Over the Hills and Far Away

Led Zeppelin

About Over the Hills and Far Away

"Over the Hills and Far Away" is the third track from English rock band Led Zeppelin's 1973 album Houses of the Holy. It was released as a single, with "Dancing Days" as the B-side, in the US.


Year:
1973
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Hey lady, you got the love I need
Maybe more than enough
Oh darling, darling, darling 
Walk a while with me
Ohh, you've got so much, so much, so much

Many have I loved, and many times been bitten
Many times I've gazed along the open road

Many times I've lied, and many times I've listened
Many times I've wondered how much there is to know

Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings
I live for my dream, and a pocket full of gold

Mellow is the man who knows what he's been missing
Many, many men can't see the open road

Many is a word that only leaves you guessing
Guessing 'bout a thing you really ought to know, oh, oh, oh, oh
Really ought to know
I really ought to know
Oh
You know I should, you know I should, you know I should, you know I should

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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed as the New Yardbirds in 1968, the band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. They are widely considered to be one of the most successful, innovative and influential rock groups in history. more »

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Written by: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Over The Hills And Far Away" is a song from the fifth studio album "Houses of the Holy" by English rock band Led Zeppelin, released on March 28, 1973.
Songwriting Credits
It was composed by Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Page handled the music while Plant penned the lyrics based on his fascination with Celtic mythology and folklore.
Length and Genre
The song has a duration of 4 minutes and 50 seconds, and it falls under the genre of Hard Rock and Folk Rock.
Unique Acoustic Start
It is known for its quiet, acoustic guitar intro, which then leads into a characteristic hard rock sound.
Live Performances
"Over The Hills And Far Away" was premiered at Led Zeppelin's concert tour in 1972, even before the album was released.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1973.
Song Theme
The song's lyrics have often been interpreted as a description of freedom and escapism.
Early Version
An early mix of the song, which features an entirely different vocal take by Robert Plant, is available on the second disc of the remastered two-disc deluxe edition of "Houses of the Holy."
Frequent Broadcasting
It is one of the band's most frequently played songs on the radio.
Prominent Guitar Solo
Jimmy Page’s tremendous guitar solo during the song’s bridge has come to be one of the most admired guitar leads in Zeppelin’s extensive catalog.

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