Written by Red Hayes and Jack Rhodes and a 1955 country hit for Porter Wagoner, it opens Saved as a short gospel-style performance.
The words
Wealth cannot buy contentment, and a peaceful heart is the only thing worth taking to the grave.
The song reflects on how people chase money and status, and how riches can vanish in a moment while a contented spirit lasts. It ends with the thought that the speaker will leave this life poor in goods but at peace. Dylan's version is brief and stately, sung close to the backing singers in a churchy, almost a cappella style. Placed first on Saved, it works like a quiet prayer before the louder gospel songs that follow.
Words by Red Hayes and Jack Rhodes
Lyrics on bobdylan.com ↗Listen and watch
The words
Wealth cannot buy contentment, and a peaceful heart is the only thing worth taking to the grave.
The song reflects on how people chase money and status, and how riches can vanish in a moment while a contented spirit lasts. It ends with the thought that the speaker will leave this life poor in goods but at peace. Dylan's version is brief and stately, sung close to the backing singers in a churchy, almost a cappella style. Placed first on Saved, it works like a quiet prayer before the louder gospel songs that follow.
Words by Red Hayes and Jack Rhodes
Lyrics on bobdylan.com ↗The same year · 1980
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