Green grass 'round my window
Young leaves that the wind blows
Yes, it's springtime, golden sunshine
And we're glad, my little love and I
Now that summertime is nigh
Carefree kissin' couples
Dream away all their troubles
'cause it's springtime, golden sunshine
While the bluebirds sing their magic song
We will love the summer long
All the winter we've been waitin'
Girl and I anticipatin'
What we're gonna do with summer overdue
Now it's here, we're out together
So the weatherman had better
Do his best to make a show
And bring the sunshine out to grow the
Green grass 'round my window
Young leaves that the wind blows
Yes, it's springtime, golden sunshine
While the bluebirds sing their magic song
We will love the summer long
Green Grass. Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Written by Roger F. Cook and Roger John Reginald Greenaway
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I also sing Baby Mine to her, you may remember it from the Disney movie Dumbo. This song is special to me because not only do I love it, but at my mom's request, my sister and I sang it at my Grandma Bonnie's funeral.
Baby mine, don't you cry
Baby mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part, baby of mine
Little one when you play
Don't you mind what you say
Let those eyes sparkle and shine
Never a tear, baby of mine
If they knew sweet little you
They'd end up loving you too
All those same people who scold you
What they'd give just for
The right to hold you
From your head to your toes
You're not much, goodness knows
But you're so precious to me
Cute as can be, baby of mine
5 comments:
Okay, now I'm crying. These are sweet memories and traditions to pass on.
Catherine, I love that lullaby from Dumbo! That part always makes me cry. It's so tender and I've really wanted to learn the words so I can sing it to my baby someday--I've think you've finally motivated me to actually do so. Thanks.
the very first time i was alone with julia i sang the first song that popped into my head; In My Life
it's still "her song."
"Baby Mine" makes me sob. Heck Dumbo makes me sob.
Hi Richard and Cat -
I wanted to see little Elizabeth and catch up. Watching "Baby of Mine" from Dumbo always brings me to tears. I sounds like Elizabeth works up a few of those with colic. Nicole had colic, too! The first three months were colic-ridden, then suddenly she was over it. Having it over with was great; so hang in there! It is so worth it and she'll never remember a thing about it. And yes, even with colic they are incredibly lovable.
Janet
This is the song we've sung to Norah since she was in my tummy. I love it! I'll think of you now as I sing it.
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