The Brothers Four - The Green Leaves Of Summer (Campfire 10)

The Brothers Four sing one of their most successful songs. Along with "Green Fields" this song secured The Brothers Four's place in popular folk music. This song was nominated for an Academy Award.

LYRICS:
Woo, woo,
A time to be reaping
A time to be sowing
The green leaves of summer

Are calling me home "
Twas so good to be young then
In the season of plenty
When the catfish were jumping

As high as the sky
A time just for planting
A time just for ploughing
A time to be courting

A girl of your own "
Twas so good to be young then
To be close to the earth
And to stand by your wife

At the moment of birth, woo
A time to be reaping
A time to be sowing
A time just for living

A place for to die "
Twas so good to be young then
To be close to the earth
Now the green leaves of summer
Are calling me home "

Twas so good to be young then
To be close to the earth
Now the green leaves of summer
Are calling me home

Mark Pearson has been a part of The Brothers Four since 1968.

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[rosariocalosur]

thank God i belong to the baby boomer generation born 1958 listening to beautiful music such as this... twas so good be young then...

[Forevertrue]

Thanks guys this take millions of us back decades. It sure does me.

[북만주]

어릴 때 부터 당신들의 음악을 듣고 자랐는데 나도 어느 듯 제법 나이가 들었네요. 건강하시기를 항상 바랍니다.   from Ulsan in south korea

[johangreybe]

My mother bought the LP at least 60 years ago -- maybe because we were 4 brothers, no sisters. An Afrikaans familie in Bloemfontein, South Africa. I'm 70.

[PJohn-gcxv]

I was eight in 1960. First time when I heard this song, tears came up to my eyes. I was a little thin Japanese boy. I couldn't understand the words but I surely felt very sad. I still listen to this song.

[frankjennings]

I have been young and now am old. This song and other reflective ballads bring floods of bittersweet memories, emotions, thoughts. How strange this life the great creator has endowed us with. For the fullest meaning of existence come to him, read his book the Bible and follow the instructions to bow before the son he sent. Life is meant to be lived toward him.

[raovinodh]

What a beautiful and meaningful song equally wonderfully rendered by the Brothers Four . Hard to get to listen to such soothing songs these days

[RobertSchurko]

these old great songs still sing in my heart

[kctby]

As someone who just turned the age of 70, well, I can relate in such a meaningful way to this song. The Brothers Four were a fantastic group of very talented musicians and performers. God bless them and God bless us all.

[dalmaciowahayna]

I was 12 yrs old when the brothers 4 were a hit. I am now 70, and still playing their timeless songs again and again. thanks..

[lenguyendoan]

I had my newborn child 3 days ago, a lovely lil girl. I've been singing her this song whenever she needs to be calmed 🥰🥰🥰 She did calmed down though.

[paulschumacher]

One of all time favourites. A great, peaceful song.

[dalmaciowahayna]

Songs are like wine, as they age, they taste better...

[marpantua]

September 4, 2024 im listening to this great song. Thank You.

[yogiman]

Fond memories of those times when people seemed to be happy. Thank you.

[jartinusPurba]

I am 64 years old n this song is introduced to me by my oldest brother ( his passed away already long time ago) 1976. We played it by guitar. When I hear song of four brother I feel like my brother is

[hauwtjie]

My Lovely and favourite song, Thank You Brothers Four very Lovely Song!!

[marilenemoraes]

This song has remained in my mind to this day. I was young then...

[rodneyhowell]

That song still gives me goosebumps. Love your music guys.

[sooz]

Music that has the power to touch even the hardest heart... what a beautiful memory this song brings with it...