OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Bruce Springsteen - The Great Depression (Official Audio)
Watch Bruce Springsteen - The Great Depression (Official Audio) on YouTube

Upcoming Concerts for Bruce Springsteen

Featured In

Listen to Tracks II: The Lost Albums by Bruce Springsteen
ALBUMTracks II: The Lost AlbumsBruce Springsteen
Listen to Wax Eclectic featuring Bruce Springsteen
PLAYLISTWax EclecticApple Music Rock

Top Songs By Bruce Springsteen

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Vocals
Ron Aniello
Ron Aniello
Guitar
Max Weinberg
Max Weinberg
Drums
Rob Lebret
Rob Lebret
Guitar
Joe Griffith
Joe Griffith
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Producer
Ron Aniello
Ron Aniello
Producer
Rob Lebret
Rob Lebret
Recording Engineer
Toby Scott
Toby Scott
Recording Engineer
Ross Petersen
Ross Petersen
Recording Engineer
Clif Norrell
Clif Norrell
Recording Engineer
Bob Clearmountain
Bob Clearmountain
Mixing Engineer
Ted Jensen
Ted Jensen
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
You said we were done
You didn't need me anymore
I stood with roses and promises at your door
You said I'd failed you and I'd abused your trust
The dream that was our love had turned to dust
I've made my mistakes
And I'll make my confession
But you're still gone, gone, gone
[Chorus]
This is the great depression
The great depression
The great depression
The great depression
[Verse 2]
You said true love can always find its way
If two hearts are meeting in good faith
You said that I had thrown that faith away
For some cheap and easy game that I played
I squandered our fortunes
And threw away our blessings
Till love was gone, gone, gone
[Chorus]
This is the great depression
The great depression
The great depression
The great depression
[Bridge]
There ain't no easy way to turn this all out
For all the heartbreak and the bottom dropping out
There ain't no easy answer for what it's all about
It's too late to turn back now
[Verse 3]
Some people, they treat love as if it's a game
And let that sunshine turn to rain
Some people destroy the things they built so carefully
Until their love is lost and hangin' on barely
[Verse 4]
Well, this is my story
Of how everything good in my possession
Was lost, lost, lost
[Outro]
This is the great depression
The great depression
The great depression
The great depression
The great depression
The great depression
The great depression
The great depression
Written by: Bruce Springsteen

Shazam Footer

Select language:

Company

Legal

Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Chrome Web Store
Galaxy Store

Follow Us

© Copyright 2025 Apple Inc. and its affiliates | Supplier Responsibility
instagramSharePathic_arrow_out