I went to Coral Gables Elementary in the mid-60s and recall the lyrics like the mid-60s Miami version above. Two possible slight variants: 1) "a-peepin'" 2) "So take me back to Florida" I want to wake up in the morning Where the orange blossoms grow Where the sun comes a-peepin' into where I'm sleepin' And the song birds say Hello I want to wander through the orange groves Where the children used to roam So take me back to Florida Where the orange blossoms grow. As I recall, we were taught music a few times a week, with a teacher who moved between classrooms. Other songs I recall being taught were "Wonderful Wonderful Copenhagen" and "Molly Malone."
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