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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Vocals
Stephen Stills
Stephen Stills
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Producer
Henry Lewy
Henry Lewy
Engineer
Lee Herschberg
Lee Herschberg
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Daylight falls upon the path
The forest falls behind
Today I am not prey to dark uncertainty
The shadow trembles in its wrath
I've robbed its blackness blind
And tasted sunlight as my fear came clear to me
[Chorus]
I think I understand
Fear is like a wilderland
Stepping stones or sinking sand
[Verse 2]
Now the way leads to the hills
Above the steeple's chime
Below me, sleepy rooftops 'round the harbour
It's there I'll take my thirsty fill
Of friendship over wine
Forgetting fear but never disregarding her
[Chorus]
Oh, I think I understand
Fear is like a wilderland
Stepping stones and sinking sand
[Verse 3]
Sometime voices in the night
Will call me back again
Back along the pathway of a troubled mind
When forests rise to block the light
That keeps a traveller sane
I'll challenge them with flashes from a brighter time
[Chorus]
Oh, I think I understand
Fear is like a wilderland
Stepping stones or sinking sand
Written by: Joni Mitchell
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