They are well known for their close vocal harmonies and were among the most popular recording artists of the 1960s; among their biggest hits, in addition to "The Sounds of Silence", were "Bridge over Troubled Water", "I Am a Rock", "Homeward Bound", "A Hazy Shade of Winter", "Mrs. Robinson", "The Boxer", "Cecilia", and "Scarborough Fair/Canticle". They have received several Grammys and are inductees in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Long Island Music Hall of Fame (2007).
Their sometimes rocky relationship led to their last album, Bridge over Troubled Water, being delayed several times due to artistic disagreements and as a result the duo broke up in 1970. But Simon and Garfunkel have reunited to perform and sometimes tour together in every decade since the 1970 breakup, most famously for 1981's "The Concert in Central Park," which attracted about 500,000 people, and they have toured very successfully since then.
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Grateful
Garfunkel Art Lyrics
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I've got a warm place to sleep
Some nights I lie awake counting gifts
Instead of counting sheep
I've got a heart that can hold love
I've got a mind that can think
There may be times when I lose the light
But I can't stay depressed
When I remember how I'm blessed
Grateful, grateful
Truly grateful I am
Grateful, grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful
In a city of strangers
I got a family of friends
No matter what rocks and brambles fill the way
I know that they will stay until the end
I feel a hand holding my hand
It's not a hand you can see
But on the road to the promised land
This hand will shepherd me
Through delight and despair
Holding tight and always there
Grateful, grateful
Truly grateful I am
Grateful, grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful
It's not that I don't want a lot
Or hope for more, or dream of more
But giving thanks for what I've got
Makes me happier than keeping score
In a world that can bring pain
I will still take each chance
For I believe that whatever the terrain
Our feet can learn to dance
Whatever stone life may sling
We can moan or we can sing
Grateful, grateful
Truly grateful I am
Grateful, grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful
Truly blessed
And duly grateful.
The song 'Grateful' by Garfunkel Art is about being grateful for the simple things in life, especially in tough times. The opening lines of the song express thankfulness for having a roof over one's head and a warm place to sleep, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The following lines speak about being able to count gifts instead of counting sheep, which indicates the gratitude for goodness experienced in life. The song proceeds to describe the gifts of having a heart that can hold love and a mind that can think. The line, "There may be times when I lose the light and let my spirits sink" shows the vulnerability of the person, but they soon remember how blessed they are and pull themselves out of that feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a roof over my head
I am fortunate to have a place to live and call home
I've got a warm place to sleep
I am lucky to have a comfortable and safe sleeping environment
Some nights I lie awake counting gifts
Instead of counting sheep
Instead of trying to fall asleep, I reflect on all the good things in my life
I've got a heart that can hold love
I am capable of loving and being loved
I've got a mind that can think
I have a functioning brain that allows me to process and respond to the world around me
There may be times when I lose the light
And let my spirits sink
But I can't stay depressed
When I remember how I'm blessed
Although I may feel down sometimes, I can always try to remember the good things in my life to lift my spirits
In a city of strangers
I got a family of friends
No matter what rocks and brambles fill the way
I know that they will stay until the end
Even though I may be surrounded by strangers in a big city, I have a close-knit group of friends who support me through thick and thin
I feel a hand holding my hand
It's not a hand you can see
But on the road to the promised land
This hand will shepherd me
Through delight and despair
Holding tight and always there
I have a sense of comfort and guidance, even though it may not be tangible, that leads me through life's ups and downs
It's not that I don't want a lot
Or hope for more, or dream of more
But giving thanks for what I've got
Makes me happier than keeping score
Although I have aspirations for more, I find greater happiness in appreciating what I already have instead of constantly seeking more
In a world that can bring pain
I will still take each chance
For I believe that whatever the terrain
Our feet can learn to dance
Whatever stone life may sling
We can moan or we can sing
Even though life can be painful and difficult, I will continue to take risks and embrace new opportunities knowing that I can learn and grow from them
Truly blessed
And duly grateful.
I recognize that I am truly fortunate and express gratitude for all the good things in my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUDITH ABBOTT, BRUCE DUNSTAN, PAUL GRECO, DARREN HAMER, NIGEL HUNTER, ALICE NUTTER, LOUISE WATTS, ALLEN WHALLEY
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Mike Maddox
A beautiful song sang by a beautiful singer! I love Art Garfunkel and his humble, soft, kind nature. He is one of the best singers ever! I am truly grateful and blessed to have found and listen to this song!
P Mangum
Truly grateful to John Bucchino, a wonderful artist and songwriter, for giving us the gift of this song.
Eric Burns
It's a beautiful song, and my second favourite song that John has written, my favourite is "Better than I" which he wrote for the movie "Joseph King of Dreams", but "Grateful" is a beautiful song and is definitely one of my favourites, and after "Better than I" it would be my favourite song that John Bucchino wrote.
Debbie Maddox
Art this is one of the best songs you sing. I feel like you really mean this song. Family is very important to you and you know there is a God who loves us and looks after us. He gives us many gifts in life. Your voice is one of those gifts, your wife, Kim, and your sons, James and Beau. Thank our Lord everyday! Grateful, truly grateful always!!
siouxsie1954
Few voices are capable of eliciting the emotional responses that Art Garfunkel can bring to the surface with his textured soaring range that somehow is able to capture, reflect, give voice to the highs and lows of the human experience. So wonderful to live in a time when we can mark the events of our lives with these musical stylings. So grateful for this shared talent. :)
Carlos Stewart
I sung this in 2002 at my college graduation. It's still one of the greatest songs of all time. Thank you Mr. Garfunkel for being wonderful; I am grateful for your message.
C Johnson
Such a beautiful inspirational tune, that all of us in America should sing (or at least think of) every day. Thank you, John Buchino for the wonderful lyrics and thank you, Art, for your fantastic voice that brings the song to life!
Mike Maddox
Art you should use this song in your touring concerts. This is a song many have not heard but it is one of your best works. My wife loves this song.
Eric Burns
He actually did for a while, he often closed his concerts with this song, he first recorded it for his live album Across America, and he was also the first singer to ever sing and record the song.
spocksuglysister
My music teacher reads this to us every year and everyone bursts into tears. This is beautiful.