“The Boxer” is a song written by Paul Simon and recorded by the American music duo Simon & Garfunkel from their fifth and final studio album, Bridge over Troubled WaterContinue readingThe Boxer

“Big Yellow Taxi” is a song written by Joni Mitchell. The song is about environmentalism and a failed romance Mitchell wrote the song on a trip to Hawaii during whichContinue readingBig Yellow Taxi

“Banks of the Roses” is a traditional Irish folk song that dates back many years. It tells the story of a young couple who find themselves on the banks ofContinue readingBanks of the Roses

Across the Western Plains -Australian folk song First printed in the Bulletin in May 1916. Reworked from a sailor’s song ‘Noggin Boots’ or ‘Across the Western Ocean’ The song, orContinue readingAcross the Western Plains

Colorado Girl” is a heartfelt song that was written and composed by Townes Van Zandt. It was released on his self-titled album in 1969. Van Zandt, a renowned singer-songwriter, knownContinue readingColorado Girl

Green – Green Rocky Road is a folk song originally recorded by American folk singer and guitarist Dave Van Ronk. The song holds a special place in the hearts ofContinue readingGreen – Green Rocky Road

The lyrics of “Boulder to Birmingham” are a poignant tribute to the late Gram Parsons. The song starts with the lines, “I don’t want to hear a love song, IContinue readingBoulder to Birmingham

“Ben Bolt” is a sentimental ballad with lyrics derived from a poem by Thomas Dunn English. It enjoyed widespread popularity throughout the English-speaking world during the nineteenth century. Thomas DunnContinue readingBen Bolt

“Lavender’s Blue” (also called “Lavender Blue”) is an English folk song and nursery rhyme from the 17th century. Its Roud Folk Song Index number is 3483. It has been recordedContinue readingLavender’s Blue