James Taylor - Music Lyrics






Things may always stay the way they are,
still my head looks for a change from time to time.
I don't really mean to look that far- turn on the music,
strike up the music, let the music change my mind.

Now don't I dig the big time rock and roll. Sit in the darkness and be somebody else.
A time which after all is under control- crank out the music,
give me music, let the music fill the air.

My dear friend, your head's been sinking like a stone.
You must try thinking like a cloud sometime.
Just leave a happy side out loud sometime.
There's a symphony inside you, there's a thousand things for you to do, so come on.

Let a hush fall on the movie crowd. Boy turns to girl and says I love you so.
What I hear in here is violins- give me music, miss the music, let the music be there too.
I'll never know what to do unless you let the music be there too.

You see this man his head's been sinking like a stone.
You must try thinking like a cloud sometime.
Just leave a happy side out loud sometime.
There's a symphony inside you, there's a thousand things for you to do, so come on.

Let a hush fall on the movie crowd.
Boy turns to girl and says I love you so, well, you know, what I hear in here is violins-
Strike up the music, lay on the music let the music be there, too.
Never know what to do unless you let the music be there too.





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  1. K.... L....

    Good music, but really lousy compilation (sound quality, poor editing....)

  2. P.... S....

    man i was listening to shower the people and then this black dude starts singing. man, can't they just go back to africa? the races are better kept apart.

  3. K.... I....

    His music has been in my whole life, has gotten me through a fair share of it, and still colors my days in beauty ❤

  4. L.... m....

    you will be always vitamine for our soul...from Spain

  5. a.... o....

    James Taylor is one of the artists back then that I would constantly listen to here in youtube. I'm 17 as of 2020 btw.

  6. N.... Y....

    Prostitutas prostitutas

  7. D.... D....

    You Can Close Your Eyes will always be dedicated to my dog in heaven. No offense meant to anyone who recalls a beloved person with this song, but this is how I will remember my dog.

  8. B.... M....

    Thank you for your music New E.nglander

  9. L.... A....

    He did a very effective Xmas commercial a few years ago. He was singing alone with his guitar on a subway platform and people were moving about him and around him. It was as if he was the Xmas spirit that others were missing as they went about their busy lives. JT, song writer, guitar player, American treasure, survivor.

  10. J.... S....

    Takes me back to a time when things weren't so damn complicated, when the music seamed to speak directly to me and when my tomorrows were always bright and full of hope. Now I listen and just cry. Can't help it, as those days are gone for me. Now I'm just old, broken down and alone and the world just doesn't seem to make any sense at all. Thanks for the songs James, but most of all thanks for just being you...

    J.... S....

    Remember, it's always darkest before the dawn! Music like this was never in vain! Have faith!

  11. R.... O....

    اغاني تذكرني بالماضي،جميله و معانته.

    Like JAMES.

  12. G.... C....

    Who the other guy singing the solo at the end?

  13. J.... H....

    James Taylor, talento incontestável! Boa noite pra nós, que apreciamos música de qualidade!

  14. S.... H....

    I love ❤️ James Taylor always my dearest older Sister Karen Miller loves James Taylor always growing up her youngest Sister Jodi Anderson is my bestest friends from Pre kindergarten when we were extremely little girls and we all vowed no matter what we were always going to stay bestest friends in The Whole Wide World. I learned to love ❤️ his music from earliest Seventies or earlier and he is timeless beautiful voice and beautiful music 🎶 always 💋❤️☮️💋💋

  15. F.... K....

    I enjoy listening to James Taylor music as much now as I did when it came out.

  16. R.... W....

    no commercials. Great songs!

  17. A.... J....

    He's a good song writer. But his voice has no range very monotone.

  18. M.... V....

    Love his songs ❤

  19. J.... W....

    Seen James in Berkeley CA in the early 70's. He had long hair then. Live long and prosper my friend.you still rock !!

  20. D.... P....

    Sweet music!!!

  21. f.... l....

    Someone like you, James Taylor. Miss you?

  22. E.... K....

    😍😊

  23. E.... K....

    🙃😕

  24. E.... K....

    Dada, is he your daada? Or is he Really you Dada? Are are you him, and him you? So, is he me too? 🙂

  25. J.... T....

    James Taylor Beautiful Melodies!!!!💞💞💞💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  26. f.... l....

    James Taylor riesce a riconciliare l'anima con la pace e la tranquillità

  27. z.... ....

    You Rock Baby James...Your Music Will Live Forever............

  28. K.... A....

    Em Carutapera Ma Brasil curtindo as músicas do James Tayllor das quais gosto muito.

  29. S.... B....

    Hi from CANADA.

  30. s.... r....

    I saw him 3 times in the 70's he is at his best when it's just him and a guitar! A great songwriter one of the best!

    s.... r....

    I saw him in Huntsville a few years back and then just last year in MS. so awesome

  31. S.... N....

    "BLESS YOU ", "ETERNAL SOUL " .

  32. h.... ....

    Oh Suzanna, don't you break down and cry.

  33. S.... G....

    One of the most beautiful people with the most beautiful music.

    S.... G....

    One who opens his mouth and puts you in a beautiful place

  34. c.... m....

    Great collection of old favorites, never get tired of listening to James !

  35. D.... D....

    His was the first concert I went to in the late 60s. He had hair to his shoulders. Not much has changed. He's still talented but I now have more hair. ; )

  36. i.... ....

    Listening to this is like watching Rafa Nadal play Roger Federer in 30 years when they are in their 60's. Beloved by millions and doing the same thing but not really the same. My 2 favorites are 'Walking Man' & 'Her Town Too'

  37. J.... H....

    Songs of my youth. And middle age. And as a Senior. Thank you, James, for setting the right tone for my travels.

    J.... H....

    I feel the same way James Marks.

  38. M.... M....

    James Taylor, Peter, Paul, Merry,... Heart warming music, thanks, Love from Persian kid of MN

  39. L.... W....

    He wrote right inside of Martha's Vineyard. Indeed!

  40. R.... D....

    I DONT NOW JAMES TAYLOR BUT I NOW LEBRON JAMES

    R.... D....

    @Jeff Duncan Well put👍

  41. r.... n....

    James taylor ele e um poeta que canta com a alma. Trazendo-nos paz de espírito com suas lindas canções Ronaldo Rio de Janeiro!!💜

  42. P.... M....

    Great classics

  43. P.... M....

    Are these actually the 'hit' recordings.... when I heard Fire and Rain I thought that there are some differences.

    P.... M....

    Exactly, they are not all the oiginals. I'm listening to Carolina in my mind and its not the version i know.

  44. K.... O....

    Amoooo as musicas de James Taylor

  45. N.... ....

    Genius.

    N.... ....

    Thank you.

  46. A.... P....

    How to explain this power some people have to take us back in time? This voice, these songs are so connected to my teenagehood, to a time things were...happy...my parents were still here...and life was just... simple. Thank you, James for being there for me...up to this moment of my life...you are still here! Bless you!! 😊👏🙌♥️🎶

  47. M.... R....

    Im feeling young again when i play james song.

    M.... R....

    I remember the year 1969 my high school year!

  48. n.... n....

    I've drove around, listing to this man on 8 track. oh the nice days.

    n.... n....

    Amen brother we like 2 remember them these songs bring back good memories of carefree days b4 the cold reality of life slapped us in the face . have a good day

  49. T.... T....

    Guess what James? You kinda suck. Best wishes, and God bless.

  50. T.... T....

    My Father and James Taylor, make up the biggest "Joke" ever told.

    T.... T....

    When you grow up and understand life in their time, you'll be able to gain an appreciation and respect for the artist's expressions.

  51. B.... L....

    it's his cold voice

  52. P.... K....

    I spent time in a mental hospital and they almost did me in. Little old lady named Lois saved me. Thank you Lois

  53. C.... Q....

    The sound quality here is questionable for about half the tracks.

    C.... Q....

    How much did you pay?

  54. j.... ....

    Puta pekeng jt ito

  55. M.... C....

    been in saudi arabia for 26 years james music keeps me going and keeps me sane for this past years thank you james

  56. r.... ....

    This is a great playlist.
    Thanks for sharing!

  57. j.... v....

    It is nice to hear those music's that felts my heart and mind feel comfortable.thank's james

  58. D.... B....

    Sounds like it's being played in a tunnel... or a parking garage.

    D.... B....

    Yes,but only in your mind.

  59. P.... V....

    Love sweet baby James

  60. f.... l....

    Love her

  61. A.... P....

    James Taylor is one of my greatest ♊💗♐🇵🇷😎

  62. B.... R....

    James Taylor cancel concert here (Manila, Philippines) as a protest againts the war on drugs thousands are killed including innocents .. still counting

  63. A.... R....

    A great musician, know him for a llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllong lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllong time and enjoy his music just like the first time I heard it.... Thank you mate!

  64. A.... B....

    Im just listening jts songs reminds me of my boyhood days now a candidate for my second citizenship still like his song

  65. S.... V....

    3 & 5 are same.

    S.... V....

    Incorrect.They are different numbers!

  66. R.... M....

    👍👍👍

  67. W.... M....

    Thanks for giving me good music since I was fourteen winche . I'm 65 years now.

  68. C.... C....

    I saw him once at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, he just sat on a stool for the whole performance and played music, he was wonderful ❤️

  69. R.... M....

    He's holding a left handed guitar.

    R.... M....

    Alternate versions as well?....Left handed Guitar as well yes... Whats happening here lol Mandela Effect got JT!!!!

    R.... M....

    Actually, he's not. The image has been reversed (probably to fit better with the text.) look at his wedding ring.

  70. A.... O....

    Nice album.

  71. a.... ....

    Sweet baby James, so good to hear you again. Thanks for all of your songs throughout the years. Much appreciated.

  72. r.... r....

    Lovely song but my friend was playing it to me and now he is in the heaven with God,and I'm feeling sad.

    r.... r....

    Lord and I know smiles known

    r.... r....

    Dying is so very natural and an exceptional time to let your actions reflect the unconditional love and compassion your friend deserves!

  73. S.... S....

    Sounds like there is a bit of Autotune in this mix. His voice got better as he aged. But even with better recording, Autotune sucks.

  74. B.... U....

    There’s Something in the way she moves, looks my way or calls my name. That Seems To Leave this Troubled World Behind,. 🍻

  75. B.... R....

    this is one those songs I turn up the volume on

  76. K.... P....

    He has a sexy voice love him

  77. C.... S....

    Love him. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  78. D.... W....

    Simply Fanastic

  79. A.... A....

    Where's "You've got a friend"

    A.... A....

    On a Carole King album? :)

    A.... A....

    There's no more good friend today 😂

  80. D.... R....

    Un hermoso estilo que comunica mucho de su alma. Gracias Fell Nadal por tu aporte.

  81. C.... B....

    Tempos bons.
    Que saudade desse tempo gostoso.

  82. A.... C....

    Whoooow.... an undefinable longing is eating up my heart...

  83. R.... C....

    Took my wife to see him in Orlando for our anniversary one year. I like that he told the story behind every song before he sang it.

  84. G.... b....

    An excelent selection. Thanks from Lima Perú

  85. L.... M....

    I have never heard a James Taylor song that did not uplift or encourage me! Thank you James, and thank you for posting fell nadal!!

    L.... M....

    One of best country singers I've ever heard.

    L.... M....

    one of best singer 💖👍

  86. C.... J....

    Thank you this song were the song I ever heard.

    C.... J....

    Chrisner Joseph huh?

  87. L.... G....

    I love songs of james tailor

  88. M.... S....

    love always looks for fire that reins love always does … it wins …. as we follow...

  89. A.... P....

    Meu amigo sempre preocupado comigo.Disse que eu deveria parar a dieta.Hoje estou gorda.Nao me reconheceria.

  90. F.... S....

    Lousy audio

    F.... S....

    Odd Live cuts is my Guess.... Its good but its not what I was expecting

  91. D.... L....

    so happy to have found this "JT" collection - thank you for sharing your work!

  92. V.... L....

    I luv this man's voice.

    V.... L....

    I think I sound just like James Taylor when I am singing in the shower. My neighbors disagree with me.

  93. K.... S....

    James is a great soloist as well as ensemblist w/ a passion for music

  94. H.... ....

    🙏🙏🙏🙏

  95. M.... E....

    crazy - he drives a mini van!

    M.... E....

    What is crazy about driving a mini van bro.?

  96. D.... A....

    these are some crappy recordings

    D.... A....

    Takes one to know one comes to my mind but that brings me down to your level. I'll just pray you change like I have. Amen

    D.... A....

    You get what you pay for, Don.

    D.... A....

    We can say yours are better....Yep, not one post of your expertise! LOL

    D.... A....

    @MrOldclunker Perhaps He doesn't like the Live Stuff? As a Dylan fan... I enjoy all of it.. Especially LIVE!!! This a real textured Listen...Maybe thats a better assessment for our buddy Fernando ......lol ( I dig your name Mr. Old Clunker) Well done Sir

  97. t.... t....

    the dog said, "I remember a guy that looked like him but he had hair." ~ tenderbastard

  98. A.... M....

    James Taylor is a music legend of classic music!