Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Patterns Lyrics by Paul Simon

The Paul Simon Songbook

0

[Verse 1]
Oh, the night sets softly
With the hush of falling leaves
Casting shivering shadows
On the houses through the trees
And the light from a street lamp
Paints a pattern on my wall
Like the pieces of a puzzle
Or a child's uneven scrawl

[Verse 2]
Up a narrow flight of stairs
In a narrow little room
As I lie upon my bed
In the early evening gloom
Impaled on my wall
My eyes can dimly see
The pattern of my life
And the puzzle that is me

[Verse 3]
From the moment of my birth
To the instant of my death
There are patterns I must follow
Just as I must breathe each breath
Like a rat in a maze
The path before me lies
And the pattern never alters
Until the rat dies

[Verse 4]
And the pattern still remains
On the wall where darkness fell
And it's fitting that it should
For in darkness I must dwell
Like the color of my skin
Or the day that I grow old
My life is made of patterns
That can scarcely be controlled
Credits

About “Patterns” by Paul Simon

Read the complete lyrics to "Patterns" 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.

"Patterns" is performed by Paul Simon. from the album "The Paul Simon Songbook " This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Patterns", explore more songs by Paul Simon using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Paul Simon · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Patterns" is credited to Paul Simon. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Patterns" appears on "The Paul Simon Songbook ".

Visit the Paul Simon artist page at /artist/paul-simon for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.