When Billy Was One

Lyrics

When Billy was one,
He liked to such his thumb.
Thumb-deanna, Thumb-deanna,
Half past one.

2. When Billy was two, he liked to tie his shoes.
Shoes-de-anna, shoes-de-anna, Half past two.

3. …three…climb a tree…

4. …four…shut the door…

5. …five…take no jive…

6. …six…play with sticks…

7. …seven…go to heaven…

8. …eight…roller skate…

9. …nine…climb a vine…

10. …ten…catch a hen…

11. …eleven…go to seven…

12. …twelve…ring the bell…

Recorder Notes G, A, B, C’

Hand-Clapping Motions

Formation: Partners face each other

Clap, right hands clap together, clap, left hands clap together on the quarter note beat. Repeat pattern until the end. On “cross down,” cross hands over chest, pat knees, then repeat the song.

See also

• hand-clapping songs
• counting songs
• recorder GABC songs
• songs with I IV V chords
• similar songs: Barnacle Bill

YouTube – Simple motions

YouTube – More difficult motions

Extras for Plus Members

• Song with chords in 2 keys, explanation of motions (PDF)
• MIDI file
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