Author: Beth Thompson
Gruß
Lyrics – German (Felix Mendelssohn, Germany) Leise zieht durch mein Gemüt Liebliches Geläute. Klinge, kleines Frülingslied, Kling hinaus ins Weite. Zieh hinaus, bis an das Haus, Wo die Veilchen sprießen. Wenn du eine Rose schaust, Sag, ich lass’ sie grüßen. ...
The Old Cottage Clock
Lyrics (Folk song) 1. That old, old clock of the household stock,Was the brightest thing and neatest,The hands, though old, had a touch of gold,And its chimes sang still the sweetest,’Twas a monitor too, though words were few,Yet they lived ...
Down in Demerara
Lyrics (Folk song) 1. There was a man who had a horse-alum,had a horse-alum, had a horse-alum,Was a man who had a horse-alum, down in Demerara. RefrainAnd here we sits like birds in the wilderness,birds in the wilderness, birds in ...
Song of the Bird’s Nest
Lyrics – Pawnee (Pawnee folk song – Native American) HooHare hare re hareHare hare e hareRe whaka hare re hare,Whaka hare re hareRe whaka hare re hare Lyric Explanation The lyrics are purposefully few and obscure so those who wish ...
Suruntukunoo
Info I am unable to find the tune of this song, so if anyone can send me a video or recording, that would be helpful! Lyrics – Mandinka (Folk song from The Gambia) Jali Kunôo Kunu Ba MansooKunôo Kûng-bôota Kàng-dîmaa…Suruntukunoo, ...
A Smile is Quite a Funny Thing
Lyrics (Anonymous, adapted by Beth Thompson) A smile is quite a funny thing,It wrinkles up your face,And when it’s gone you never findIts secret hiding place. But far more wonderful it is,To see what smiles can do.You smile at one, ...
Gué-gué Solingaie (Dreamland Opens Here)
Info Alternate titles include Louisiana Lullaby, Dreamland Opens Here, Song of the Crocodile/Alligator. Most sources assert this is a Cajun folk song, while this source doubts its Cajun origins. Lyrics – Creole French (Cajun folk song from Louisiana, U.S.) Gué-gué ...
Sing You Merry Bird
Lyrics (Folk song) Sing, O sing, you merry bird,As you fly so lightly;Sing your song of joy and love,While the sun shines brightly:Merrily swinging on the bough,Of no sorrow thinking,Sing until the bright, red sunIn the west is sinking. Hum, ...
Hårgalåten
Info This is a well-known fiddle tune. The song is based on an old Swedish legend. (source) (source) Lyrics- Swedish (Folk song) Spelmannen drog fiol’n ur lådan ochLyfte stråken högt mot söndagsolens kulaDå blev det fart i HårgafolketDe glömde Gud ...
Winter Goodbye
Lyrics (Melody by August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, 1835, Lyrics by John Erwin) Winter, goodbye!Blue is the sky.You have been jolly fun,But now your stay is done.Blue is the sky,Winter, goodbye! Goodbye! Goodbye to snow!Now you must go.We have had ...