Bitter Green

Gordon Lightfoot

About Bitter Green

"Bitter Green" is a song by Gordon Lightfoot, first released in 1968 on his album Back Here on Earth. The single reached #44 in Canada. Lightfoot also included the song on his 1969 live album Sunday Concert, and recorded a second studio version for his 1975 compilation album Gord's Gold. A cover version by Ronnie Hawkins reached #36 in 1970. The Idle Race recorded a version of the song on their 1971 album Time Is.


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2003
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Upon the bitter green she walked the hills above the town
Echoed to her footsteps as soft as eiderdown
Waiting for her master to kiss away her tears
Waiting through the years

Bitter green they called her walking in the sun
Loving everyone that she met
Bitter green they called her waiting in the sun
Waiting for someone to take her home

Some say he was a sailor who died away at sea
Some say he was a prisoner who never was set free
Lost upon the ocean he died there in the mist
Dreaming of a kiss

Bitter green they called her walking in the sun
Loving everyone that she met
Bitter green they called her waiting in the sun
Waiting for someone to take her home

But now the bitter green is gone the hills have turned to rust
There comes a weary stranger whose tears fall in the dust
Kneeling by the churchyard in the autumn mist
Dreaming of a kiss

Bitter green they called her walking in the sun
Loving everyone that she met
Bitter green they called her waiting in the sun
Waiting for someone to take her home

Bitter green they called her walking in the sun
Loving everyone that she met
Bitter green they called her waiting in the sun
Waiting for someone
To take her home

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Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, Jr. CC OOnt (born November 17, 1938) is a Canadian singer-songwriter who achieved international success in folk, folk-rock, and country music, and has been credited for helping define the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 1970s. He has been referred to as Canada's greatest songwriter and internationally as a folk-rock legend. more »

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Written by: Gordon Lightfoot

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter
"Bitter Green" was written entirely by Gordon Lightfoot, illustrating his skills as a songwriter and storyteller.
Album
The song appears on Lightfoot's 1968 album "Back Here on Earth". The album was his fourth and was well-received by fans and critics alike.
Genre
Much like Gordon Lightfoot's other works, "Bitter Green" falls within the folk genre, with elements of country and pop music woven in.
Theme
The song tells the tale of a man longing for a woman named Bitter Green, who lives on a faraway hill.
Live Performances
"Bitter Green" is often included in Gordon Lightfoot's live performances due to its popularity and the emotional response it garners from the audience.
Duration
The song is relatively short, with a duration of only 2:44 minutes.
Covers
Other artists, such as Tony Rice and The Irish Rovers, have covered "Bitter Green", showing the far-reaching influence and popularity of the song.
Audio Version
Gordon Lightfoot re-recorded "Bitter Green" as an orchestral version for his 1975 compilation album, "Gord’s Gold".
Metaphorical Interpretations
Many fans and critics interpret the lyrics of "Bitter Green" as a metaphor for missed opportunities, lost love, or the fleeting nature of life.
Billboard Chart
Though not one of Lightfoot's most commercially successful songs, "Bitter Green" continues to be popular among fans and is considered a standout track on the "Back Here on Earth" album.

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