Summertime, O Summertime

Beautiful the sunshine's glow On a gentle summer`s day Bringing joy to every heart With all sadness chased away All the birds across the land Play in ever gay delight Flutt`ring through the leafy trees Singing sweet farewells to night Flowers bloom in full display O so beauteous to our eyes; Verdant fields spread far and wide - Cotton clouds in azure skies Noon-time shadows softly fade `Neath the sun so high above; All earth`s creatures dance and play Full embraced in nature`s love Summertime, O summertime Splendid be your aspect fair Bearing gladness in your train - Joy to all who linger there