A Bob Dylan Playlist – 7 songs with the word “President” in the lyrics

Goodness hides behind its gates,
But even the president of the United States sometimes must have to stand naked.

This might be a relevant playlist…

I’ve found seven songs mentioning “President” in the lyrics.

Quit Your Low Down Ways

Recorded: July 09, 1962
Album: The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991 – March 26, 1991

Now, you can run down to the White House,
You can gaze on the Capitol Dome,
You can knock on the President’s gate, pretty mama,
But, you know, it’s gonna be too late


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October 30: Bob Dylan performing a great “It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)”, Milwaukee Wisconsin 1999

Darkness at the break of noon
Shadows even the silver spoon
The handmade blade, the child’s balloon
Eclipses both the sun and moon
To understand you know too soon
There is no sense in trying

Milwaukee Arena
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
30 October 1999

  • Bob Dylan (vocal & guitar)
  • Charlie Sexton (guitar)
  • Larry Campbell (guitar, mandolin, pedal steel guitar & electric slide guitar)
  • Tony Garnier (bass)
  • David Kemper (drums & percussion)

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