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Chick-A-Dee-Dee
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs
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Chick-A-Dee-Dee by Chester G. Allen — Lyrics
The summer has gone, the birds have flown,
You think little chickadee all alone,
Tho’ never a blossom or leaf I see,
Yet happy I sing chickadeedeedee.
I said to the wren goodbye, goodbye,
She thought I would follow— O! no, not I,
Old winter has ever a smile for me,
And happy I sing chickadeedeedee.
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About Chick-A-Dee-Dee
Chester G. Allen’s Chick-A-Dee-Dee paints a cheerful scene of a little bird unfazed by the onset of winter. The SATB choir brings the text to life, portraying the chickadee’s resilience and contentment despite the fading summer and approaching storms. The lyrics celebrate the simple joys of the season, from the bird finding warmth and shelter to its delight in the falling snow and the crumbs offered by children. This secular part-song captures a sense of enduring happiness and optimism through its evocative imagery and lighthearted portrayal of nature's changes.
