What song is this based on?

Question

In South Park epsidode 412
Cartman sings the third grade song:

Remember how it used to be in the third grade
We used to laugh and play and cherish each day in the third grade
We learned wonderous things from our teacher so nice
Sat on marshmallow chairs with teddy bear smiles
The world seemed to all make sense
But that sense seems to slowly fade after thrid grade
In third grade we used to write with crayons
We would make sparkly pictures with glitter and glue
We had warm cookies and hearts full of love
And there wasnt a care in this world for me or for you
There's not a thing in this life
That I wouldn't trade just to go back for one minute to third grade

What song is that based on? I know its a famous song but haven't a clue. The background sounds so familiar.

Anyone know?

Have I googled it?

Yes that was the first thing I did.

That song [Seventeen] is called 'A Very Good Year' - Its not the right one sadly.

Here is Cartman's Version if anyone wants to listen:

http://www.mediamax.com/toxicshadow2k7/Hosted/audio_src/412_cartmansings.wav

Answer 1

Could it be based on Remember the Days of the Old School Yard by Cat Stevens

Answer 2

The song Cartman sings, wishing for a moment he can return to third grade, is similar to the song Melody sings in The Little Mermaid II.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

It sounds like a song that starts 'When we were Seventeen, it was a very good year', then goes on, when we were 21 etc.

I think it's called 'When we were Seventeen' & by someone like Dean Martin.

Answer 5

im not positive but i dont think its from another song.

Answer 6

Have you googled it?

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

no