Song of my childhood

[darth vader]

Help requested on a song we sang when i was at primary school (so written at least 25 years ago). I can only remember some lines or bits of lines but here goes - first line was: 'Children are people who live in a land made of....' and a bit later 'i can remember i once said my prayers, now, i stand by while my children say theirs, watching them kneeling' last line (i think) was: 'isn't it sad that our children should turn into people' - any info: lyrics, name of song etc. would be grateful (Googled without success)

[smorodina]

"Children are people who live in a world, that is strange, it's a land where the little are great. Strange little people who travel all over the world, as they swing to and fro on a gate." Bruce Forsyth (my version, anyway) - the Mysterious People.

[darth vader]

I'm not convinced - do you know any more of the lyrics? (can't find this song on google either, well, not the lyrics anyway)

[smorodina]

Do not doubt me, Lord Vader, this IS the song. Bruce was a moderately successful recording artist and released this on 45 in 1964. My copy is, at present, packed at my mother's, but it was the first single I bought as a child and I loved it. I used to know the words by heart, but I am now a bit vague on the middle. However, the last couple of verses are as follows (I can find no trace of this record on the net either): I can remember when I was a boy, That my bed was a ship that I sailed through the night, And I remember the world was a place, That was eager and loving and shining and bright. Where is the boy that made friends with a rainbow And once rode upon' Where is the shy and mysterious person Oh where have I gone? I can remember I once said my prayers, Now I stand by while my children say theirs, Watching them kneeling, And I could cry that one day they'll forget, All that they're feeling, Isn't it sad that our children should grow into people.

[darth vader]

Indeed this is the one! Many thanks Smorodina

[darth vader]

don't suppose you would sell me the record? or perhaps do a mp3 copy? (palms would be crossed with silver :-)

[smorodina]

I will gladly copy this record, but, as I said, it is at present with mother. I may be able to retrieve it at the weekend. Will post here when I have it.

[derbygirl121]

children are peoplr who live in a land made of raindrops and puddles etc etc it was written by Val Doonigan and you can find all the lyrics on a site called lyricsfly. hope this helps

[darth vader]

err... I think Smorodina managed to answer it... 3 and a half years ago. But thanks anyway.