The Wedding Song (There Is Love)
Peter Paul And Mary · Other Songs - Peter Paul And Mary
At the calling of your hearts
Rest assured this Troubadour is acting on His part
Well, the union of your spirits here has caused Him to remain
For whenever two or more you are gathered in His name
There is love
There is love
Well, a man shall leave his mother
And a woman leave her home
And they shall travel on to where the two shall be as one
As it was in the begining
It is now until the end
Woman draws her life from man
Then gives it back again
There is love
There is love
Well then what's to be the reason
For becoming man and wife?
Is it love that brings you here
Or love that brings you life?
Oh, if loving is the answer
Then who's the Giving Force?
Do you belive in something
That you've never seen before?
There is love
There is love
Hmmm mmm mmm mmm
mmm mmm
Oh, the marriage of your spirits here has caused Him to remain
For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name
There is love
There is love
The Wedding Song (There Is Love)
Peter, Paul and Mary's 1963 recording of 'The Wedding Song (There Is Love)' stands as a quintessential example of the folk revival's ability to blend traditional balladry with contemporary social consciousness. Originally a folk song with roots in the American South, the group's arrangement transformed it into an anthem of hope and celebration, perfectly capturing the optimism of the early 1960s. Their harmonies and gentle acoustic accompaniment elevated the material, making it a staple for wedding ceremonies and a symbol of the era's folk music movement. The track remains a cherished part of their discography, illustrating how traditional songs could be reinterpreted to reflect the values of a changing society.