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Released as the lead single from the Bee Gee’s 1969 double album Odessa in January of that year, “First of May” was a top ten hit in the UK. It’s choice as a single was a highly debated one, as Robin vouched instead for “Lamplight”, which featured himself on lead vocal. The label won out, leaving to...
[Verse 1]
When I was small and Christmas trees were tall
We used to love while others used to play
Don't ask me why, but time has passed us by
Someone else moved in from far away
[Chorus]
Now we are tall and Christmas trees are small
And you don't ask the time of day
But you and I, our love will never die
But guess we'll cry come first of May
[Verse 2]
The apple tree that grew for you and me
I watched the apples falling, one by one
And I recall the moment of them all
The day I kissed your cheek and you were gone
[Chorus]
Now we are tall and Christmas trees are small
And you don't ask the time of day
But you and I, our love will never die
But guess we'll cry come first of May
[Outro]
When I was small and Christmas trees were tall
Do-do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do
Don't ask me why, but time has passed us by
Someone else moved in from far away…
First of May was written by Barry Gibb & Maurice Gibb & Robin Gibb.
First of May was produced by Robert Stigwood & Bee Gees.