Story Behind The Song
John saw the poem Crossing the Bar at the top of Cape Disappointment at the mouth of the Columbia river in Oregon. Returning home - he set the poem to music for a memorable and moving tribute to his friend Mathew.
Song Description
Crossing the Bar was written by John at the pass of his friend Mathew Rodman. Crossing the Bar is an Alfred Lord Tennyson poem.
| Song Length |
4:08 |
Genre |
Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Miner, Angels |
| Similar Artists |
John Lennon, Elton John |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
19. Crossing the Bar
Lyrics Alfred Lord Tennyson
Sunset and evening star
And one clear call for me
And may there be no moaning of the bar
When I put out to sea
But such a tide as moving seems asleep
Too full for sound and foam
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again for home
Twilight and evening bell
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark
For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar