50 Ways To Leave Your Lover.
Simon And Garfunkel · Other Songs - Simon And Garfunkel
the answer is easy if you take it logically.
I'd like to help you in your struggle to be free
there must be 50 ways to leave your lover.
she said it's really not my habit to intrude
furtermore i hope my meaning won't be lost or misconstrued
but i'll repeat my self, at the risk of being crude
there must be 50 ways to leave your lover
chorus:
just slip out the back, Jack
make a new plan, Stan
don't need to be coy, Roy
just get yourself free
hop on the bus, Gus
don't need to discuss much
just drop off the key, Lee
and get yourself free.
she said it grieves me so to see you in such pain
i wish there was something i could do to make you smile again
i said, i appreciate that,
and would you please explain about the 50 ways.
she said, why don't we both just sleep on it tonight
and i believe that in the morning you'll begin to see the light
and then she kissed me and i realized she probably was right
there must be 50 ways to leave your lover
50 ways to leave your lover...
chorus...
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Simon & Garfunkel's "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover" stands as a quintessential example of their acoustic folk-rock style, characterized by Paul Simon's intricate guitar work and Paul Simonon's distinctive vocal delivery. Released in 1966 on the album "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme," the track exemplifies the duo's mastery of storytelling through melody and harmony. The song's structure, featuring a recurring chorus that lists various methods of ending a relationship, became a defining characteristic of their early work and a staple of the folk-rock genre. Its enduring popularity stems from its relatable themes and the band's ability to blend poetic lyricism with catchy, memorable melodies, cementing their status as pioneers of the era.