Sparrow in the Treetop

"Sparrow in the Treetop" is a popular song written by Bob Merrill. The song was published in 1951.

"Sparrow in the Treetop"
Single by Guy Mitchell
from the album Guy's Greatest Hits
B-side	"Christopher Columbus"
Released	1951
Recorded	1951
Genre	Traditional pop
Length	3:17
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Bob Merrill
Guy Mitchell singles chronology
"You're Just in Love" (1951) "Sparrow in the Treetop" (1951) "Christopher Columbus" (1951)

1951 recordings

Charting versions of the song were made by:

• Guy Mitchell,^[1] who recorded the most popular version, reaching number 8 on the Billboard chart.
• Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters, recorded February 8, 1951,^[2] also reaching number 8 on the Billboard chart.^[3]
• Rex Allen,^[4] who reached number 28 on the Billboard chart. The Allen version crossed over to Billboard's Most Played Juke Box/Folk chart, peaking at number 10.^[5]