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First Of May Lyrics

When I was small, and Christmas trees were tall,
we used to love while others used to play.
Don't ask me why, but time has passed us by,
some one else moved in from far away.

(chorus)
Now we are tall, and Christmas trees are small,
and you don't ask the time of day.
But you and I, our love will never die,
but guess we'll cry come first of May.

The apple tree that grew for you and me,
I watched the apples falling one by one.
And I recall the moment of them all,
the day I kissed your cheek and you were mine.

(chorus...)

When I was small, and Christmas trees were tall,
do do do do do do do do do...
Don't ask me why, but time has passed us by,
some one else moved in from far away.
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This song was sung by robin Gibb and truely enough it was about the memories of his first love. The song is so beautiful and the words are honest and true.....What agreat song so sweet and true

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It was written by Barry,but not about his first love,as many people believe. But about their first dog, which arrived on the first of May.A beautiful song, wonderfully written, to be interpreted as if it were about young love, or even brothers or sisters. Very well done.

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@JoseyWales So, why singing... But guess we'll cry come first of May?

Cover art for First Of May lyrics by Bee Gees

Today is the first of May! I immediately thought of this song... one love.

Cover art for First Of May lyrics by Bee Gees

what does he mean by:"but guess we'll cry come first of May"

@jeronderon did someone die then? Or perhaps it was the end of their relationship?

@jeronderon Their puppy love likely started when he kissed her on the cheek under the apple tree on first of May (Apple season?). Sentimental and a bitter sweet song...

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I would just like to clarify that the vocals were done by BARRY Gibb on this song, not Robin Gibb.

Cover art for First Of May lyrics by Bee Gees

Estão enganados amigos... Não há nenhum cachorro ou história de um primeiro amor do Barry!! Na verdade ele escreveu essa canção a pedido do diretor do filme Melody Fair após ler o roteiro.

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Still don't know why guess we'll cry come first of May??????