Album: Desire (1976)

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• Your breath is sweet
  Your eyes are like two jewels in the sky
  Your back is straight, your hair is smooth
  On the pillow where you lie
  But I don't sense affection
  No gratitude or love
  Your loyalty is not to me
  But to the stars above
  
  One more cup of coffee for the road
  One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
  To the valley below
  
  Your daddy, he's an outlaw
  And a wanderer by trade
  He'll teach you how to pick and choose
  And how to throw the blade
  He oversees his kingdom
  So no stranger does intrude
  His voice, it trembles as he calls out
  For another plate of food
  
  One more cup of coffee for the road
  One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
  To the valley below
  
  Your sister sees the future
  Like your mama and yourself
  You've never learned to read or write
  There's no books upon your shelf
  And your pleasure knows no limits
  Your voice is like a Meadowlark
  But your heart is like an ocean
  Mysterious and dark
  
  One more cup of coffee for the road
  One more cup of coffee 'fore I go
  To the valley below Writer/s: Bob Dylan
  Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 6

• Melinda from 85202Clear to me he wrote it for Scarlet Rivera.
• Magnus from Pacific NorthwestI have loved this song since I first heard it - such a haunting song that moves my heart deeply - I always wondered what the inspiration was for the song. I feel Dylan's comment that the verses came from "somewhere else" is spot on. Dylan is a treasure - long may he live!!
• Rochelle from Pennsylvania, UsaI just saw Tom Jones sing this on the Kelly Clarkson Show on American TV. Tom gave an explanation of what the song meant to him, and I thought I'd search out more about the background of the song. So I landed here. Loved the story about Joni and Bob at the Wings party. Next I'll search out Dylan's version of the song. It'll be nice to hear Emmylou's contribution to it.
• Elena from Nyc By Way Of RussiaJust discovered this song. May 2020. One of my favorite songs ever now.
• Kunal from IndiaA true Masterpiece of poetry and songwriting that reflects what's inside his mind perhaps his heart. And that Melody this song carries, absolutely wonderful. Thank you Bob for each and every song.
• Fatih from Turkey, YozgatIt's ridiculous that this is the first comment about this song and there haven't been one before. I wonder if the people haven't discovered the song yet or not have the taste of music!!! The way Bob uses his voice is legendary.

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