Iron & Wine -- The Trapeze Swinger [Acoustic]

[blacklantern18]

Did the kid who posted this really kill himself? If so that's a shame. No matter what happens things will get better, you always have another way. But I wish to all who knew you that all will be well, just have hope.

[oliviasoccer1]

@blacklantern18 Yes, he did. We all miss him dearly. If you could keep him in your thoughts we would all greatly appreciate it! Thanks :)

He's in a better place, though.

Cole, we all miss you like crazy. We love you.

[SilvahDot]

You're in a better place, Cole. Rest in peace.

[Figgzt]

I made a pact with myself today. Every morning, I will wake up to this song so I will never forget you. I will remember you, in every way, shape, or form. I just hope you're happy, wherever you are. Thanks for all the memories. It was one hell of a ride.

o7

[AlbertChensingshire]

Still can't believe you're gone. <3

[FuckingDoug]

Love you, buddy.

[Jerborn]

See you later, Cole. Thanks for all the songs and countless hours of messing around.

o7

[whsavage613]

I will remember you fondly, cole. Until next time, old timer.

[jytrsdiydfk]

I never knew you well, and I regret that a great deal. We would've gotten along, I can tell by the music you like..RIP you had a beautiful soul

[superrater]

Rest in peace, Cole. I wish you didn't take your life. It would have gotten better.

[Mifian]

Never knew you that well, or at all, but it's always sad when something like this happens... rest in peace CanibalCole.

[lukeisastalker]

hi andy

[Yoyo81828]

Rest in peace Cole. You were a great guy. ;-;

[METAL000001]

RIP Canibalcole. You'll be remembered.

[de3660]

Becka if you read this i'll miss you.

[DoctorPr355ur3]

I am having this song played when I am laid to rest. Such raw power.

[imakechubbybabies]

"Please remember me fondly"...

[DuddBudda]

this is a song about life

[tracyoathout]

I first heard this song on a movie i love it and had to share it with all of my family and friends thankyou for this great recording of this song!!xoxo

[TheVeedubb]

I will never give up looking for true love. Thank you Iron & Wine.

[nortynick9]

how does this only have 60,000 views?

[0LittlemissLola]

@nortynick9 i don't know, i don't know how some of the music that is "mainstream" has over 4 million views, but something's wrong with the world... because Sam Beam (and a hundred other "undiscovered" artists) should have those millions of views...not the pop "music" that everyone is bombarded with on radio....

[JessieDIL]

This song is amazing. I probably played it a zillion times and it still touches my heart. How can one song so that? I'm reading the lyrics and I'm still trying to decipher all the different meanings it could have. It just has so many layers which is why this is such an amazing song. I love it.

[KylieIshBeast]

Love it<3. So chill.

[zombieunicornlove]

this version is best in my opinion. it nrimgs out his sweet, soft voice and truly makes me wanna cry.. is there a way to buy this version on itunes?

[merrypossum]

you can't spell trapeze without rape

[avoidinertia]

I want this song played at my funeral.

[mudpuppy1982]

One person who dislikes this: You puzzle me indeed.

[davidclark16]

@mudpuppy1982 they must have pressed the wrong button on accident

[dancing24seven]

No matter how often I listen to this song, it still seems to touch my heart. I've found that I can't concentrate on what I'm doing whenever this piece of art comes on.

[Diegofromthesun]

This might be the most beautiful song I've ever heard.

These kind of lyrics come from pure inspiration, something so rare these days of pop music devoid of meaning.

[Urskkaa]

Can you send me a link too ? I love this song so much, there's no other way of getting it :\

[69mrhappy1977]

This song would sum up world peace......

[Weirdo281]

If there is a heaven, this is being sung as you walk through the pearly gates.

[9ner]

Isn't it amazing that a human being created this?

[MoonNymph775]

I could sit for hours listening to this. Oh right, I already do. :]

[ssrs70]

Amazing....

[2LoveDali]

This reminds me of the things that ever mattered. 

[WhiteOpenSpace]

This is one of those songs where the notes are so beautiful they lull you to sleep, but the lyrics are so complex and wonderful, they keep you wide awake just to listen.

[mandragoran14]

I too can't find this version...would somebody be able to give me a link to an mp3 version or somesuch, I'd be eternally grateful

[trix2705]

Seeing him tonight in Edinburgh! Sooooo excited

[doctord185]

Masterpiece!!

[anonymouse29]

I don't think I've ever been able to listen to this song without crying a little. Hearing him sing this live was an absolutely amazing experience.

[MAYMAY975]

I've been meaning to purchase this version via itunes! I've been searching for it all over for at least a year now!

[nightmare2nightmare]

This guy truly is impressive, he's got strong, calm songs. but when i saw him in concert he was a prankster too. He's a great man, i'll always be wishing the best for him :)

[MrCopperhead1861]

Is this version still on itunes or elesewhere? I looked and was unable to find it.

[doublesbrian]

fuckin awsome

[reidyboro]

My girlfriend introduced me to him properly at a show he played in Belfast......this alone should be reason enough to marry the woman!

Truly gifted man.

[marcieanne1]

Could I have the link as well - a friend introduced me to this song - but the acoustic version is what I really want! I can't find it anywhere :(

[AchtungBaby1874]

Been looking for this version for so long, thank you!

[killerkandi133]

did you draw the picture? i really like this version (the song and the artwork :)

[Muusikluva]

A girl i really like shared this link with me on facebook. She is infinitely times more awesome for introducing me to Iron and Wine. :)

[doctord185]

@Muusikluva

I concur!...lol

[MacTolver]

most beautiful

[saiyukimaru]

I love this version so much, makes me tear up a bit every time I listen to it. I had it once, a while ago... but lost it somehow...

[Canibalcole]

@saiyukimaru It is an incredibly powerful song; this acoustic version has a much more personal feeling to it - I love the variations he puts on his tone as it goes on and the abandonment at the end. It will always resonate with me because, for several months, I wasn't aware of the original. Though I think I like both versions equally now.

Either way, if you want the mp3 again, I can upload it for download. Message me for the link.

[thesecretch0rd]

@Canibalcole , I've actually been looking around to purchase this MP3. I noticed ti wasn't on Amazon or on iTunes, would you mind telling me where you got it?

Thanks so much!

[Canibalcole]

@thesecretch0rd Odd-- I know this whole EP was originally on iTunes. (Such Great Heights, acoustic Trapeze Swinger, radio session Naked as We Came.) They must've removed it.

I'm all the more glad I have a high-quality copy of it, now, then. I'll send you the link.

[himikey21]

@Canibalcole

would you mind sending the link to me too? i just went to the show at the wiltern a couple nights ago and had never heard this song before he played it during the encore set. thanks!

[himikey21]

@Canibalcole would you mind sending the link to me too? i just went to the show at the wiltern a couple nights ago and had never heard this song before he played it during the encore set. thanks!

[thesecretch0rd]

@Canibalcole , I have been looking around for this version to buy, but can't find it anywhere. I don't see it on iTunes or on Amazon MP3, would you mind telling me where you got it? Thanks so much!

[nickelcreek12]

@Canibalcole Could you upload this somehow? I can't find it ANYWHERE to buy. I need this song...I have the original, but I need this version.

[ancook58]

@saiyukimaru use keepvid.com. download the video, strip the video form the audio and save it as an mp3!