syncopation

Lost My Gold Ring / Biddy Biddy

Version 1 Lyrics Biddy biddy hold on, lost my gold ring.One go to Kingston, come back again. (repeat) Recorder Notes G, A, B, C, D’ Lyrics Biddy biddy hold on, lost my gold ring.One go to London, come back again. ...

Pay Me My Money Down

Info This work song originated among the African American stevedores (manual laborer who is involved in loading and unloading ships) working in the Georgia Sea Islands. (source) Lyrics (American folk song) RefrainPay me, Oh pay me,Pay me my money down.Pay ...

Old House

Lyrics (Folk song) Old house, tear it down!Who’s gonna help me tear it down?Bring me a hammer, tear it down,Bring me a saw, tear it down!Next thing you bring me, tear it down!Is a wrecking machine, tear it down!Is a ...

This Little Light of Mine

Version 1 Lyrics (African American Spiritual) This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. (repeat twice)Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Version 2 Lyrics This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. (repeat ...

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child

Lyrics (African American Spiritual) Sometimes I feel like a motherless child,Sometimes I feel like a motherless child,Sometimes I feel like a motherless child,Far, far away from home,A long long ways from home. RefrainThen I got down on my knees and ...

Song of the Dragon

Lyrics (Chinese folk song) See the dragon come on a hundred legsHe brings us all good cheer; him we do not fear!Long life and peace and joy in the bright new year! See also Country: China Subject: New Year Harmony: ...

Goin’ Up On the Mountain

Lyrics (Folk song) 1. Going up on the mountainto raise a crop of cane,To make a barrel of ‘lasses,To sweeten old Liza Jane. RefrainIt’s a bye, bye, my darling girl,Bye, bye, I’m gone.It’s a bye, bye, my darling girlWith the ...

Mister Rabbit

Lyrics (African American Spiritual) 1. Mister Rabbit, Mister Rabbit, your coat’s mighty gray.Yes, indeed, it’s made that way. RefrainEvery little soul must shine, shine, shine,Every little soul must shine, shine, shine. 2. Mister Rabbit, Mister Rabbit, your ears are mighty ...

Old Ark’s a Moverin’

Lyrics (African American Spiritual) RefrainOld ark’s a-moverin’ a-moverin’, a-moverin’Old ark’s a-moverin’ and I thank God. Old ark she reel, old ark, she rock,Old ark a-sittin’ on the mountaintop. (Refrain) See also Culture: African American Spirituals Subject: boats Form: ABA Harmony: ...

Syncopation: Songs & Visuals

Songs with Syncopation Alabama Gal All Around the Green Apple Tree All Around the Racetrack All Night All Day All ‘Round the Brickyard Artza Alinu Ay-Zuzuma Ballin’ the Jack Bee and the Pup Black Snake Bonse aba Caney mi macaro ...
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