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24 Oct 07 - 06:33 PM (#2178491) Subject: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny lands From: Tobim Hi At school 30+ years ago we used to sing this and I can only remember the first two lines and a bit of the third: Summer has come from the sunny lands Summer is here again Bringing the ... The rest eludes me. The lyrics are probably quite trite but I can't find anyone else who remembers this and have searched on the web in vain. Can anyone help please? |
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25 Oct 07 - 09:00 AM (#2178813) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny lands From: Snuffy I recall singing it at school in the 50s but remember no more of the words than you do, sorry. The only hit on Google is .... this thread! |
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25 Oct 07 - 09:21 AM (#2178830) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny lands From: Peace Heck, the only song I can find so far with even piece of a phrase in it is Lula by Stephen Foster. |
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25 Oct 07 - 09:28 AM (#2178838) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny lands From: Mr Happy May've been in BBC's Sining Together, Try here:thread.cfm?threadid=56481#883516 or related threads. Hope this helps |
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02 Jun 11 - 10:08 AM (#3164190) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny lands From: GUEST,Amanda Brackley Summer has come from the sunny lands Summer is here to stay Bringing her birdies to sing their songs in every wood & lane. Cheer upping cheer upping (?) loud & sweet high on the rocking trees Who was it taught you the way to fly & gave you those tiny wings I don't know the rest:0( |
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03 Jun 11 - 08:27 AM (#3164677) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny lands From: Snuffy Cheer upping = Chirrupping = Chirping |
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18 Jun 11 - 04:58 AM (#3172226) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny lands From: GUEST Young Hube, The song you are trying to remember is a sunday school song we used to sing about the greatness of God. Sorry I can't help further with any other lyrics......... |
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28 Jun 11 - 02:50 AM (#3177598) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny lands From: GUEST FURTHER RE THE ABOVE.. THE LAST LINE OF THIS LITTLE DITTY GOES, 'NOW WHEN I'M ASKED I CAN ALWAYS SAY A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME SO. |
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28 Jun 11 - 09:24 AM (#3177741) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny lands From: GUEST,999 Can Anyone Help with a Song with the - Mama Lisa The below appears on Mama Lisa's blog. Summer has come from the sunny land, Summer is here again, Bringing the birdies to sing a song, In every wood and lane. Chiruping, chirruping loud and sweet, High in the rocking tree, Dear little birdies I think you sing, The prettiest songs to me. Tell me dear birdies I'd like to know who was it taught you to sing? Who was it taught you the way to fly. and gave you each tiny wing? The dear Lord above us all, Loving and kind and true, Twas he who has taught us the way to sing and taught us the way to fly too Thank you dear birdies for telling me, I am so glad to know, Now if my friends ask me, I can say, A little bird told me so! |
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07 Jul 11 - 11:05 AM (#3183108) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny lands From: Jim Dixon Another posting from that same blog has a version that sounds more convincing to me: Summer has come from the sunny land, Summer is here again; Bringing the birdies to sing their songs In every wood and lane. Chirruping, chirruping loud and sweet High in a rocking tree; Dear little birdies I think you sing Your pettiest song for me. But I should very much like to know How did you learn to sing? Who was it taught you the way to fly And gave you each tiny wing? "We have a Father," the birdies said, "Loving and kind and true; "He who has taught us to sing and fly "Will think of the children too." Thank you, dear birdies, for telling me; I am so glad to know. Now, when I'm asked, I can always say, "A little bird told me so!" The tune, for those who are unfamiliar, is in waltz time with notes as follows (each note value one beat unless stated in brackets): (Top)C A F (bottom)C F G A(2) (top)C C(3) C A F C(2) A G(6) C A F C F G A(2) C C(2) C C A F C(2) A F(6) |
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25 Oct 11 - 06:26 PM (#3244771) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny land From: GUEST,Collette I remember it as Jim says. I sang it at primary school in the late sixties early seventies. |
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13 Apr 14 - 12:43 PM (#3618291) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny land From: GUEST,Marianne James, left primary school circa 19 I recited this today to old and young alike when a bird was singing in a residential home. I have looked here to find out more about it for a 6 year old who wishes to learn it. My remembered version differs very slightly: Summer has come from a sunny land, Summer is here again. Bringing the birdies to sing their songs In every wood and lane. Chirruping, chirruping, loud and clear High in the rocking tree Dear little birdies i think you sing Your prettiest songs for me. But I should very much like to know How did you learn to sing? Who was it taught you to sing and fly And gave you each tiny wing? "We have a Father", the birdies said, "Loving and kind and true. He who has taught us to sing and fly Will think of the children too". Thank you , dear birdies, for telling me; I am so glad to know. Now when I'm asked, I can always say "A little bird told me so!" Tune in key of Fmajor. C', A, F,C,F,G, A,C',C'. C',A,F,C,A,G. D', Bflat, G,D,G,A,Bflat, D',D'. C'sharp, C',A,F,C,C', F. |
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07 Jun 15 - 06:08 AM (#3714982) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny land From: GUEST,Janet Mansfield It's from "Child Songs" by Carey Bonner |
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31 Dec 15 - 06:44 AM (#3761944) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny land From: GUEST,suzanne You can YouTube it |
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28 Apr 24 - 05:47 PM (#4201724) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny land From: GUEST,Kay My mum used to sing this to me and today I found myself singing it to my 10 week old granddaughter Summer is here from the sunny lands Summer is here again Bringing it’s birdies to sing their song in every wood and lane But I should very much like to know He who has taught you to sing He who has taught you the way to fly And gave you each tiny wing We have a father the birdies sang Loving and kind and true He who has taught the way to fly Cares for you children too Thank you dear birdies for telling me I am so glad to know Now when I’m asked I can always say A little bird told me so It may not be 100% correct , but it bought her back to me after a very long time And I will carry on singing it to my granddaughter and smile . Thanks mum x |
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30 Apr 24 - 11:00 PM (#4201853) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Summer has come from the sunny land From: leeneia Here it is, played on a theater organ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-QHLI3_53M Charming tune! |