Lyrics
Why are the stars always winkin' and blinkin' above?
Contemplating the mystery of stars in the sky.
What makes a fellow start thinkin' of fallin' in love?
Questioning the trigger for thoughts of falling in love.
It's not the season, the reason is plain as the moon
Love is not influenced by the season; the cause is as clear as the moon.
It's just Elmer's tune
The cause of these musings is simply Elmer's tune.
What makes a lady of eighty go out on the loose?
Curious about an elderly lady's unexpected adventurous behavior.
Why does a gander meander in search of a goose?
Wondering why a male goose seeks a mate.
What puts the kick in a chicken, the magic in June?
Exploring what adds excitement to a chicken's life and the magic of June.
It's just Elmer's tune
Attributing these phenomena to Elmer's tune.
Listen, listen, there's a lot you're li'ble to be missin'
Encouraging attentive listening to avoid missing out.
Sing it, swing it, any old way and any old time
Expressing the versatility of singing and swinging Elmer's tune.
The hurdy gurdies, the birdies, the cop on the beat
Listing various elements of daily life like hurdy-gurdies, birdies, and policemen.
The candy maker, the baker, the man on the street
Highlighting the diversity of occupations, including candy makers and bakers.
The city charmer, the farmer, the man in the moon
Mentioning a range of people, from city charmers to farmers and the man in the moon.
All sing Elmer's tune
All these elements join in singing Elmer's tune.
Why are the stars always winkin' and blinkin' above?
Reiteration of questions about stars and love, attributing it to Elmer's tune.
What makes a fellow start thinkin' of fallin' in love?
Repeating the inquiry into the origins of thoughts about falling in love.
It's not the season, the reason is plain as the moon
Reiterating that love is not dictated by seasons, emphasizing Elmer's tune as the cause.
It's just Elmer's tune
Stating again that the mysterious Elmer's tune is responsible for these contemplations.
What makes a lady of eighty go out on the loose?
Revisiting the unexpected behavior of an elderly lady.
Why does a gander meander in search of a goose?
Reiterating the curiosity about the wandering goose in search of a mate.
What puts the kick in a chicken, the magic in June?
Revisiting the excitement in a chicken's life and the magic of June connected to Elmer's tune.
It's just Elmer's tune
Reaffirming Elmer's tune as the cause of these phenomena.
Listen, listen, there's a lot you're li'ble to be missin'
Encouraging continued attentive listening to avoid missing out on the experience.
Sing it, swing it, any old way and any old time
Emphasizing the freedom to sing and swing Elmer's tune in any way and at any time.
The hurdy gurdies, the birdies, the cop on the beat
Repeating the mention of various elements of daily life, including hurdy-gurdies and birdies.
The candy maker, the baker, the man on the street
Reiterating the diversity of occupations, including candy makers, bakers, and the man on the street.
The city charmer, the farmer, the man in the moon
Reaffirming the variety of people, from city charmers to farmers and the man in the moon, singing Elmer's tune.
All sing Elmer's tune
Restating the collective participation of these elements in singing Elmer's tune.
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