Under The Red Sky

Bob Dylan · Original Album Classics [2010]

There was a little boy

And there was a little girl

And they lived in an alley

Under the red sky

There was a little boy and there was a little girl

And they lived in an alley under the red sky



There was an old man and he lived in the moon

One summers day

He came passin' by

There was an old man and he lived in the moon

And one day he came passin' by



Some day little girl

Everything for you is gonna be new

Some day little girl

You'll have a diamond as big as your shoe



Let the wind blow low

Let the wind blow high

One day a little boy and a little girl

Were both baking a pie

Let the wind blow low

Let the wind blow high

One day the little boy and little girl were baking a pie



This is a key to the kingdom

And this is the town

This is the blind horse that leads you around



Let the bird sing

Let the bird fly

One day the man and the moon went home

And the river went dry

Let the bird sing

Let the bird fly

The man and moon went home and the river went dry

Under The Red Sky

Bob Dylan's "Under The Red Sky" stands as a hauntingly atmospheric piece from his 2010 compilation "Original Album Classics." The track exemplifies the folk-rock and country-tinged sound that defined his career, particularly during the late 1960s and early 1970s. With its distinctive acoustic guitar work and Dylan's signature baritone, the recording captures the melancholic introspection characteristic of his best-known era. The song's lyrical themes of longing and isolation resonate deeply within the broader context of his discography, offering a stark contrast to his more upbeat or politically charged works. As a staple of his catalog, this recording remains a powerful testament to his ability to blend personal narrative with universal emotion, securing its place among his most enduring musical contributions.