Composer

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Paul Simon

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:16

"Some Folks' Lives Roll Easy" is a song composed by Paul Simon, an American singer-songwriter, and guitarist. The song was released in 1973 as part of his album "There Goes Rhymin' Simon." The album was released on May 5, 1973, and was produced by Paul Simon and Phil Ramone. The album was a commercial success, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 chart and receiving critical acclaim. "Some Folks' Lives Roll Easy" is a slow, contemplative song that features Simon's signature acoustic guitar playing and introspective lyrics. The song is divided into two distinct movements, with the first movement featuring Simon's vocals and guitar, and the second movement featuring a string section and a choir. The first movement of the song is characterized by Simon's gentle fingerpicking on his acoustic guitar and his soft, introspective vocals. The lyrics of the song reflect on the different ways that people live their lives, with some people experiencing hardship and struggle while others seem to have an easier time. Simon sings, "Some folks' lives roll easy as a breeze / Drifting through a summer night / Heading for a sunny day / But most folks' lives, oh, they stumble / Lord, they fall / Through no fault of their own." The second movement of the song features a string section and a choir, which adds a sense of grandeur and majesty to the song. The choir sings a repeated refrain of "Some folks' lives roll easy," while the strings provide a lush, sweeping backdrop. The second movement of the song serves as a kind of musical meditation on the themes of the first movement, with the choir and strings providing a sense of hope and comfort in the face of life's struggles. Overall, "Some Folks' Lives Roll Easy" is a beautiful and poignant song that showcases Paul Simon's talents as a songwriter and musician. The song's two distinct movements and introspective lyrics make it a standout track on "There Goes Rhymin' Simon," and it remains a beloved classic in Simon's extensive catalog of music.

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