Crédits
INTERPRÉTATION
Don McLean
Chant
Leon Rhodes
Basse
Hargus Robbins
Batterie
Ray Edenton
Guitare
Dennis Solee
Saxophone
The Jordanaries
Chant
COMPOSITION ET PAROLES
Don McLean
Composition
PRODUCTION ET INGÉNIERIE
Ed Freeman
Production
Herb Gart
Production
Jerry Corbitt
Production
Larry Butler
Production
Dave Burgess
Production
John Peters
Production
Paroles
[Verse 1]
And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of castles in the air
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair
[Verse 2]
Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky
Dream come true, I'll live there till I die
I'm asking you to say my last goodbye
The love we knew ain't worth another try
[Verse 3]
Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain
[Verse 4]
But how can words express the feel of sunlight in the morning?
In the hills away from city strife
I need a country woman for my wife
I'm city-born, but I love the country life
[Verse 5]
For I will not be part of her cocktail generation
Partners waltz devoid of all romance
The music plays, and everyone must dance
I'm bowing out, I need a second chance
[Verse 6]
Save me from all the trouble and the pain
I know I'm weak, but I can't face that girl again
Tell her the reasons why I can't remain
Perhaps she'll understand if you tell it to her plain
[Verse 7]
And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I'm tired of castles in the air
I've got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair
Written by: Don McLean

