Paul Williams (songwriter)

“Songfacts Interview”

“"Evergreen : an Interview with Paul Williams" by Jim Bennet (1995)”

“Paul Williams' Music & Acting Page”

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“Songwriters Hall of Fame Profile”

“PaulWilliams Connection”

“Relating to the specifics of relationships, and writing love songs, I tapped into something that seemed to work for my generation. I love the fact that some of the songs continue to survive, but I think that there's a window of opportunity for a time when you really, really relate to your generation. And I think a lot of us pass through that as songwriters.”

“The best part of being a songwriter — beyond being able to make a living at it — is what I call the "heart payment" of a song. That's when somebody comes up after a concert and says, "My mom was a single mom, and 'You And Me Against The World' was a really important song to us." Or "We got married to 'We've Only Just Begun'" or 'Evergreen.' Or "'I Won't Last A Day Without You' got me through some hard times.'" That's heart payment for a songwriter.”

“In time, we kiss — hello!”

“All souls last forever So we need never fear goodbye.”

“Our love is a strong love, baby. We give it all And still receive.”

“Our paths have crossed and parted, This love affair was started Long, long ago. This love survives the ages In its story lives are pages Fill them up, may ours turn slow.”

“We're old souls in a new life baby. They gave us a new life To live and learn.”

“Our love is an old love, baby. It's older than all our years. I have seen in strange young eyes Familiar tears.”

“Why are there so many songs about rainbows And what's on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, And rainbows have nothing to hide. So we've been told and some choose to believe it I know they're wrong, wait and see. Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection, The lovers, the dreamers and me.”

“So much of life ahead We'll find a place where there's room to grow, And yes, we've just begun.”

“Sharing horizons that are new to us, Watching the signs along the way, Talking it over just the two of us, Working together day to day Together.”

“Before the rising sun we fly, So many roads to choose We start out walking and learn to run.”

“We've only just begun to live, White lace and promises A kiss for luck and we're on our way.”