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Catch Another Butterfly
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Catch Another Butterfly was released on October 14, 1969 by RCA/Legacy as a part of the album Rhymes & Reasons
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Release DateOctober 14, 1969
LabelRCA/Legacy
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM108

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
John Denver
John Denver
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Staff Sgt. George Ockner
Staff Sgt. George Ockner
Violin
Paul Prestopino
Paul Prestopino
Mandolin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Michael Robert Williams
Michael Robert Williams
Songwriter
John Denver
John Denver
Arranger
Milton Okun
Milton Okun
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Milton Okun
Milton Okun
Producer
Jim Crotty
Jim Crotty
Recording Engineer
John Woram
John Woram
Recording Engineer
Jean Goldhirsch
Jean Goldhirsch
Assistant Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Do you remember days not so very long ago
When the world was run by people twice your size?
And the days were full of laughter, and the nights were full of stars
And when you grew tired, you could close your eyes
[Verse 2]
Yes, the stars were there for wishing, and the wind was there for kites
And the morning sun was there for rise and shine
And even if the sniffles kept you home from school in bed
You couldn't hardly stay there after nine
[Chorus]
And I wonder if the smell of morning's faded
What happened to the robin's song that sparkled in the sky?
Where's all the water gone that tumbled down the stream?
Will I ever catch another butterfly?
[Verse 3]
Do you remember campouts right in your own backyard
Wondering how airplanes could fly?
And the hours spent just playing with a funny rock you found
With crystal specks as blue as all the sky
[Chorus]
And I wonder if the smell of morning's faded
What happened to the robin's song that sparkled in the sky?
Where's all the water gone that tumbled down the stream?
Will I ever catch another butterfly?
[Verse 4]
Now I watch my son, he's playing with his toys
He's happy, and I give him all I can
But I can't help feeling just a little tingly inside
When I hear him say he wants to be a man
[Chorus]
And I wonder if the smell of morning's faded
What happened to the robin's song that sparkled in the sky?
Where's all the water gone that tumbled down the stream?
Will I ever catch another butterfly?
Will I ever catch another butterfly?
Written by: Michael Robert Williams
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