The Times They Are a-Changin'
Bob Dylan
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Come gather 'round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You'll be drenched to the bone If your time to you Is worth savin' Then you better start swimmin' Or you'll sink like a stone For the times they are a-changin' Come writers and critics Who prophesize with your pen And keep your eyes wide The chance won't come again And don't speak too soon For the wheel's still in spin And there's no tellin' who That it's namin' For the loser now Will be later to win For the times they are a-changin' Come senators, congressmen Please heed the call Don't stand in the doorway Don't block up the hall For he that gets hurt Will be he who has stalled There's a battle outside ragin' It'll soon shake your windows And rattle your walls For the times they are a-changin' Come mothers and fathers Throughout the land And don't criticize What you can't understand Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is rapidly agin' Please get out of the new one If you can't lend your hand For the times they are a-changin' The line it is drawn The curse it is cast The slow one now Will later be fast As the present now Will later be past The order is rapidly fadin' And the first one now Will later be last For the times they are a-changin'
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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9 facts about this song
Bob DylanBob Dylan wrote and originally recorded "The Times They Are A-Changin'" in 1964. This was during the height of the American Civil Rights Movement and the lyrics were seen as a call for social change.
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Billy JoelWhile Billy Joel did not originally write or record "The Times They Are a-Changin'," he has performed the popular cover of the song live at various concerts and it has become a fan favorite.
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Joan BaezJoan Baez, who was an intimate friend of Dylan's from the time they both emerged as key figures in the '60s folk scene, had often included "The Times They Are A-Changin'" in her concert repertoire and brought a serenity to the song's delivery.
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Nina SimoneKnown for her mixture of jazz, blues, and folk music, Nina Simone recorded her cover of "The Times They Are A-Changin'" in 1969 for her Nina Simone and Piano album, showcasing her powerful vocals.
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Peter, Paul and MaryPeter, Paul and Mary, who were known for their folk and protest music, performed "The Times They Are A-Changin'" frequently at concerts during the 1960s, aligning with the group's activism and support for the Civil Rights Movement.
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Phil CollinsPhil Collins did a cover of "The Times They Are A-Changin'" in 2010 for his album, "Going Back". Collins is primarily known as the drummer and lead vocalist of the rock band Genesis.
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Simon & GarfunkelWhile Simon & Garfunkel didn't officially record "The Times They Are A-Changin'", Art Garfunkel performed the song live and it has been released on his album "The Singer".
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The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys did not officially record or release a cover of "The Times They Are A-Changin'". The group is more known for its harmonious pop and surf rock.
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The ByrdsAs a folk rock band, The Byrds were greatly influenced by Bob Dylan's work. However, they never officially recorded "The Times They are A-Changin’". Their most famous Dylan cover is probably "Mr. Tambourine Man".
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