To everything turn, turn, turn
There is a season turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven.
A time to be born, a time to die
A time to laugh, a time to weep
A time to mourn, a time to dance
A time to plant, a time to reap.
To everything turn, turn, turn
There is a season turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven.
A time to rend, a time to mend
A time to gain, a time to lose
A time to cast away stones,
A time to gather stones together.
To everything turn, turn, turn
There is a season turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven.
A time to give it all you have
A time to take it through the fire
A time to let go and let God
A time to master your desire.
To everything turn, turn, turn
There is a season turn, turn, turn
And a time to every purpose under heaven.
--From Ecclesiastes – melody by Pete Seeger
Revised with new verse – Buddy Comfort © ---