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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Joanna Newsom
Joanna Newsom
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Joanna Newsom
Joanna Newsom
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Noah Georgeson
Noah Georgeson
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I found a little plot of land in the Garden of Eden
It was dirt and dirt is all the same
I tilled it with my two hands and I called it my very own
There was no one to dispute my claim
[Verse 2]
Well, you'd be shocked at the state of things
The whole place had just cleared right out
It was hotter than hell
So I laid me by a spring for a spell
As naked as a trout
[Verse 3]
The wandering eye that I have caught
Is as hot as a wandering sun
But I will want for nothing more
In my garden
Start again
In my hardening to every heart but one
[Verse 4]
Meet me in the garden of Eden
Bring a friend
We are gonna have ourselves a time
We are gonna have a garden party
It's on me
No, sirree, it's my dime
[Verse 5]
We broke our hearts in the war between
St. George and the dragon
But both, in equal parts are welcome to come along
I'm inviting everyone
[Verse 6]
Farewell to loves that I have known
Even muddiest waters run
Tell me, what is meant by sin, or none in a garden
Seceded from the union in the year of A.D. 1?
[Verse 7]
The unending amends you've made
Are enough for one life
Be done
I believe in innocence
Little darlin', start again
I believe in everyone
I believe, regardless
I believe in everyone
Written by: Joanna Newsom
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