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To Sir, With love

Mark London e Don Black Movies-TV

"To Sir, With Love" is a song written by Mark London and Don Black. It was originally performed by Lulu and served as the theme song for the 1967 film of the same name. The song is in the key of A major and has been covered by various artists over the years. Mark London, who was a teacher before becoming a songwriter, wrote the heartfelt lyrics as a tribute to his former teacher. Don Black, the renowned lyricist, perfectly captured the gratitude and admiration expressed in the song. A trivia about this song is that it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The melody flows smoothly, with a nostalgic and tender feel, evoking emotions of appreciation and respect.

TO SIR , WITH LOVE - Mark London
Don Black ( Donald Blackstone )

B C# a
e g# a
C# D B e g# a

D C a# a
Those school girl days
g g B D
Of telling tales
F E D D D C
And biting nails are gone
D C a# a
But in my mind
g g B D F E D D D C
I know they will still live on and on
B B E D D C C
But how do you thank someone
C B g D E D C
Who has taken you from crayons to perfume
D D F F E D C D
It isn't easy , but I'll try

B C D D D D
If you wanted the sky
B g F E D C B C D B g
I'd write across the sky in letters
F E D C B C D B g
That would soar a thousand feet high
E E D C E E D
To Sir , with love

D C a# a
The time has come
g g B D
For closing books
F E D D D C
And long last looks must end
D C a# a
And as I leave
g g B D F E D D D C
I know that I am leaving my best friend
B B E D D C C
A friend who taught me right from wrong
C B g
And weak from strong
D E D C
That's a lot to learn
D D F F E D C D
What , what can I give you in return?

B C D D D D B g F
If you wanted the moon I'd try to make a star
E D C B C D B g
But I would rather you let me give my heart
E E D C E E D
To Sir , with love