overture
Original Soundtrack Lyrics
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Chim, chim, cherry
A sweep is as lucky
As lucky can be
Chim, chimney, chim, chimney
Chim, chim, cheroo
Good luck will rub off
Chim, chimney, chim, chim
Cherry, chim, cheroo
Um, diddle, diddle, diddle
Um diddle a
Um, diddle, diddle, diddle
Um, diddle a
The lyrics to Original Soundtrack's song Overture are actually adapted from the classic Disney film "Mary Poppins". The lines are spoken by the character Bert, who was played by actor Dick Van Dyke. The song serves as an opening number to the film and sets the tone for the whimsical and upbeat experience that viewers are about to embark on.
The lyrics themselves are playful and catchy, reflecting Bert's joyous spirit as a chimney sweep. The first stanza highlights the idea that sweeping chimneys is a lucky profession and that sweeps are fortunate individuals. The second stanza expands on this notion, suggesting that good luck is contagious and will rub off on those who come into contact with sweeps. The final lines of the song are nonsensical and serve to add a bit of light-hearted fun to the overall vibe of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Chim, chimney, chim, chimney
The sound of a chimney sweep's brush against the chimney walls, as though welcoming the everyday life they represent.
Chim, chim, cherry
The sweetness of life that comes with the lucky stroke of a chimney sweep's touch, like the taste of cherries.
A sweep is as lucky
To be a chimney sweep is to have fortune smile upon you, and a life filled with easy wins and happiness.
As lucky can be
There is no greater fortune than to be a chimney sweep, and to live a life of simplicity and joy, without any worries or fears.
Good luck will rub off
Sweeping a chimney is a job that brings good luck, and this luck will extend beyond the sweep himself to any who cross his path.
When he shakes hands with you
As the sweep continues his journey from one chimney to the next, the good fortune he carries with him spreads, like a warm handshake between friends.
Um, diddle, diddle, diddle
An expression of joy, the sound of a heart brimming with happiness and hope.
Um diddle a
A continuation of the joyful sound, a celebration of life itself and its many simple pleasures.
Um, diddle, diddle, diddle
A final expression of pure joy and happiness, as though the sweep himself is overcome with the good fortune that surrounds him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Richard Sherman, Robert Sherman
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