Category: Orff
Seesaw Sacradown
Version 1 Lyrics (Folk song) Seesaw sacradown,Which is the way to London town?One foot up and other foot down.That is the way to London town. Recorder notes E, G Version 2 Version 3 – Minor in 4/4 Lyrics (Melody by ...
When the Saints Go Marching In
Lyrics (Folk song) Oh when the saints go marching inWhen the saints go marching in,Oh Lord, I want to be in that numberWhen the saints go marching in. Recorder Notes G, A, B, C, D’ See also Harmony: partner song with ...
Goin’ Down to Cairo
Info Cairo (pronounced CARE-o) is the southernmost city in Illinois (USA). It lies on the junction of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. Lyrics (Folk song) Goin’ down to Cairo, Goodbye and a goodbyeGoin’ down to Cairo, Goodbye Liza Jane. Mop that deck ...
The More We Get Together
Lyrics (German folk tune, Lyrics by Irving King, 1926) The more we get together, together, together,The more we get together the happier we’ll be.‘Cause your friends are my friendsAnd my friends are your friends.The more we get together the happier ...
Hail, Hail! The Gang’s All Here!
Lyrics (Melody by Arthur Sullivan, The Pirates of Penzance, 1879, Lyrics by D.A. Esron, 1917) Hail, hail, the gang’s all here! What the heck do we care? What the heck do we care?Hail, hail, the gang’s all here! What the ...
Hey Ho Nobody Home
Lyrics (English folk song) Hey ho, nobody home,Meat nor drink nor money have I none,Yet would I be merry. See also Country: England Subjects: Christmas / hello / food Harmony: partner songs / rounds / Orff arrangements / chords i, ...
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Info This song is also called Incy Wincy Spider or Eency Weensy Spider. Lyrics (Folk song) The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the waterspout.Down came the rain and washed the spider out.Out came the sun and dried up all the ...
Drill Ye Tarriers
Info “Tarriers” refer to the Irish workers who worked on the construction of the American railroads in the 1800s. (source) Lyrics (Melody by Charles Connolly, Lyrics by Thomas Casey, 1888) 1. Every morning at seven o’clockThere’s twenty tarriers a-workin’ at the ...
Clap Clap Clap Your Hands
Lyrics (Folk song) Clap, clap, clap your hands,Clap your hands together. (repeat) Stomp, stomp, stomp your feet… Pat, pat pat your knees… Nod, nod, nod your head… Tap, tap, tap right here… (point to your nose, your ear, etc.) Other ...
Tideo
Version 1 Lyrics (Folk song) Pass one window, tideo,Pass two windows, tideo,Pass three windows, tideo,Jingle at the window, tideo. Tideo, tideo,Jingle at the window, tideo. (repeat) Dance / Play Party Formation: Stand in circle or 2 lines facing each other ...