In the Good Old Summertime
Embracing Love and Joy in the Summertime
Lyrics
There's a time each year
Refers to a specific time of year.
That we always hold dear
Expresses a sentimental attachment to that time.
Good old summertime
Celebrates the nostalgia of the good old summertime.
With the birds and the trees'es
Highlights the presence of birds and trees.
And sweet scented breezes
Emphasizes the pleasant and fragrant breezes of summer.
Good old summertime
Reiterates the joy of the good old summertime.
When your day's work is over
Implies a positive feeling when the day's work is completed.
Then you are in clover
Suggests a state of happiness or contentment.
And life is one beautiful rhyme
Describes life as a beautiful rhyme during this time.
No trouble annoying
Highlights the absence of troubles during the summertime.
Each one is enjoying
Portrays everyone enjoying the season.
The good old summertime
Reiterates the joyous nature of the good old summertime.
In the good old summertime
Reaffirms the goodness of the summertime.
In the good old summertime
Repeats the sentiment expressed in line 14.
Strolling through a shady lane
Describes a leisurely stroll in a shaded lane.
With your baby mine
Implies a romantic connection with a significant other.
You hold her hand and she holds yours
Expresses mutual affection through holding hands.
And that's a very good sign
Indicates a positive sign of a strong relationship.
That she's your tootsey-wootsey
Endearing term suggesting affection in the summertime.
In the good, old summertime
Reiterates the goodness of the summertime.
Oh, to swim in the pool
Introduces the idea of swimming in a pool.
You'd play hooky from school
Suggests skipping school to enjoy the summertime.
Good old summertime
Reiterates the joy of the good old summertime.
You'd play "ring-a-rosie"
Describes a traditional children's game.
With Jim, Kate and Josie
Names friends involved in the game.
Good old summertime
Repeats the joyous nature of the summertime.
Those days full of pleasure
Reflects on past pleasures with nostalgia.
We now fondly treasure
Expresses fondness for memories created during the season.
When we never thought it a crime
Recalls innocent times without moral judgment.
To go stealing cherries
Describes a mischievous activity of stealing cherries.
With faces brown as berries
Highlights the carefree and playful nature of summertime.
In good old summertime
Reiterates the joyous and carefree times of summer.
In the good old summertime
Reaffirms the goodness of the summertime.
In the good old summertime
Repeats the sentiment expressed in line 38.
Strolling through a shady lane
Describes another leisurely stroll in a shaded lane.
With your baby mine
Reiterates the romantic connection with a significant other.
You hold her hand and she holds yours
Repeats the expression of mutual affection through holding hands.
And that's a very good sign
Reiterates the positive sign of a strong relationship.
That she's your tootsey-wootsey
Endearing term suggesting affection in the summertime.
In the good, old summertime
Reaffirms the romantic and joyful nature of the season.
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