White Cliffs of Dover Song

The words
of the song
"White Cliffs of Dover"
Note: The song is no longer copyrighted in most countries because it was written over 60 years ago. However, if you do use the song, please honor its lyricist and composer (as I have done) by crediting them.

Interesting tidbits

on the song

Nat Burner was an American who had never come even remotely close to England. That explains why he mistakenly incorporated the bluebird in the song. The bluebird is an American, not a English bird, so you're not going to see "blue birds over the white cliffs of Dover".

We can forgive his slip-up because his war-time verse stirred the hearts of the English when it was needed. It reflected and reinforced the faith that the future would once again be pleasant and peaceful for them and their children when the dreadful war ended.

Many singers recorded the song in Britain and America. The most associated with it is England's Vera Lynn.

Vera Lynn's other famous morale-raising song was "We'll Meet Again". It was even more popular in England than her "White Cliffs of Dover" recording.

For those and other efforts, she was later knighted by Queen Elizabeth, becoming Dame Vera Lynn.

Click

button below

to return to my White Cliffs of Dover travel wonder page:

I hope your England travel dreams come true - and that my White Cliffs of Dover song

and lyrics page helps you enjoy your England vacation, tour or trip

©2008 HQP / Hillman Quality Publications