Guinnevere
Guinnevere

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Guinnevere Lyrics

Ever felt an ethereal connection to someone who seemed just out of reach? This dreamy ballad by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tells the tale of an enchanting woman, Guinnevere, who evokes longing and fascination. Her green eyes and golden hair remind the… Read more

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Aug 19, 1974
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Guinnevere Lyrics

Guinnevere had green eyes
Like yours, mi'lady like yours
When she'd walk down
Through the garden
In the morning after it rained
Peacocks wandered aimlessly
underneath an orange tree
Why can't she see me?

Guinnevere
Drew pentagrams
Like yours, mi'lady like yours
Late at night
When she thought
that no one was watching at all
She shall be free
As she turns her gaze
Down the slope
to the harbor where I lay
Anchored for a day

Guinnevere
Had golden hair
Like yours, mi'lady like yours
Streaming out when we'd ride
Through the warm wind down by the bay
Yesterday
Seagulls circle endlessly
I sing in silent harmony
We shall be free

Writer(s): DAVID CROSBY
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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What is the Meaning of Guinnevere?

Ever felt an ethereal connection to someone who seemed just out of reach? This dreamy ballad by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tells the tale of an enchanting woman, Guinnevere, who evokes longing and fascination. Her green eyes and golden hair remind the singer of someone special. As she moves through her mystical world, drawing pentagrams and roaming gardens after the rain, the singer feels an unspoken bond yet struggles with invisibility in her eyes. Through imagery of peacocks and seagulls, the song paints a serene picture of freedom and elusive love. It captures a timeless yearning, the kind that feels almost magical. 🌿✨ #MysticalLove #TimelessYearning

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Guinnevere'?

    'Guinnevere' was written by David Crosby in 1968.

  2. On which album does 'Guinnevere' appear?

    'Guinnevere' appears on the critically acclaimed debut album 'Crosby, Stills & Nash'.

  3. What unique musical elements does 'Guinnevere' feature?

    The song 'Guinnevere' features a very unusual tuning (EBDGAD) and strange time signatures. According to David Crosby, it combines influences from West Coast jazz and folk music.

  4. Who are the three women David Crosby mentions in the context of 'Guinnevere'?

    David Crosby mentions that the song 'Guinnevere' is about three women he loved: Christine Hinton, Joni Mitchell, and an unidentified third person.

  5. Is there a demo version of 'Guinnevere' available?

    Yes, a demo version of 'Guinnevere' is available on the CSN box set. It features Crosby on guitar, Jack Casady on bass, and Cyrus Faryar on bouzouki.

  6. Was the song 'Guinnevere' influenced by any other music?

    According to Robert Christgau, 'Guinnevere' is based on a three-note motif from the 1960 Miles Davis album 'Sketches of Spain'.

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