My Favorite Things
Julie Andrews;Charmian Carr;Heather Menzies;Nicholas Hammond;Duane Chase;Angela Cartwright;Kym Karat Lyrics
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And whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver-white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
The lyrics of Julie Andrews’ song, “My Favorite Things” expresses the idea of finding comfort and joy in everyday objects and experiences, especially when faced with challenging times. The song is known for its catchy tune and optimistic message, which has made it a beloved classic.
The first verse mentions “Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens”, which are simple yet charming things that can easily brighten up one’s day. The second verse adds Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels, Doorbells and sleigh bells, and schnitzel with noodles to the list, which are linked to fond memories of family gatherings or festive holidays. In the third verse, the imagery of Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes, Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes, and Silver-white winters that melt into springs evoke a sense of nostalgia and beauty.
The refrain, “When the dog bites, When the bee stings, When I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don’t feel so bad”, provides a message of resilience and mental strength. It suggests that even in difficult situations, one can find solace and happiness by focusing on the positive aspects of life. Overall, the song highlights the value of gratitude and mindfulness, which can help individuals cultivate a more positive outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on roses
I appreciate the beauty of raindrops falling on roses and find it to be one of my favorite things.
And whiskers on kittens
The sight of cute kittens with their little whiskers brings me joy and is one of my favorite things.
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
I enjoy the warmth and comfort of bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens and they are one of my favorite things.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
The sight of brown paper packages tied up with strings is simple yet charming and is one of my favorite things.
These are a few of my favorite things
I have shared a few of my favorite things so far and there are more to come.
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
I adore cream-colored ponies as well as the smell and taste of crisp apple strudels and they are some of my favorite things.
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
The sounds of doorbells and sleigh bells are nostalgic to me and I also enjoy the taste of schnitzel with noodles, making them some of my favorite things.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
I find the sight of wild geese flying with the moon on their wings to be stunning and it is one of my favorite things.
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
I appreciate the elegance and beauty of girls wearing white dresses with blue satin sashes and it is one of my favorite things.
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
I find it delightful when snowflakes stay on my nose and eyelashes, making it one of my favorite things.
Silver white winters that melt into springs
I enjoy the transition from cold and icy winters to the freshness of spring, making this season change one of my favorite things.
When the dog bites
When life is difficult and a dog bites, it can be painful and uncomfortable.
When the bee stings
When a bee stings, it can be painful and cause discomfort.
When I'm feeling sad
There are times when I feel sad, which can be difficult to cope with.
I simply remember my favorite things
When I am feeling sad or upset, I focus on thinking about my favorite things to help me feel better.
And then I don't feel so bad
Thinking about my favorite things helps to lift my mood and make me feel better about the situation.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II
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@marygebbie6611
Just some fun trivia for you
In Japanese, the lyrics are
Do is for donuts
Re is for Lemon (Japanese has no "L")
Mi is for "minna" (Japanese for "everyone")
Fa is for fight
So is for "aoi sora" (Japanese for "blue sky")
Ra is for "rappa" (Japanese for "trumpet")
Shi is for "shiawase" (Japanese for "happiness" -- Japanese doesn't have "ti" except in loan words)
Well then, let's sing
@Joe-it7of
Let's start at the very beginning
A very good place to start
When you read you begin with A-be-see
When you sing you begin with do-re-mi
Do-re-mi, do-re-mi
The first three notes just happen to be
Do-re-mi, do-re-mi
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti
Let's see if I can make it easy
Doe, a deer, a female deer
Ray, a drop of golden sun
Me, a name I call myself
Far, a long, long way to run
Sew, a needle pulling thread
La, a note to follow Sew
Tea, a drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to Do (oh-oh-oh)
Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do
So-do!
Now children, do-re-mi-fa-so and so on
are only the tools we use to build a song
Once you have these notes in your heads
you can sing a million different tunes by mixing them up
Like this
So Do La Fa Mi Do Re
Can you do that?
So Do La Fa Mi Do Re
So Do La Ti Do Re Do
So Do La Ti Do Re Do
Now, put it all together
So Do La Fa Mi Do Re, So Do La Ti Do Re Do
Good!
But it doesn't mean anything
So we put in words
One word for every note
Like this
When you know the notes to sing
You can sing most anything
Together!
When you know the notes to sing
You can sing most anything
Doe, a deer, a female deer
Ray, a drop of golden sun
Me, a name I call myself
Far, a long, long way to run
Sew, a needle pulling thread
La, a note to follow Sew
Tea, a drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to Do
Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do
Do Ti La So Fa Mi Re
Do Mi Mi
Mi So So
Re Fa Fa
La Ti Ti
When you know the notes to sing
You can sing most anything
Doe, a deer, a female deer
Ray, a drop of golden sun
Me, a name I call myself
Far, a long, long way to run
Sew, a needle pulling thread
La, a note to follow Sew
Tea, a drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to
Do So Do
Re La Fa
Mi Mi Do
Fa Re
So So Do
La La Fa
Ti La So Fa Mi Re
Ti Do oh oh Ti Do So Do
@IamNoLongerHuman
Lets start at the very beginning
A very good place to start
When you read you begin with A-B-C
When you sing you begin with DO-RE-MI
DO-RE-MI
DO-RE-MI
The first three notes just happen to be DO-RE-MI
DO-RE-MI
DO-RE-MI-FA-SOL-LA-TI
Oh let me see if I can make it easier
DO- A dear a female dear
RE- A drop of golden sun
MI- A name I call myself
FA- A long long way to run
SOL- A needle pulling thread
LA- A note to follow SOL
TI- A drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to DO... oh oh oh
DO- A dear a female dear
RE- A drop of golden sun
MI- A name I call myself
FA- A long long way to run
SOL- A needle pulling thread
LA- A note to follow SOL
TI- A drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to
DO- A dear a female dear
RE- A drop of golden sun
MI- A name I call myself
FA- A long long way to run
SOL- A needle pulling thread
LA- A note to follow SOL
TI- A drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to DO
DO-RE-MI-FA-SOL-LA-TI-DO... So DO!
Now children, DO-RE-MI-FA-SOL and so on
Are only the tools to build a song
Once you have these notes in your head
You can sing a millions different tunes by mixing them up!
Like this
SOL-DO-LA-FA-MI-DO-RE
Can you do that?
SOL-DO-LA-FA-MI-DO-RE
SOL-DO-LA-TI-DO-RE-DO
SOL-DO-LA-TI-DO-RE-DO
Now put them all together!
SOL-DO-LA-FA-MI-DO-RE
SOL-DO-LA-TI-DO-RE-DO
Good
But it doesn't mean anything
So we put in words, one word for every note
When you know the notes to sing
You can sing most anything
Together
When you know the notes to sing
You can sing most anything
DO- A dear a female dear
RE- A drop of golden sun
MI- A name I call myself
FA- A long long way to run
SOL- A needle pulling thread
LA- A note to follow SOL
TI- A drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to DO
DO-RE-MI-FA-SOL-LA-TI-DO
DO-TI-LA-SOL-FA-MI-RE-DO
DO-MI-MI, MI-SOL-SOL, RE-FA-FA, LA-TI-TI
DO-MI-MI, MI-SOL-SOL, RE-FA-FA, LA-TI-TI
When you know the notes to sing
You can sing most anything!
DO- A dear a female dear
RE- A drop of golden sun
MI- A name I call myself
FA- A long long way to run
SOL- A needle pulling thread
LA- A note to follow SOL
TI- A drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to
SOL-DO-LA-FA-MI-DO-RE
SOL-DO-LA-FA-MI-
DI-DO
So Do!
@matheusgarcia5492
In Brazilian Portuguese
Do é pena de alguém (pity in english)
Ré que anda para trás (who walks backwards)
Mi pronome que não tem (a pronoum which does not exists)
Fa que falta que nos faz (something that we miss, which does not make sense here too)
Sol é nosso astro rei (the Sun)
Lá distante q nem sei (too far away)
Si de sino e sinal (bell and post)
@trucviennguyendo3220
Julie's voice is honey to my ears
@elsie1327
Truc Vien Nguyen Do I know her voice is gorgeous
@arthurmartin4616
It's why I loved this movie growing up
@nurezzati1227
😀
@duongdisney
I know Julie Andrews is magical nanny Mary Poppins disney (1964)
@ThisIsJusticeHere
@Hải Tuấn Trần Minh SHe must be a brave actor if she is willing to be carried by a helicopter
@anthonyezerioha3951
Hats off to those who arranged the song including the instrumentalist. Powerful piece of music. Simple yet elegant
@albertnortononymous9020
That would be composer Richard Rogers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II.
@olivertaylor9755
It was Irwin Kostal
@JacquelineFox-xo6jn
Go wonder. 😅