I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time
John Barry And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Just to tell you,
In September, you remember
'Neath the old apple tree
You whispered to me
When it blossomed again, you'd be mine.
I've waited until I could claim you,
For when it's spring in the valley,
I'm coming, my sweetheart, again!
I'll be with you in apple blossom time,
I'll be with you to change your name to mine.
One day in May
I'll come and say:
"Happy the bride the sun shines on today!"
What a wonderful wedding there will be,
What a wonderful day for you and me!
Church bells will chime
You will be mine
In apple blossom time.
I'll be with you in apple blossom time,
I'll be with you to change your name to mine.
One day in May
I'll come and say:
"Happy the bride the sun shines on today!"
What a wonderful wedding there will be,
What a wonderful day for you and me!
Church bells will chime
You will be mine
In apple blossom time.
The song "I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time" is a romantic love letter in which the singer reminisces about a conversation had with their beloved under an apple tree in September. The singer tells their lover that they have waited for the apple tree to blossom again as a sign that they will be theirs. The chorus repeats the promise of being with their lover during the next apple blossom season and ultimately marrying them on a beautiful day. The song's romantic imagery, combined with the lush orchestration, creates a dreamlike atmosphere that transports the listener to a more innocent and hopeful time.
The first verse sets the scene, as the singer recounts their conversation under the apple tree before declaring their intentions to marry. The chorus is the central theme of the song, as the singer repeats their promise to be with their lover during the next apple blossom season and acknowledge their upcoming marriage. The final verse imagines the wedding day, with church bells ringing and a sunny May day illuminating the bride as she walks down the aisle. Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of love, nature, and the passing of time in romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm writing you, my dear,
I'm sending you this letter, my beloved,
Just to tell you,
To communicate with you,
In September, you remember
During September, if you remember
'Neath the old apple tree
Underneath the ancient apple tree
You whispered to me
You murmured to me
When it blossomed again, you'd be mine.
You promised to be mine once it blossomed again.
I've waited until I could claim you,
I've waited for the right moment to claim you,
I hope I've not waited in vain.
I hope my wait wasn't pointless.
For when it's spring in the valley,
When the valley gets its spring season,
I'm coming, my sweetheart, again!
I'm returning to you, my love!
I'll be with you in apple blossom time,
I'll be with you when the apple blossoms are in season,
I'll be with you to change your name to mine.
I'll marry you, and you'll take my last name,
One day in May
At some point in May
I'll come and say:
I'll come and say this to you:
"Happy the bride the sun shines on today!"
"Today, the sun shines on the beautiful bride!"
What a wonderful wedding there will be,
What a fantastic wedding it will be,
What a wonderful day for you and me!
It'll be a beautiful day for both of us!
Church bells will chime
The church bells will ring
You will be mine
You'll officially be mine
In apple blossom time.
When the apple blossoms are out.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, BROADWAY MUSIC CORPORATION, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALBERT VON TILZER, NEVILLE FLEESON
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