Mark Jolly Boyle
A LITTLE MORE BETTER EVERY DAY (For Sherynne)
Published on 2026-10-15
Style
Cheerful intimate acoustic chamber folk,94 BPM,lilting 6/8 rhythm,sunny and affectionate,organic live-room recording. Warm expressive low-mid male tenor with a gentle Australian conversational character,natural smile in the voice,lightly humorous phrasing,tender emotional warmth. Pronounce Sherynne as Shereen. Fingerpicked acoustic guitar establishes a playful recurring melody,plucked cello answers with cheeky little figures,lyrical bowed cello,warm upright bass,lightly crooked piano,whimsical clarinet,delicate brushed percussion,subtle harmonium. Charming instrumental conversations between verses. Bright memorable singalong chorus,restrained dynamics,warm vintage sound,joyful without being sugary. Gentle spoken outro,soft instrumental finish. No synths,no stadium drums,no glossy pop production.
[Instrumental Intro – playful cello, acoustic guitar, soft clarinet]
[Verse 1]
Well, Shereen went to hospital,
With courage in her smile,
She said, "I'll see you later,
I'll be back in just a while."
The doctors did their clever things,
The nurses did their best,
And now our lovely Shereen
Has been ordered home to rest!
[Verse 2]
One leg dressed up like royalty,
In bandages so grand,
A cup of tea, some Panadol,
And flowers close at hand.
A little walk, a little rest,
And then another brew,
The world can wait a moment,
While your body looks after you.
[Chorus]
Oh, a little more better every day,
Let the sunshine find its way,
One small step and one sweet smile,
Take your time and stay awhile.
Let the flowers dance,
Let the bluebirds play,
You're getting a little more better every day!
[Instrumental – dancing clarinet and plucked cello]
[Verse 3]
The Sweet Peas in the garden
Are wearing pink and blue,
They've dressed themselves in party clothes
Especially for you.
They whisper to the morning breeze,
"Please carry love along,
And tell our darling Sherynne
That she's the reason for this song."
[Verse 4]
Tomorrow comes a stocking,
A fashionable affair,
Compression is the latest look,
For ladies with such flair!
And if the world gets restless,
And insists you hurry through,
Just smile and say, "I'm healing,
I've got better things to do!"
[Chorus]
Oh, a little more better every day,
Let the sunshine find its way,
One small step and one sweet smile,
Take your time and stay awhile.
Let the flowers dance,
Let the bluebirds play,
You're getting a little more better every day!
[Bridge – gentle piano, warm cello]
There's no prize for rushing,
No race you have to win,
Just give yourself the kindness
You've always given friends.
And when the clouds come drifting,
Remember what is true,
A garden full of Sweet Peas
Is sending love to you.
[Instrumental Break – bright acoustic guitar, clarinet and cello]
[Final Chorus – joyful and tender]
Oh, a little more better every day,
May the aches and worries fade away,
A little laugh, a little song,
A little stronger as you go along.
And when you're dancing down the garden path,
We'll hear that lovely Shereen laugh!
[Outro – softly spoken over guitar]
Big hugs, beautiful Shereen,
From all your Jolly Good friends.
Rest well, heal well,
And let those Sweet Peas bloom.
[Sung softly]
A little more better...
Every day.
[End – clarinet chuckles, cello pizzicato, gentle final chord]
