Story Behind The Song
I wrote this song in 1999. It was my first attempt at songwriting. It's about the year my husband and I married, the year we had our first child (her baby dolls were named Red and Tammy) and second child (he was born on Halloween and I called him "Littl
Song Description
I call this a baby boomer's lullabye.
| Song Length |
3:00 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Content |
Subject |
Baby, Children |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
Lyrics
It's The Year
*(A Baby Boomer's Lullabye)
Written by: Lisa A. Courtney, BMI Songwriter
All Rights Reserved: 1999
It's the year of '71
Brown eyed girl having fun
Our first date so don't be late
It won't be long before we're one.
Now I lay me down to sleep
Pray thee Lord my soul you'll keep
If I should die before I wake
I pray thee Lord my soul You'll take.
It's the year of '73
Bouncing baby on your knee
Apple of my Daddy's eye
Red and Tammy now don't you cry.
Now I lay me down to sleep
Pray thee Lord her soul You'll keep
Sugar and spice and all things nice
It won't be long until she's three.
It's the year of '78
Trick or treat aint he great
Crab apple of my Daddy's eye
To bed, to bed, my little Fred.
Now I lay me down to sleep
Pray thee Lord his soul You'll keep
Nails and snells and puppy dog tails
It won't be long until he's four.
Bridge:
Blink an eye
The years fly by...
I wouldn't have missed
This delightful ride....
Now the years have come and gone
Doesn't seem very long
Over the garden and thro' the woods
To Meme and Pa's if you be Good!
Now I lay me down to sleep
My, oh my, they're so sweet
Now the circle is complete
I pray thee Lord our souls You'll keep
*In loving memory of Terry Thomas Courtney
Died: July 27th, 2005