Paul Simon

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The riverbank


Frightened by the tone of a phone
In the dead of night
Then staring into darkness
And praying till the morning light
The price already paid
A son gone to the grave
Now the sorrowful parade
To the riverbank
Must be half the county come down
To the riverbank
High school is closed
Same for the local police
Shall we tearfully embrace
Shall we sing "Amazing Grace"
Will the shallow river waters bring us peace
Army dude
Only son
Nowhere to run
No one to turn to
He turns to the gun
It's a cross
It's a stone
It's a fragment of bone
It's a long walk home
A long walk home
Gonna be a long walk home
From the riverbank
Is there any reason why the black pine
Should not weep
Is there a woman or a man who wouldn't understand
Why he could not sleep
And the nightmares when they came
Like poison to the brain
Reminded him again
Life is cheap
Army dude
Only son
Nowhere to run
No one to turn to
He turns to the gun
It's a cross
It's a stone
It's a fragment of bone
It's a long walk home
A long walk home
Gonna be a long walk home
From the riverbank
Army dude's mama
At the edge of the river
Limp as a rag
American flag in her arms
Then a triangle of light
Kissed the red and blue and white
Along the riverbank
Past the dealerships and farms

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The lyrics THE RIVERBANK of PAUL SIMON is also present in the album Stranger to stranger (2016)

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Biografia

Paul Frederic Simon (Newark, October 13, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, musician, and actor. Known for his successful solo career that began in the 1970s after the success of the duo Simon and Garfunkel, Simon has won numerous Grammy Awards and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His musical style encompasses various influences, from folk to pop, including Afrobeat and world music. Among his most celebrated songs are "The Sound of Silence", "Bridge Over Troubled Water", "Graceland" and "You Can Call Me Al". Simon is considered one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 20th century, appreciated for his memorable melodies, poetic lyrics, and ability to evolve musically over the years.

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