SEPTEMBER SONG

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Song Title
SEPTEMBER SONG
Writers
Publisher
HAMPSHIRE HOUSE PUBLISHING CORP. (ASCAP)
Co-Publisher
Non-TRO Affiliate
% Publisher Controls
50%
Territory Controlled
US
Themes/Keywords
Autumn, Days, December, Games, May, Months, Playing games, Precious, Seasons, September, Sing, Song, Time
Lyrics
When I was a young man courting the girls,
I played me a waiting game.
If a maid refused me with tossing curls,
I let the old earth take a couple of whirls,
While I plied her with tears in lieu of pearls
And as time came around she came my way,
As time came around she came.

Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December,
But the days grow short, when you reach September.
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame,
One hasn’t got time for the waiting game.
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few,
September, November!
And these few precious days I’ll spend with you,
These precious days I’ll spend with you.

When you meet with the young men early in spring,
They court you in song and rhyme.
They woo you with words and a clover ring,
But if you examine the goods they bring,
They have little to offer but the songs they sing
And a plentiful waste of time of day.
A plentiful waste of time.

Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December,
But the days grow short, when you reach September.
When the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame,
One hasn’t got time for the waiting game.
Oh, the days dwindle down to a precious few,
September, November!
And these few precious days I’ll spend with you,
These precious days I’ll spend with you.

Recordings

Recording Artist Genre Mood Arrangement Era iTunes
ART TATUM Jazz Autumnal, Light, Smooth Instrumental, Piano 1950's Buy >
ARTIE SHAW Buy >
BROOK BENTON Jazz Intimate, Loving, Slow Piano, Strings, Vocal 1960's Buy >
BRYAN FERRY Rock Autumnal, Quiet, Slow Strings, Vocal 1990's Buy >
CHET BAKER Jazz Intimate, Slow, Smooth Guitar, Horns, Instrumental, Piano 1950's Buy >
DIZZY GILLESPIE'S BIG FOUR Jazz Intimate, Mellow, Smooth Bass, Drums, Guitar, Horns, Instrumental 1970's Buy >
EARL BOSTIC Blues Confident, Fun, Lively, Smooth Drums, Horns, Saxophone, Vocal 1950's Buy >
EARTHA KITT Vocal Pop Intimate, Loving, Romantic Drums, Live Performance, Percussion, Piano, Vocal 2000's Buy >
ERROLL GARNER Jazz Autumnal, Romantic, Smooth Drums, Instrumental, Piano 1940's Buy >
FRANK SINATRA Vocal Pop Charming, Intimate, Loving, Romantic Drums, Strings, Vocal 1940's Buy >
HEATHER MASSE & DICK HYMAN Jazz Intimate, Loving, Mellow Piano, Vocal 2010's Buy >
JAMES BROWN R&B/Soul Fun, Groove, Loving, Smooth, Soulful Drums, Horns, Vocal 1970's Buy >
JEFF LYNNE Buy >
JOHN HUGHEY Country Calm, Dreamy, Mellow, Slow Drums, Guitar, Instrumental, Piano 2010's Buy >
MEL TORMé Jazz Intimate, Loving, Slow Piano, Vocal 1950's Buy >
PEARL DJANGO Jazz Relaxing, Smooth, Upbeat Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Instrumental, Strings 2000's Buy >
PETER, PAUL & MARY Pop Dreamy, Intimate, Loving, Slow Acoustic Guitar, Vocal 1990's Buy >
RACHEL POTTER Buy >
ROGER WILLIAMS Pop Dreamy, Intimate Instrumental, Piano, Strings 1990's Buy >
SANTO & JOHNNY Pop Atmospheric, Dreamy, Relaxed Drums, Guitar, Instrumental 2000's Buy >
SPAIN Buy >
STAN KENTON Buy >
THE DELTA RHYTHM BOYS Doo Wop Autumnal, Charming, Intimate, Loving Flute, Group Sing, Horns, Piano, Strings, Vocal 2010's Buy >
THE FOUR FRESHMEN Jazz Charming, Intimate, Slow Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Drums, Group Sing, Horns, Vocal 2000's Buy >
THE JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO Jazz Intimate, Slow, Smooth Bass, Guitar, Piano, Vocal 1990's Buy >

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