Hullabaloo Belay
Lyrics (Sea shanty) 1. Me mother had a boarding house,Hullabaloo belay.Hullabaloo bela belay,And all the boarders were out to sea.Hullabaloo belay. 2. A fresh young fellow called Shallo Brown…Would follow me mother all ’round the town… 3. One day when ...
I’s the B’y
Info “I’s the b’y” = “I’m the boy.” “I’se The B’y That Builds The Boat” was sung by men who built and sailed their fishing schooners from secluded outports just like Fogo, Twillingate and Morton’s Harbor. This lively dance ditty ...
Lost Lady Found
Lyrics (English folk song) 1.’Twas down in a valley a fair maid did dwell,She lived with her uncle, as all knew full well,‘Twas down in the valley where violets were gay, [option: substitute “did sway”]Three gypsies betrayed her and stole her away! ...
John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
Lyrics (Folk song) John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt,His name is my name too.Whenever we go out,The people always shout:“John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt!”Da da da da da da da… Soft and Loud: Repeat the song several times, and get softer each time. ...
When Billy Was One
Lyrics (Folk song) When Billy was one,He liked to such his thumb.Thumb-deanna, Thumb-deanna,Half past one. 2. When Billy was two, he liked to tie his shoes.Shoes-de-anna, shoes-de-anna, Half past two. 3. …three…climb a tree… 4. …four…shut the door… 5. …five…take ...
If You’re Happy and You Know It
Lyrics (Folk song) If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands, (repeat)If you’re happy and you know itThen your face will surely show it.If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands Motions Add other motions, such ...
Jan Ken Pon Yo
Info This is a Japanese version of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Rock is called “Guu” (ぐう?). Scissors is called “Choki” (ちょき?). Paper is called “Paa” (ぱあ?). (source) Lyrics – Rōmaji (Japanese folk song) Jan ken pon yo,Jan ken ponJan ken pon ...
The Water is Wide
Lyrics (Scottish folk song) 1. The water is wide, I cannot cross o’er,And neither have I the wings to fly.Build me a boat that can carry two,And both shall row,My true love and I. 2. A ship there is and she ...
Rock a My Soul
Version 1 Lyrics (African American Spiritual) RefrainRock-a-my soul in the bosom of Abraham (repeat twice)Oh rock-a-my soul. 1. When I went down tot he valley to pray,Oh, rock-a-my soul.My soul got happy and I stayed all day.Oh, rock-a-my soul. (refrain) ...
Zum Gali Gali
Lyrics – Transliteration (Hebrew folk song) RefrainZum gali gali gali, Zum gali gali gali, Zum gali gali gali, Zum gali gali zum. (repeat) Hechalutz lema’an avodahavodah lema’an hechalutz (repeat) Refrain English Translation Refrain has no translation Pioneers all work ...
