Joe Cocker The Great Divide lyrics

The nights are long
And the wind is howling down
Into the hollows
Somewhere deep inside
I can hear you calling out
Across this great divide

Ain't right or wrong
There's a feeling in my heart
I try to follow
But lately I just hide
And dream of someday crawling out
To cross this great divide

Isolation
Heart like a drum
And the beating is wearing me down
I'm standing at the station
But the train never comes
Still I'm hanging on like some old ghost town

Miles to go
But I see that one way out
Stars in the distance

Skies are open wide
Waiting for my soul to rise
Above this great divide

Desperation
Is a dangerous blade
In a reckless and trembling hand
Sweet salvation
Just a thin line away
I should cut and run but I'll make my stand

The nights are long
But I'll close my eyes again
Until tomorrow
Slip the bonds and ride
Touch the face I long to see
Above this great divide, oh no

We'll be all we long to be
Beyond this great divide