Down By The River
Al Bowlly with Ray Noble and his Orchestra Lyrics
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With one you love, the sun above waiting for the moon
The old accordion playing a sentimental tune
Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon
The birds above all sing of love, a gentle sweet refrain
The winds around all make a sound like softly falling rain
Just two of us together, we'll plan a honeymoon
Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon
The lyrics of Al Bowlly with Ray Noble and his Orchestra's song "Down By The River" describe a romantic and peaceful scene of two lovers cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon. The couple enjoys the warm sun and the sound of the accordion playing a sentimental tune. The birds sing of love and the wind makes a soft, calming sound like falling rain. The two lovers plan their future together and dream of their upcoming honeymoon. The lyrics capture the peaceful and contented feeling of being with the person you love in a beautiful natural setting, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon
Enjoying a leisurely boat ride on a Sunday afternoon
With one you love, the sun above waiting for the moon
Accompanied by your significant other, enjoying the sunny day and anticipating the night
The old accordion playing a sentimental tune
Listening to the melancholic melody of an accordion
The birds above all sing of love, a gentle sweet refrain
Hearing the birds chirping a soothing song about love
The winds around all make a sound like softly falling rain
Hearing the gentle whistling of wind that sounds like light rain
Just two of us together, we'll plan a honeymoon
Enjoying each other's company and discussing future romantic plans
Cruising down the river on a Sunday afternoon
Reiterating the leisurely boat ride on a serene day
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music
Written by: EILY BEADELL, NELLIE TOLLERTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Filipe Dias
IT'S NOT A PHASE MOM
Kirk Mattoon
Why do you start all your songs with a sharp crack of static? I have listened to a lot of your excellent collection of songs, but it has come to the point that I first look for a song from another uploader just so I won't have to hear that. Can't you edit it out?
Anh Vo
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essex peter
I usually love the Bowlly/Noble combination but not this. Not sure why, perhaps the song perhaps the arrangement?
Anh Vo
I do too!I will be there for you are you are the only one who is not a great place to work
Matt Hibbard
@essex peter Listen closer, this is fantastic