Author: Beth Thompson
Paw Paw Patch
Version 1 Lyrics (Southern American folk song) Where oh where is dear little Nellie? (repeat twice)Way down yonder in the paw paw* patch. A paw paw is a fruit. (source) Lyrics (Southern American folk song) 1. Where oh where is ...
Amazing Grace
Lyrics (Folk tune, Lyrics by John Newton, 1725-1807) Amazing grace, how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like meI once was lost but now am found,Was blind, but now I see. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,And grace ...
Hill and Gully Rider
Lyrics (Jamaican folk song) RefrainHill and gully rider, Hill and gully. (repeat) 1. Took my horse and come down, Hill and gully,But my horse done tumble down, Hill and gully.And the nighttime come a-tumblin’ down, Hill and gully. 2. Oh, my ...
Come and Go With Me To That Land
Lyrics (African American Spiritual) 1. Come and go with me to that land, (repeat)Come and go with me to that land where I’m bound.Repeat 2. There’s no suffering in that land… 3. Peace and freedom in that land… Sign Language ...
Dry Bones
Info This song is also called Dem Bones and is based on the Bible passage in Ezekiel 37. Lyrics (African American Spiritual) AEzekiel cried, “Them dry bones,” (repeat twice)“Now hear the word of the Lord.”BThe toe bone connected to the heel bone,The ...
Good News
Lyrics (Folk song) Good news! Chariot’s comin’ (repeat twice)And I don’t want you to leave me behind! See also Country: African American Spirituals Dynamics: loud & soft Form: ABA Harmony: partner songs with Ezekiel Saw the Wheel / Orff arrangements ...
Who Built the Ark
Lyrics (African American Spiritual) RefrainWho built the ark? Noah, Noah,Who built the ark?Brother Noah built the ark. 1. Didn’t old Noah build the ark,Built it out of a hickory bark.Built it long, both wide and tall,Plenty of room for the ...
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Lyrics (African American Spiritual) RefrainJoshua fit the battle of Jericho,Jericho, Jericho,Joshua fit the battle of Jericho,And the walls came tumbling down. 1. You may talk about the kings of Gideon,You may talk about the man of Saul,But there’s none liked ...
I Want to Rise in the Early Morn
Lyrics (Folk song) I want to rise in the early morn (repeat twice)And I’ll never be late any more! Recorder Notes D, E, G, A, B See also Harmony: partner songs / Orff arrangements Harmony: chords I, IV, V Melody: low ...
All Night All Day
Lyrics (African American Spiritual) All night all dayAngels watching over me my LordAll night all dayAngels watching over me. Now I lay me down to sleepAngels watching over me my LordPray the Lord my soul to keepAngels watching over me. ...