Category: folk song / traditional
Reuben and Rachel
Lyrics (Folk song) 1. Reuben, Reuben, I’ve been thinking,What a grand world this would be.If the boys were all transportedFar beyond the northern sea. 2. Rachel, Rachel…girls… See also Harmony: canons / I IV V chords Meter: 2 Scale: hexatonic Tones: ...
The Frogs
Lyrics (Folk song) Hear the lively song of the frogs in yonder pond.Crick! Crick! Crickity crick!Brrrr-rump! Recorder Notes: D, G, A, B, C, D’ See also Subject: frogs Harmony: rounds / Orff arrangements / one chord Melody: D,G,A,B,C,D’ / low ...
Little Green Frog
Version 1 Lyrics (Folk song) “Gung gung,” went the little green frog one day.“Gung gung,” went the little green frog.“Gung gung,” went the little green frog one day,And his eyes went aah aah gung! Version 1 – Recorder Notes D, ...
Frog Went A-Courtin’
Version 1 Lyrics (Folk song) 1. A frog went a-courtin’, he did ride, a-ha, ho ho.A frog went a-courtin’, he did ride,With sword and pistol by his side, a-ha, ho ho. 2. Well he rode down to Miss Mouse’s door…Where ...
Frog in the Meadow
Lyrics (Folk song) Frog in the meadow,Can’t get him out,Take a little stick andStir him about. Recorder Notes: B, D’ See also Subject: frogs Harmony: ostinati / Orff arrangements / one chord Melody: so-mi / B,D / E,G Meter: 4 ...
Frog in the Bog
Lyrics (Folk song) There once was a frogWho jumped in a bogHe played on a fiddle in theMiddle of a puddleWhat a muddle!Better go round,Better go round! Recorder Notes: D, G, A, B, C, D’ See also Subjects: frogs / ...
When the Train Comes Along
Lyrics (African American Spiritual) When the train comes along (repeat)I’m gonna meet you at the stationWhen the train comes along. If my mother asks for me (repeat)Tell her I’ll met her at the stationIf my mother asks for me. See ...
Train is A-Comin’
Lyrics (Folk song) 1. Train is a-comin’, oh yes… 2. Better get your ticket, oh yes… See also Subject: train Harmony: chords I V Melody: pentatonic Meter: 4 Tones: l,drmsld’ Source: American Folk Songs for Children,Ruth Crawford Seeger, Doubleday & ...
To Stop the Train
Lyrics (Folk song) To stop the train in cases of emergency,Pull down the chain! Pull down the chain!Penalty for improper use, Five pounds! Recorder Notes: D, G, A, B, C, D’ See also Subject: train Harmony: rounds / Orff arrangements / one ...
New River Train / Honey You Can’t Love One
Lyrics (American folk song) 1. I’m ridin’ on that new river train,I’m ridin’ on that new river train,The same old train that brought me heregonna carry me back again. 2. Oh darlin’, you can’t love one (repeat)You can’t love one ...