The Wind in the Willows
Liner Notes
Just a tribute to an old classic. This is #lyricsonly
Lyrics
Enough of spring cleaning, let’s head to the river And visit our friends there like Ratty and Mole They’ll ply us with crumpets and good conversation (And if it comes up, Ratty’s actually a vole)
We’ll walk to the Wild Wood and look for the Badger We’ll learn from his wisdom and sit by the fire He’ll give us a tour of his underground cavern About Mr. Badger there’s much to admire
We’ll listen at night to the wind in the willows We’ll look for a campsite that’s totally ours We’ll sleep in the forest with moss for our pillows And talk to each other and gaze at the stars
We’ll go to Toad Hall and we’ll have an adventure There’s no one more friendly than old Mr. Toad We’ll ride in his motorcar all through the country And try to make sure he keeps eyes on the road
We’ll go on a quest for our friend Mr. Otter And look for the piper who beckons the dawn Return all the children and rescue his daughter And stop in a clearing and play with a fawn
We’ll listen at night to the wind in the willows We’ll look for a campsite that’s totally ours We’ll sleep in the forest with moss for our pillows And talk to each other and gaze at the stars
Enough of spring cleaning, let’s head to the river And visit our friends there like Ratty and Mole Let’s fly from the village and head to the country ‘Cause living in nature is good for the soul
Comments
I have not read the wind in the willows or seen any media attached to it. Still This story is full of whimsy and the kind hearted spirit I am compelled to think is present in the original. What a wonderful read.
Yay! I wrote a Wind in the Willows song for 50/90 last summer. I love this story and you've got the feel as well as so many details in here!
So fun - let me know when the music is ready! Meter and rhyme are ready-made for a wonderful song.
What lovely way to tell the story of the wind in the willows. I’m looking forward to @almask17 ’s music!
I really enjoyed reading these . Would make a great song for kids.Would like to set them to music if that works for you ?
You have so captured this story - reading your lyrics the illustrations from my childhood books are there before my eyes 😊 love it! So great you thought of doing this