Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two) by Harry Dacre (optional sing-along) – Charles Manning, Piano

“Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)” was written by English songwriter Harry Dacre. The 1892 popular song was most likely inspired by Daisy Greville, Countess of Warwick, one of the mistresses of King Edward VII. “Daisy Bell” first became successful in a London music hall performance by Katie Lawrence, and then in the US with an Atlantic Gardens Bowery performance by Jennie Lindsay in 1892. Originally recorded by Dan W. Quinn in 1893, other recordings include those by Bing Crosby, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Nat King Cole. In New Zealand, the song was used for the “Aunt Daisy” radio broadcasts from 1930-1963.

In 1961, an IBM 704 computer at Bell Labs was programmed to sing “Daisy Bell,” which was the earliest demonstration of computer speech synthesis, and was later referenced in the 1968 film “2001: A Space Odyssey.” The song was also featured in the 2014 film “The Theory of Everything” about the life of world renowned physicist Stephen Hawking. On this lovely Sunday afternoon, a “Bicycle Built for Two” is awaiting its riders to start “Ped’ling away down the road of life.” Pianist Charles Manning improvises the popular tune and includes the ringing bell(e) for “Sweet little Daisy Bell.” The lyrics to the Chorus are provided below. Sing along with Charles to the song “Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two).”

~ Lyrics ~

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do,
I’m half crazy, all for the love of you,
It won’t be a stylish marriage,
I can’t afford a carriage,
But you’ll look sweet, upon the seat
Of a bicycle built for two.

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do,
I’m half crazy, all for the love of you,
We’ll spend all our life together,
Regardless of the weather,
And you’ll look sweet, upon the seat
Of a bicycle built for two.

Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do,
I’m half crazy, all for the love of you,
We’ll leave when the ball is over,
Get married in the clover,
And you’ll look sweet, upon the seat
Of a bicycle built for two…
Of a bicycle built for two…
Of a bicycle built for two.

[rrh]

omg the bicycle in the background great man

[cutewater]

His outfit, the piano, the bicycle!! Everything is so perfect and sweet!

[succulentgarden]

This brought a genuine smile to my face for the first time in a long time.

[loserlane]

I JUST NOTICED THE BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO IN THE BACKGROUND <3

[alphonseknight]

As a young chef getting working in the Nursing Homes I got to listen to old classical music bicycle built for two, silvery moon etc. Thanking you sir

[thebasicfangirl]

This made me so happy! I love this version it’s so cheerful!

[poppunkrock]

There is a flower within my heart
Daisy, Daisy
Planted one day by a glancing dart
Planted by Daisy Bell
Whether she loves me or loves me not
Sometimes it's hard to tell
Yet I am longing to share the lot
A beautiful Daisy Bell
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do
I'm half crazy all for the love of you
It won't be a stylish marriage
I can't afford a carriage
But you'll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle built for two
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do
I'm half crazy all for the love of you
It won't be a stylish marriage
I can't afford a carriage
But you'll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle built for two
We will go tandem as man and wife
Daisy, Daisy
Peddling away down the road of life
I and my Daisy Bell
When the road's dark, we can both despise
Policemen and lamps as well
There are bright lights in the dazzling eyes
Of beautiful Daisy Bell
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do
I'm half crazy all for the love of you
It won't be a stylish marriage
I can't afford a carriage
But you'll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle built for two
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do
I'm half crazy all for the love of you
It won't be a stylish marriage
I can't afford a carriage
But you'll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle built for two
I will stand by you in weal or woe, Daisy, Daisy
You'll be the bell witch I'll ring, you'll know
Sweet little Daisy Bell
You'll take the lead in each trip we take
Then if I don't do well
I will permit you to use the brake
My beautiful little Daisy Bell
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do
I'm half crazy all for the love of you
It won't be a stylish marriage
I can't afford a carriage
But you'll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle built for two
Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do
I'm half crazy all for the love of you
It won't be a stylish marriage
I can't afford a carriage
But you'll look sweet upon the seat
Of a bicycle built for two

[ThatDutchAnimator]

I love the tandem in the background it's so little that does so much

[burnt.flowers]

My comfort song. The only song I have enough confidence singing and calming enough to cheer me and help me sleep. Thank you!

[pigeon]

the touch of the 2 person bike in the background :)

[CrystallizedCheese]

This is absolutely beautiful! You captured its emotion so well! May I ask, do you have sheet music for this? I'd love to play it myself on my piano! (I also love how you put a bicycle for two outside your window! What an adorable touch!!)

[basil]

What a wondrous performance! Simply amazing.

[deborahgallaway]

DUDE THE ENDING REMINDED ME OF joy and happiness having the time of my my life

[elizabethwhiffen]

I have a little 7lb. Bichon frise dog named Daisy Duke!
I sing her this song with this exact accompaniment every night. This pianist is just a doll!

[barbaragolder]

This is so beautiful in every way. Love it. I just wrote really silly lyrics to this for a 60th birthday party sing along. Best part of the presentation will be using this accompaniment. I will try to share this video somehow. Thanks again.

[andreapatane]

You look terrific, sir. That song which is called, “Daisy Bell (A Bicycle Built For Two)” (Harry Dacre Version) was heard on Recess (The Voice episode) and The Magic School Bus (Goes To Seed episode). I bet that it took a lot of patience for you to master on behalf of how well you played it on the piano.

[Nada........]

I hadn't repaired the bike!!!! Is so beautiful!!! PERFECT MUSIC

[Qfam]

I love you Sir! I enjoyed listening with my favorite song.

[floweytheflower]

Ooohh so cute! Look at the bike outside!! :D

[vitsamutsu]

Da bicycle has two seats also AMAZING music 😍