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The fact I cannot sing does not mean I will not
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"The Wings That Fly Us Home"

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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Written by Joe Henry and sung by Denver on his 1976 album Spirit

John Denver's "Spirit" is the eleventh studio album by the American singer-songwriter, released in 1976. The album marked a departure from Denver's earlier folk-oriented sound, incorporating a more polished and pop-oriented production. Here are some key details about the "Spirit" album:

Release Date: The album was released in September 1976.

Genre: "Spirit" represents a shift in John Denver's music style towards a more mainstream pop sound compared to his earlier folk and country influences.

Producer: The album was produced by Jerry Weintraub, who worked with Denver on several other projects.

Tracks: Some notable tracks from the "Spirit" album include "Come and Let Me Look in Your Eyes," "Baby, You Look Good to Me Tonight," and "I'm Sorry," which was released as a single and became a hit.

Chart Performance: "Spirit" performed well commercially, reaching No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Critical Reception: The album received mixed reviews from critics. While some appreciated Denver's attempt to explore new musical directions, others missed the simplicity and authenticity of his earlier work.

Legacy: Despite the mixed reviews, "Spirit" remains a part of John Denver's discography and reflects a transitional period in his musical career.

It's worth noting that John Denver's music, in general, is often associated with themes of nature, environmentalism, and love, and he was one of the most successful and beloved singer-songwriters of the 1970s.