Salangadou
Info Salangadou is the name of a missing girl. Her mother wanders while sadly singing her name. Lyrics – Louisiana Creole (American Cajun folk song from Louisiana) Salangadou, Salangadou,Salangadou,...
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Lyrics (By Margaret Aliona Dole) A snowdrop spoke,“When first I wokeI donned my new green dress and cap.Now cold winds blow,How could you treat me so?” See also Subject: spring Harmony: rounds / one...
View ArticleTambores (O ba ba)
Lyrics – Portuguese (Folk song from Brazil) Oba ba oba oBaila que beleza que baila tambor.Baila que baila baila tamborBaila que beleza que baila tambor. English Translation – Drums (yay) Yay,...
View ArticleChickadee Talk
Lyrics (Melody by Peter Christian Lutkin, Lyrics by George Reiter Brill) A chickadee swung on a grapevine that hungFrom the limb of a buttonball treeTo his mate in the crest he made this...
View ArticleJurja! Ŭstavaj rana
Info Юр’я (Jurja or Yuri) is a holiday in spring which started as a pagan festival and later became a celebration of St. George. Transliteration (Folk song from Belarus) Jurja! Ŭstavaj rana,...
View ArticleSt. George’s Day
Info St. George’s Day is celebrated on April 23 or 24 (or close to those dates) in many countries. (source) Song Jurja! Ŭstavaj rana See also holidays The post St. George’s Day appeared first on Beth's...
View ArticleThere Was a Little Woman
Lyrics (Folk song from England) There was a little woman as I’ve heard tell,Fol lol, diddle diddle dol,She went to market some eggs for to sell,Fol lol, diddle diddle dol,She went to market all on a...
View ArticleRățuștele mele pe apă s-au dus
Lyrics – Romanian (Folk song from Romania) Raţuştele mele pe apă s-au dus,Raţuştele mele pe apă s-au dus,Stau cu ciocu-n apă şi codiţa-n sus,Stau cu ciocu-n apă şi codiţa-n sus. Raţuştele mele inoată...
View ArticleMabata Madogo
Lyrics – Swahili (Folk song) Mabata madogo,Mabata madogo,Yanaogelea, yanaogeleaKatika shamba zuriYa mti ya juuKatika shamba zuriYa mti ya juuYanafanya, kwe kwe kweKatika shamba zuriYa mti ya juuKatika...
View ArticleHalima pakasholo
Lyrics – Unknown language (Folk song from Namibia) I – Halima pakasholoII – halima halima I – Halima pakasholoII – halima halima I – Halima pakasholoII – halima halima I – Halima pakasholoII – halima...
View ArticleNight
Lyrics (Folk tune, Lyrics by Phyllis Manning) Night is falling, winds are calling,Branches bow. Clocks are clicking, minutes ticking,Bedtime now. See also Subjects: night / clocks Harmony: chords I...
View ArticleThe Sweet Nightingale2
Lyrics (Folk song from England) 1. One morning in May by chance I did rove,I sat myself down by the side of a grove,And there did I hear the sweet nightingale singI never heard so sweet, I never heard...
View ArticleIavnana bat’onebo
Info This song is sung to the spirits of disease when a child is sick. It is hoped that singing in a soothing manner will coax the spirits of disease to leave. Transliteration (Folk song from Georgia)...
View ArticleFly Little Birds
Lyrics (Melody by Mrs. S. C. Cornwell, Lyrics by Emilie Poulsson) Fly little birds, fly east and west,Seeking a place to build your nest,Tall trees are standing side by side,Will you among their...
View ArticleA boron ma
Lyrics – Susu (Folk song from Guinea) A boron ma? Ma boron ma? Eee!A boron ma? Ma boron ma?E Laila!Baga gine fare boron ma woto kui! Eee! English Translation – Is she dancing Is she dancing? Or is she...
View ArticleFolk Songs from Guinea
Song A boron ma See also songs from Africa national anthems world regions The post Folk Songs from Guinea appeared first on Beth's Notes Songs & Resources.
View ArticleMy Swing in the Tree
Lyrics (Melody by Henry Mayer, Lyrics by Edith Robbins) I have a friendly maple treeThat’s holding up my swing for me,And every day I go and say,“I thank you, I thank you, kind maple tree,For holding...
View ArticleMemorial Day (Sing Softly)
Lyrics (Melody by Alice Howard Stetson, Lyrics by Maud Lindsay) Sing softly, sing sweetly, but join in the songIn praise of our heroes so valiant and strong.And bring fairest flowers to garland each...
View ArticleMemorial Day Songs
Songs Memorial Day (Sing Softly) Memorial Day (Sweet Flowers) See also holidays American patriotic songs The post Memorial Day Songs appeared first on Beth's Notes Songs & Resources.
View ArticleMemorial Day (Sweet Flowers)
Lyrics (Melody by Will Earhart, Lyrics by M. Louis Baum) Sweet flowers that we are wreathingOur tribute shall payWhile tender songs are breathingOur love and praise today. We love to hear their...
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