Please Come To Boston (Live)

Joan Baez · Other Songs - Joan Baez

Please come to Boston in the spring time

I'm stayin' here with some friends

And they've got lots of room

You can sell your paintings out on the sidewalk

At a cafe where I hope that I'll be workin' soon

Please come to Boston, I said no

Won't you come home to me?



I said ramblin' boy, why don't you settle down?

Boston ain't your kind of town

There ain't no gold, and there ain't nobody like me

I'm the number one fan of the man from Tennessee



Please come to Denver with the snow fall

We'll move up into the mountains so far we can't be found

I'll shout I love you echoes into the canyon

And then lie awake at night 'til they come back around

Please come to Denver, but I said no

Won't you come home to me?



I said ramblin' boy, why don't you settle down?

Denver ain't your kind of town

There ain't no gold, and there ain't nobody like me

I'm the number one fan of the man from Tennessee



Now this drifter's world goes 'round and 'round

I doubt if it's ever gonna stop

But of all the dreams I've lost and found

And all that I ain't got

I still need to lean to (still need to cling to)

Somebody I can sing to



Please come to L.A. and live forever

A California life alone is just too hard to build

I've got a house that looks out over the ocean

And some stars that fell from the sky are livin' up on the hill

Please come to L.A., but I said no

Won't you come home to me?



I said ramblin' boy, why don't you settle down?

L.A. ain't your kind of town.

There ain't no gold, and there ain't nobody like me

I'm the number one fan of the man from Tennessee

I'm the number one fan of the man from Tennessee

Please Come To Boston (Live) - Joan Baez

Joan Baez's rendition of "Please Come To Boston" stands as a quintessential example of her folk revival era work, blending acoustic intimacy with the urgent social consciousness that defined her career. Recorded live, the track captures the raw energy of her performances, where she often wove personal narratives into broader political commentary regarding the American South and civil rights movements. As a central figure in the folk tradition, Baez utilized songs like this to amplify voices of the marginalized, creating a sonic landscape that resonated deeply with audiences seeking both musical beauty and social justice. Her ability to transform simple melodies into powerful statements of empathy remains a hallmark of her discography, influencing generations of musicians who view folk music as a vital tool for community building and cultural expression.