I Shall Be Released
I Shall Be Released

Nitty Gritty ft. Larkin Poe - I Shall Be Released Lyrics

Apr 8, 2022
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I Shall Be Released Lyrics

They say ev'rything can be replaced
They say ev'ry distance is not near
So I remember ev'ry face
Of ev'ry man who put me here
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
They say ev'ry man needs protection
They say that every man must fall
Yet I swear I see my reflection
Somewhere so high above these walls
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
He understands a man in this lonely crowd
A man who swears he's not to blame
All day long I hear him shoutin' so loud
Just crying out that he was framed
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released

They say ev'rything can be replaced
They say ev'ry distance is not near
So I remember ev'ry face
Of ev'ry man who put me here
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
They say ev'ry man needs protection
They say that every man must fall
Yet I swear I see my reflection
Somewhere so high above these walls
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
He understands a man in this lonely crowd
A man who swears he's not to blame
All day long I hear him shoutin' so loud
Just crying out that he was framed
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
I see my light come shining
From the west down to the east
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released
Any day now, any day now
I shall be released

Writer(s): Bob Dylan
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally wrote the song 'I Shall Be Released'?

    'I Shall Be Released' was originally written by Bob Dylan in 1967.

  2. When was the first recording of 'I Shall Be Released' by Bob Dylan released?

    The first recording by Bob Dylan was made in 1967 during the Basement Tapes sessions with the Band. It was released on The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 in 1991.

  3. Who are the artists performing the version of 'I Shall Be Released' in this release?

    The artists performing this version of 'I Shall Be Released' are Nitty Gritty and Larkin Poe.

  4. Which album features the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's version of 'I Shall Be Released' with Larkin Poe?

    The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's version of 'I Shall Be Released' featuring Larkin Poe is included on their 2022 album 'Dirt Does Dylan.'

  5. What musical influences can be heard in 'I Shall Be Released'?

    The song 'I Shall Be Released' is influenced by gospel music. It combines images of religious redemption with implied literal release from prison.

  6. How did the Band contribute to the song 'I Shall Be Released'?

    The Band recorded their version of 'I Shall Be Released' for their debut album 'Music from Big Pink,' released in July 1968, with Richard Manuel singing lead vocals, and Rick Danko and Levon Helm harmonizing on the chorus.

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