About the song
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane with “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell. This iconic song, with its catchy melody and thought-provoking lyrics, has been a favorite among listeners since its release in 1970. Written by the talented Joni Mitchell herself, “Big Yellow Taxi” was featured on her album “Ladies of the Canyon.”
Joni Mitchell, a renowned singer-songwriter and artist, has a unique ability to blend folk, pop, and rock influences into her music. “Big Yellow Taxi” is a prime example of her eclectic style, with its upbeat rhythm and poignant social commentary.
The song achieved notable success on the music charts, reaching number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its catchy chorus and memorable lyrics struck a chord with audiences, earning Mitchell widespread acclaim and recognition.
“Big Yellow Taxi” is a timeless anthem for environmental awareness, with its lyrics highlighting the impact of human activity on the natural world. Mitchell’s powerful message resonates as strongly today as it did over fifty years ago, making the song as relevant as ever.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Joni Mitchell’s music or discovering “Big Yellow Taxi” for the first time, its infectious energy and meaningful lyrics are sure to leave a lasting impression. So, sit back, relax, and let the music of Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” transport you to a world of reflection and awareness.
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Lyrics
They paved paradise, put up a parking lot
With a pink hotel, a boutique, and a swingin’ hot spot
Don’t it always seem to go
That you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone
They paved paradise, put up a parking lot
(Ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop, ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop)
They took all the trees put ’em in a tree museum
And they charged the people a dollar an’ a half just to see ’em
Don’t it always seem to go
That you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone
They paved paradise, put up a parking lot
(Ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop, ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop)
Hey farmer, farmer put away that DDT now
Give me spots on my apples, but leave me the birds and the bees
Please
Don’t it always seem to go
That you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone
They paved paradise, put up a parking lot
(Ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop, ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop)
Late last night I heard the screen door slam
And a big yellow taxi took away my old man
Don’t it always seem to go
That you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone
They paved paradise, put up a parking lot (ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop)
I said don’t it always seem to go
That you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone
They paved paradise, put up a parking lot (ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop)
They paved paradise, put up a parking lot (ooh, bop-bop-bop-bop)
They paved paradise
Put up a parking lot