Procol Harum - A Whiter Shade of Pale

"A Whiter Shade of Pale" is a classic song by the British rock band Procol Harum, released in 1967. It's known for its distinctive organ melody, haunting lyrics, and Baroque-influenced composition. The song's enigmatic lyrics evoke vivid imagery and have sparked various interpretations over the years. "A Whiter Shade of Pale" became an instant hit upon its release and has since become a timeless classic, often regarded as one of the greatest songs of the 1960s. Its atmospheric sound and poetic lyrics continue to captivate listeners to this day.

Procol Harum A Whiter Shade of Pale Lyrics

First time, we got new album out, uhm
Yeah, thank you very much
(One, two, three, four)

We skipped the light fandango
Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor
I was feeling kinda seasick
But the crowd called out for more
The room was humming harder
As the ceiling flew away
When we called out for another drink
The waiter brought a tray

And so it was later
As the miller told his tale
That her face at first just ghostly
Turned a whiter shade of pale

She said, "There is no reason
And the truth is plain to see"
But I wandered through my playing cards
Would not let her be
One of 16 vestal virgins
We're leaving for the coast
And although my eyes were open
They might have just as well been closed

And so it was that later
As the miller told his tale
That her face at first just ghostly
Turned a whiter shade of pale

And so it was later
As the miller told his tale
That her face, at first just ghostly
Turned a whiter shade of pale