Ladies of the Canyon album cover by Joni Mitchell

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1970 · From the album Ladies of the Canyon

Conversation

by Joni Mitchell

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03 · Lyrics

"Conversation"

He comes for conversation

I comfort him sometimes

Comfort and consultation

He knows that's what he'll find

I bring him apples and cheeses

He brings me songs to play

He sees me when he pleases

I see him in cafes

And I only say, "Hello"

And turn away before his lady knows

How much I want to see him

She removes him like a ring, to wash her hands

She only brings him out to show her friends

I want to free him

Secrets and sharing soda

That's how our time began

Love is a story told to a friend

It's second hand

But I'll listen to his questions

I'll give my answers when they're found

He says she keeps him guessing

But I know she keeps him down

She speaks in sorry sentences

Miraculous repentances

I don't believe her

Tomorrow he will come to me

And he'll speak his sorrow endlessly and he'll ask me, "Why?"

"Why can't I leave her?"

He comes for conversation

I comfort him sometimes

Comfort and consultation

He knows that's what he'll find

He knows that's what he'll find

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04 · FAQ

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When was "Conversation" released?
"Conversation" by Joni Mitchell was released on April 1, 1970 on the album "Ladies of the Canyon".
What genre is "Conversation"?
"Conversation" by Joni Mitchell falls within the rock, pop, folk genres.
What album is "Conversation" on?
"Conversation" appears on the album "Ladies of the Canyon" by Joni Mitchell.
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