It was written by English Roman-Catholic convert, physiotherapist, and later teacher and hymn-writer Estelle White (1925-2011) in the 1960s / 70s, and so marvels at some of the things which
were recent inventions then but are not regarded as out-of-the-ordinary
today.
The song was published in the BBC's children's hymn book The Complete Come and Praise - and this is the only sheet music that has been found.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by White. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of C, the first few notes are c cc B BB A A AG.
The song starts with a five-line chorus, and this is repeated after each of the four verses. A rough outline is:
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by White. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of C, the first few notes are c cc B BB A A AG.
Downloads
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Solo singer with guitar, professionally recorded
Singer with piano, rhythm, bells - multi-tracked recording
School choir with backing track
Instrumental - keyboard
Instrumental - pipe organ
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website.The song starts with a five-line chorus, and this is repeated after each of the four verses. A rough outline is:
1 Autumn days, when the grass is jewelled ...
Chorus:
So I mustn’t forget
- No, I mustn’t forget
- To say a great big thank you
I mustn’t forget.
2 Clouds that look like familiar faces ...
3 Whipped-up spray that is rainbow-scattered ...
4 Scent of gardens when the rain’s been falling ...
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