have done wrong
I will make it all up to thee.
I saw a beggar leaning on his wooden crutch,
he said to me, "You must not ask for so much."
And a pretty woman leaning in her darkened door,
she cried to me, "Hey, why not ask for more?"
Oh like a bird on the wire,
like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free.
Mr. Cohen - you deserved it more than Bob.. RIP, Sir..
😢🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️
RIP Leonard
It's sad he had to go out working at such an advanced age, to earn back some money, because his manager ripped him off (per the New York Post). May his memory be a blessing, always. RIP :'(
He made it all back and much more...he worked because he was inspired, and loved making music. May his legend live forever.
Not sad for us. The older he got, the better he got.
RIP
🥰🥰🥰Iz Slovenije 🥰🥰🥰
I think Tom Waits! would rock! this song.
Try the Joe Bonnamassa version. It rocks like hell!
RIP.
Dear musicians,
I have just completed a Transcription of the Guitar + Bass parts of this legendary song, for Tabs + Chords + Sheet + Lyrics:
www.playlikethegreats.com/leonard-cohen/bird-on-the-wire
Como um pássaro em um fio
Como um bêbado em um coral da meia-noite
Eu tentei ser livre
Como um peixe em um anzol
Como um cavaleiro de um livro antiquado
Guardei todas as minhas fitas contigo
E se eu fui cruel
Espero que você deixe isso passar
E se eu tenho sido falso
Espero que você saiba que nunca foi para você
Como um bebê natimorto
Como um animal com seu chifre
Eu rasguei todo mundo que me procurou
Mas eu juro por essa música
Por tudo que fiz de errado
Vou compensar tudo com você
Eu vi um mendigo encostado na muleta de madeira
Ele me chamou: "Não peça muito"
E um jovem encostado na porta escura
Ele gritou para mim "Ei, por que não pedir mais"
Which scales is playing that guitarist?
schöner ruhiger song
If I, if I have been untrue
I hope you know it was never to you. [ SEVILLA ]
xxxx
I have torn everyone who has reached out to me x
Thanks for all your food for the zoal
Sybren
Bråten Bergen
grosser alter mann............................................
Outstanding! Wow!
RIP