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Paul Simon – Learn How to Fall (1973) | Track profile | Dork

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Paul Simon
There Goes Rhymin’ Simon
Learn How to Fall

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Learn How to Fall

Release date: 5th May 1973

From There Goes Rhymin’ Simon

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"Learn How to Fall" is a track by Paul Simon, from the album There Goes Rhymin’ Simon, released 5th May 1973. Full lyrics are available below.

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Lyrics

Learn How to Fall

[Chorus]

You got to learn how to fall

Before you learn to fly

And mama, mama it ain't no lie

Before you learn to fly

Learn how to fall

[Verse]

You got to drift in the breeze

Before you set your sails

It's an occupation where the wind prevails

Before you set your sails

Drift in the breeze

Oh and it's the same old story

Ever since the world began

Everybody got the runs for glory

Nobody stops and scrutinizes the plan

Nobody stops and scrutinizes the plan

Nobody stops and scrutinizes the plan

[Chorus]

You got to learn how to fall

Before you learn to fly

And mama, mama it ain't no lie

Before you learn to fly

Learn how to fall

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Track details

From There Goes Rhymin’ Simon

1973

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Album

There Goes Rhymin’ Simon

Release year

1973

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Writer: Paul Simon
Producer: Paul Simon, Phil Ramone
Drums: James Stroud
Guitar: Paul Simon
Bass Guitar: Vernie Robbins
Electric Guitar: Jerry Puckett
Hammond Organ: Carson Whitsett
Lead Vocals: Paul Simon