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The following is from: http://www.millvalley94941.com/mv-song.html In 1970, Rita Abrams, a kindergarten teacher at the Mill Valley Strawberry Point School, wrote a song for her students to sing with her. Through a series of events, the song, entitled Mill Valley and sung by Rita and the then-third grade class of Strawberry Point School, was recorded and became a nationwide hit. Rita is also known for other entertainment productions, including children's and novelty songs, and, along with Stan Sinberg, is the creator of the hit revue For Whom the Bridge Tolls. The song Mill Valley and several others were re-released on a CD in 2000, the year that marked Mill Valley's Centennial as an incorporated town, and the package includes new liner notes written by Rita. The CD can be purchased on most online music stores, including Amazon.com. With the gracious permission and assistance of Rita Abrams, here are the lyrics to the hit song Mill Valley, followed by the liner notes. Note: Although the song was recorded with the third grade class, by the time the album was released the students had graduated to fourth grade, thus the title of the album, Miss Abrams and the Strawberry Point 4th Grade Class. Strawberry Point School Song By Rita Abrams On the edge of Mill Valley, nestled by the bay Shining like a sparkling jewel Is the place where we learn and the place where we play Strawberry Point School Strawberry Point, Strawberry Point, Strawberry Point School There's a strong kind of spirit everybody shares That always will come shining through And we all work together 'cause everybody cares At Strawberry Point School Strawberry Point, Strawberry Point, Strawberry Point School In a world that is changing, changing very fast One thing always will be true That wherever we go, happy memories will last Of Strawberry Point School Strawberry Point, Strawberry Point, Strawberry Point School Strawberry Point, Strawberry Point, Strawberry Point School Mill Valley by Rita Abrams I'm gonna talk about a place that's got a hold on me... Mill Valley A little place where life feels very fine and free... Mill Valley Where people aren't afraid to smile, And stop and talk with you a while, And you can be as friendly as you want to be... Mill Valley Talking 'bout Mill Valley, that's my home It looks as pretty in the rain as in the sun... Mill Valley And there's a mountain that belongs to everyone... Mill Valley And there are creeks that run on endlessly, And trees as far as you can see, It makes you feel as if your life has just begun... Mill Valley Talking 'bout Mill Valley, talking 'bout Mill Valley California, that's my home I know that there may come a time I'll have to leave... Mill Valley And every memory will seem like make-believe, And all the good things that are mine right now Will call to me and ask me how I could have left them all behind, how could I leave Mill Valley? Talking 'bout Mill Valley, talking 'bout Mill Valley California, that's my home - Copyright Mill Valley Music <> Questions, comments, or suggestions about Strawberry Point School or Web should be directed to: Leslie Thornton, Principal © 2004 Strawberry Point School Web • All Rights Reserved Disclaimer