About the song
Turn, Turn, Turn is a song written by Pete Seeger in 1959. The lyrics are taken from the Book of Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, verses 1 to 8. The song has been covered by many artists, but the most well-known version is by The Seekers, an Australian folk-pop group. Their version was released in 1966 and topped the charts in both Australia and the United States.
The song’s message is one of acceptance and understanding. It speaks to the cyclical nature of life, and how everything has its time and place. The lyrics are a reminder that we should not dwell on the negative, but instead focus on the positive and appreciate the good things in life.
Turn, Turn, Turn is a beautiful and inspiring song that has resonated with listeners for over 50 years. It is a reminder that life is precious and should be cherished.
Here are some additional details about the song:
Original songwriter: Pete Seeger
Original release: 1959
Album: The Bitter and the Sweet (Pete Seeger)
Chart positions:
#1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (The Seekers)
#1 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart (The Seekers)
Grammy Awards:
Best Contemporary Folk Recording (The Seekers)
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Lyrics
To everything, turn, turn, turn
There is a season, turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under Heaven
A time to be born, a time to die
A time to plant, a time to reap
A time to kill, a time to heal
A time to laugh, a time to weep
To everything, turn, turn, turn
There is a season, turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under Heaven
A time to build up, a time to break down
A time to dance, a time to mourn
And a time to cast away stones
A time to gather stones together
To everything, turn, turn, turn
There is a season, turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under Heaven
A time of love, a time of hate
A time of war, a time of peace
And a time you may embrace
A time to refrain from embracing
To everything, turn, turn, turn
There is a season, turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under Heaven
A time to gain, a time to lose
A time to rend, a time to sow
A time to love, a time to hate
A time for peace, I swear, it’s not too late
To everything, turn, turn, turn
There is a season, turn, turn, turn
And a time for every purpose under Heaven