Touch of Grey
Grateful Dead
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Must be getting early clocks are running late Faint light of the morning sky looks so phony Dawn is breaking everywhere Light a candle curse the glare Draw the curtains I don't care 'cause it's alright I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive I see you've got your fist out say your piece and get out Yes I get the gist of it but it's alright Sorry that you feel that way the only there is to say Every silver lining's got a touch of grey I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive It's a lesson to me the eagles and the beggars and the seas The ABC's we all must face try to keep a little grace It's a lesson to me the deltas and the east and the freeze The ABC's we all think of and try to win a little love I know the rent is in arrears the dog has not been fed in years It's even worse than it appears but it's alright Cow's giving kerosene, kid can't read at seventeen The words he knows are all obscene but it's alright I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive The shoe is on the hand that fits, there's really nothing much to it Whistle through your teeth and spit 'cause it's alright Oh well a touch of grey kinda suits you anyway And that was all I had to say and it's alright I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive We will get by we will get by we will get by we will survive We will get by we will get by we will get by we will survive
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Written by: Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Christie Hunter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Chart Achievement"Touch of Grey" is the Grateful Dead's only song to ever reach the Billboard Top 10, peaking at number 9 in 1987.
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Music Video PopularityThe song's music video, featuring skeleton marionettes playing instruments, received major airplay on MTV, one of the first instances of a Grateful Dead's music video on MTV.
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OriginThe song was one of the first composed after Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia's near-death experience in 1986, reflecting themes of renewal and determination in the lyrics.
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Album SuccessIt served as the lead single from the band's 12th studio album, "In the Dark", which turned into the band's biggest commercial success.
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Debut"Touch of Grey" was first performed live in 1982, five years before it was released as a single and a part of the "In the Dark" album.
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Live PerformancesAfter its debut, "Touch of Grey" became a regular part of Grateful Dead's concert rotation, being performed over 150 times.
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Sporting Event ConnectionThe Song was adopted as an anthem by the San Francisco Giants major league baseball team and was often played at AT&T Park after home wins.
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Re-release"Touch of Grey" was re-released as part of the album "The Best of the Grateful Dead" in 2015, testifying to its lasting popularity.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song's refrain "I will get by / I will survive" has achieved some recognition as a cultural reference and has been quoted in various other media.
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ControversyAlthough the song and its video represented a breakthrough for the Grateful Dead, many long-time fans felt that the band was selling out to the mainstream with "Touch of Grey."
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