I like the way your sparkling earrings lay
Against your skin so brown
And I want to sleep with you in the desert night
With a billion stars all around

'Cause I got a peaceful easy feelin'
And I know you won't let me down
'Cause I'm already standin'
On the ground

And I found out a long time ago
What a woman can do to your soul
Aw but she can't take you any way
You don't already know how to go

And I got a peaceful easy feelin'
And I know you won't let me down
'Cause I'm already standin'
On the ground

I get this feelin' I may know you
As a lover and a friend
This voice keeps whisperin' in my other ear
Tells me I may never see you again

'Cause I get a peaceful easy feelin'
And I know you won't let me down
'Cause I'm already standin'
I'm already standin'
Yes, I'm already standin'
On the ground


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Peaceful Easy Feeling Lyrics as written by Jack Tempchin

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    Some seem to have the general idea, but they are off a bit.

    I might be a new love or one that is getting stronger, but no matter what, it is while things are good and look to be getting better. The whole point of not being let down and already being on the ground, is that he isn't letting himself get high expectations or let himself get too close. Relationships in the past have hurt him so deeply that he doesn't let his guard down. He enjoys her, he thinks there might be a future, but the voice and past history tell him to stay unattached.

    It is a love song, yes, but it is more about protecting yourself from rushing in emotionally. You never know when it might turn, and you might not see them again. Those who have been hurt enough by strong relationships failing can make the most sense of these lyrics. You want to get close to someone again, to fall in love... but you don't let yourself so you don't get let down... you stay grounded.

    AmosVTon October 06, 2009   Link
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    This song wasn't written by the Eagles - one of their few covers. It was written by some stereotypical C&W musician with a big cowboy hat - can't think of his name. A great sounding song.

    chrisb1on February 19, 2005   Link
  • +1
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    This is one of my favorite songs of all time by one of the best bands ever. Its such an amazing song that makes me happy whenever I hear it. I think its about a guy who is very much in love with a woman. She makes him happy and he feels very calm and comfortable around her.

    k_doggon May 04, 2002   Link
  • +1
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    have added "have sex in desert with a billion stars all around" to list of things to do.

    ramtharon July 29, 2002   Link
  • +1
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    Chrisb1, it was written by Jack Tempchin... tempchin.com/

    craigbenjion July 14, 2005   Link
  • +1
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    k dogg:

    This song isn't really romantic, although I wish it would be myself, lol.

    If you read the lyrics carefully -- its about a moment without strings attached. It's about not having any expectations or being at risk of getting hurt, yet the night is still magical to him.

    chasemiceon April 14, 2006   Link
  • +1
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    i can agree with tulisgay

    clivelloydon January 10, 2010   Link
  • +1
    General Comment

    This is a good summary for the ending or is it the beginning? Time will really tell.

    ALWAYSYOURS4EVERon July 26, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    i want this.

    yellowstaron October 04, 2004   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    This song breaks my heart...I remember lying in bed listening to it with my ex love, and now when I hear it or sing it in my head, I feel crushed thinking about the feelings it brought up inside me at one time when I was with him. Otherwise a great, great song.

    ajmckayon January 04, 2005   Link

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