About the song
“Summertime”… a melody that wafts through the decades, a timeless aria that George Gershwin gifted to the world. It’s a song that’s been embraced by countless voices, each leaving their own indelible mark upon its soulful notes. And then, there’s **Willie Nelson’s** interpretation – a version that feels less like a rendition and more like a heartfelt conversation under a vast, starlit Texan sky.
**Nelson**, a true American icon, a man whose voice is as weathered and wise as the plains he calls home, takes this classic and infuses it with a poignant, almost wistful air. His voice, that familiar instrument of storytelling, carries the weight of years lived and lessons learned. It’s a voice that doesn’t just sing the song; it embodies it, transforming “Summertime” into a reflection on life’s fleeting moments of peace and simple beauty.
In **Nelson’s** hands, the song transcends its original context, becoming a universal hymn to the solace found in warm breezes and gentle evenings. There’s a certain unhurried quality to his delivery, a deliberate pacing that allows each note to linger, each word to resonate. It’s as if he’s inviting us to pause, to savor the present, to find comfort in the quietude of a summer’s twilight.
**Nelson’s** “Summertime” is a testament to the enduring power of a great song, and to the transformative ability of a truly gifted artist. It’s a reminder that some melodies, like fine wine, only grow richer with age, and that some voices, like **Willie Nelson’s**, have the power to touch the very soul.
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Lyrics
Summertime (Summertime)
And the living’s easy
Fish are jumpin’
And the cotton is high
Oh, your daddy’s rich
Yeah, your mama’s good-lookin’
So hush, little baby
Don’t you cry
One of these mornings
You’re gonna rise up singin’
Then you’ll spread your wings
And you’ll take to the sky
But until that mornin’
Nothing’s gonna harm you
Not with your daddy and your mama
Standin’ by
Summertime (Summertime)
And the livin’ is easy
One of these mornings
You’re gonna rise up singin’
Then you’ll spread your wings
Then you’ll take to the sky
But until that mornin’
There’s nothin’ gonna harm you
Not with your daddy and your mama
Standin’ by
Summertime
And the living’s easy
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The livin’ is easy
Summertimе (Summertime)
The livin’ is easy
So hush, little baby
Don’t you cry
