Chim Chim Cher-ee
Dick Van Dyke, Julie Andrews, Karen Dotrice, Disney
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Chim chiminey Chim chiminey Chim chim cher-ee A sweep is as lucky As lucky can be Chim chiminey Chim chiminey Chim chim cher-oo Good luck will rub off when I shakes 'ands with you Or blow me a kiss And that's lucky too Now as the ladder of life 'As been strung You may think a sweep's On the bottommost rung Though I spends me time In the ashes and smoke In this 'ole wide world There's no 'appier bloke Chim chiminey Chim chiminey Chim chim cher-ee A sweep is as lucky As lucky can be Chim chiminey Chim chiminey Chim chim cher-oo Good luck will rub off when I shakes 'ands with you Chim chiminey Chim chiminey Chim chim cher-ee A sweep is as lucky As lucky can be Chim chiminey Chim chiminey Chim chim cher-oo Good luck will rub off when I shakes 'ands with you I choose me bristles with pride Yes, I do A broom for the shaft And a brush for the flume Up where the smoke is All billered and curled 'Tween pavement and stars Is the chimney sweep world When the's 'ardly no day Nor 'ardly no night There's things 'alf in shadow And 'alf way in light On the roof tops of London Coo, what a sight Chim chiminey Chim chiminey Chim chim cher-ee When you're with a sweep You're in glad company No where is there A more 'appier crew Than them wot sings Chim chim cher-ee Chim cher-oo Chim chim cher-ee Chim chim cher-ee chim cher-oo
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Written by: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
Oscar Winner"Chim Chim Cher-ee" won the 1964 Academy Award for Best Original Song. The song was written by Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman specifically for the Disney movie "Mary Poppins."
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by a drawing of a chimney sweep, made by the children of the Sherman brothers. It represents the worldviews and happy-go-lucky nature of those who do simple but meaningful jobs.
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Lead PerformerJulie Andrews, famous for her role as Mary Poppins, sang "Chim Chim Cher-ee" alongside Dick Van Dyke in the film. However, the song is strongly associated with Van Dyke's character, Bert, who works as a chimney sweep.
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Critical PraiseBeyond its Oscar win, "Chim Chim Cher-ee" is regarded as a classic. Rolling Stone magazine included it in its "40 Greatest Disney Songs" list in 2019.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its specific references to chimney sweeps, the song transcended its original context. It became synonymous with culture and nostalgia of old London and remains a favorite performance piece in film tribute shows and Broadway revivals.
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VariationsThe song has various tempos and arrangements throughout the film. It appears as a light-hearted song-and-dance number, a slower and reflective lullaby version, and a sprightly orchestral passage.
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Unique Tune"Chim Chim Cher-ee" has a unique melodic structure, penned in a minor key that gives the song a melancholic yet hopeful feel that wasn't very common in children's movies at the time of the film's release.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by numerous artists in different music styles. Notable covers include renditions by Cher, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong.
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LanguagesLike many popular Disney songs, "Chim Chim Cher-ee" has been translated and recorded in multiple languages including Italian, Spanish, and French.
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Part of a Hit SoundtrackThe entire Mary Poppins soundtrack, which includes "Chim Chim Cher-ee," was an enormous success. It reached number one on the Billboard chart, remaining there for fourteen weeks.
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