Rag Doll
Art Garfunkel Lyrics


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She walks in the field that's just across the way
And picks all the flowers that brighten up a day.
And the blue velvet cape that she wore around her neck,
And the red in her cheeks gave a Rag Doll effect.

The wind in the trees sings a sad, sad, sad song,
I lie in my bed listenin' all night long.
A wind in the trees sing a song just for me,
And bring back the Rag Doll to me.

Oh, how I long to have her back here by my side.
The happiness of yesterday, it damn near cost my pride.
There ain't nothin' worse than losin' when you've everything to gain.
I've just got to get that woman back or nothing will be the same.

The wind in the trees sings a sad, sad, sad, sad song,
I lie in my bed listenin' all night long.
A wind in the trees sing a song just for me,




And bring back the Rag Doll to me.
And bring back the Rag Doll to me.

Overall Meaning

The song "Rag Doll" is a beautifully poignant ballad that speaks to heartbreak and longing for love. The lyrics describe a woman who picks flowers in the field while wearing a blue velvet cape and red cheeks that give her a rag doll appearance. The singer is clearly enamored with her and longs for her to return to his side, even though the happiness they shared almost destroyed his pride.


The wind in the trees serves as a metaphor for the sadness and loneliness the singer feels without his love. He lays in bed listening to the wind and its mournful song, hoping that it will bring his Rag Doll back to him. The last line of the song is repeated twice, emphasizing the desperation and longing the singer feels for his lost love.


Overall, the song is a beautiful testament to the power of love and the pain that comes with losing it. The metaphor of the Rag Doll, someone who is fragile and easily broken, adds to the bittersweet tone of the song and highlights the vulnerability of the singer's emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

She walks in the field that's just across the way
She goes to the nearby field to pick flowers.


And picks all the flowers that brighten up a day.
She collects all the bright flowers to make the day beautiful.


And the blue velvet cape that she wore around her neck,
She wears a blue cape around her neck.


And the red in her cheeks gave a Rag Doll effect.
Her rosy cheeks made her look like a Rag Doll.


The wind in the trees sings a sad, sad, sad song,
The sound of wind passing through trees creates a melancholic tune.


I lie in my bed listenin' all night long.
The singer listens to the sad melody all night long while lying in bed.


A wind in the trees sing a song just for me,
The sad melody seems like it is sung especially for the singer.


And bring back the Rag Doll to me.
The tune reminds the artist of the Rag Doll and he yearns to have her back.


Oh, how I long to have her back here by my side.
The artist misses the Rag Doll and wants her company back again.


The happiness of yesterday, it damn near cost my pride.
The artist realizes that his pride almost cost him the happiness he had with the Rag Doll in the past.


There ain't nothin' worse than losin' when you've everything to gain.
The singer thinks that losing the Rag Doll is the worst thing that could happen when he had everything to gain from being with her.


I've just got to get that woman back or nothing will be the same.
The artist believes that his life will not be the same if he doesn't get the Rag Doll back.


And bring back the Rag Doll to me.
The singer pleads for the Rag Doll to return to him.


And bring back the Rag Doll to me.
The singer repeats his plea to get the Rag Doll back.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN PAUL EATON

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Maria Diaz

She walks in the field that's just across the way
And picks all the flowers that brighten up a day.
And the blue velvet cape that she wore around her neck,
And the red in her cheeks gave a Rag Doll effect.

The wind in the trees sings a sad, sad, sad song,
I lie in my bed listenin' all night long.
A wind in the trees sing a song just for me,
And bring back the Rag Doll to me.

Oh, how I long to have her back here by my side.
The happiness of yesterday, it damn near cost my pride.
There ain't nothin' worse than losin' when you've everything to gain.
I've just got to get that woman back or nothing will be the same.

The wind in the trees sings a sad, sad, sad, sad song,
I lie in my bed listenin' all night long.
A wind in the trees sing a song just for me,
And bring back the Rag Doll to me.
And bring back the Rag Doll to me.



All comments from YouTube:

Maria Diaz

She walks in the field that's just across the way
And picks all the flowers that brighten up a day.
And the blue velvet cape that she wore around her neck,
And the red in her cheeks gave a Rag Doll effect.

The wind in the trees sings a sad, sad, sad song,
I lie in my bed listenin' all night long.
A wind in the trees sing a song just for me,
And bring back the Rag Doll to me.

Oh, how I long to have her back here by my side.
The happiness of yesterday, it damn near cost my pride.
There ain't nothin' worse than losin' when you've everything to gain.
I've just got to get that woman back or nothing will be the same.

The wind in the trees sings a sad, sad, sad, sad song,
I lie in my bed listenin' all night long.
A wind in the trees sing a song just for me,
And bring back the Rag Doll to me.
And bring back the Rag Doll to me.

Beth Putnam

Art Garfunkel had such a beautiful voice. I loved Simon and Garfunkel, Joan Baez, Carly Simon and all of the rest from that era.

azguitar

This is one of Steve Eaton's greatest songs. I'm lucky enough to perform it with Steve, and sing the beautiful harmony. Thank you for posting this!

Allen Browning

This song is a classic, the gem of Art Garfunkel's first solo album and a masterpiece by Steve Eaton. Kudos all around. I loved this one the first time I heard it.

Pierre Jumeau

Second solo album in fact. His first album was Angel Clare (1973). But I agree with you on everything else.

Mikol

I absolutely love this song too on the "Scissors Cut" album. For me, this is one of the finest songs, together with "Can't turn my heart away", "Heart in New York", "Bright Eyes", and others. Thanks for uploading this one! I never thought I'd hear this song again after my "Scissor's Cut" tape got old and moldy. Much much thanks to you Kyle! Wish you could also upload the song "That's All I Got to Say"

Filthy McNasty

This song did not appear on Scissors Cut

mark ru2

been so long since i heard this beautiful song and the whole album was and is great

Cynthia Lyman

Love me some Art. This man was instrumental in getting me through adolescence and l have carried his inspiration lovingly ever since. l was nicknamed Art in highschool due to my creative side, and being a girl, hated it. In retr

bendysan

The Four Seasons had a song about a worse nickname: "Rag Doll"

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