Paul Simon - Kathy's Song

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"Kathy's Song" is one of the most beautiful love song written by Paul Simon (inspired by his girlfriend Kathleen Chitty).

But if you are in the mood for a love song with profound depth and real meaning then look no further than “Kathy’s Song” by one of the greatest song writers of all time.

Kathleen Chitty at 18 was the love of Paul’s life. They met in 1963 in Brentwood, Essex. After recording his first album with Art Garfunkel, Paul had left the U.S. to play in pubs, folk clubs and coffee houses across England. And it was at the Railway Inn Folk Club where the pair first met.

In one of those love-at-first-sight experiences, Paul and Kathy became nearly inseparable thereafter. They traveled to the U.S. later that year, taking their love affair across the country on Paul’s tour. Eventually, Kathy returned to England, and Paul joined her a few weeks later. There, he recorded The Paul Simon Songbook, which included “Kathy’s Song” and showcased the couple on the cover art.

Kathy's Song appears on the album "The Definitive Simon and Garfunkel".

Lyrics :

I hear the drizzle of the rain
Like a memory it falls
Soft and warm continuing
Tapping on my roof and walls

And from the shelter of my mind
Through the window of my eyes
I gaze beyond the rain drenched streets
To England where my heart lies

My mind´s distracted and diffused
My thoughts are many miles away
They lie with you when you´re asleep
And kiss you when you start your day

And a song I was writing is left undone
I don´t know why I spend my time
Writing songs I can´t believe
With words that tear and strain to rhyme

And so you see I have come to doubt
All that I once held as true
I stand alone without beliefs
The only truth I know is you

And as I watch the drops of rain
Weave their weary paths and die
I know that I am like the rain
There but for the grace of you go