Category: folk song / traditional
Jing-Ga-Ring
Lyrics (Folk song) Here we go by jing-ga-ring,by jing-ga-ring, by jing-ga-ringHere we go by Jing-ga-ring,Around the merry-ma-tanzy. ___ is her/his name,Is her/his name, is her/his name___ is her/his name,Around the merry-ma-tanzy. Circle Game Formation – Students stand in a circle ...
Dancer in the Moonlight
Lyrics (Folk song from Trinidad and Tobago, adapted by Beth Thompson) Dancer* in the moonlightDancer in the dew,Dancer never come backUntil the clock strikes two. Walk in dancer walk in,Walk right in I sayWalk into my parlorTo hear my banjo ...
This is the House that Jack Built
Lyrics (Traditional chant) This is the house that Jack built. This is the malt that lay in the house that Jack built. This is the rat that ate the maltThat lay in the house that Jack built. This is the ...
Give Me Jesus
Lyrics (African American Spiritual) 1. I heard my mother say,I heard my mother say,I heard my mother say,“Give me Jesus.” RefrainGive me Jesus,Give me Jesus,You may have all this world,Give me Jesus. 2. Dark midnight was my cry,Dark midnight was ...
I Love the Summertime
Lyrics (Folk song) I love the cheerful summertimeWith all its buds and flowers,Its tender grass so green and smoothIts cool refreshing showers.I love to hear the little birdsThat carol ‘mid the trees,I love the gentle murmuring stream,I love the evening ...
Bila kita berkumpul
Lyrics – Malay (German folk tune, Lyrics, Traditional Malay: Singapore) Bila kita berkumpul,Berkumpul, berkumpul,Bila kita berkumpulBersuka ria.Kawanku kawanmu,Kawanmu kawanku.Bila kita berkumpulBersuka ria. English Translation – When we get together When we get together,Get together, get together,When we get togetherWe have ...
Di Tanjong Katong
Lyrics – Malay (Folk song from Singapore) RefrainDi Tanjong Katong, airnya biruDi situ tempatnya dara jelitaDuduk sekampung, lagikan rinduKononlah pula nun jauh di mata Pulau Pandan jauh ke tengahGunung Daik bercabang tigaHancur badan di kandung tanahBudi yang baik di kenang ...
Singapura, Oh Singapura
Lyrics (Folk song from Singapore) Singapura, oh, Singapura,Sunny island sets in the sea.Singapura, oh, Singapura,Pretty flowers bloom for you and me.Come along join the song in merry singing,Blend our voices,Join in the chorus.Singapura, oh Singapura,Pretty flowers bloom for you and ...
Steal Away to Jesus
Lyrics (African American Spiritual, Wallace Willis) RefrainSteal away, steal away, steal away to JesusSteal away, steal away homeI ain’t got long to stay here. 1. My Lord, He calls meHe calls me by the thunderThe trumpet sounds within my soulI ...
Bonse aba
Lyrics – Bembe (Zambian folk song) Bonse aba, mu pokelela, Ba lipele maka akuba bana. (repeat)Kuba bana, kuba bana, kuba bana bakwa lesa. (repeat)Muya ya ya, muya ya ya, muya ya ya, bakwa lesa. (repeat) English Translation – All people ...