Heart of Mine

Bob Dylan

About Heart of Mine

"Heart of Mine" is a song by Bob Dylan that appeared on his 1981 album Shot of Love. Recorded on May 15, 1981, it was released as a single, and reached No. 8 in Norway. A live version of the composition was released on Biograph in 1985. Artists who have covered the song include Norah Jones, Mountain, Steve Gibbons, Blake Mills, Maria Muldaur, and Ulf Lundell.


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1996
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Heart of mine be still
You can play with fire but you'll get the bill
Don't let her know
Don't let her know that you love her
Don't be a fool, don't be blind
Heart of mine.

Heart of mine go back home
You got no reason to wander, no reason to roam 
Don't let her see
Don't let her see that you need her
Don't put yourself over the line
Heart of mine.

Heart of mine go back where you have been
It'll only be trouble for you if you let her in
Don't let her hear
Don't let her hear you want her
Don't let her hear know she's so fine
Heart of mine.

Heart of mine you know that she'll never be true
She'll only give to others the love that she's gotten from you
Don't let her know
Don't let her know where you're going
Don't untie the ties that bind
Heart of mine.

Hear of mine so malicious and so full of guile
Give you an inch and you'll take a mile
Don't let yourself fall
Don't let yourself stumble
If you can't do the time, don't do the crime
Heart of mine.

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »

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Written by: BOBBY CALDWELL, JASON RANDOLPH SCHEFF, DENNIS MATKOSKY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Heart of Mine" is a song from the 1981 album "Shot of Love" by Bob Dylan, an iconic American singer-songwriter renowned for his impactful lyrics.
Productivity Context
This song was recorded in the early 1980s, which was a highly productive time for Dylan, with three albums released between 1979 and 1981.
Religious Influence
"Heart of Mine" was recorded during Dylan's "born-again" Christian period, which greatly influenced the content and style of his songs during this era.
Willie Nelson’s Version
Country music legend Willie Nelson had also recorded a cover of "Heart of Mine" for his 1983 album "Without a Song."
Album's Genre
"Shot of Love," the album containing "Heart of Mine," is often classified as a rock album, representing a departure from Dylan's earlier folk and country work.
Live Performances
Even though "Heart of Mine" is not one of Dylan's biggest hits, it has still been performed live by Dylan over 100 times.
Co-Musicians
The version of "Heart of Mine" on "Shot of Love" features Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones on guitar and Ringo Starr of the Beatles on drums.
Music Reception
While "Shot of Love" received mixed reviews upon its release, "Heart of Mine" stood out as a favoured track and has generally been well-received.
Album Chart Performance
Despite mixed reviews, the album "Shot of Love" ranked #6 on the UK Albums Chart and #33 on Billboard 200 in the United States.
Reinterpretation
The song is notable for the many different interpretations Dylan has given it in live performances, changing tempo, phrasing, and even the melody.

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