Heart of Mine
Bob Dylan
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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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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.
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Productivity ContextThis song was recorded in the early 1980s, which was a highly productive time for Dylan, with three albums released between 1979 and 1981.
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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.
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Willie Nelson’s VersionCountry music legend Willie Nelson had also recorded a cover of "Heart of Mine" for his 1983 album "Without a Song."
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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.
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Live PerformancesEven though "Heart of Mine" is not one of Dylan's biggest hits, it has still been performed live by Dylan over 100 times.
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Co-MusiciansThe 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.
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Music ReceptionWhile "Shot of Love" received mixed reviews upon its release, "Heart of Mine" stood out as a favoured track and has generally been well-received.
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Album Chart PerformanceDespite mixed reviews, the album "Shot of Love" ranked #6 on the UK Albums Chart and #33 on Billboard 200 in the United States.
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ReinterpretationThe 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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