A 1885 popular song.
Words by Edward Harrigan.
Music by Dave Braham.
Not to be confused with the famous 1907 song by the same title. This one is from the musical comedy “The Grip”.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Oh, summer is here, comrades, so dear
We part for a resting spell
School days are done, so, now then for fun
Vacation we love so well
Chorus:
School days! school days!
Children engage in the strife
For knowledge so bright
That gives a clear light
To guide them with safety through life
School days! school days!
Full of loved memories and fun
Then comrades, so dear
Cheer now, Oh, cheer
Vacation, vacation has come
2. Our lessons are o'er, pleasures we store
And gladness awaits us home
Friendship we keep so lasting and deep
Whenever we chose to roam
3. Oh, cheerful we'll be, joyous and free
While strolling where birdies call
Through sunny vales, and soft, shady dales
So happy we scholars are