Cat Stevens is the former stage name of Steven Demetre Georgiou (born in London on 21 July 1948). He is a British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, humanitarian and education philanthropist. In December 1977, Stevens converted to Islam and adopted the name Yusuf Islam the following year. He began releasing music as Yusuf in 2006.
Stevens' albums Tea for the Tillerman (1970) and Teaser and the Firecat (1971) were both certified triple platinum in the US by the RIAA.
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
[Verse 1 - Father]
G D/F# C Am7
It's not time to make a change, just relax and take it easy
G Em Am D
You're still young, that's your fault, there's so much you have to know
G D/F# C Am7
Find a girl, settle down, if you want, you can marry
G Em Am D
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy
G D C Am7
I was once like you are now, and I know that it's not easy
G Em Am D
To be calm when you've found something going on
G D C Am7
But take your time, think a lot, why think of everything you've got
G Em D G
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not
[Verse 2 - Son]
G Bm C Am7
How can I try to explain? 'cause when I do he turns away again
G Em Am D
It's always been the same, same old story
G Bm C Am7
From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen
G Em D G
Now there's a way, and I know that I have to go away
D C G
I know I have to go
[Interlude]
G D C Am7
G Em Am C D
G D C Am7
G Em D G
D C G
[Verse 3 - Father]
G D C Am7
It's not time to make a change, just sit down and take it slowly
G Em Am D
You're still young, that's your fault, there's so much you have to go through
G D C Am7
Find a girl, settle down, if you want, you can marry
G Em Am D
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy
[Verse 4 - Son]
G Bm C Am7
All the times that I've cried, keeping all the things I knew inside
G Em Am D
It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it
G Bm C Am7
If they were right, I'd agree, but it's them they know, not me
G Em D G
Now there's a way, and I know that I have to go away
D C G
I know I have to go