Times They Are A-Changin'
The Byrds
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Come gather 'round people Wherever you roam Admit that the waters Around you have grown 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 Prophesize with your pen Keep your eyes open The chance won't come again And watch what you say Or the wheel's still in spin 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 who gets hurt Will be he who has stalled The battle outside ragin' It rattle your windows And shake down 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' Get out of the new one If you can't lend your hand For the times they are a-changin'
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Written by: Bob Dylan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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6 facts about this song
Original Writer & First Recording• "The Times They Are A-Changin" is a song written by Bob Dylan and released as the title track of his 1964 album.
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Nina Simone’s Version• Nina Simone covered "The Times They Are A-Changin" in 1969 on her album "To Love Somebody".
• Unlike Dylan's more known version, Simone's cover is stripped back and she uses only piano on the track, highlighting her powerful and soulful voice.
• Simone was an American singer, songwriter, musician and civil rights activist, often infusing her music with messages of social change.
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Simon & Garfunkel's Version• Simon & Garfunkel included "The Times They Are A-Changin" in their album “Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.”, released in 1964.
• Famous for their close vocal harmonies, the duo managed to bring a new life to the song with their unique sound.
• Simon & Garfunkel often covered traditional folk songs and modern numbers from contemporaries like Dylan.
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The Byrds' Version• The Byrds released their cover of "The Times They Are A-Changin" on their 1965 album "Turn! Turn! Turn!".
• The Byrds were pioneers of folk-rock, a genre that fused traditional folk and rock music, making them an excellent choice for covering music from Bob Dylan.
• Bob Dylan himself has praised The Byrds’ adaptation of his music.
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Influence on Social Movements• The song has been closely associated with several social movements from the '60s, including civil rights and anti-war protests. It has become an anthem that symbolizes the spirit of change.
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Timeless Impact• "The Times They Are A-Changin" continues to be covered by numerous artists across the globe, highlighting the timeless message of the song.
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