Scarborough Fair-Canticle
Simon And Garfunkel · Other Songs - Simon And Garfunkel
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
Remember me to one who lives there;
She once was a true love of mine.
Tell her to make me a cambric shirt
(On the side of a hill in the deep forest green)
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
(Tracing a sparrow on snow-crested ground)
Without no seams nor needlework
(Blankets and bedclothes the child of the mountain)
Then she'll be a true love of mine
(Sleeps unaware of the clarion call)
Tell her to find me an acre of land
(On the side of a hill, a sprinkling of leaves)
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
(Washes the ground with silvery tears)
Between the salt water and the sea strand
(A soldier cleans and polishes a gun)
Then she'll be a true love of mine
Tell her to reap it in a sickle of leather
(War bellows, blazing in scarlet battalions)
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
(Generals order their soldiers to kill)
And to gather it all in a bunch of heather
(And to fight for a cause they've long ago forgotten)
Then she'll be a true love of mine
Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme
Remember me to one who lives there;
She once was a true love of mine.
Scarborough Fair-Canticle
Scarborough Fair-Canticle stands as a defining moment in the discography of Simon and Garfunkel, blending traditional English folk with sophisticated pop sensibilities. The track features a haunting melody that intertwines the ancient ballad of Scarborough Fair with the somber, spiritual counterpoint of the Canticle. This recording exemplifies the duo's mastery of vocal harmony and their ability to elevate source material into timeless art. Released during a period of immense creative output, the song remains a cornerstone of their catalog, showcasing the intricate production and emotional depth that characterized their work. Its enduring popularity reflects the universal appeal of its composition and the seamless fusion of historical narrative with contemporary musical arrangement.