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This song is adapted entirely (except for the last line) from Qoheleth, also called the Book of Ecclesiastes. It was put to music by Pete Seeger in 1959. The song became a worldwide hit in 1965 when it was covered by The Byrds.
[Chorus]
To everything (Turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (Turn, turn, turn)
And a time to every purpose under heaven
[Verse 1]
A time to be born, a time to die
A time to plant, a time to reap
A time to kill, a time to heal
A time to laugh, a time to weep
[Chorus]
To everything (Turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (Turn, turn, turn)
And a time to every purpose under heaven
[Verse 2]
A time to build up, a time to break down
A time to dance, a time to mourn
A time to cast away stones
A time to gather stones together
[Chorus]
To everything (Turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (Turn, turn, turn)
And a time to every purpose under heaven
[Verse 3]
A time of love, a time of hate
A time of war, a time of peace
A time you may embrace
A time to refrain from embracing
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
To everything (Turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (Turn, turn, turn)
And a time to every purpose under heaven
[Verse 4]
A time to gain, a time to lose
A time to rend, a time to sew
A time for love, a time for hate
A time for peace, I swear it's not too late
Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) was written by Pete Seeger.
Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) was produced by Terry Melcher.
The Byrds released Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) on Fri Oct 01 1965.