Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Procol Harum
Canonical path: /procol-harum/taking-the-time
Related lyric paths: 6
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Taking The Time
Read Taking The Time lyrics by Procol Harum on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Taking The Time
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I was standing on the mountain top staring at the sun
I was trying to act the hero's part not fooling anyone
I was living for the moment but the moment never came
Taking notes and stealing quotes, trying to make a name
My time's been taken with taking my time
By making my mind up to make up my mind
I was living in the country: I was trying not to freeze
I was working on the cabbage plants, chopping down the trees
I was learning how to cook the goose and how to milk the cow
Taking out the dog for walks, teaching him how to bow
My time's been taken with taking my time
I'm making my mind up to make up my mind
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Procol Harum performs "Taking The Time", and this lyric page sits inside the Procol Harum catalog on LyroVerse.
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