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This old house is falling down around my ears

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About the Song

Print source: 
Sing Out 33:1

"Dimming of the Day" is a song written by Richard Thompson. He performed with his wife at the time Linda Thompson on their 1975 album "Pour Down Like Silver". 

It has been covered by many artists including Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, and The Corrs.