Life’s a Ship
Lyrics (Lowell Mason) Life’s a ship in constant motionWhether high or whether low,Everyone must brave the ocean,Though the stormy winds do blow See also Subjects: ocean / ship / wind Harmony: I, IV, V / round Meter: 2 Scale: major Source: The Song-Garden: ...
Einn fíll lagði af stað í leiðangur
Lyrics – Icelandic (Folk song from Iceland) Einn var ekki hans fótgangurtakturinn fannst honum heldur tómlegursvo hann tók sér einn til viðbótar. Tveir fílar lögðu af stað í leiðangur,lipur var ei þeirra fótgangur.takturinn fannst þeim heldur tómlegur,svo þeir tóku sér ...
Měsíček svítí
Lyrics – Czech (Folk song from Czechia) Měsíček svítí, já musím jítiza pannou, za pannou, za panenkou Měsíček zašel, já tam nedošeljá jsem zabloudil, mně ji odloudilv zeleném kloboučku mysliveček.(repeat) English Translation – The moon is shining The moon is ...
Polka, Tango, Waltz
Quick Facts Three of the types of compositions Chiquinha Gonzaga composed were polkas, tangos, and waltzes. All three are considered partner dances and ballroom dances. You could play some examples of Gonzaga’s compositions, but since many of her pieces are ...
Ó abre alas
Info Considered a classic carnival march in Brazil, this is considered the first carnival song ever composed. Renowned Brazilian composer Chinquinha Gonzaga composed this song in 1899 after being inspired by the group of party-goers who were called the Rosa ...
Around the Christmas Tree
Lyrics (Folk tune from Sweden) Around the Christmas treeAround the Christmas treeAround the Christmas tree, we’re dancingWith jolly dance and songWe’ll gaily trip alongAll hail the Christmas tree entrancing. All hail! The Christmas cheerAll hail! The glad New YearOh! Sing ...
Little Christmas Shoes
Lyrics (Folk song) Two little Christmas shoes,All ready for good Saint Nick,Who on his donkey strong and quickComes to bring a host of toysTo good little girls and boys. Through the window look,There he is with pack held tight,He’s been ...
Andachtsjodler
Lyrics – Austrian German (Folk song from Austria) Tjo tjo i riTjo tjo i riTjo tjo i riho e tjo i ri English Translation – Devotional yodel Lyrics have no meaning See also Country: Austria Subject: Christmas Harmony: I, IV, V ...
Morgen Kinder wird’s was geben
Lyrics – German (Melody by Karl Gottlieb Hering, 1809, Lyrics by Karl Friedrich Splittegarb, 1795) Morgen, Kinder, wird‘s was geben!Morgen werden wir uns freun!Welche Wonne, welches LebenWird in unserm Hause sein,Einmal werden wir noch wach,Heißa, dann ist Weihnachtstag! Wie wird ...
Christmas Eve is Here at Last
Lyrics (E. Richter) Christmas Eve is here at lastCome with bells a-ringing.Holly wreaths and mistletoe,Trees that twinkling tapers showHappy faces all aglowChristmas Eve is bringing Christmas mornings here at last,Come with tuneful singingStockings full for you and meTreasures underneath the ...