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Härliga sommardag was the Swedish entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1972 in Edinburgh performed by the group Family Four, who had represented the country the previous year.

The song is about a lovely summer's day, with the band describing such a day of summer which inspires people to make ballads and songs.

The song was performed 14th, following Yugoslavia and preceding Monaco. At the close of voting, it finished in 13th place with 75 points.

Lyrics[]

Morgonsol glittrar i viken
Dagen gryr, sista gång blinkar Hanö fyr
Ser du vår segelbåt, hör du musiken?
När vi styr mot ett nytt äventyr

Nynna en sång, tralla en trall
Gnola en låt som minner om sommar
Känn hur det doftar ifrån salta hav

När vi nynnar en sång, trallar en trall
Gnolar en låt som minner om sommar
Sjung om en härlig sommardag

Vind från öst, rykande vågor och vita gäss
Svällande segel som slår när vi går mot vår ö

I en vik kastar vi ankar
Tar ett dopp, har det skönt på en solvarm häll
Innan i sakta mak hemåt vi vankar
Över ön i en skön sommarkväll

Nynna en sång, tralla en trall
Gnola en låt som minner om sommar
Känn hur det doftar ifrån salta hav

När vi nynnar en sång, trallar en trall
Gnolar en låt som minner om sommar
Sjung om en härlig sommar, sommar

Lalalala lalalala…
Lalala lala lalala lala…
La la lalala lala lalala…

Lala lalalala lalalala…
Lalala lala lalala lala…
Sjung om en härlig sommar…
Härliga dag, härliga sommardag

The morning sun glitters in the bay
The day dawns, and for the last time the Hanö lighthouse flashes
Can you see our sailing boat, can you hear the music?
As we steer towards a new adventure

Hum a song, sing a melody
Hum a tune that reminds you of summer
Feel the scent of the salty seas

As we’re humming a song, singing a melody
Humming a tune that reminds you of summer
Sing about a lovely summer’s day

Wind from the east, steaming waves and whitecaps
Filling sails that flap as we go towards our island

In a bay we cast anchor
Have a dip, have a good time on a flat rock, warmed by the sun
Before we walk home at an easy pace
On the island on a nice summer’s night

Hum a song, sing a melody
Hum a tune that reminds you of summer
Feel the scent of the salty seas

As we’re humming a song, singing a melody
Humming a tune that reminds you of summer
Sing about a lovely summer, summer

Lalala la lalala la…
Lalala lala lalala lala…
La la lalala lala lalala…

Lala lalalala lalala lala…
Lalala lala lalala lala…
Sing about a lovely summer
Lovely day, lovely summer’s day

Eurovision Song Contest 1972
Participants
Flag of GermanyMary RoosFlag of FranceBetty MarsFlag of IrelandSandie JonesFlag of SpainJaime MoreyFlag of United KingdomThe New SeekersFlag of NorwayGrethe Kausland & Benny BorgFlag of PortugalCarlos MendesFlag of SwitzerlandVéronique MullerFlag of MaltaHelen & JosephFlag of FinlandPäivi Paunu & Kim FloorFlag of AustriaMilestonesFlag of ItalyNicola di BariFlag of YugoslaviaTéréza KesovijaFlag of SwedenFamily FourFlag of MonacoAnne-Marie Godart & Peter McLaneFlag of BelgiumSerge & Christine GhisolandFlag of Luxembourg Vicky LeandrosFlag of The NetherlandsSandra & Andres
Songs
Flag of GermanyNur die Liebe läßt uns lebenFlag of FranceComé-comédieFlag of IrelandCeol an GhráFlag of SpainAmaneceFlag of United KingdomBeg, Steal or BorrowFlag of NorwaySmåtingFlag of PortugalA festa da vidaFlag of SwitzerlandC'est la chanson de mon amourFlag of MaltaL'ImhabbaFlag of FinlandMuistathanFlag of AustriaFalter im WindFlag of ItalyI giorni dell'arcobalenoFlag of YugoslaviaMusika i tiFlag of SwedenHärliga sommardagFlag of MonacoComme on s'aimeFlag of BelgiumÀ la folie ou pas du toutFlag of Luxembourg Après toiFlag of The NetherlandsAls het om de liefde gaat

Videos[]

ESC_1972_14_-_Sweden_-_Family_Four_-_Härliga_Sommardag

ESC 1972 14 - Sweden - Family Four - Härliga Sommardag

Family_Four_-_Härliga_sommardag_(Sweden_Eurovision_Preview_1972)

Family Four - Härliga sommardag (Sweden Eurovision Preview 1972)

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