Peter Paul & Mary - Autumn to May

Autumn to May by Peter Paul and Mary. Lyrics below. A song about fantasy and imagination, adventures and being carefree.

Oh once I had a little dog, his color it was brown
I taught him for to whistle, to sing and dance and run
His legs they were fourteen yards long, his ears so very wide
Around the world in half a day, upon him I could ride.

Sing Tarry-O Day, Sing, Autumn to May.

Oh once I had a little frog, he wore a vest of red
He'd lean upon his silver cane, a top hat on his head
He'd speak of far off places, of things to see and do,
Of all the Kings and Queens he'd met while sailing in a shoe.

Sing Tarry-O Day, Sing, Autumn to May.

Oh once I had a flock of sheep, they grazed upon a feather
I'd keep them in a music box from wind or rainy weather
And every day the sun would shine, they'd fly all through the town
To bring me back some golden rings, candy by the pound.

Sing Tarry-O Day, Sing, Autumn to May.

Oh once I had a downey swan, she was so very frail
She sat upon an oyster shell and hatched me out a snail
The snail had changed into a bird, the bird to butterfly
And he who tells a bigger tale would have to tell a lie.

Sing Tarry-O Day, Sing, Autumn to May.

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[a8687868]

I love this song. Reminds me of the innocence of childhood before all the bullshit sets in.

[pfrederick11]

there ought to be more musicians like peter paul and mary... so good for the imagination (and soul)

[ttford1]

A song I've loved since the early 60's...............and the video is wonderful. Thank you.

[MayosLounge]

Beautiful song and video*****

[Rerem113]

The song just sort of rolls on, lulling me to....snore...

[AlaskanInExile]

Drifting Meadow - Great job with choosing of photos and timing duration to go with the music. Very pleasant to watch. Thanks.

[FemaleGallade]

We would sing this song in elementary school. Oh, what lovely memories...

[purpleraider53]

I used to sing this to campers at Columbus Boys Camp 40 years ago. Great memory.

[musicianforjesus]

I love PP&Ms harmony



[bmsmith18]

A wonderful song that has been with my family and me for a long, long time. Thank you for posting.