Emmylou Harris – Beneath Still Waters, is a song written by Dallas Frazier in 1967 and first recorded the same year by George Jones, who released it on his 1968 album My Country. Country singer Carl Vaughn’s version was released as the B-side to his single «Love Thy Neighbor» in October 1968 on Monument Records, before the release of Jones’ album in December 1968.
In 1970, it was recorded and released as a single by Diana Trask. «Beneath Still Waters» was her second hit on the country chart, spending two weeks and peaking at number 38 on the chart.
In March 1980, Emmylou Harris scored her fourth number one hit on the country chart with her version of the song, which was the second single from her album Blue Kentucky Girl.
Emmylou Harris – Beneath Still Waters
From the album Blue Kentucky Girl
B-side «‘Til I Gain Control Again»
Released March 1, 1980
Genre Country
Length 3:45
Label Warner Bros. Nashville
Songwriter(s) Dallas Frazier
Producer(s) Brian Ahern
COUNTRYPEDIA
Emmylou Harris – Beneath Still Waters Lyrics
[Verse]
Beneath still waters, there’s a strong undertow
The surface won’t tell you what the deep water knows
Darling, I’m saying I know something’s wrong
Beneath still waters, your love is gone
[Chorus]
Even a fool could see that you’ll soon be leaving me
But each and every heart must take its turn at misery
And this time it’s me and I’ll cry alone
Beneath still waters, your love is gone
[Pedal Steel Guitar Solo]
[Chorus]
Even a fool could see that you’ll soon be leaving me
But each and every heart must take its turn at misery
And this time it’s me and I’ll cry alone
Beneath still waters, your love is gone
[Outro]
Beneath still waters, your love is gone
Beneath still waters, your love is gone
GENIUS
