This page features a video of the poem “The Swing”, prescribed under the Karnataka State Syllabus for 4th Standard English Santoor. Along with its summary in three languages and transliterated songs. It serves as a valuable learning resource for students and parents, with each song accompanied by its respective lyrics for easy sing-along. The synchronized lyrics help learners follow and recite the song as it progresses, making memorization and learning by heart easier, more effective, and enjoyable.
Lyrics
English
How do you like to go up in a swing,
Up in the air so blue?
Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing,
Ever a child can do!
Up in the air and over the wall,
Till I can see so wide,
Rivers and trees and cattle and all,
Over the countryside.
Till I look down on the garden green,
Down on the roof so brown,
Up in the air I go flying again,
Up in the air and down!
Up in the air so blue?
Oh, I do think it the pleasantest thing,
Ever a child can do!
Up in the air and over the wall,
Till I can see so wide,
Rivers and trees and cattle and all,
Over the countryside.
Till I look down on the garden green,
Down on the roof so brown,
Up in the air I go flying again,
Up in the air and down!
Summary
This poem describes the delight of riding high on a swing. The child
enjoys moving upward into the blue sky and seeing far across the
countryside. From the swing, the child can see rivers, trees, cattle,
gardens, and rooftops from above. The repeated movement of going up and
down creates a feeling of freedom and excitement. The poem captures the
simple joy and wonder of childhood outdoor play.
enjoys moving upward into the blue sky and seeing far across the
countryside. From the swing, the child can see rivers, trees, cattle,
gardens, and rooftops from above. The repeated movement of going up and
down creates a feeling of freedom and excitement. The poem captures the
simple joy and wonder of childhood outdoor play.
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