when i was little i wanted that to be my garden! i loved the swing!

Another masterpiece by the Sherman Brother sung by the lovely Sally Ann Howes. And to think that this often gets cut when Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is shown. For shame! Like Feed the Birds in Mary Poppins, this song is at the heart of the film.

Ever since I saw the movie as a child, i have loved this song and the talent that is Miss Sally Ann Howes. The lyrics and the orchestration are simply haunting! The final moments of the song, I catch myself listening to the chords in the strings--sheer gorgeousness!

Despite her wealthy surroundings, Truly Scrumptious had that girl-next-door sweetness inside and out.

I can’t believe she was 38 here - she looks like she was in her 20s! I always idolized her growing up. I still do.

A beautiful song for a beautiful person, I used to rewind this part of chitty chitty, just to listen to the lyrics and Sally's voice, this and doll box favourite part of the film, my nans favourite as well! And also when they are singing 'hush a by mountain' to the children in the cave, utterly beautiful, they don't make them like this 'sadly' anymore.

What a lovely voice Sally has. Her voice kind of reminds me of Mary Costa's voice, who did the voice of Princess Aurora from "Sleeping Beauty."

Didn't care for this when I was a kid, but now appreciate the sentiment. It's so tender that she thinks of Caraticus as a "lovely lonely man".

Wonderful song, and the fabulous arrangement and orchestrations by the legendary arranger/conductor Irwin Kostal adds so much to Sally Ann Howes performance. A little trivia: Irwin Kostal had been Sid Caesar's music director on his classic tv show and was chosen to arrange and conduct West Side Story, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Sound of Music, and then Mary Poppins. He was self-taught--a natural musical genius.

I love that mr Potts is narrating this to truly and the kids Potts: "and after I dropped her off she sang about how awesome I am." Truly: "wat."

Did anyone notice at the end when she pushed the swing, it was probably a picture of how lonely she and him both were, but soon they would sit and sway on the swing together. ❤

What a stunning dress

I wish women and girls still dressed like Truly here. She looks so elegant, feminine and pretty there! ^^

Just a lovely song I just shut my eyes and drift away back to my childhood memories a great film too 👍🏻👏🏻

The very lovely Sally Ann Howes definitely melted my heart with this wonderful scene. Gorgeous dress, beautiful face, lovely golden blonde hair, and incredible soprano...VERY DEEP SIGH

This used to be my favorite movie, and Truly was my favorite character !! Her voice is so beautiful !!!

Singularly gorgeous Act 1 finale. Song and singer are so beautiful that we forget that, at this point, we are now watching a story-within-a story. It is also special, as it is Ms. Howes' only solo in the film. Beautiful summer dress, beautiful garden, and a nice finish with the swing rocking as the lady runs upstage. An exquisite number.

Childhood film, best film ever!!! Love this song I sing classical I definitely feel like I got inspired by her voice!

Everything about this is absolutely stunning! This was my favorite part of the whole movie!

When I was little, I never got this song. Now looking back at it, it was truly amazing. Her voice could easily rival Julie Andrews! This is a classic scene in this movie.

So beautiful! Love Sally Ann Howes! This is the epitome of womanhood and loveliness. Favorite part of this movie. This is what God meant when he created woman. They have captured it here.

Her voice is lovely! I think it's put to best use in the reprise of Hushabye Mountain, that little verse she sings sends shudders down my spine, it's so poignant!

*I've always wanted that swing and that pond and that fountain and those trees*

Beautiful orchestration Mr Kostal

This has got to be one of the most beautiful songs in the film, its a shame its not included in the stage version. However, has anyone noticed that in the film's narrative Caractacus is telling the story and is therefore the one who's actually singing the song about himself? If I was Truly and I was listening to that I would be so embarrassed! But on a serious note it's a beautiful song and Sally Ann Howes sings it to perfection!

I was around 8 when my dad showed me this movie. I don't remember seeing this part the first time I watched it, but the 2nd or 3rd time I saw it I paid attention to this song and I couldn't stop crying. It was so beautiful with how much she loved Mr. Potts but it was also sad. It still is but I don't cry anymore. I just hope everyone finds someone they love one day, whether it be a lovely lonely man or a woman they can dedicate this song to.

This has always been one of my favorite parts of the movie! Beautiful!

When I was younger this was the boring scene... now when I watch it is so beautiful

When I was a little boy this was my least favorite song from the movie. now I love it.

Ever since I've watched this movie when I was little , I'd really love her home not just the house ! But also the outdoor😍 so much space and has a swing and I've always wanted to sit outside painting 😍😍

Why is her garden the only thing I want in life

Sally is so beautiful

I was just thinking how jealous I was of her dress.

I used to wind this bit on all the time but one time when I had to watch it with my friend, i regret winding it on.. such a beautiful voice and song.

This is the VERY song and performance that made me want to be a singer. So happy you posted this. I don't sing this style as much anymore but I did for a LONG time and very willing to do so again. This is perfection!!

easily my favourite scene in this film!

This is one of the best moments in film musicals. A lovely song sung in such a heartfelt manner in a beautiful setting by a wonderfully talented performer. Beauty everywhere. Can't get any better than that.

I used to always skip this scene as a kid but I recently rewatched the movie and fell in love with this :). This scene is so beautiful

I used to think when I was younger that this is what adults did when they were in love lol if only XD

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is my favorite movie.....I love it !!!!!!

The most amazingly, stunningly beautiful vision of a woman that was, is or will ever be. Part of my heart will always belong to her. Such beauty! And her voice is pure heaven. Sally in this dress is the image of heaven on earth.

When I was very young I loved this movie (still do!), but this song always bored me! Not any more! It's beautiful, and, best of all, I now have a woman who would sing it to me...

This melody was going through my head today but I couldn't remember the song, lyrics or where I heard it. Just "lonely man". An hour of searching finally led me here. It's been years since I saw this movie. Glad to hear this song again and finally get rid of this ear worm.

Thank you filmlover10101. One of my favorite songs from one of my most loved movies.

Rest in peace, Sally Ann Howes

I just heard this in the next room on my grandparents tv! Looked up “What a lovely lonely man” and behold. Such a lovely tune.

This, along with the "Hushabye Mountain" reprise and the "Music Box Doll" sequence, is my favorite moment in the movie--Sally's singing is almost a prayer and she is a summer dream in that gorgeous dress. Breathtaking! Thanks for posting this.

This is wonderful! What a well-trained voice, it just makes me feel good to listen to her sing.

I blame growing up to scenes like this for my astronomically high standards in love.

I had the biggest crush on her when I was younger! lol

I loved this scene so much. I wanted to be Truly sooooooo badly

remember seeing this at cinema when I was 10.still magic to this day

This song is - for the sensitive heart - soul-stirring, gut wrenching actually.

i remember this song

This lovely lonely man I've only known a day I look at him, and cannot look away Oh what a love Oh what a lovely lonely man I've met so many men So easy to forget I thought I'd grown immune to them And yet He's such a love He's such a lovely lonely man How did he touch my heart How did this feeling start This glow that feels so warm inside This sudden summer storm inside My life now has a plan To someday make him see That I need him as much as he needs me Oh what a love Oh what a lovely lonely man My life now has a plan To someday make him see That I need him as much as he needs me Oh what a love Oh what a lovely lonely man Oh how I love this one and only man

i love this song and video everything is just so sweet and gentle ,sally looks stunning in that dress and she sings like a dream , they dont make films like this anymore sadly thanks

Lovely song, lovely actress, lovely garden. When I was little I always wanted to visit this garden and sing with Truly! Does anyone know where Sally Ann Howes was being filmed?

Ahh I love this song now, but I'm pretty sure I used to skip it when I was a kid - except I distinctly remember swing (because how cool is it) and the stream with rocks in it... We watched both Chitty and Dr. Doolittle growing up and so somehow in my memory I combined this song and "If I were a man" from Doctor Doolittle, because it also features a young wealthy socalite woman singing in her garden about life plans, with a stream with rocks in it... except I think I was expecting Truly to miss a step and fall into the stream too - but she's too classy for that, and not singing about gouging eyes out etc. haha They are both great songs though and I want that swing in my garden!

What an exquisite dress. The scene of her running back to the house looks like something in Gone With the Wind

A real shame that the underscore for this scene is lost which made the cd releases of this track all the more brutal for not having it. A beautiful lead-in and even more beautiful orchestral coda.

How I long for such a garden.

Now it makes me think of one guy only: the Late Great David Bowie, 1947-2016.

Love her dress . Awesome film movie have on Dvd and blueray dvd. Hope put on 4 K hud dvd

My favorite song in the whole film!

Certainly is :) I feel like digging out my old Chitty DVD now!

That song sounded beautiful. Truly has a beautiful singing voice.

This glow that feels so warm inside This sudden summer storm inside My life now has a plan To someday make him see That I need him as much as he needs me Oh what a love Oh what a lovely lonely man My life now has a plan To someday make him see That I need him as much as he needs me Oh what a love Oh what a lovely lonely man Oh how I love this one and only man

Why do I not remember this song from when I was young?! IT'S AMAZING.

This is an amazingly romantic song. Thanks for posting it!

When I was a kid I always hated this song, but now that I'm older I can full appreciate it! LOVE it.

I love this song👌💖

Yeah I love the movie chitty chitty bang bang truly scrumptious Jemima

I LOVE this song.

Best part of the film

is this a glimpse of heaven????

when i have enough money i will have a garden like that and a dress like that and sing that in the long lazy english summer afternoons

My mom loves everything about this movie except for this song lol

thanks so much for uploading this song! i've been waiting ages! many, many thanks x x x

I was obsessed with Truly as a little girl, absolutely adored this song.

this is the call back piece for our school opera auditions so you are a lifesaver for uploading this song to youtube because it is extremely difficult to sing.

Thank you so much for uploading! We love this song!

@LiztheLark This is the love song of the story and the films best melody. I agree. The fact that this song was taken out of the play was a poor decision. It's the characters only solo.

Always make me tear up.

Gorgeous! It doesn't get any better than this....and it reminds me of a certain lovely, lonely man. xoxo!

this movie made me genuinely believe if you kiss someone you have to marry them as a child

What a voice.

By god, she is stunning.

The boy I like is a lovely lonely man. this song totally describes him.I FREAKING LOVE THIS SONG AND HER VOICE!

The countermelodies in the strings are also great

What a beautiful dress!

I totally agree. And she is also beautiful.

Truly scrumptious

Haha I think I confused this song with At the Crossroads from Dr. Doolittle. Or blended them together in my head. I was expecting her to fall into the stream when she went across the rocks. And thinking the 'my life now has a plan' would be in the Dr Dolittle song... We watched those two musicals together a lot growing up

I LOVE this song. Thanks for uploading it : )

I adore this song, in the summer holidays i went to norwich and saw the londons production i tohught it was good, but not as amazing as this version, but i ahve to admit i love this whole film everytime i watch it i sing along of mime the words;D

this is like the themesong to my life

What a voice!

Wonderful song, beautifully sung. Great violin part as well.

LOVE her voice!

This lovely lonely man I've only known a day I look at him, and cannot look away Oh what a love Oh what a lovely lonely man I've met so many men So easy to forget I thought I'd grown immune to them And yet He's such a love He's such a lovely lonely man How did he touch my heart How did this feeling start