John Denver.. Postcard From Paris.

Dear friend of mine, the weather's fine. Today I saw some ruins of the Roman world's decline.
And I climbed all those Spanish steps, you've heard of them, no doubt.
But Rome has lost its glory, I don't know what it's about.
I wish you were here (when the shadows fall and all the rushing traffic stills).
I wish you were here (And the bells are ringing on the seven hills).

I make my way to a small caf©, I wonder what you did today.
Wish you were here, dear one at home, I just flew in from Rome.
And Paris is a postcard, all decked out in color chrome.
And so I climbed the Eiffel Tower and prayed at Notre Dame,
but I just can't find the romance and I wonder why I came.
I wish you were here (On the Champs Elysees, lovers walking hand in hand).
I wish you were here (They take one look at me and seem to understand).

This city of light is a lovely sight, the first bright star I see tonight.
Wish you were here, now I write this from the plane, drinking cheap champagne.
Wondering why two people got so far apart.
I wish you were here (Here in London where the rain is pouring down).
I wish you were here (On this airplane headed back to New York town).
I'll never leave you alone again, I'm coming home, but until then,
Wish you were here, wish you were here, wish you were here.

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[ilmokeymayor]

I have always liked this song, but hadn't heard it for almost17 years and couldnt find it anywhere until now! Thanks for posting it!

[catbrush123]

Thank you for leaving a lovely comment. Happy New Year to you. :-)

[21599cinderella]

I've never met John Denver, but the more I listen to his exquisite songs the more I wish I had met this wonderful, inspirational man!A man who cared for many things that should be important to us all! When I was little I remember the two most popular songs... "Annie's Song" and "Country Roads" but a wonderful man has shown me a lot of other truly beautiful songs that this gifted man has wrote! It may sound strange but I really miss John Denver and so wished that I could have gone to see him live

[catbrush123]

It does not sound strange at all 21599cinderella I know exactly what you mean. Thank you so much for your comment. :-)

[pegsantus]

I love this song ...So pretty to listen to ...The slide show is great with this song ...This place looks neat to go too..Thanks for posting this song ...keep them coming ..I love your site...

[catbrush123]

Thank you very much. Merry Christmas pegsantus :-)

[jdfanscot]

Dear John,

In this time of a mad mad world.. I wish more than ever.. you were here! Rest in peace my friend .. the world and I miss you x

[subsyboy]

just absouletly beatiful and do we not wish he was here

[Poppenhuis]

And this song is TOO SHORT!

[assassintwinat8]

@Branner Did he do it first?

[Poppenhuis]

Mmm, nice song

[huntteresa]

26 +++++++++++++++

[Branner]

One of Jimmy Webb's most beautiful songs. Lovely imagery.

[peace4theplanet]

Wonderful video for this achingly beautiful song, my friend! JD sings this so perfectly. I heard Glen Campbell sing it in concert in April, as well - also a beautiful rendition. Thanks for posting this! Great job!

[daveozark]

I watched Glen Campbell sing this beautiful song last night, thanks much for offering this great video.

[FarOutJohn]

I wish you were here, John.....

[maryfay53]

Thanks. Jimmy Webb and John Denver. The only version I'd rather hear is Jimmy's own.