About The Song
Released in 1965, The Byrds’ “Mr. Tambourine Man” was a groundbreaking track that bridged the gap between folk and rock music. Originally penned by Bob Dylan, the Byrds transformed the song into a psychedelic masterpiece, characterized by Jim McGuinn’s distinctive 12-string Rickenbacker guitar and the band’s lush vocal harmonies. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a weary seeker searching for meaning and escape. The enigmatic “Mr. Tambourine Man” serves as a symbol of inspiration and liberation, offering a promise of a world beyond the mundane. The song’s infectious rhythm and hypnotic melody propelled it to the top of the charts, cementing The Byrds’ status as pioneers of the burgeoning folk-rock movement.
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Lyrics
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Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I’m not sleepy and there ain’t no place I’m goin’ to
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning, I’ll come followin’ you
Take me for a trip upon your magic swirling ship
All my senses have been stripped
And my hands can’t feel to grip
And my toes too numb to step
Wait only for my boot heels to be wanderin’
I’m ready to go anywhere, I’m ready for to fade
Unto my own parade
Cast your dancing spell my way
I promise to go under it
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
I’m not sleepy and there ain’t no place I’m goin’ to
Hey, Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me
In the jingle jangle morning, I’ll come followin’ you