James Taylor - First Of May (Saint Paul, Jun 22, 2018)

From the 1988 platinum-selling album, "Never Die Young."

FIRST OF MAY - LYRICS
And the light between us
Which we could not quite extinguish
Which we see at dawn
Burns on

First day of May
Things are beginning
Our side is winning
Hip hip hooray
Made in the shade
Deep in the shadow
Down by the meadow
Lie in my arms

And the moon will rise
Before our very eyes
We will rise too
I’ll be with you
It’s a rite of spring
A horizontal thing
The sweetest sort of dance
Hidden in among the plants

Ha ha ha ha
People are laughing
Children are singing
Come join the dance

And the walls around us
Which we kept at such a cost
When we turned around
Came tumbling down

Ha ha ha ha
She can’t stop laughing
He can’t stop singing
First day of May

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[oldcrow]

I'm not a holiday person, but the first of May has always been a favorite marker in the year. This song is and has always been a big reason why...

[saraha.maninger]

🙏🏼TY, James…Use to play it (through out the years…to “my kids” students in my classes) in grades Kinder-8th
grades.

[hartofcrochetbysheryl]

Thank you James Taylor and crew for always putting a smile on my heart 💜
James your music literally has saved my life and brought me through some tough situations. I know I’m not alone in that. Blessings to you and yours 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[ElChupacabraB]

This is the most “Latin” flavoured performance James ever given!!!

[martingardner]

Was at THIS show. Got tickets only a week out.

[Cooltorpedo]

Thank you, JT. We just need this kind of hope these days.

[margotmaines]

how excellent is this?!!!! w o w o w o w

[brianw]

I remembered to play this on 5/1/22. :-)

[johnknottenbelt]

A happy tune, amongst the gloom that tries its best to overcome, what it surely never will. Our unified strength against adversity. Sing out & chase away that which does not belong in a world with such great hope, light & love. ♥️

[denisehedden]

🦋Beautiful Song with a Powerful message! I love it. Brilliant lyrics vocals and music kind of happiness I was looking for. Today 5/6 would have been my Mama's birthday I'm glad I heard this song. God Bless you & Stay Gold!🥀☝️✌🥀

[tammyshaftner]

Love it! You get better with age..like fine 🍷 wine.
🎶🙏❤🎶 Namaste my friend. I sang loud and proud as always🎶❤😁

[christy]

Can't wait to see you live on Saturday at Calgary Saddledome. It's been a long wait! 😍😍💖💖✨✨

[puppetlady]

I enjoyed every note of this catchy number, solo, etc. Many thanks.

[joaniecampbell]

Love every song you make. Your voice just puts me in a good mood. 🦋🎸🎵🎼🎻🎹💜

[SunnyIlha]

I gotta say.

I luv James Taylor's singing & music.
This one is crisp with that really good feel.

He's a cool Guy too.

[homesoundsgood]

I don't know what day it is there but here on May 1, I had to spend some time with James because I know it's a very special day for him. Outdoor fun and all. It was about all the fun I could stand here, what with smoke alarms and hazmat units and the old familiar stench that drives you from your cell. Sirens and stuff. I keep hoping for the end and for a better day. I don't know what to do except hang out and enjoy the show. I think it ought to be over. I'm ready for my Pop Quiz. And I really hope enough books have been saved so everybody gets some different names mixed in. This got ridiculous. I'm ready for greener pastures that don't stink. Somebody. Maybe i could borrow somebody's aircraft. It's coming a mighty storm and nothing to float except a wardrobe. Again. ❤ I will not take up much space😇 Promise.🤠💛

[kathyyansick]

I loved it, I was actually smiling as well! Boss Nova it just take you on a little vacation ha ha Thank you for that! So much joy you and all of your bring! Thanks to your Family for sharing you with us so awesome! 🌞🌹🌾

[peterthompson]

This was amazing. Loved it. James, if you were to come to Australia, I would be there…..probably more than once. 💪

[ericzingapan]

Yes, Steve Gadd still hit the drums.

[nbuehster]

Sorry, but he can't play this song in the middle of June?😁