Down By The Old Mill Stream
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Down by the old (not the new but the old)
Mill stream (not the river but the stream),
Where I first (not the last but the first)
Met you. (Not me but you.)
With your eyes (not your ears, but your eyes)
Of blue (not green, but blue).
Dressed in ging- (not silk but ging-) -ham too. (Not one but two.)
And it was there (not here, but there),
I knew (not old, but new)
That you loved (not hate, but loved)
Me too. (Not one but two.)
You were sixteen (not seventeen, but sixteen)
My village queen! (Not the king, but the queen).
Down by the old (not the new, but the old),
Mill stream (not the river, but the stream).
Mill stream (not the river but the stream),
Where I first (not the last but the first)
Met you. (Not me but you.)
With your eyes (not your ears, but your eyes)
Of blue (not green, but blue).
Dressed in ging- (not silk but ging-) -ham too. (Not one but two.)
And it was there (not here, but there),
I knew (not old, but new)
That you loved (not hate, but loved)
Me too. (Not one but two.)
You were sixteen (not seventeen, but sixteen)
My village queen! (Not the king, but the queen).
Down by the old (not the new, but the old),
Mill stream (not the river, but the stream).
Down By The Old Mill Stream
Sesame Street's "Down By The Old Mill Stream" is a beloved educational recording that blends folk-inspired melodies with the show's signature playful energy. The track features the iconic voices of Ernie and Bert, delivering a gentle narrative about friendship and community that resonates with young audiences. As part of the show's extensive musical catalog, the song exemplifies the educational approach of Sesame Street, using simple storytelling to teach social skills and emotional intelligence. Its enduring popularity highlights the series' success in creating accessible, high-quality music that supports early childhood development while entertaining listeners of all ages.