“Seasons in the Sun” is a song written by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel and translated into English by Rod McKuen. It was first released by Brel in 1973, and then by Terry Jacks in 1974. Jacks’ version became a major international hit, reaching number one in over 20 countries.
The song is a bittersweet ballad about a dying man reflecting on his life and saying goodbye to his loved ones. It is a moving and poignant song that has been covered by many artists over the years.
In 2003, Jacks re-recorded the song with a new arrangement and music video. The video featured Jacks walking through a park and reminiscing about his life. It was a powerful and emotional video that resonated with many viewers.
“Seasons in the Sun” remains a popular song today. It is often played at funerals and memorial services, and it continues to be covered by artists of all genres.
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Lyric
Goodbye to you my trusted friend
We’ve known each other since we were nine or ten
Together we’ve climbed hills and trees
Learned of love and ABCs
Skinned our hearts and skinned our kneesGoodbye my friend, it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
Pretty girls are everywhere
Think of me and I’ll be thereWe had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed
Were just seasons out of timeGoodbye papa, please pray for me
I was the black sheep of the family
You tried to teach me right from wrong
Too much wine and too much song
Wonder how I got alongGoodbye papa, it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
Little children everywhere
When you see them, I’ll be thereWe had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song
Like the seasons, have all goneWe had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song
Like the seasons, have all goneGoodbye Michelle, my little one
You gave me love and helped me find the sun
And every time that I was down
You would always come around
And get my feet back on the groundGoodbye Michelle, it’s hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
With the flowers everywhere
I wish that we could both be thereWe had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the stars we could reach
Were just starfish on the beachWe had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the stars we could reach
Were just starfish on the beachWe had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song
Like the seasons, have all goneAll our lives we had fun
We had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed
Were just seasons out of timeWe had joy, we had fun
We had seasons in the sun