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Alternate Title:
Turn! Turn! Turn!
First Line:
To everything, turn, turn, turn
Artist & Tune
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Version by Pete Seeger
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Version by Judy Collins
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Version by The Byrds
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Version by Bruce Springsteen
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Version by Roger McGuinn
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Version by Nina Simone
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Version by The Seekers
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Version by Dolly Parton
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Version by Mary Hopkin
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Version by Walk Off the Earth
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About the Song
The lyrics to Pete Seeger's song are taken almost word for word from the Hebrew Bible (Ecclesiates 3:1-5).
Pete's wife Toshi wrote verses for children. You can find the lyrics and videos of this adaptation at www.riseupandsing.org/songs/turn-turn-turn-toshi-seeger