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The Summer Knows
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Piano, Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1890249
By Frank Sinatra. By Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, and Michel Legrand. Arranged by John Fries. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Film/TV, Jazz, Standards. Score. 2 pages. John Fries #1448836. Published by John Fries (A0.1890249).TYPE JOHN FRIES IN THE SEARCH BAR TO SEE ALL I HAVE TO OFFER. Thanks, John. “The Summer Knows” is a 1971 song by Barbra Streisand, composed by Michel Legrand with lyrics by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. It was originally the theme for the film Summer of ’42 and has since become a standard, recorded by many artists WRTI. At its heart, the song uses summer as a metaphor for a wise, maternal presence that offers comfort, perspective, and temporary solace to someone in emotional turmoil. Summer is portrayed as an all-knowing entity that sees the listener’s doubts and offers warmth and beauty to help them feel at ease. Streisand’s interpretation leans toward acceptance and inevitability. She doesn’t beg for the warmth to stay; instead, she maps the geography of departure, treating the sun like a temporary accessory. The arrangement’s lush orchestration contrasts with the lyrical theme of ending, creating a sense of suffocating intimacy and quiet exhaustion Songtell. Critics and listeners often see the song as more than a seasonal metaphor — it can represent the passage of time, the end of a chapter, or the inevitability of change. The “lesson learned” is not just about weather but about life’s cycles: comfort and beauty are temporary, and closure is necessary, even if it feels cold Songtell. In short: “The Summer Knows” is a tender yet inevitable farewell, where summer’s warmth and wisdom prepare the listener for the next phase of life, leaving them with a sense of peace and readiness for change.
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