Holy Trinity High School Class of `73

1969-1973

"Song of the Day"

August 1, 2025

"The First Day in August" is a song written by Carole King and bass
guitarist Charles Larkey and recorded by King for her 1972 album
Rhymes & Reasons. Larkey also plays bass on the album track.

Rhymes & Reasons is the fourth album by American singer-songwriter
Carole King, released in October 1972. The album features the single
"Been to Canaan", which topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart
and peaked at #24 on their Pop chart. The album itself also became
a hit record, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 chart.

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The First Day in August - Carole King (1972)

On the first day in August
I want to wake up by your side
After sleeping with you
On the last night in July

In the morning
We'll catch the sun rising
And we'll chase it from the mountains
To the bottom of the sea

When the day is over
And the night air comes to chill us
You'll build a fire
And we'll watch the flames dancing

You'll fall asleep
With your arms around my shoulder
And nothing will come between us
On the first night in August
The first day in August


Songwriters: Carole King, Charles Larkey

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