Crofts Family - Sparrow in the Birch (Official Music Video)

CROFTS FAMILY MERCH
croftsfamilyband.bandcamp.com
FOLLOW US
/ croftsfamilyband
/ croftsfamilyband
DIRECTED BY
Shay Butler
Blake O'Neal
FILMED BY
Blake O'Neal
Summer Jones
Giles Reaves
KEY GRIP
Danny Keller
EDITED BY
Callie Crofts
Words and music by Callie Crofts
Produced by Callie Crofts
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Giles Reaves
Sing Sing, sparrow in the birch
Through the winter morning
Ring Ring, Bells of the Church
Ding dong ding dong
While the first frost settles on
Its new-found throne over the town
To the faint, sweet sound of children
Singing in a round
Oh little winter bird sing merrily
Merrily sing your song today
Oh little snowbird sing of peace
For this is Christmas day
Sing Sing, sparrow in the birch
Through the winter morning
Ring Ring, bells of the church
Ding dong ding dong
Wrap the scarves and pull the hats on
Join the dance down on the old pond
While the morning frost clings to the branches
In a fight against the sun
And the sound of carols can be heard by everyone
Oh little winter bird sing merrily
Merrily sing your song today
Oh little snowbird sing of peace
For this is Christmas day
Sing Sing, sparrow in the birch
Ring Ring, bells of the church
Stoke the fire and light the candle
Hang the stockings from the mantle
While the old year shimmers in
Her last few moments on the earth
And the children's eyes all gleam
To hear the story of impossible birth

[@ellieandjared]

This beautiful and wonderful! Oh, and your Dad's shirt is awesome!

[@hrtz4min]

I love watching you guys! I agree, this is great! God bless you guys! :)

[@savanna.k5092]

OMG I love you guys! :)

[@daisydreaminnails]

Their father wasn't in this video, the man in the red is just apart of the band

[@CallieCrofts]

Kailee Mathews He is a part of the band...and our dad. haha ;)

[@daisydreaminnails]

Oh my gosh, what dad am I thinking of? I think I might be going insane! Thanks for telling me hahah *****

[@Alyssabrainne15]

True story: This morning after swimming class, I was changing, combing my hair, putting on makeup and listening to music. I was playing Sparrow in the Birch and singing along quite loudly, because I thought I was alone. A girl popped out of now where and said "I love this song. What is it called?" So I told her and explained the Shaytards to her also.

[@CallieCrofts]

Aww, thanks for sharing!

[@runawaysunshine]

i have to explain the shaytards to so many people but they never get it. At least the true shaytards family and handshake members understand.

[@abbeynyman2093]

Nice job you rock for that!

[@belindahernandez7972]

***** I love you guys yall have beautiful voices you girls are so pretty

[@belindahernandez7972]

***** I live in Texas 10 years old Belinda Collette is beautiful and so are you you girls truly are inspirational don't listen to negative people think of positive things

[@Ahntara123]

Callie, don't know how you did it, but you wrote a Classic. This is awesome

[@CallieCrofts]

Awww

[@marshaeisner]

I'm not Christian, but I know a beautiful song when I hear it. Just wonderful!!!!

[@TimothyWallace1953]

HE loves each of us just the same... no matter the #TeamJersey

[@Sarahfansler85]

I watched this a few hours ago and now my 6 year old daughter is asking me "Mom can you play that song ding dong ding ding dananana birch" . I think you guys have a new little fan;)

[@CallieCrofts]

OMG that is adorable!!

[@austincicero227]

Still listening to this 7 years later

[@coreyjamesharris3679]

is this an original song? either way its beautiful and i can't stop listening. I'm a sucker for a harmony. and damn this good

[@CallieCrofts]

It is original. Thank you so much!

[@coreyjamesharris3679]

Dang girl. You should like make music for a living.. oh wait.

[@cutekitty88]

When I first heard this I thought it was a well known mainstream song..bc it sounds as good and well produced as any other traditional christmas song out there.and when I found out you wrote it I was amazed. It sounds perfect from beginning to end..this is the one song that's been getting stuck in my head.

[@CallieCrofts]

Thank you so much!

[@gabbiebailey2717]

idc if its the middle of october im listening to this song lol

[@JessiViper]

+ Gabrielle Bailey same lol

[@serenapearlcecilia8202]

I am too its just such a good song

[@yeseniaquiroz6148]

+••OriginalExplorers•• This video was post 1 year ago

[@lastlife333]

+••OriginalExplorers•• Nimrod.ARFFFF!

[@ameliaxb]

+lastlife333 you don't need to be so rude I thought the comment said 1 year ago, I knew this was posted year ago

[@robin103]

even when i first heard this song, it felt like i already knew it. like it was already a christmas classic! i love this one

[@IrishCol1only]

Sooo beautiful....this song has fast become one of my all time favourite Christmas songs! Thank you all for sharing your wonderful talents with us....you sound wonderful together and such a beautiful arrangement and song!

[@CallieCrofts]

I really appreciate it! This is the first Christmas song I've ever written :)

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

***** This song is amazing! Thank you for sharing it with the world and bringing it to us via your family band! Simply beautiful. At times it reminds me of a group from the 70's called the Free Design. I have performed with a group that did a song of theirs called "Love You" I think you guys would kill that song!

[@TimothyWallace1953]

Noreen's Kitchen I baked your Pineapple Upside Down Cake for Thanksgiving!

[@noreenskitchenchannel]

Timothy Wallace I hope you enjoyed it Timothy! I also hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@anavukojicic5872]

***** The first but still sounds like you have been doing it for years

[@tiffaniec8556]

My brother bought me this album for Christmas 3 years ago. It plays all December long. My absolute favorite.

[@monical8511]

Beautiful! This song and the Marry Me song are my favourites. I was listening to the album at my moms and dancing like a fool, it was a great time! Love the video, can't wait to see them all! Amazing work, Callie & family.

[@CallieCrofts]

That is such a lovely compliment! These are the first 2 Christmas songs I've ever attempted to write. I'm so glad you like them :)

[@ajlinaceki5026]

I'm obsessed with this song GREAT WORK in capital

[@XHONOR2012X]

Not only is this song Beautiful but it is going straight to my Christmas playlist. Callie you are so incredibly talented. I have been with you since the start. All the ups and downs that life throws at us all and you only Shine Brighter from those experiences. I think this song and album takes you to a higher and well deserved level..

[@CallieCrofts]

Thank you so much for sticking around through this adventure of mine. It really means a lot! I appreciate the compliment so much

[@islamicviews2585]

as Collete said, I am really proud of u. Firstly ,u have written most songs in the album. Second, u brought a special day for the whole family to gather. Thirdly, u have choreographed this whole album. Fourthly, u and the family sang SOOOO well. Last but not least, I suffer from deppresion (majorly) but when I hear ur song I stopped going so mad. Thank u Callie for putting a LOT of effort, just for us. Also, the rest of the family....

[@galscout101]

***** I love you and family I found you from Shay! your the best

[@misslindajane87]

easily listened to this 50 times today just on repeat over and over. can't get enough! it's so good! such a talented family! SO GOOD!!!

[@samkelly6603]

somehow in the middle of the night I remembered this song and I'm soo happy I did as I forgot how beautiful it was

[@Mamacpj]

Making this comment on both Katielette's channel and yours (for anyone considering buying the album). I have bought many Christmas compilations and usually on average 2 songs make it to my Ipod (which I use for our house stereo). This is the ONLY compilation I bought where EVERY song made it onto the IPOD. So AWESOME! My eardrums, my heart and my soul are all pleased by every song!

[@ColetteKati]

Thank you so much! That means a lot :)

[@anavukojicic5872]

katilette it is truly an amazing song and i bought the full album and love all the songs your voices are beautiful and harmonious together its a great joy to my ears. Thank you for making this amazing album i cant wait to the next ;)

[@ToriMedina97]

anyone listening in 2019?

[@JABn4e]

Callie, Callie, Callie such talent. The Crofts have given us wonderful songs that have become my Christmas favourites. Thank you.

[@beanzy23456]

I spent thanksgiving in NJ with my Aunt, and I bought this album to listen to. I have a plug that connects to my iPhone to my car so I can listen to music on my phone through the cars speakers. My brother was in the car and I played this one song OVER AND OVER AGAIN because it is beautiful and he and I now know every word and sing as many harmonies as possible withe just the 2 of us. Amazing singers singing amazing songs on an amazing album... Can't beat that! Enjoy your holidays!! ❤️

[@eddyboy2002]

Even when I heard a bit of the song, I knew this would be my favourite. And it is.

[@eddyboy2002]

New sub :)

[@TifasKnight]

It's beyond me how a family can be so musically gifted. I know all music comes with practice and dedication but I'm thinking specifically of the singing and how well your voices compliment each other. My voice is not geared to singing, unfortunately, but all of you can not only carry a tune but make something beautiful and transcendent. I'm just in awe! This is such a beautiful song!

[@902auntmeme]

My favorite! Just listen to that baritone and sweet harmony! Love it!

[@footprince1000]

Beautiful!! Papa Crofts gotta be so proud of his family!

[@Daniellem291]

I have been a fan of the Shaytard for a long time, especially Colette. I know Callie but just as Colette's sister and have seen you in the vlogs over the years! Sparrow in the birch has being playing in the Shaytards vlogs quite a lot lately and I can't get it out of my head! So i decided to look you up and now I'm hooked! I love your voice and songs. There is something so relaxing about them. I've subscribed. Congrats all involved in the album.

[@CallieCrofts]

Welcome to my world, and thank you so much :)

[@kenwithaK]

me too, have been an avid shaytards fan for a little while. i've just realized how awesome a musician callie is. theres something very cool about her voice

[@carriegilbert9193]

This is one of the most beautiful Christmas songs I have ever heard. Callie, you are such a talent!

[@CallieCrofts]

Thank you so much!

[@zizzgy]

My mom lost her sister this year in a horrible explosion this album made by sisters has brought her some comfort. I thank you for that.

[@atlantadelgado1941]

Wow nearly six years later and I still love this song 💕

[@Yoo0M]

"While the morning frost clings to the branches In a fight against the sun" - beautifully said

[@lethargicbianca]

i love this song i love this song I LOVE THIS SONG

[@pronkerpronker6708]

I heard this in my local hardware store and couldn't rest until I searched for it here on YT, by the terms 'I follow the birds Christmas song new'!! Lovely, lovely evocation of the holiday, thanks for making it.

[@lilliwoodhouse]

This is such a catchy song! It's unbelievable! You all have brilliant singing voices! I think it's so cute they way it your family, so you have a bond that you wouldn't of had with another drummer or singers! LOVE THIS SONG!

[@TiffanyAlex]

Beautiful music video for a beautiful song! It came out so good! I'm really impressed on how awesome your mini set looks!

[@TimothyWallace1953]

This video has received the Tiffanation Seal of Approval! POW!

[@Warrior6795]

Everything about this song is perfect. The writing is amazing with the instrumentation and the lyrics that are absolutely beautiful. All of your singing was just as beautiful and the round, oh my goodness the round! It was mesmerizing. Ain't nothing wrong with this song. Nothing.

[@rachel-rk8rv]

LOVE Callie's hair and makeup! So pretty!

[@loubertmanasan1383]

Best Christmas song ever produced!!!!!

[@Hair101withApril]

this is so wonderful. makes me happy. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

[@TimothyWallace1953]

I have no words...

[@VinceCrofts]

We love you Tim. Thanks

[@TimothyWallace1953]

Vince Crofts We love you more!

[@IHatchetJack]

I really love this. Beautiful harmonies/rounds/lyrics...man, too much good!

[@JessicaBeeler]

Listened to this song ONCE this morning, and it was stuck in my head all day. It's really very beautiful!

[@londontolosangeles12]

Such a beautiful arrangement!

[@jayonnahdarbouze4137]

I love this song!! It's so catchy and beautiful. You guys sing so amazingly!!!

[@CallieCrofts]

Thank you so much!

[@jayonnahdarbouze4137]

I'd never think that a KZbinr would answer my comment!! OMG!!!

[@tanvipatel805]

Sorry if this comment is 3 years late but this song is so beautiful and brings peace to me everyday

[@ukre98]

This song actually brings me the same Holiday spirit when i was a little kid :D

[@XxHarmonicNightsxX]

I was surprised to learn that the original songs on the album are in fact original. They sounds like classics! You guys are so talented!

[@CallieCrofts]

Thank you! That is the best compliment! Writing a Christmas song is quite a daunting task. I approached them wanting to make them sound as classic as possible. I appreciate that :)

[@TheHearts567]

Can I still buy the cd after Christmas? I'm obsessed with sparrow in the birch and merry Christmas, marry me! 😍😍😍

[@CallieCrofts]

Yep! We'll keep selling them until they are gone!

[@atlantadelgado1941]

three years later and i still love it.

[@bgsquiggy]

Callie--I love your voice very much. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@Dilara_____]

Your dad is so cute! :) I love this song so much!

[@VinceCrofts]

Thanks so much. My wife says she agrees.

[@Dilara_____]

:D :D :D

[@ImSpiderMxn]

Callie you did amazing I got your channel from shaytards to katilette to you I will always put you Christmas songs on for Christmas I love it thank you for letting me have the best Christmas song 😊

[@ryancyan9309]

Colette*

[@ramonahng5716]

+Swag MSP no it's Colette.

[@ramonahng5716]

+Mehgan yes that's her KZbin name but not her real name

[@heyitsjojoqueen3608]

+Mehgan its a youtube name calm down

[@catherinehuynh4922]

Even with finals coming and overdue work, I still find myself at peace when I listen to your music. :D

[@gnomie49]

This is fantastic! Love it. When you all harmonise with the bass voices is killer!! Well done Callie and all.

[@abbegaylemyers2901]

I'm new to your channel and defiantly impressed!!!

[@CallieCrofts]

Abbegayle Myers Welcome! :)

[@abbegaylemyers2901]

I'm so surprised that you replied! Thank you for the music!! I love it!

[@shaneekabailey1214]

+Callie's Brain Log omg I love you so much please tell Collette I said hi plz omg I'm crying plzzzzzzzzzzzz reply I don't wand to be scary sorry 😭😭😭😭😭

[@brittanymoye2687]

I love. that. song so much 😃🐻🐱🐻🐱🐻🐱🐻🐱💝

[@audreysmith1607]

can we just take a moment to realizes how pretty Colette is omg

[@J_R1996]

I am OBSESSED with this song.

[@andrealeonor4989]

It's official, we're gonna hear this during our Christmas family dinner. THANK YOU

[@zeel1082]

Just subbed

[@CallieCrofts]

Welcome and Thank you!!

[@shevlogs8880]

please make a song with avia emi and Gavin this Christmas. it would be awesome to see them sing together with you. maybe it will work out since they have great talents in singing. puhhhllleeaseee

[@MakaveliTheDonKilluminati]

Damn. Great original Christmas song with some of those old school feels.

[@karanmasson3355]

Anybody from 2020! The songs are so good! Good job!

[@cellinagrimm5734]

Who designed the album cover? Love it!

[@CallieCrofts]

Aww thank you! I did, and I really appreciate it :)

[@maritzax]

THIS WAS IN 2014 WHAT

[@maritzax]

TIME FLIES BY SO FAST

[@milliegreer4815]

Maritza Huerta I just realized it feels like last Christmas!

[@jkrfiles]

Maritza Huerta I know right

[@shaytardsfanclub665]

Amazing love it! Can't get it out of my head! You're all beautiful and have amazing voices. Love the Shaytards and the rest of the family.😍💕

[@queeniesteenie]

The fact that this is an original song is mind blowing! Amazing Callie!!

[@Remy4300]

2021 dec anyone

[@mrstacyj9496]

Christmas 2023

[@hockeydiva93]

Why doesn't Candice sing?

[@julianuary]

I guess she didn't get *that* into music when she was young.

[@jackelph7494]

It's only the three youngest

[@omgmylifewhat1485]

I think its cus she can't sing that good

[@jusleensidhu5324]

I've been listening to this over and over and my sister put on the radio and I said to her what are you doing? She said turning on the radio and I said are you crazy we can just listen to sparrow in the birch! So I turned up the volume and ever since we couldn't stop listening to it! This is so amazing you guys sound great together!

[@jarrhart]

So beautiful! Our family added this song to our Christmas decoration festivities playlist! Amazing!!!! ✨

[@NysaHarisis]

I STILL PLAY THIS EVERY YEAR!

[@iStevieRodgers]

I got chills! Amazing!

[@leahostrum6055]

My absolute favorite Christmas song. I play it on repeat Christmas morning for the past 7 years🤍 great job loves! Beautifully done!!

[@yesterdayssimming]

this song sent chills up my spine. which is hard to do because of my scoliosis. LOVE YOU GUYS!♥ I'm sold.

[@charlotteharris9367]

I can't get this song out of my head, I love it!

[@balaganapavarapu4545]

One of my most favorite songs in the album!! Well done!

[@mackenzieb5246]

Out of all the songs you guys did, this has to be my favorite!

[@LizKS48]

Beautiful! Waiting anxiously for my CD!

[@sharonshiel]

oh, and hearing my five year old girl's sweet little voice walking around the house singing "sing, sing, sparrow in birch" is the loveliest sound ever!

[@becksalot123]

This is one of my favorite Christmas songs, has since it came out. Now my six year old sings it with me. Thank you Croft’s family ❤️

[@kibidudi]

Amazing how fast this has become one of my favorite Christmas songs ! Support from India (Y)

[@directioner4520]

This is my new favourite Christmas song.I love it so much!

[@noaclark92101]

My favorite song on the album so far!!! Love it❤️

[@annacannella8211]

I love your music!also I love how I could hear everyone's different voices!

[@jameswatson4163]

Another year and back again !! 🎄

[@kristineelise86]

What I love most about these videos is your dad. You can just see him gleaming with pride and so proud of his daughters. It's adorable!

[@PinksSoSexy]

I loved this song!!! I also loved your Dad's Martin & Co shirt!! Martin Guitars is in my family's hometown of Nazareth, PA!

[@shelbyspeicher1973]

this is now my new favorite holiday song!! I love it so much. Great job Callie on making this happen and great job Crofts family

[@acp8760]

This song is so beautiful. Callie seems really cool and awesome. Someone you would want to be friends with for sure. Love the harmony!

[@Bimatthews98]

Im 16 and I'm so excited to see all the videos and hear the songs on here as I dont have enough money to buy them, all your voices are so beautiful thank you for sharing the songs with us!

[@19Lindseyy]

I always listen to the same Christmas albums every year but ever since I bought this album, Sparrow in the Birch has been on repeat! It's brilliant and beautiful, you'll definitely not regret buying it! Money well spent!

[@poopyjohn8079]

i must say i found out about this threw the shaytards and my buddy just passed away and when i hear this it makes me cry tears of joy cause hes okay and so am i god bless

[@nightingale1111]

I am so incredibly impressed by this album and particularly this song... wonderful job!

[@abishire-jq3wn]

Their voices are so perfect!

[@HogwartsForver]

I'm the type of person to only like the classic Christmas songs....but I feel like if radios started playing this it would be a traditional song in the future!!! So original!!!

[@cmcguigan]

This is the first evening of the season that I'm allowing myself to listen to Christmas music. I fell in love with this song last Christmas season and it will absolutely be on repeat for the coming winter months :)

[@heyitsjen9171]

This is my favourite new Christmas song!

[@bookittyblog]

I'm not into Christmas music, but this album is what Christmas music should sound like! This is my favorite song. It's perfect and it has that something that make my soul happy! Beautiful! You guys rock!

[@qmjdramaqueen1099]

When listening to this song, I feel like I am listening to a classic! Great job Callie! :)

[@itsactuallycat]

I just adore this song. I can't stop playing it.

[@srystr77]

Your voices are so beautiful it cry every time I hear this song. Just amazing.

[@srystr77]

Back to agree with the comment I made 6 years ago.

[@ShubhdaJakhmola1166]

Love it, TOTALLY!❤️ Thank you for this amazing work of art.