Down in the meadow
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When Mr.Southwind sighs in the pines,
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Ole Mr.Winter whimpers and whines,
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down
in the meadow under the snow,
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April is teaching green things to grow.
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2. When Mr.Westwind howls in the glade,
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Ole Mr.Summer nods in the shade,
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down in the meadow deep in the brook,
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catfish are waiting for the hook.
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Ole Lady Blackbird flirts with the scarecrow,
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scarecrow is waving at the moon.
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Ole Mr.Moon makes hearts everywhere go
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bump, bump - with the magic of June.
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3. When Mr.Eastwind shouts overhead,
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then all the leaves turn yellow and red,
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down in the meadow cornstalks are high,
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pumpkins
are ripe and ready for pie! + CHORUS
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4. When Mr.Northwind grows on the breeze,
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Ole Father Christmas trims over trees,
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down
in the meadow snow softly gleams,
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earth goes to sleep and smiles in her dream. (capo 1st) (Marilyn
Monroe)