Lyrics
(Chinese folk song)
See the dragon come on a hundred legs
He brings us all good cheer; him we do not fear!
Long life and peace and joy in the bright new year!
See also
- Country: China
- Subject: Chinese New Year
- Harmony: one chord / ostinati / Orff
- Melody: improvisation / D,E,G,A,B,D’ / C,D,F,G,A,C’ / E,G,A,C’ (ostinato)
- Meter: 2
- Rhythm:
- Scale: pentatonic
- Tones: drmsld’
- Chinese version: Feng Yang (Flower Drum Song)
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- PDF of song with chords + Lesson ideas + Orff arrangement
- MIDI file
- Listen to the song
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