Category: folk song / traditional
Bound for South Australia
Lyrics (Australian folk song) In South Australia I was born,Heave away, haul away,South Australia ’round Cape Horn,We’re bound for South Australia. RefrainHeave away, you rolling kingHeave away, haul awayHeave away, oh hear me singWe’re bound for South Australia There ain’t ...
When Goldilocks Went to the House of the Bears
Lyrics (Folk song) 1. When Goldilocks went to the house of the bears,Oh what did her two eyes see?A bowl that was huge,A bowl that was small,And a bowl that was tiny and that was all,She counted them: one, two, ...
Rooms for Rent
Lyrics (Traditional chant) Rooms for rent, inquire within.If I move out, let Susie in. See also Subject: names Activity: circle game Type: chant Melody: mi, so, la / pentatonic Rhythm: steady beat or purchase here (printables only) Melody Handout PDF of chant ...
Day-O (Banana Boat Song)
Info This is a work song, thought to be sung by Jamaican banana workers, working the night shift loading bananas onto ships. In the morning, they want their work to be counted up so that they can go home. There ...
Ain’t Gonna Grieve My Lord No More
Lyrics (Folk song) 1. Oh the Deacon went down (echo)To the cellar to pray (echo)He found a jug (echo)And he stayed all day (echo)Oh the Deacon went down to the cellar to pray,He found a jug and he stayed all ...
Wanderin’
Lyrics (Folk song) My daddy is an engineer,My brother drives a hack,My sister takes in washin’And the baby balls the jack,And it looks likeI’m never gonna cease my wanderin’. I been a wanderin’Early and late,New York CityTo the Golden Gate,And ...
Ai Di Di Di Dai
Info According to this source, this song is a “nigun,” a “Jewish religious melody most often sung joyfully, and in groups.” Lyrics (Hebrew folk song – Hasidic) Ai di di di dai… English Translation These are repetitive sounds, not words. ...
Two Little Sausages
Lyrics (Traditional chant) Two little sausages frying in a pan.One went sizzle and the other went BAM! See also Subject: food Type: chant Source: Round and Round the Garden and Other Action Songs, Caroline Repchuk, Parragon, 2000 Similar chant: Ten ...
¿Dónde están las llaves?
Lyrics – Spanish (Folk song from Spain) 1. Yo tengo un castillo,Matarile, rile, rile.Yo tengo un castillo,Matarile, rile, ron chimpón. 2. ¿Dónde están las llaves?Matarile, rile, rile.¿Dónde están las llaves?Matarile, rile, ron chimpón. 3. En el fondo del mar… 4. ...
Ten Green Bottles
Lyrics (Folk song) Ten green bottles hanging on the wallTen green bottles hanging on the wallAnd if one green bottle should accidentally fall,There’ll be nine green bottles hanging on the wall. Nine green bottles… Continue counting down until the last ...