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Em Pom Pee

Lyrics (Folk song) Em pom pee para me para moscas,Em pom pee, para me.Acca dairy, so fairy,Acca dairy, poof poof! These lyrics are nonsense syllables. Hand-Clapping Formation: Partners facing each other First 2 phrases: Students alternate clapping (each other’s hands) ...

Welcome Song

Lyrics (Ugandan folk song) I’m so excited on top of the mountain,I feel a joy down in my heart,That’s why I’m singing and dancing,You are welcome with our view of the stars*,You are welcome with our view of the stars. ...

One Two Three (Johnny Caught a Flea)

Lyrics (Traditional chant) One two three,Johnny caught a flea.Flea died, Johnny cried.Tee hee hee! See also Subjects: insects / numbers Types: chant / nursery rhyme Harmony: Orff arrangements Melody: A,B Rhythm: Timbre: voices or purchase here (printables only) Printable & ...

Thief

Lyrics (Folk song from Denmark) Thief, yes thief, that is your name,For you stole my little friend.But I hope to get another,I shall get another friend. La la la la laLa la la la laLa la la la laTra la ...

The Weather

Lyrics (English folk song, adapted by Beth Thompson) If the evening’s red and the morning’s gray,It’s a sign of a bonny bonny day.If the evening’s gray and the morning’s red,The ewe and the lamb will go right to bed. See ...

Sleigh Ride

Lyrics Canadian folk song, Lyrics by Homer H. Harbour, publ. 1921) Ting-a-ling-a-ling go the sleigh bells sweetTing-a-ling-a-ling in the snowy streetHere comes a sleigh to take us riding,Merrily along on its runners glidingStops for a moment in the snowTumble-umble in ...

Albuquerque Turkey

Lyrics (Melody by Percy Montrose, 1884, Traditional Lyrics) Albuquerque is a turkey,And he’s feathered and he’s fineAnd he wobbles and he gobblesAnd he’s absolutely mine. He’s the best pet that you can get,Better than a dog or cat,He’s my Albuquerque ...

As I Came Over Yonders Hill

Lyrics (Folk song) As I came over yonders hill I spied a mighty turkeyHe flapped his wings and he spread his tailAnd his feet looked awful dirty Fol-link-a-tidyFol-de-link-a-tidy-oFol-link-a-tidyAnd his feet looked awful dirty Motions Do motions to go with the ...

Patapan

Lyrics (Bernard de La Monnoye, 1720, France) Willie, bring your little drumRobin bring your flute and comeWe’ll be joyous as you playTooralooraloo, pat-a-pat-a-panWe’ll be joyous as you playOn a Merry Christmas day! When the men of olden daysGave the King ...

Mama, Bake That Johnny Cake, Christmas Comin’

Lyrics (Folk song from the Bahamas) Mama, bake that Johnny Cake, Christmas comin’ (repeat) Christmas comin’, Christmas comin’ (repeat) See also Country: Bahamas Subjects: Christmas / family Harmony: Orff arrangements / chords I & V Meter: 4 Scale: hexatonic Tones: drmfst ...
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