Simon & Garfunkel

Introduction

“Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel is a timeless classic that captures the spirit of the 1960s with its catchy melody and thought-provoking lyrics. Released in 1968 as part of the soundtrack for the film “The Graduate,” the song became an instant hit and remains one of Simon & Garfunkel’s most iconic tracks. With its memorable guitar riff and enigmatic storytelling, “Mrs. Robinson” continues to resonate with audiences, cementing its place in the pantheon of folk-rock masterpieces. Join us as we explore the enduring legacy of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson.”

Did You Know?

• “Mrs. Robinson” was written by Paul Simon and performed by Simon & Garfunkel. It won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1969.
• The song’s lyrics reference the character Mrs. Robinson from “The Graduate,” played by Anne Bancroft, and touch on themes of alienation, disillusionment, and societal unrest.
• “Mrs. Robinson” topped the charts in multiple countries, including the United States, where it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• The song’s iconic chorus, “Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson,” has become a cultural touchstone and is often used to evoke a sense of nostalgia for the 1960s.

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Lyrics: Mrs. Robinson

And here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson
Jesus loves you more than you will know, wo wo wo
God bless you please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray, hey hey hey
Hey hey hey

We’d like to know a little bit about you for our files
We’d like to help you learn to help yourself
Look around you, all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home

And here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson
Jesus loves you more than you will know, wo wo wo
God bless you please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray, hey hey hey
Hey hey hey

Hide it in a hiding place where no one ever goes
Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes
It’s a little secret, just the Robinsons’ affair
Most of all, you’ve got to hide it from the kids

Coo coo ca-choo, Mrs. Robinson
Jesus loves you more than you will know, wo wo wo
God bless you please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray, hey hey hey
Hey hey hey

Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday afternoon
Going to the candidates’ debate
Laugh about it, shout about it
When you’ve got to choose
Every way you look at it you lose

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?
A nation turns its lonely eyes to you, wo wo wo
What’s that you say, Mrs. Robinson
‘Joltin Joe’ has left and gone away, hey hey hey
Hey hey hey