Judy Collins

Lyrics Lovin and leaving Judy Collins

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Lovin and leaving


When you were a cowboy on the plain

You stole my heart away

I'm writing you to say that

You were my original hero

My fabulous prince and my lover

You had the right answer to the riddle

But the years went by

And finally I left you for another

Saying this is love

I'm sorry for the pain I caused you

I was a crazy girl in those days

But I have been burned

And darling I've learned

That lovin' and leavin' don't pay

You were just the first of many men

I thought you would set me free

I took what I could

Made you a promise that you wouldn't bind me

Then I would see a new smile

See the future bright and shining

I turned and tossed

In a sea so deep no one could find me

Saying this must be love

I'm sorry for the pain I caused you

I was a crazy girl in those days

And I have been burned

And darling I've learned

That lovin' and leavin' don't pay

Finally a man came along

I gave him all I had

I would have gone to the end of the earth for him

If he'd asked me

He only turned on his heel and

Walked back the way he came

All all of my tears and the pieces of my heart

Couldn't turn him around

Maybe I've paid the price for breaking all those hearts

Maybe my dice will come up this time

With a lover that's really mine

so can you say you forgive the girl you used to love

I've played the stakes high

And I've paid for my crimes

In the name of love

I'm sorry for the pain I caused you

I was a crazy girl in those days

But I have been burned

And darling I've learned

That lovin' and leavin' don't pay

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Biografia

Judith Marjorie Collins, known simply as Judy Collins, is an American singer-songwriter and actress born in Seattle, Washington, in 1939. Considered one of the most influential figures in American folk music, she has gained international fame for her powerful and versatile soprano voice, capable of ranging from melodic singing to progressive rock. Her career, which began in the 1960s, is characterized by a vast discography that includes over 30 studio albums. Collins distinguished herself for her interpretation of traditional folk songs, such as Bob Dylan's «Blowin' in the Wind», and for her original compositions, including «Both Sides Now», which has become an timeless classic. Besides music, Collins is known for her social and political activism, supporting causes related to peace, civil rights, and the environment. She has collaborated with artists like Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, and Stephen Stills, contributing to defining the evolution of American folk music. Among her most important albums are «Wildflowers» (1968), «Who Knows Where the Time Goes?» (1968) and «Judy Collins Live at Carnegie Hall» (1970).

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