April Come She Will

Paul Simon

About April Come She Will

"April Come She Will" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel from their second studio album, Sounds of Silence (1966). It originally appeared on the solo album The Paul Simon Songbook. It is the B-side to the hit single "Scarborough Fair/Canticle".


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1965
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April come she will
When streams are ripe and swelled with rain
May she will stay
Resting in my arms again
June she'll change her tune
In restless walks she'll prowl the night
July she will fly
And give no warning to her flight
August die she must
The autumn winds blow chilly and cold
September I remember
A love once new has now grown old

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Paul Simon

Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941) is an award-winning musician whose talents in composing, performing, and vocal harmony placed him at the forefront of the singer-songwriters on an international scale. Simon's fame, influence and commercial success began as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, formed in 1964 with musical partner Art Garfunkel. Simon wrote most of the pair's songs, including three that reached No. 1 on the U.S. singles charts: "The Sounds of Silence," "Mrs. Robinson," and "Bridge Over Troubled Water." The duo split up in 1970 at the height of their popularity, and Simon began a successful solo career, recording three highly acclaimed albums over the next five years. In 1986, he released Graceland, an album inspired by South African… more »

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11 facts about this song

Lyrics Composition
The song "April Come She Will" was written by Paul Simon. The composition was inspired by an old English nursery rhyme.
Song Release
It was composed and sung by American folk-rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel and was included in their second studio album, "Sounds of Silence," released in January 1966.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, the song did not chart; however, it remains one of Simon & Garfunkel's most critically-acclaimed songs.
Use In Films
"April Come She Will" was prominently featured in the soundtrack of the movie "The Graduate" (1967), where it was used to mark the passage of time.
Concept
The song uses the changing seasons as a metaphor for a woman's changing moods, with each verse representing a single month from April to September.
Short Duration
The song is quite brief, with a duration of just 1 minute and 49 seconds.
Song Variation
Different versions of the song have been performed by numerous other musicians, including Colin Hay, Chad & Jeremy, and Benjamin Francis Leftwich.
Performance Style
"April Come She Will" is known for its fingerpicking guitar style that Paul Simon often used in his songs.
Live Performances
Simon & Garfunkel often included "April Come She Will" in their live performances, and it featured prominently in their famous Concert in Central Park.
Album Success
Though "April Comes She Will" wasn't a charting single, its parent album "Sounds of Silence" peaked at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart and at number 21 on US Billboard 200.
Emotional Appeal
Many listeners and critics consider the song to have a haunting, melancholy quality, exemplifying the duo's ability to evoke emotional responses with their music.

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