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I Am a Rock (Alternate Version) Lyrics by Paul Simon

The Paul Simon Songbook

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[Verse 1]
A winter's day
In a deep and dark December
I am alone
Gazing from my window
To the streets below
On a freshly fallen, silent shroud of snow

[Refrain]
I am a rock
I am an island

[Verse 2]
I've built walls
A fortress, steep and mighty
That none may penetrate
I have no need of friendship
Friendship causes pain
It's laughter and it's loving I disdain

[Refrain]
I am a rock
I am an island

[Verse 3]
Don't talk of love
Well, I’ve heard the word before
It’s sleeping in my memory
And I won't disturb the slumber
Of feelings that have died
If I never loved, I never would have cried

[Refrain]
I am a rock
I am an island

[Verse 4]
I have my books
And my poetry to protect me
I am shielded in my armor
Hiding in my room
Safe within my womb
I touch no one and no one touches me

[Refrain]
I am a rock
I am an island

[Outro]
And a rock can feel no pain
And an island never cries
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About “I Am a Rock (Alternate Version)” by Paul Simon

Read the complete lyrics to "I Am a Rock (Alternate Version)" by Paul Simon from the album "The Paul Simon Songbook ". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

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