This Wheel's on Fire
The Byrds · The Byrds Play Dylan [2011]
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.

