Rain has showered far her drip Splash and trickle running, Plant has flowered in the sand Shell and pebble sunning. So begins another spring, Green leaves and of berries, Chiff-chaff eggs are painted by Mother bird eating cherries. In the misty tangled sky Fast a wind is blowing, In the new-born rabbit's heart River life is flowing. So begins another spring, Green leaves and of berries, Chiff-chaff eggs are painted by Mother bird eating cherries. From the dark and wetted soil, Petals are unfolding. From the stony village kirk, Easter bells of old ring. So begins another spring, Green leaves and of berries, Chiff-chaff eggs are painted by Mother bird eating cherries. Rain has showered far her drip Splash and trickle running, Plant has flowered in the sand Shell and pebble sunning. So begins another spring, Green leaves and of berries, Chiff-chaff eggs are painted by Mother bird eating cherries.
| Chiff-chaff: a migratory Eurasian and North African leaf warbler (葉鶯) with drab plumage (單調的羽毛). |
| Kirk: a church, as used in Scotland and northern England. |
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In December 1967, Donovan released a double album, "A Gift From A Flower To A Garden". This song originates from the second album, "For Little Ones". The lyrics paints a wonderful scenery of the Easter spring, both vibrant and refreshing. The music takes on a slow, ghostly enchantment. The performance carries a feel of ritualistic power and grace.
Donovan's father used to recite Shakespeare's poetry to him when he was very young. He was able to paraphrase such poetry and put it to music, writing songs of such beauty.
For those with an instrument to play this song, refer to the sheet music of chords shown.
1967年12月，Donovan 發行雙唱片專輯《A Gift From A Flower To A Garden》。這首歌源於第二張唱片《For Little Ones》，歌詞描繪復活節春天的奇妙風光，既生動又活潑。音樂呈現出緩慢而幽靈般的魅力，表演帶有儀式性的力量和優雅的感覺。
Donovan 自幼受父親熏陶，經常向他唸誦莎士比亞的詩篇。後來他詮釋這種詩篇並將其轉化為音樂，創作出如此優美的歌曲。
附上和弦曲譜，有樂器演奏這首歌的會感興趣。