Day Is Done
Peter, Paul and Mary
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Tell me why you're crying, my son I know you're frightened, like everyone Is it the thunder in the distance you fear? Will it help if I stay very near? I am here And if you take my hand my son All will be well when the day is done And if you take my hand my son All will be well when the day is done Day is done, day is done, day is done, day is done Do you ask why I'm sighing, my son? You shall inherit what mankind has done In a world filled with sorrow and woe If you ask me why this is so, I really don't know And if you take my hand my son All will be well when the day is done And if you take my hand my son All will be well when the day is done Day is done, day is done, day is done, day is done Tell me why you're smiling my son Is there a secret you can tell everyone? Do you know more than men that are wise? Can you see what we all must disguise Through your loving eyes? And if you take my hand my son All will be well when the day is done And if you take my hand my son All will be well when the day is done Day is done, day is done, day is done, day is done The day is done, day is done, day is done, all of you singing And if you take my hand my son All will be well my son oh If you take my hand my son All will be well
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Written by: PETER YARROW
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Day Is Done" belongs to the genre of folk music, appreciating traditional sounds and simple, poetic storytelling.
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ArtistsThe song was performed by famous trio Peter, Paul and Mary, who were known for their involvement in the 1960s American folk music revival.
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Release Date“Day is Done” was released in 1969.
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Album InformationThe track belongs to the album "Peter, Paul and Mommy", which marked a shift in the band's music towards children's songs.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Peter Yarrow, one of the group's members.
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Chart Performance"Day Is Done" reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Anti-war MessageMuch like other Peter, Paul and Mary songs, "Day Is Done" was viewed as an anti-war song due to its lyrics and release during the Vietnam War era.
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Notable CoverThe song has been covered by many artists, one of the most notable being by Nick Drake.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics express a message of hope and longing for peace, which resonated with people dealing with the chaos and violence of the times.
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Music VideoThe video of "Day Is Done" features archival footage of the trio in their early years, providing a sentimental retrospective of their beginnings.
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Awards and RecognitionWhile "Day Is Done" didn't win any awards, it remains one of the trio's beloved songs and an important tune in their repertoire.
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Social ImpactThe song's anti-war message fostered discussion about the necessity and morality of war, notably influencing public opinion during a tumultuous era in U.S. history.
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