Green Grow the Lilacs and so do the Blue

This lyric was one of Dad's songs he sung was I was growing up.

Every time I see lilacs I think of him singing the song.

Green grow the lilacs, all sparkling with dew

I'm lonely, my darling, since parting with you;

But by our next meeting I'll hope to prove true

And change the green lilacs to the Red, White and Blue.

I once had a sweetheart, but now I have none

She's gone and she's left me, I care not for one

Since she's gone and left me, contented I'll be,

For she loves another one better than me.^[3][4]

His version had the lilacs change to the Oregon Blue.

Lilacs are in bloom today in the Central Valley.

: ) Pat