{"id":24028,"date":"2024-01-18T17:35:55","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T15:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=24028"},"modified":"2024-01-18T17:35:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T15:35:55","slug":"who-wrote-lemon-tree-song","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/who-wrote-lemon-tree-song\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Wrote Lemon Tree Song"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lemon Tree is a popular folk song written by German singer-songwriter Peter, Paul and Mary in 1962. The song is about a man who is walking in the forest and notices a lemon tree and is reminded of past love. It is a classic tune that has been covered by artists from many genres throughout the decades, making it one of the most popular folk songs of all time. It has been covered by both male and female musicians including Bob Dylan, Cher, Joan Baez, Peter, Paul and Mary, and many others.<\/p>\n

The lyrics for Lemon Tree were written by Peter Yarrow, one of the founding members of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Yarrow had been singing folk music since his teens and used his experiences to craft the lyrics for the song. He focuses on the beauty of the world around us, the importance of love and introduces us to a charming lemon tree which serves as a reminder of joy and innocence.<\/p>\n

The music of Lemon Tree was written by Yarrow and guitar duo, Robert and Gary at the time. It is a simple, but catchy tune with a driving rhythm. It is accentuated with Spanish-style guitar licks, chords and strumming. Peter, Paul and Mary performed it in a contemporary folk movement that had started gaining traction in the late 1950s and early 1960s.<\/p>\n

Despite the simplicity of the lyrics, Lemon Tree remains a beloved song. It encourages us to take a step back and appreciate the beauty of life and the importance of love as Yarrow humbly reminds us “Let me tell ya that I’m not scared of dying\/ I don’t worry a all\/ I’m just wondering, wonderin’ if I’m gonna grow old”. It carries an important message that resonates with listeners to this day.<\/p>\n