André Rieu - Feed the Birds (Live in Amsterdam)

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Original Lyrics:
Early each day to the steps of Saint Paul's
The little old bird woman comes
In her own special way to the people she call,
"Come, buy my bags full of crumbs;
Come feed the little birds,
Show them you care
And you'll be glad if you do
Their young ones are hungry
Their nests are so bare
All it takes is tuppence from you
Feed the birds, tuppence a bag
Tuppence, tuppence, tuppence a bag
Feed the birds," that's what she cries
While overhead, her birds fill the skies

All around the cathedral the saints and apostles
Look down as she sells her wares
Although you can't see it,
You know they are smiling
Each time someone shows that he cares

Though her words are simple and few
Listen, listen, she's calling to you
"Feed the birds, tuppence a bag
Tuppence, tuppence, tuppence a bag"

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[hobbitfan]

Rest in Peace Richard M. Sherman (6/12/1928 - 5/25/2024) 🍞 🕊️ 🪙 💼
Now you’re finally reunited with your brother & music partner, Robert and your friend, Walt Disney.

[jenny]

When I was a kid I always thought this song was about feeding the birds, now as an adult, I realize that it’s more metaphorical. The writers meant for it to be about being charitable and humane, whether that means giving a little of yourself to others or helping an innocent animal or person when they’re in need. Such powerful lyrics and melody!! The best Disney song ever in my opinion!

[lazypaladin]

I cried then
I cried now
_And I'll forever cry when I hear this song._

[Lady]

is anyone else tearing up at the sight of the older people tearing up?

[jomoody]

I can't possibly listen to this song without crying.

[bakersmileyface]

The bird lady in Mary Poppins was a veteran actress called Jane Darwell. Aged 84 at the time. She had been involved with over 100 movies in her career, won an oscar as 'best supporting actress' and even received a star on Hollywood boulevard.
She died in 1967 at the age of 87.


Every time I hear this song I can't help but think about her and feel sad. I also hope she finds it funny that after all of her years of hard work, she'll always be remembered as the bird lady.

[princepeterwolf]

It's probably the best rendition I've heard since the original

[petermacdonough]

You know why those people are crying, is because they remember seeing the original Mary Poppins when it first came out with their families!!! It was such a beautiful movie and it filled their childhood with happy memories so many years ago. Such a beautiful performance and such a wonderful singing voice. You can hear the passion and love of the lyrics in the voice!!!

[jamesbaggett]

My mom loved this song. She always teared up when this scene played. She passed away last year and now here I sit crying and missing her

[michellemunn]

I used yo sing this to my two oldest kids. And just now I got to sing this to my new granddaughter

[TheNightfallDreams]

I could not stop humming this song when I went to the bank of England from the cathedral.

[toyman]

Why do I get teary eyed every time I hear this? One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[Sarah-zrnj]

The bridge of this song (1:52) has always stirred a very profound feeling in me, even as a kid. The Sherman Brothers penned a modern masterpiece with this song.

[Susanluc]

I am not sure what made me tear up more~ Mirusia's absolutely beautiful rendition of one of my most favorite Disney songs ever, or the lady with the red jacket who was in tears right from the beginning. Either way, I am a wreck.

[Dukonious]

LOVE this song, but nobody...NOBODY...Will ever sing it as BRILLIANTLY and BEAUTIFULLY as Julie Andrews!!!

[craigsievewright]

All my working days in the great City of London for 34 years from 1981. All those years took me daily from Cannon Street to Holborn. My morning walk took me through St Pauls Churchyard and around the side of the cathedral where the steps are where in Mary Poppins the old Edwardian lady sold her crumbs for 2d. Every time I passed those steps I thought of her and sang to myself - Feed the Birds. 😍

[davewilkinson]

I am 64 and this song is brilliant so many memories.

[TheVote]

A beautiful interpretation of this song. Takes me straight to St.Paul's Cathedral in London, and the vision of an elderly Edwardian lady selflessly feeding the hungry birds.

[Thomas_Wolf]

Eternal memory to the great composer! His unique masterpieces of music will forever remain in our hearts...

[jamesobie]

Sherman brothers were great song writers