The Man with the Mandolin
Harmony's Grin: The Melodic Tale of the Man with the Mandolin
Lyrics
Deedely dumb dumb dumb, Deedely dumb dumb,
The mandolin plays a repetitive, cheerful, and simple tune.
(this is the mandolin playing the melody)
Indicates that the previous line describes the mandolin playing the melody.
Here comes the man with the mandolin.
Announcing the arrival of a man playing the mandolin.
(Mandolin playing melody again)
Reiteration that the mandolin is playing the melody.
He'll cheer you up 'till your ship comes in.
The man with the mandolin brings joy until positive outcomes occur in your life.
Loveable old fellow playing an old tune,
Describing the man as a lovable old individual playing an old tune.
He comes 'round every afternoon
He visits every afternoon, consistent in spreading happiness.
Raggedy old minstrel, wearing a big grin,
Portraying the man as a cheerful, raggedy minstrel with a big grin.
You'll love the man with the mandolin.
Expressing affection for the man with the mandolin.
All the kids foller, all the kids holler
Kids follow and call out to him.
To the windows above.
Children gather by the windows above to see and hear him.
Mamma throw a nickle and the man wil tick
Mother throws a nickel to the man, and he continues playing a beloved tune.
A little tune we love.
Reiteration of the mandolin playing a cherished tune.
(mandolin plays melody again)
The mandolin plays the melody again.
Open your heart let the music in.
Encouraging to open one's heart and let the music bring joy.
(mandolin again)
Reiteration of the mandolin playing the melody.
There goes the man with the mandolin.
The man with the mandolin is leaving or moving on.
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