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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dead & Company
Dead & Company
Performer
Jeff Chimenti
Jeff Chimenti
Keyboards
O. Burbridge
O. Burbridge
Vocals
Bill Kreutzmann
Bill Kreutzmann
Drums
Mickey Hart
Mickey Hart
Drums
John Mayer
John Mayer
Vocals
Bob Weir
Bob Weir
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jerry Garcia
Jerry Garcia
Songwriter
Robert Hunter
Robert Hunter
Songwriter

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Let my inspiration flow in token rhyme, suggesting rhythm
That will not forsake me, till my tale is told and done
While the firelight's aglow, strange shadows in the flames will grow
Till things we've never seen will seem familiar
[Verse 2]
Shadows of a sailor, forming winds both foul and fair all swarm
Down in Carlisle, he loved a lady many years ago
Here beside him stands a man, a soldier by the looks of him
Who came through many fights, but lost at love
[Verse 3]
While the story teller speaks, a door within the fire creaks
Suddenly flies open, and a girl is standing there
Eyes alight, with glowing hair, all that fancy paints as fair
She takes her fan and throws it in the lion's den
[Verse 4]
Which of you to gain me, tell, will risk uncertain pains of hell?
I will not forgive you if you will not take the chance
The sailor gave at least a try, the soldier being much too wise
Strategy was his strength, and not disaster
[Verse 5]
The sailor, coming out again, the lady fairly leapt at him
That's how it stands today, you decide if he was wise
The story teller makes no choice, soon you will not hear his voice
His job is to shed light, and not to master
[Bridge]
Since the end is never told, we pay the teller off in gold
In hopes he will come back, but he cannot be bought or sold
[Verse 6]
Inspiration, move me brightly, light the song with sense and color
Hold away despair, more than this I cannot ask
Faced with mysteries dark and vast, statements just seem vain at last
Some rise, some fall, some climb, to get to Terrapin
[Verse 7]
Counting stars by candlelight, they look dim but one is bright
The spiral light of Venus, rising first and shining best
Oh, from the northwest corner, of a brand new crescent moon
Crickets and cicadas sing a rare and different tune
[Chorus]
Terrapin Station
In the shadow of the moon, Terrapin Station
And I know we'll be there soon, Terrapin
I can't figure out, Terrapin, if it's the end or beginning, Terrapin
But the train's put its brakes on, Terrapin
And the whistle is screaming, Terrapin
Written by: Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter

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