This Wheel's on Fire

The Byrds · The Byrds Play Dylan [2011]

If your memory serves you well

We were going to meet again and wait

So I'm going to unpack all my things

And sit before it gets too late



No man alive will comfort you

With another tale to tell

You know that we shall meet again

If your memory serves you well



Wheel's on fire, rolling down the road

Best notify my next of kin this wheel shall explode



If your memory serves you well

I was going to confiscate your lace

And wrap it up in a sailor's knot

And hide it in your case



If I knew for sure that it was yours

But it was oh so hard to tell

You know that we shall meet again

If your memory serves you well



Wheel's on fire, rolling down the road

Best notify my next of kin this wheel shall explode



If your memory serves you well

Then you'll remember you're the one

You called on them to call on him

To get you your favors done



But after every plan had failed

There was nothing more to tell

You know that we shall meet again

If your memory serves you well



Wheel's on fire, rolling down the road

Best notify my next of kin this wheel shall explode

This Wheel's on Fire - The Byrds

Released on The Byrds Play Dylan [2011], "This Wheel's on Fire" stands as a pivotal track in the band's transition from folk-rock to psychedelic rock. Originally recorded in 1966, the song features the iconic opening guitar riff that defined the era's sound and showcased the group's evolving musical direction. The Byrds, known for their pioneering work in blending country and folk with rock instrumentation, brought this recording to life with a driving rhythm section and harmonies that captured the spirit of the mid-1960s counterculture. As a staple of their discography, the song remains a celebrated example of the genre's evolution, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to merge acoustic roots with electric energy.