Lyrics
There's a time each year
Refers to a specific time each year.
That we always hold dear
Emphasizes the sentimental value of that time.
Good old summertime
Celebrates the joys and nostalgia of the good old summertime.
With the birds and the trees'es
Highlights nature with birds and trees.
And sweet scented breezes
Evokes the pleasant atmosphere with sweet-scented breezes.
Good old summertime
Reiterates the charm of the good old summertime.
When your day's work is over
Suggests the relief and joy after finishing a day's work.
Then you are in clover
Implies a state of contentment or happiness ("in clover").
And life is one beautiful rhyme
Expresses the beauty and harmony of life.
No trouble annoying
Indicates a carefree time without troubles.
Each one is enjoying
Describes a collective enjoyment of the season.
The good old summertime
Reiterates the positive aspects of the good old summertime.
In the good old summertime
Repeats the theme of the goodness of summertime.
In the good old summertime
Reiterates the sentiment of the good old summertime.
Strolling through a shady lane
Describes a leisurely walk in a shaded lane.
With your baby mine
Highlights the companionship of a romantic partner.
You hold her hand and she holds yours
Emphasizes the mutual connection through holding hands.
And that's a very good sign
Suggests a positive sign of affection between partners.
That she's your tootsey-wootsey
Endearing term for a loved one in the summertime.
In the good, old summertime
Reiterates the joy and positivity associated with summer.
Oh, to swim in the pool
Introduces the idea of swimming in a pool.
You'd play hooky from school
Suggests skipping school for summertime activities.
Good old summertime
Reiterates the enjoyment of the good old summertime.
You'd play "ring-a-rosie"
Recalls a childhood game with friends.
With Jim, Kate and Josie
Names friends involved in the game.
Good old summertime
Highlights the camaraderie of summertime activities.
Those days full of pleasure
Reminisces about days filled with pleasure.
We now fondly treasure
Expresses fondness for past experiences.
When we never thought it a crime
Reflects on innocence and carefree attitudes.
To go stealing cherries
Describes a mischievous act of stealing cherries.
With faces brown as berries
Emphasizes the carefree nature of childhood.
In good old summertime
Concludes with a nostalgic reference to the good old summertime.
In the good old summertime
Reiterates the joys and nostalgia of the good old summertime.
In the good old summertime
Repeats the sentiment of the good old summertime.
Strolling through a shady lane
Reiterates the image of strolling through a shady lane.
With your baby mine
Highlights the romantic aspect of holding hands with a partner.
You hold her hand and she holds yours
Reiterates the positive sign of mutual affection.
And that's a very good sign
Reiterates the endearing term for a loved one in the summertime.
That she's your tootsey-wootsey
Repeats the joy and positivity associated with summer.
In the good, old summertime
Concludes with the repetition of the chorus and theme.
Comment