FOLK SONGS

Aitken DrumThere came a man to our townTo our town to our townThere came a man to our town and his name was Aitken Drum

And he played upon a ladle a ladle a ladleAnd he played upon a ladleAnd his name was Aitken Drum

And his hat was made of good roast beef etcAnd his buttons were made of bread rolls etcAnd his hair was made of spaghetti…etc(This is a Scottish Song)

Alice the CamelAlice the camel has * 5 humpsAlice the camel has * 5 humpsAlice the camel has * 5 humpsSo go Alice go ba dum dum dum

Alice the camel has * 4 humpsAlice the camel has * 4 humpsAlice the camel has * 4 humpsSo go Alice go ba dum dum dum

Alice the camel has * 0 humpsAlice the camel has * 0 humpsAlice the camel has * 0 humpsSo Alice the Camel is a horse

AllouetteAllouette gentille AllouetteAllouette, je te plumerai.

Je te plumerai la têteJe te plumerai la têteA la tête A la têteAllouette

Allouette gentille AllouetteAllouette, je te plumerai.

Je te plumerai le couJe te plumerai le cou

Et le couEt le couxA la têteA la tête Allouette etc

(This is a French Canadian song)

An Austrian Went YodellingOh an Austrian went yodeling on a mountain so highWhen along came a Guernsey cow interrupted his cryYOOOOOYodeleyhateeaYodeleyhateea MooYodeleyhateeaYodeleyhateea MooEtc

And so on adding:‘When along came ….a pretty girl kissing ….her boyfriend growling ….her father shooting ….a rescue dog panting ….an avalanche collapsing (complete silence)

Animal FairI went to the animal FairThe birds and the beasts were thereThe big baboon by the light of the moonWas combing his auburn hair;The monkey fell out of his bunkAnd slid down the elephants trunkThe elephant sneezed and fell on his knees And what became of the monkey monkey monkey etc

Split the group into 2. One half keeps singing ‘monkey’ while the other half returns to the beginning of the song…then swap!

A ram sam samA ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam A ram sam sam, a ram sam sam Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam A rafi, a rafi, Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam A rafi, a rafi, Guli guli guli guli guli ram sam sam

Aunty MaryAuntie Mary had a canaryUp the leg of her drawersShe Pulled the string and made it singAnd down came Santa Claus

Auntie Mary had a canaryBy the side of her bedShe Pulled the string and made it singAnd now the canary is dead.

Aunty MonicaOh I have an Auntie, an auntie MonikaAnd when she goes out shopping they all say ‘oo la la’Because her feathers swinging the feathers swinging soAnd so the feathers swinging the feathers swinging so

Oh I have an Auntie, an auntie MonikaAnd when she goes out shopping they all say ‘oo la la’Because the hat is swinging, the hat is swinging soBecause the hat is swinging, the hat is swinging so

Because her feathers swinging the feathers swinging soAnd so the feathers swinging the feathers swinging so

(And so on with muff, skirt, and adding an action for each!!)

Baby Bumble BeeI’m picking up my baby bumble beeWon’t my mummy be surprised at mePicking up my baby bumble bee

I’m stroking my baby bumble beeWon’t my mummy be surprised at meStroking my baby bumble bee

Ow! the bumble bee stung meWon’t my mummy be surprised at meOw! the bumble bee stung me

I’m squishing up my baby bumble beeWon’t my mummy be surprised at meSquishing up my baby bumble bee

I’m licking up my baby bumble beeWon’t my mummy be surprised at meLicking up my baby bumble bee

I’m sicking up my baby bumble beeWon’t my mummy be surprised at meSicking up my baby bumble bee

I’m mopping up my baby bumble beeWon’t my mummy be surprised at meMopping up my baby bumble bee

With actions!

The Bear Went over the MountainOh the bear went over the mountainthe bear went over the mountainthe bear went over the mountainTo see what he could see

And all that he could seeAnd all that he could seeWas the other side of the mountainThe other side of the mountainThe other side of the mountainWas all that he could see.

Black SocksBlack socks they never get dirty The longer you wear them the stronger they getSometimes I think I should wash themBut then a voice says to me‘Don’t bother yet, not yet, not yet, not yet, not yet

This song can be sung using staggered entries coming in every 2 notes…almost limitless.

Boots of shining leatherIf you dance then you must have boots of shining leather,Money in your pocket book,In your cap a feather.But if you would sing with me, you don’t need a cent you’ll see.So come and sing together.If you dance then you must have boots of shining leather.

If you’d wed a pretty girl that will cost you money.She will want a hundred things, rainy days or sunny.But if you would sing with me, you don’t need a cent you’ll seeSo come and sing together.If you wed a pretty girl that will cost you money.

If you’d wed a handsome lad,Hasten do not tarry.You can steal his heart away,And you one day he’ll marry.

A capital ship (Charles Edward Carryl)A capital ship for an ocean tripWas the "Walloping Window Blind"No wind that blew dismayed her crewOr troubled the captain's mindThe man at the wheel was made to feelContempt for the wildest blow-ow-owTho' it oft appeared when the gale had clearedThat he'd been in his bunk below

So, blow ye winds, heigh-hoA-roving I will goI'll stay no more on England's shoreSo let the music play-ay-ayI'm off for the morning trainTo cross the raging mainI'm off to my love with a boxing glove10,000 miles away

The bos'un's mate was very sedateYet fond of amusement tooHe played hop-scotch with the starboard watchWhile the captain tickled the crewThe gunner he was apparently madFor he sat on the after ra-ra-railAnd fired salutes with the captain's bootsIn the teeth of a booming gale

The captain sat on the commodore's hatAnd dined in a royal wayOff pickles & figs & little roast pigsAnd gunners bread each dayThe cook was Dutch and behaved as suchFor the diet he served the crew-ew-ewWas a couple of tons of hot-cross bunsServed up with sugar and glue

Then we all fell ill as mariners willOn a diet that's rough and crudeAnd we shivered and shook as we dipped the cookIn a tub of his gluesome foodAll nautical pride we cast aside

And we ran the vessel asho-o-oreOn the Gulliby Isles where the poopoo smilesAnd the rubbily ubdugs roar

Composed of sand was that favored landAnd trimmed with cinnamon strawsAnd pink and blue was the pleasing hueOf the ticke-toe teaser's clawsWe sat on the edge of a sandy ledgeAnd shot at the whistling bee-ee-eeWhile the rugabug bats wore waterproof hatsAs they dipped in the shining sea

On rugabug bark from dawn till darkWe dined till we all had grownUncommonly shrunk when a Chinese junkCame up from the Torrible ZoneShe was stubby and square, but we didn't much careSo we cherrily put to sea-ea-eaAnd we left all the crew of the junk to chewOn the bark of the rubabug tree

ClementineIn a cavern, in a canyonExcavating for a mineLived a miner forty-ninerAnd his daughter, Clementine

ChorusOh, my darling, oh, my darlingOh, my darling ClementineYou are lost and gone foreverDreadful sorry, Clementine

Light she was and like a fairyAnd her shoes were number nineHerring boxes without topsesSandals were for Clementine

Chorus

Drove her ducklings to the waterEvery morning just at nineHit her foot against a splinterFell into the foaming brine

Chorus

Ruby lips above the water

Blowing bubbles soft and fineBut, alas, she was no swimmerSo I lost my Clementine

Chorus

Then the miner, forty-ninerSoon began to peak and pineThought he oughta join his daughterNow he's with his Clementine

Chorus

There's a churchyard on the hillsideWhere the flowers grow and twineThere grow roses, ‘mongst the posiesFertilized by Clementine

Chorus

In my dreams she still doth haunt meRobed in garments soaked in brineThough in life I used to hug herNow she's dead, I draw the line

Chorus

Now you kids [or Scouts] may learn the moralOf this little tale of mineArtificial respirationWould have saved my Clementine

Chorus

How I missed her, how I missed herHow I missed my ClementineTill I kissed her little sisterAnd forgot my Clementine

Chorus

Cockles and MusselsIn Dublin's fair city, where the girls are so pretty I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone As she wheel'd her wheel barrow Thro' streets broad and narrow ChorusCrying "Cockles and Mussels alive, alive O!"

Alive, alive O! Alive, alive OCrying Cockles and Mussels Alive, alive O!

She was a fishmonger, But sure 'twas no wonder, For so were her father and mother before, And they each wheel'd their barrow Thro' streets broad and narrow, Chorus

She died of a fever And no one could save her, And that was the end of sweet Molly Malone; But her ghost wheels her barrow Thro' streets broad and narrow Chorus

The court of King CaractacusNow the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus, were just passing by.All together, now the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus, were just passing by.Now the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus, were just passing by.Now the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus, were just passing by.

Now the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus, were just passing by.All together, now the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus, were just passing by.Now the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus, were just passing by.Now the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Catactacus, were just passing by.

Now the boys who put the powder on the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus, were just passing by.Repeat 4 times

Now the fascinating witches who put the scintillating stitches in the britches of the boys who put the powder on the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus, were just passing by.Repeat 4 times

Now if you want to take some pictures of the fascinating witches who put the scintillating stitches in the britches of the boys who put the powder on the noses on the faces of the ladies of the harem of the court of King Caractacus...

...you're too late! Because they've just... passed... by!

For a hilarious cartoon version of this song go to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-Lw1bDdwgs

Dance to your daddyDance to your Daddy, my little laddyDance to your Daddy, my little manThou shalt have a fish and thou shalt have a finThou shalt have a codlin when the boat comes inThou shalt have haddock baked in a panDance to your Daddy, my little man

Dance to your Daddy, my little laddieDance to your Daddy, my little manWhen thou art a young boy, you must sing and playGo along the shore and cast your shells awayBuild yourself a castle, watch the tide roll inDance to your Daddy, my little man.

Dance to your Daddy, my little laddieDance to your Daddy, my little manWhen thou art a young man, go unto the tradesFind yourself a skill, and wages you’ll be paidThen with all your wages, buy yourself some landDance to your Daddy, my little man

Dance to your Daddy, my little laddieDance to your Daddy, my little manWhen thou art a man and go to take a wifeFind yourself a lass and love her all your lifeShe shall be your wife and thou shalt be her manDance to your Daddy, my little man

Dance to your Daddy, my little laddieDance to your Daddy, my little manWhen thou art an old man, father to a sonSing to him the old songs, sing of all you've donePass along the old ways, then let his song beginDance to your Daddy, my little man

Dives and LazarusNow there was a rich man and he lived in JerusalemSwigameligalorium Rye row rumAnd he did feed on the fat of the landiumSwigameligalorium Rye row rum

Chorus

Rye row rum, rye row rumSwigameligameloriumRye row rum

Now there was a poor man and he lived in JerusalemSwigameligalorium Rye row rumAnd he did feed on the crumbs from the rich mans tabliumSwigameligalorium Rye row rum

Chorus

Now the poor man died and he went up to heavniumSwigameligalorium Rye row rumAnd they gave him some wings and a harp for to play uponSwigameligalorium Rye row rum

Chorus

Now the rich man died but he didn’t fair so welliumSwigameligalorium Rye row rumFor the devil dragged him right down to helliumSwigameligalorium Rye row rum

Chorus

Now the rich man he cried “please send me down some watrium!”Swigameligalorium Rye row rumBut the devil he replied “this aint no rich hotelliumShovelly on the coalium”

Chorus

(slowly)Now the moral of this tale is that riches end in smokiumSwigameligalorium Rye row rumSo it’s Glory glory be (quickly) that we are stony brokiumSwigameligalorium Rye row rum

Chorus

Do Your Ears Hang Low?Do your ears hang low, do they waggle to and fro?Can you tie them in a knot, can you tie them is a bow? Can you toss them over your shoulder like a regimental soldier? Do your ears hang low? Do your ears stick out, can you waggle them about? Can you flap them up and down as you fly around the town? Can you shut them up for sure when you hear an awful bore? Do your ears stick out?

Do your ears stand high, do they reach up to the sky? Do they hang down when they're wet, do they stand up when they're dry? Can you semaphore your neighbour with the minimum of labour? Do your ears stand high?

Donkey riding Were you ever in QuebecStowin' timber on the deck?Where there's a king with a golden crown(where ye'd break yer bleedin' neck)Riding on a donkey!

ChorusWay O and away we goDonkey riding, donkey ridingWay O and away we goRiding on a donkey.

ChorusWere you ever off the HornWhere it's always fine and warm?Where's there's a lion and a unicornRiding on a donkey.

ChorusWere you ever in Cardiff BayWhere the folks all shout, "Hooray!"?"Here comes Johnny with his six months payRiding on a donkey."Chorus

Note: Reportedly, "Donkey" refers to a donkey engine, used forloading and unloading cargo. A variation on Hieland Laddie, whichoften has interchangeable verses.

Donna Donna (or Tzena Tzena)Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, can't you hear the music playing In the village square?Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, can't you hear the music playing In the village square?Tzena, Tzena, join the celebration, There'll be people there from ev'ry nation, ~Dawn will find us dancing in the sunlight, Dancing in the village square.

Donna or Tzena can be sung to the same song!

Don’t put your muck in our dustbinDon't put your muck in our dustbin, our dustbin, our dustbin,Don't put your muck in our dustbin, our dustbin’s full.

Can also be sung as a partner song with:One bottle beer, two bottle beer, three bottle beer, four bottle beer, five bottle of beer, six bottle beer, seven, seven bottle of beer.

Fish and chips and vinegar, vinegar, vinegar;Fish and chips and vinegar, pepper, pepper, pepper pot.

Double double this this Double Double This This Double Double That That Double This Double That Double Double This and That"

How to Play Double Double This This Gameo Double: make a fist. o This: open your hands as if you were about to give a high five. o That: turn your palms to face you. Put it all together. o Make your fist and lightly tap the other person's for Doubleo Open your hands and lightly smack the other person's for Thiso Tap backs of hands for That

Down in the JungleDown in the jungle where nobody goesThere's a great big gorilla washing his clothesWith a rub-a-dub here and a rub-a-dub thereThis is the way he washes his clothes

Boom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie boo!Boom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie boo!Boom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie boo!That's the way he washes his clothes

Down in the jungle where nobody goesThere's a slithery snake washing his clothesWith a rub-a-dub here and a rub-a-dub thereThis is the way he washes his clothes

Boom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie sssBoom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie sssBoom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie sssThat's the way he washes his clothes

Down in the jungle where nobody goesThere's a great big crocodile washing his clothesA rub-a-dub here and a rub-a-dub thereThis is the way he washes his clothes

Boom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie snapBoom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie snapBoom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie snapThat's the way he washes his clothes

Down in the jungle where nobody goesThere's a great big elephant washing his clothesA rub-a-dub here and a rub-a-dub thereThis is the way he washes his clothes

Boom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie bopBoom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie bopBoom boodie, boom boodie, boogie woogie bopThat's the way he washes his clothesBoogie woogie woogie woogie woo!

Drunken sailorWhat'll we do with a drunken sailor,What'll we do with a drunken sailor,What'll we do with a drunken sailor,Earl-aye in the morning?

ChorusWay hay and up she risesPatent blocks o' diff'rent sizes,Way hay and up she risesEarl-aye in the morning

Sling him in the long boat till he's sober,

Keep him there and make 'im bale 'er.

Pull out the plug and wet him all over,

Early in the morningDown by the station Early in the morning  See the little pufferbellies All in a row 

See the station master  Turn the little handle

Puff, puff, toot, toot  Off we go! 

Down by the stationEarly in the morningSee the little pufferbelliesAll in a row

See the station masterTurn the little handlePuff, puff, toot, tootOff we go!

FoxThe Fox went out on a chilly night He prayed for the moon to give him light For he had many a mile to go that night Before he reached the town-o, town-o, town-o He had many a mile to go that night Before he reached the town-o

He ran till he came to the farmers pen The ducks and the geese were kept therein He said a couple of you are gonna grease my chin Before I leave this town-o, town-o, town-o A couple of you are gonna grease my chin Before I leave this town-o

He grabbed the great goose by the neck He threw a duck across his back And he didn't mind the quack, quack And the legs all danglin' down-o, down-o, down-o He didn't mind the quack, quack And the legs all danglin' down-o

Well the old grey Woman jumped out of bed Out of the window she popped her head Cryin' John, John the great goose is gone The Fox is on the town-o, town-o, town-o John, John the great goose is gone And the Fox is on the town-o

He ran till he came to his nice warm den And there were the little ones 8, 9, 10 Sayin' Daddy, Daddy better go back again It must be a mighty fine town-o, town-o, town-o Daddy, Daddy go back again For it must be a mighty fine town-o The Fox and his Wife, without any strife

They cut up the goose with a fork and a knife And they never had such a supper in their life And the little ones chewed on the bones-o, bones-o, bones-o They never had such a supper in their life And the little ones chewed on the bones

Frère Jacques Frère Jacques, Frère Jacques, Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous? Sonnez les matines, sonnez les matines Ding dang dong, ding dang dong.

English Version: Are you sleeping, are you sleeping? Brother John, Brother John? Morning bells are ringing, morning bells are ringing Ding ding dong, ding ding dong.

Froggie went a-courtin'1. Froggie went a-courtin', and he did ride, Uh-huh,

Froggie went a-courtin', and he did ride, Uh-huh,Froggie went a-courtin', and he did ride.With a sword and a pistol by his side, Uh-huh.

2. Well he rode up to Miss Mousey's door, Uh-huh,Well he rode up to Miss Mousey's door, Uh-huh,Well he rode up to Miss Mousey's door.Gave three loud raps and a very big roar, Uh-huh.

3. Said, "Miss Mouse, are you within?" Uh-huh,Said he, "Miss Mouse, are you within?" Uh-huh,Said, "Miss Mouse, are you within?""Yes, kind sir, I sit and spin," Uh-huh.

4. He took Miss Mousey on his knee, Uh-huh,Took Miss Mousey on his knee, Uh-huh,Took Miss Mousey on his knee.Said, "Miss Mousey, will you marry me?" Uh-huh.

5. "Without my uncle Rat's consent, Uh-huh"Without my uncle Rat's consent, Uh-huh"Without my uncle Rat's consent.I wouldn't marry the president, Uh-huh

6. Uncle Rat laughed and he shook his fat sides, Uh-huh,Uncle Rat laughed and he shook his fat sides, Uh-huh,Uncle Rat laughed and he shook his fat sides,.To think his niece would be a bride, Uh-huh.

7. Uncle Rat went runnin' downtown, Uh-huh,Uncle Rat went runnin' downtown, Uh-huh,Uncle Rat went runnin' downtown.To buy his niece a wedding gown, Uh-huh

8. Where shall the wedding supper be? Uh-huh,Where shall the wedding supper be? Uh-huh,Where shall the wedding supper be?Way down yonder in a hollow tree, Uh-huh

9. What should the wedding supper be? Uh-huh,What should the wedding supper be? Uh-huh,What should the wedding supper be?Fried mosquito in a black-eye pea, Uh-huh.

10. Well, first to come in was a flyin' moth, Uh-huh,First to come in was a flyin' moth, Uh-huh,First to come in was a flyin' moth.She laid out the table cloth, Uh-huh.

11. Next to come in was a juney bug, Uh-huh,Next to come in was a juney bug, Uh-huh,Next to come in was a juney bug.She brought the water jug, Uh-huh.

12. Next to come in was a bumbley bee, Uh-huhNext to come in was a bumbley bee, Uh-huhNext to come in was a bumbley bee.Sat mosquito on his knee, Uh-huh.

13. Next to come in was a broken black flea, Uh-huh,Next to come in was a broken black flea, Uh-huh,Next to come in was a broken black flea.Danced a jig with the bumbley bee, Uh-huh.

14. Next to come in was Mrs. Cow, Uh-huh,Next to come in was Mrs. Cow, Uh-huh,Next to come in was Mrs. Cow.She tried to dance but she didn't know how, Uh-huh.

15. Next to come in was a little black tick, Uh-huh,Next to come in was a little black tick, Uh-huh,Next to come in was a little black tick.She ate so much she made us sick, Uh-huh.

16. Next to come in was a big black snake, Uh-huh,Next to come in was a big black snake, Uh-huh,Next to come in was a big black snake.Ate up all of the wedding cake, Uh-huh.

17. Next to come was the old gray cat, Uh-huh,Next to come was the old gray cat, Uh-huh,Next to come was the old gray cat.Swallowed the mouse and ate up the rat, Uh-huh.

18. Mr. Frog went a-hoppin' up over the brook, Uh-huh,Mr. Frog went a-hoppin' up over the brook, Uh-huh,Mr. Frog went a-hoppin' up over the brook.A lily-white duck come and swallowed him up, Uh-huh.

19. A little piece of cornbread layin' on a shelf, Uh-huh,A little piece of cornbread layin' on a shelf, Uh-huh,A little piece of cornbread layin' on a shelf.If you want anymore, you can sing it yourself, Uh-huh.

Gonna build a house Gonna build a houseGonna build a house With a chimney tall With a chimney tallGonna build a roof Gonna build a roofAnd a garden wallAnd a garden wall

And a big front door you can open wideTwo small windows you can peep insideGonna build a houseGonna build a house We're Gonna build a house

Gonna build a houseGonna build a house With a chimney tall With a chimney tallGonna build a roof Gonna build a roofAnd a garden wallAnd a garden wall

And a big front door you can open wideTwo small windows you can peep insideGonna build a houseGonna build a house We're Gonna build a houseGonna build a houseGonna build a house With a chimney tall

With a chimney tallGonna build a roof Gonna build a roofAnd a garden wallAnd a garden wall

And a big front door you can open wideTwo small windows you can peep insideGonna build a houseGonna build a house We're Gonna build a house

Green grow the rushes, ohI'll sing you one Ho.Green Grow the Rushes, OhWhat is your one Ho?One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so.I'll sing you two Ho.Green Grow the Rushes, OhWhat is your two Ho?Two, two the lily white boys, clothed all in green ho.One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so.I'll sing you three Ho.Green Grow the Rushes, OhWhat is your three Ho?Three, three the rivals (Boom! Boom!)Two, two the lily white boys, clothed all in green ho.One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so.

[Four for the gospel makersFive for the cymbals at your doorSix for the six proud walkersSeven for the seven stars in the skyEight for the April rainersNine for the nine bright shinersTen for the Ten CommandmentsEleven for the eleven that went to HeavenTwelve for the twelve Apostles]

Gypsy rover A gypsy rover came over the hill Down through the valley so shady. He whistled and he sang 'til the green woods rang And he won the heart of a lady.Ah-dee-doo-ah-dee-doo-dah-day Ah-dee-doo-ah-dee-day-dee He whistled and he sang 'til the green woods rang And he won the heart of a lady.

She left her father's castle gate. She left her own fine lover. She left her servants and her state To follow her gypsy rover. She left behind her velvet gownAnd shoes of Spanish leatherThey whistled and they sang 'till the green woods rangAs they rode off together

Last night, she slept on a goose feather bedWith silken sheets for coverTonight she'll sleep on the cold, cold groundBeside her gyspy loverHer father saddled up his fastest stead And roamed the valley all over. Sought his daughter at great speed And the whistlin' gypsy rover. He came at last to a mansion fine Down by the river Claydee. And there was music and there was wine For the gypsy and his lady. "Have you forsaken your house and home?Have you forsaken your baby?Have you forsaken your husband dearFor a whistling gypsy rover?""He is no gypsy, my Father," she cried "but Lord of these lands all over. And I shall stay 'til my dying day with my whistlin' gypsy rover."

Key: Gverse/chorus:G D G DG D G DG D G CG C G C G D

Haida HaidaHaida haida, Haididdle diada haida, Haida haida x2Haida Hididdle daida haida, Haida haida x2

Hello, my name is JoeHello, My name is JoeAnd I work in a button factory,I've got a wife and a dog and a family,One day the boss came up to me and saidHey Joe, Are you busy? I said no,He said turn the button with your _____.

1) Left hand2) Right Hand3) Left Foot4) Right Foot5) Butt6) Tongue

Hush Little BabyHush little baby don’t say a wordMama’s gonna buy you a mocking birdAnd if that mocking bird won’t sing Mamma’s gonna buy you a diamond ring

If that diamond turns to brassMamma’s gonna buy you a looking glassIf that looking glass gets brokeMama’s gonna buy you a billy goat

If that billy goat won’t pullMama’s gonna buy you a cart and bullIf that cart and bull turn overMama’s gonna buy you a dog called rover

If that dog called rover don’t barkMama’s gonna buy you a horse and cartIf that horse and cart fall downYou’re still the sweetest little girl in town

I like the flowers I like the flowers, I like the daffodilsI like the mountains, I like the rolling hills.I like the fireside when all the lights are low.Boom-ti-ara, Boom-ti-ara, Boom-ti-ara, Boom

I Went BathingI went bathing in the deep blue seaI was happy as happy can beHow it happened, goodness only knows?Some rude person went and stole my clothes.I had nothing there to cover meEvery person in the world could see10 little fingers, 10 little toes2 little eyes and one little noseThe cinematograph would have had some fun If I hadn’t had a copy of the evening times!

If you dance then you must haveIf you dance then you must have boots of shining leatherMoney in your pocket bookIn your cap a featherBut if you would sing with me, you don’t need a cent you’ll seeSo come and sing togetherIf you dance then you must have boots of shining leather

If you’d wed a pretty girl that will cost you moneyShe will want a hundred things, rainy days or sunnyBut if you would sing with me, you don’t need a cent you’ll seeSo come and sing togetherIf you wed a pretty girl that will cost you money

If you’d wed a handsome ladHasten do not tarryYou can steal his heart awayAnd you one day he’ll marry

If you're happy If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands [clap-clap]If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands [clap-clap]If you're happy and you know it, then you really want to show itIf you're happy and you know it, clap your hands [clap-clap]

2. ...stamp your feet 3. ... snap your fingers 4. ... slap your thighs 5. ... say "we are"! 6. ... do all five! [perform all five actions]

In a Forest/CottageIn a cottage, in a wood,A little old man at the window stood,Saw a rabbit running by, Came knocking at the door."Help me! Help me!" the rabbit said,"Before the hunter-man shoots me dead!""Come, little rabbit, come with me,And happy we will be!"

Jamaican FarewellDown the way where the nights are gayAnd the sun shines daily on the mountain topI took a trip on a sailing shipAnd when I reached Jamaica I made a stop

CHORUSBut I'm sad to say, I'm on my wayWon't be back for many a dayMy heart is down, my head is turning aroundI had to leave a little girl in Kingston town

Sounds of laughter everywhereAnd the dancing girls swaying to and froI must declare that my heart is thereThough I've been from Maine to Mexico

CHORUS

Down at the market you can hearLadies cry out while on their head they bearAckie rice and salt fish is niceAnd the rum is good any time of year

CHORUS

Jimmy Crack Corn (Blue Tail Fly)Down the way where the nights are gayAnd the sun shines daily on the mountain topI took a trip on a sailing shipAnd when I reached Jamaica I made a stop

Jingle bells Dashing through the snowIn a one-horse open sleighThrough the fields we goLaughing all the way.Bells on bob-tail ringMaking spirits brightWhat fun it is to ride and singA sleighing song tonight.

ChorusJingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the way,Oh what fun it is to rideIn a one-horse open sleigh, OJingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the way,Oh what fun it is to rideIn a one-horse open sleigh. A day or two agoI thought I'd take a ride

And soon Miss Fanny BrightWas seated by my side;The horse was lean and lankMisfortune seemed his lot,We ran into a drifted bankAnd there we got upsot.

ChorusA day or two agoThe story I must tellI went out on the snowAnd on my back I fell;A gent was riding byIn a one-horse open sleighHe laughed at me asI there sprawling laidBut quickly drove away.

Chorus

Now the ground is white,Go it while you're young,Take the girls alongAnd sing this sleighing song.Just bet a bob-tailed bay,Two-forty as his speed,Hitch him to an open sleighand crack! You'll take the lead.

Chorus

John Brown's body lies a-mould'ring in the grave,John Brown's body lies a-mould'ring in the grave,John Brown's body lies a-mould'ring in the grave,John Brown's body lies a-mould'ring in the grave,But his soul goes marching on!

Glory, glory Hallelujah,Glory, glory Hallelujah,Glory, glory Hallelujah, And his soul goes marching on!

He captured Harper's Ferry with his nineteen men so true He frightened old Virginia till she trembled through and through They hung him for a traitor, themselves the traitor crew His soul is marching on (Chorus)

He's gone to be a soldier in the Army of the Lord, He's gone to be a soldier in the Army of the Lord, He's gone to be a soldier in the Army of the Lord, His soul goes marching on. (Chorus)

John Brown died that the slaves might be free, John Brown died that the slaves might be free, John Brown died that the slaves might be free, But his soul goes marching on. (Chorus)

The stars above in Heaven now are looking kindly down, The stars above in Heaven now are looking kindly down, The stars above in Heaven now are looking kindly down, On the grave of old John Brown. (Chorus)

Jump DownJump down turn around, pick a bale of cottonJump down turn around, pick a bale a dayOh lordy, pick a bale of cottonOh lordy, pick a bale a day

Oh lordy, pick a bale of cottonOh lordy, pick a bale a day

Pick a pick a pick a pick aPick a bale of cottonPick a pick a pick a pick aPick a bale a dayJump down turn around, pick a bale of cottonJump down turn around, pick a bale a dayOh lordy, pick a bale of cottonOh lordy, pick a bale a day

Oh lordy, pick a bale of cottonOh lordy, pick a bale a day

Pick a pick a pick a pick aPick a bale of cottonPick a pick a pick a pick aPick a bale a day

KookaburraKookaburra sits in the old gum tree Merry, merry king of the bush is he Laugh, Kookaburra!

Laugh, Kookaburra! Gay your life must be

Kookaburra sits in the old gum treeEating all the gum drops he can see Stop, Kookaburra! Stop, Kookaburra! Leave some there for me!

Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree Counting all the monkeys he can see Stop, Kookaburra! Stop, Kookaburra! That's not a monkey that's me

(Can be sung as a round)

Land of the Silver BirchLand of the silver birch, Home of the beaver, Where still the mighty moose Wanders at will.

ChorusBlue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more, Boom diddy eye di, boom diddy eye di Boom diddy eye di, boom.

My heart grows sick for youHere in the lowkands, I will return to you Hills of the north. Chorus

Swift as the silver fish, Canoe of birch bark, Thy mighty waterways Carry me forth.Chorus

There where the blue lake liesI'll set my wigwam, Close to the water's edge, Silent and still. Chorus

Blue lake and rocky shore, I will return once more,

Boom diddy eye di, boom diddy eye di Boom diddy eye di, boom.

(This song is based on an aboriginal Canadian (Indian) canoeing song)

Let your little light shineChorusLet you little light shine shine shineLet your little light shine shine shineMaybe there’s someone down in the valleyTrying to get homeTrying to get home

Well it could be me or it could be youIt could be your brother or your sister toJust know there’s someone down in the valleyTrying to get homeTrying to get home

Some folks forget to let their little light shineWell maybe that’s why they’re behindThey’re just stuck down in the valleyTrying to get homeTrying to get home

Little Green Frog"Ga-goo" went the little green frog one day, "Ga-goo" went the little green frog one day,"Ga-goo" went the little green frog one dayAnd the little frog went "Ga-goo."

But we know frogs go "La-di-da-di-da, La-di-da-di-da, La-di-da-di-da,"We know frogs go "La-di-da-di-da,"They never go "Ga-goo."

"Ring-ring" went the little pink phone one day "Ring-ring" went the little pink phone one day "Ring-ring" went the little pink phone one day And the little phone went "Ring-ring."

But we know phones go "Ting-a-ling-a-ling,Ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling,"We know phones go "Ting-a-ling-a"They never go"Ring-ring."

"Purr-purr" went the little black cat one day "Purr-purr" went the little black cat one day

"Purr-purr" went the little black cat one day And the little cat went "Purr-purr."

But we know cats go "Meeow-meeow-meeow,Meeow-meeow-meeow, meeow-meeow-meeow,"We know cats go "Meeow-meeow-mee,"They never go "Purr-purr."

But we know kids they make a lot of noiseMake a lot of noise, make a lot of noiseWe know Kids they make a lot of noiseThey never go "Sh-Sh!"

Little Rabbit Foo FooLittle Rabbit Foo-Foo, Running through the forest, Scooping up the field-mice And bopping them on the head. (Spoken): Along came a Good Fairy, who said : "Little Rabbit Foo-Foo, I don't want to see you Scooping up the field-mice And bopping them on the head. (Spoken): I'll give you THREE chances,and if you don't behave I'll turn you into a Goo-oo-oon!

Little Rabbit Foo-Foo,Running through the forest, Scooping up the field-mice And bopping them on the head. (Spoken): Along came a Good Fairy, who said : "Little Rabbit Foo-Foo, I don't want to see you Scooping up the field-mice And bopping them on the head.(Spoken): I'll give you two MORE chances,and if you don't behave I'll turn you into a Goo-oo-oon!

Little Rabbit Foo-Foo, Running through the forest, Scooping up the field-mice And bopping them on the head. (Spoken): Along came a Good Fairy, who said :"Little Rabbit Foo-Foo, I don't want to see you Scooping up the field-mice And bopping them on the head. (Spoken): I'll give you ONE MORE chance, and if you don't behave I'll turn you into a Goo-oo-oon!

Little Rabbit Foo-Foo, Running through the forest, Scooping up the field-mice And bopping them on the head. (Spoken): Along came a Good Fairy, who said : "Little Rabbit Foo-Foo, I don't want to see you Scooping up the field-mice And bopping them on the head.(Spoken): I gave you THREE chances, and you STILL didn't behave!" And she turned him into a Goo-oo-oon!

And the moral of the story is : "Hare today - Goon tomorrow!"

Actions : Rabbit Foo-Foo ..... forest : make hand into rabbit shape (index and middle fingers raised fist clenched, and "run" it along.) Scooping ..... head : scoop up imaginary field-mice and "bop" them with other hand. Good Fairy : Flutter hands like wings, then wag finger in reproach while telling Foo-Foo off. Goo-oo-oon : raise hands and wiggle fingers in "scary" gesture

Lord of the dance I danced in the morning when the world was youngI danced in the moon and the stars and the sunI came down from heaven and I danced on the earthAt Bethlehem I had my birth ChorusDance, dance, wherever you may beI am the lord of the dance, said heAnd I lead you all, wherever you may beAnd I lead you all in the dance, said he

I danced for the scribes and the PhariseesThey wouldn't dance, they wouldn't follow meI danced for the fishermen James and JohnThey came with me so the dance went on

Chorus

I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lameThe holy people said it was a shameThey ripped, they stripped, they hung me highLeft me there on the cross to die

Chorus

I danced on a Friday when the world turned black

It's hard to dance with the devil on your backThey buried my body, they thought I was goneBut I am the dance, and the dance goes on

Chorus

They cut me down and I leapt up highI am the life that will never, never dieI'll live in you if you'll live in meI am the Lord of the dance, said he

Chorus

Mary had a little lamb Mary had a little lamb,Little lamb, little lamb,Mary had a little lamb,Its fleece was white as snow

And everywhere that Mary went,Mary went, Mary went,Everywhere that Mary wentThe lamb was sure to go

It followed her to school one daySchool one day, school one dayIt followed her to school one dayWhich was against the rules.

It made the children laugh and play,Laugh and play, laugh and play,It made the children laugh and playTo see a lamb at school

And so the teacher turned it out,Turned it out, turned it out,And so the teacher turned it out,But still it lingered near

And waited patiently about,Patiently about, patiently about,And waited patiently aboutTill Mary did appear

"Why does the lamb love Mary so?"Love Mary so? Love Mary so?"Why does the lamb love Mary so?"The eager children cry

"Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know."Loves the lamb, you know, loves the lamb, you know"Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know."The teacher did reply

Mary MackChrousMary Mack's mother's making Mary Mack marry me,My mother's making me marry Mary Mack.I'm gonna marry Mary so my Mary will take care O' me,We'll all be feeling merry when I marry Mary Mack.

Now there's a nice wee lass and her name is Mary Mack,Make no mistake she's the girl I gonna take,And a lot of other fellas would get upon her track,but I'm thinkin' they'll have to get up early..

Chorus

Now the weddin' day 's on Wednesday and everything's arranged,Her name will soon be changed to mine unless her mind be changed,I'm making the arrangements I'm just about derangedan For marriage is awful undertaking

The MermaidOne Friday morn when we set sailAnd our ship not far from land,We there did espy a fairy pretty maid,With a comb and a glass in her hand, her hand, herhand,With a comb and a glass in her hand.

Chorus

While the raging seas did roar,And the stormy seas did blow,And we jolly sailor boys were up, up a-loft,And the land lubbers lying down below, below, below,And the land lubbers lying down below.

Then up spoke the captain of our gallant ship,Who at once our peril did see,'I have married a wife in fair London town,And this night she a widow will be, will be, will be,And this night she a widow will be.'

Chorus

And then up spoke the little cabin boy,And a fair hair'd boy was he;'I've a father and mother in fair Portsmouth town,And this night they will weep for me, for me, for me,And this night they will weep for me.'

Chorus

Then three times round went our gallant ship,And three times round went she;For the want of a lifeboat they both went downAs she sunk to the bottom of the sea, the sea, the sea,As she sunk to the bottom of the sea.

Chorus

Michael FinniganThere was a man named Michael Finnegan. He grew whiskers on his chin-egan. Wind came out and blew them in again. Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again.

There was a man named Michael Finnegan. He went fishing with a pin-egan, Caught a fish and dropped it in-egan. Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again.

There was a man named Michael Finnegan. Climbed a tree and barked his shin-egan, Took off several yards of skin-egan. Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again.

There was a man named Michael Finnegan. He kicked up an awful din-egan Because they said he could not sing-egan. Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again.

There was a man named Michael Finnegan. He got fat and then got thin again. Then he died and had to begin again. Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again

There was a man named Michael Finnegan. He grew whiskers on his chin-egan. Wind came out and blew them in again. Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again. There was a man named Michael Finnegan. He went fishing with a pin-egan, Caught a fish and dropped it in-egan.

Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again.

There was a man named Michael Finnegan. Climbed a tree and barked his shin-egan, Took off several yards of skin-egan. Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again.

There was a man named Michael Finnegan. He kicked up an awful din-egan Because they said he could not sing-egan. Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again.

There was a man named Michael Finnegan. He got fat and then got thin again. Then he died and had to begin again. Poor old Michael Finnegan, begin again

The Miller of DeeThere was a jolly miller onceLiv'd on the river DeeHe work'd and sang from morn till night,No lark more blithe than heAnd this the burden of his songFor ever used to be"I care for nobody, no, not I,If nobody cares for me.

"I live by my mill, she is to meLike kindred, child, and wife.I would not change my own degreeFor any other in life.This song shall pass from me to thee,And happy we will be,I care for nobody, no, not I,If nobody cares for me."

Miss PollyMiss Polly had a dollyWho was sick, sick, sick,So she called for the doctorTo be quick, quick, quick;The doctor cameWith his bag and his hat,And he knocked at the doorWith a rat-a-tat-tat.He looked at the dollyAnd he shook his head,

And he said "Miss Polly,Put her straight to bed."He wrote out a paperFor a pill, pill, pill,"That'll make her better, Yes it will, will, will!" 

Music ManI am the Music ManI come from down your wayAnd I can playI play piano

Pi-a, pi-a, pi-an-oPi-an-o, Pi-an-oPi-a, pi-a, pi-an-oPi-a, Pi-an-o

Pi-an-o, Pi-an-oPi-a, pi-a, pi-an-oPi-a, Pi-an-o)

I am the Music ManI come from down your wayAnd I can playThe Saxophone

Sax-o, sax-o, sax-o-phoneSax-o-phone, sax-o-phoneSax-o, sax-o, sax-o-phoneSax-o, sax-o-phone

Sax-o-phone, sax-o-phoneSax-o, sax-o, sax-o-phoneSax-o, sax-o-phone)

Pi-an-o, Pi-an-oPi-a, pi-a, pi-an-oPi-a, Pi-an-o)

I am the Music ManI come from down your wayAnd I can playThe Big Bass Drum

Big bass, big bass, big bass drumBig bass drum, big bass drumBig bass, big bass, big bass drumBig bass, big bass drum

Big bass drum, big bass drumBig bass, big bass, big bass drumBig bass, big bass drum)

Sax-o-phone, sax-o-phoneSax-o, sax-o, sax-o-phoneSax-o, sax-o-phone)

Pi-an-o, Pi-an-oPi-a, pi-a, pi-an-oPi-a, Pi-an-o)

I am the Music ManI come from down your wayAnd I can playI play the Triangle

Tri-a, tri-a, triangleTriangle, triangleTri-a, tri-a, triangleTri-a, triangle

Triangle, triangleTri-a, tri-a, triangleTri-a, triangle)

Big bass drum, big bass drumBig bass, big bass, big bass drumBig bass, big bass drum)

Sax-o-phone, sax-o-phoneSax-o, sax-o, sax-o-phoneSax-o, sax-o-phone)

Pi-an-o, Pi-an-oPi-a, pi-a, pi-an-o

My BonnieMy Bonnie lies over the ocean, My Bonnie lies over the sea My Bonnie lies over the ocean, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me. Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me, to me. Bring back, bring back, Oh bring back my Bonnie to me.

Actions : simple to explain - difficult to do! Just stand up or sit down every time you sing a word beginning with B: if you are already up - sit down, if you are already sitting - stand up!

My Grandma and your GrandmaAikoAiko one dayAiko Aiko one day.Aiko -

My grandma and your grandma were sitting by the fire.My grandma told your grandma I'm gonna set your flag on fire.

Talking 'bout hey nowhey nowAiko Aiko one day

Jackomo fino ananeJackomo fino anane.

Look at my king or just to rayAiko Aiko one day.I bet you five dollars andyou kill your day - Jackomo fino anane.

Talking 'bout hey nowhey nowAiko Aiko one day. . .

My grandma and your grandma were sitting by the fire.My grandma told your grandma I'm gonna set your flag on fire.

Hey nowhey nowhey nowhey now

Aiko Aiko one day

Jackomo fino ananeJackomo fino anane.

Talking 'bout hey nowhey nowAiko Aiko one day. . .

My flagged boy and your flagged boy sitting by the fire

My flagged boy told your flagged boy I'm gonna set your flag on fire

Talking 'bout hey nowhey nowAiko Aiko one day. . .

See that guy all dressed in greenAiko Aiko one day

He not a manhe's a rubbin machine - Jackomo fino anane.

Talking 'bout hey nowhey nowAiko Aiko one day

My Mamma told meThree-six-ninethe goose drank wine.The monkey chew tobacco on the street car line.The line brokethe monkey got chokedAnd they all went to heaven in a little row boat.Clap Pat - Clap Pat - Clap Pat - Clap Slap!Clap Pat! Clap your hand

Pat it on your partner's hand . . . Right hand.Clap Pat! Clap your handcross it with your left arm

Pat your partner's leff palm.Clap Pat! Clap your handpat your partner's right palmWith your right palm again. Clap Slap! Clap your hand

Slap your thighs and sing a little song.

My mama told me if I was goodyThat she would buy me a rubber dollyMy Aunty told her I kissed a soldierNow she won't buy me a rubber dolly.

Three-six-nine etc

Clap Clap! Clap your hands and prepare to patPat! Take your right armPut your partner's right palm with your right palm.

Clap ! Take your hand back and clap. Pat! Take your right armCross your right arm with your left arm

Pat your partner's left palm with your left palm.Clap! Now back with a clapSlap - Take the pats of your palms and slap your thighsAnd watch the fun materializeAs you sing this little song:

My mama told me if I was goody etc

Three-six-nine etc

Clap Clap! etc

My mama told me if I was goody etc

Oh you’ll never get to heavenOh, you can't get to heaven (Oh, you can't to heaven) On roller skates. (On roller skates.) You'll roll right by (You'll roll right by) Those pearly gates. (Those pearly gates.)

Oh, you can't get to heaven on roller skates. You'll roll right by those pearly gates.

I ain't a-gonna grieve my Lord no more. I ain't a-gonna grieve my Lord no more. I ain't a-gonna grieve my Lord no more. I ain't a-gonna grieve my Lord no more.

Other verses include: Oh, you can't get to heaven in a rocking chair 'Cause the rocking chair won't take you there.

Oh, you can't get to heaven in a trolley car 'Cause the gosh darn thing won't go that far.

Oh, you can't get to heaven on a rocket ship 'Cause the rocket ship won't take that trip.

On Ilkley Moor Bah’t ‘atWheer has tha' bin sin I saw thee? (I saw thee?)On Ilkley Moor bah't 'atWheer has tha' bin sin I saw thee?Wheer has tha' bin sin I saw thee?

Ah've been a-courtin' Mary Jane (Mary Jane) On Ilkley Moor bah't 'atAh've been a-courtin' Mary Jane Ah've been a-courtin' Mary Jane

On Ilkley Moor bah't 'atOn Ilkley Moor bah't 'atOn Ilkley Moor bah't 'at Tha'll go an catch thee death o'cowld (death o' cowld)On Ilkley Moor bah't 'atTha'll go an catch thee death o'cowld Tha'll go an catch thee death o'cowld On Ilkley Moor bah't 'at (etc.....)Then we shall 'ave to bury thee (bury thee.....)Then worms'll come and eat thee up ....Then ducks'll come and eat up t'worms .....Then we shall come and eat up t'ducks.....Then we shall all have etten thee .......

Translation for those readers outside Yorkshire : Wheer has tha' bin = where have you beensin I saw thee = since I last saw youIlkley Moor is a moorland area in West Yorkshire, very exposed and windy bah't 'at = without a hatetten = eaten

Oh ye cannae push yer Granny off a bus, Oh ye cannae push yer granny off a bus, Oh ye cannae push yer granny off a bus, Oh ye cannae push yer Granny'Cos she's yer Mammy's Mammy, Oh ye cannae push yer Granny off a bus!

Oh my Granny wears a awf'y scratchy vest (scratch scratch) Oh my Granny wears a awf'y scratchy vest (scratch scratch)

Oh my Granny wears a scratchy, Granny wears a scratchy, Granny wears an awf'y scratchy vest (scratch, scratch)

Oh my Granny eats her porridge wi' a fork (slurp, slurp, scratch, scratch) etc....

Oh we'll all go round to Granny's for our tea (Hello Granny, slurp slurp, scratch scratch) ...

Ye can shove yer other Granny off a bus Ye can shove yer other Granny off a bus Ye can shove yer other Granny 'Cos she's yer Daddy's Mammy Ye can shove yer other Granny off a bus!

Ole BanjoI ululused to plalalayAn ololold banjololoAnd relelest it ololon my kneleleeBut nololw the strililings are brololoken sololoIt’s nololo more ululused to melelee

I toololok it tololo the melelenders shololopTo seelelee what helelee could seeleleeBut helelee told melelee what Ililii told youlolooIts nololo more ululused to melelee

Ole TexasI’m going to leave ol’ Texas nowAint got no use for the long horned cow

I’ve plowed and fenced the cattle rangeBut the people there are all so strange

I’ll take my horse I’ll take my ropeAnd I’ll hit the trail upon a lope

Say ‘adios’ to the AlamoAnd I’ll turn my head towards Mexico

On top of spaghetti (On top of Old Smokey)On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese, I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed.

It rolled off the table, and onto the floor, And then my poor meatball rolled out of the door.

It rolled down the garden, and under a bush, And then my poor meatball was nothing but mush!

The mush was as tasty, as tasty could be, And the very next summer it grew into a tree.

The tree was all covered, all covered with moss, And on it grew meatballs, all covered with sauce.

So if you have spaghetti, all covered with cheese, Hold onto your meatball, 'cause someone might sneeze.

One finger one thumb keep moving One finger one thumb keep moving x3 We’ll all be merry and bright

One finger one thumb, an arm and a leg keep moving…

One finger one thumb, an arm and a leg, a nod of the head keep moving…

One finger one thumb, an arm and a leg, a nod of the headStand up sit down keep moving..

One finger one thumb, an arm and a leg, a nod of the headStand up turn round sit down keep movingWe’ll all be merry and bright!

One Man Went to moOne man went to moWent to mo a meadowOne man and his dog spot,Two sausage rolls and a bottle of pop (make up you own continuation here?)Went to mow a meadow.

Two men went to mowWent to mow a meadowTwo men, One man and his dog spot,Two sausage rolls and a bottle of pop (make up you own continuation here?)Went to mow a meadow

Peter RabbitPeter Rabbit’s got a fly upon his nose x3And he flipped it and he flapped it And the fly flew away

Floppy ears and curly whiskers x 3And he flipped it and he flopped itAnd the fly flew away!

The Pirate ShipWhen I was one I sucked my thumbThe day I went to seaI hopped aboard a pirate’s ship and the pirate said to me

ChorusWe’re going this way, that wayForward and backwardsOver the Irish seaA bottle of rum to fill my tumAnd that’s the life for me

When I was twoI buckled my shoeThe day I went to seaI hopped aboard a pirate’s ship and the pirate said to me

Chorus

The Princess Pat The Princess Pat ("Egyptian" pose) Lived in a tree (straight line down) She sailed across (wave motion in front of body with one hand) The seven seas (number 7 with your finger, then make a "C" with one hand) She sailed across (wave motion) The channel too (two hands tracing a channel, then number 2 on one hand) And took with her (throw a sack over your shoulder) A rick-a-bamboo! (trace a wavy figure in front of you going down, bend knees as you go)  A rick-a-bamboo (same as before) Now what is that? (point hands) It's something made (bang one fist on top of the other) By the Princess Pat (Egyptian pose) It's red and gold ("twirl" one arm down by your hip) And purple too (flip hands as if you were saying "Oh my gosh!") That's why it's called (cup hands in front of mouth, shout) A rick-a-bamboo! (same as before)  Now Captain Jack (salute) Had a mighty fine crew (salute several times) They sailed across (wave action) The channel too (same as before)But their ship sank (plug nose, one hand over head and waving as you bend knees) And yours will too (point to others in the circle) If you don't take (throw an invisible bag over your shoulder) A rick-a-bamboo! (same as before)  A rick-a-bamboo (same as before) Now what is that? (point hands) It's something made (bang one fist on top of the other)

By the Princess Pat (Egyptian pose) It's red and gold ("twirl" one arm down by your hip) And purple too (flip hands as if you were saying "Oh my gosh!") That's why it's called (cup hands in front of mouth, shout) A rick-a-bamboo! (same as before)  

The Princess Pat ("Egyptian" pose) Lived in a tree (straight line down) She sailed across (wave motion in front of body with one hand) The seven seas (number 7 with your finger, then make a "C" with one hand) She sailed across (wave motion) The channel too (two hands tracing a channel, then number 2 on one hand) And took with her (throw a sack over your shoulder) A rick-a-bamboo! (trace a wavy figure in front of you going down, bend knees as you go)  A rick-a-bamboo (same as before) Now what is that? (point hands) It's something made (bang one fist on top of the other) By the Princess Pat (Egyptian pose) It's red and gold ("twirl" one arm down by your hip) And purple too (flip hands as if you were saying "Oh my gosh!") That's why it's called (cup hands in front of mouth, shout) A rick-a-bamboo! (same as before)  Now Captain Jack (salute) Had a mighty fine crew (salute several times) They sailed across (wave action) The channel too (same as before)But their ship sank (plug nose, one hand over head and waving as you bend knees) And yours will too (point to others in the circle) If you don't take (throw an invisible bag over your shoulder) A rick-a-bamboo! (same as before)  A rick-a-bamboo (same as before) Now what is that? (point hands) It's something made (bang one fist on top of the other) By the Princess Pat (Egyptian pose) It's red and gold ("twirl" one arm down by your hip) And purple too (flip hands as if you were saying "Oh my gosh!") That's why it's called (cup hands in front of mouth, shout) A rick-a-bamboo! (same as before)

The Quartermaster’s StoreThere are snakes, snakes, snakes Big as garden rakes,At the store! At the store!

There are snakes, snakes, snakes, Big as garden rakes, at the Quartermaster's store.

ChorusMy eyes are dim I can-not see. I have not got my specs with me. I have HEY! Not HO! got my specs with me.

There are mice, mice, miceRunning though the rice,At the store! At the store! There are mice, mice, mice, Running through the rice, at the Quartermaster's store.

Chorus

Continue with each of the following:3. lice - living on the mice.

4. rats - big as alley cats.

5. roaches - big as football coaches

6. watches - big as sasquaches

7. snakes - big as garden rakes

8. bears - but no one really cares

9. beavers - with little meat cleavers

10. foxes - stuffed in little boxes

Rattlin’ Bog

Chorus Ro, ro, the rattling bog, The bog down in the valley - o; A rare bog, a rattling bog, The bog down in the valley - o. Now in that bog there was a tree A rare tree, a rattling tree, And the tree was in the bog, The bog down in the valley - o.

ChorusAnd on that tree there was a branch, A rare branch, a rattling branch,

And the branch was on the tree And the tree was in the bog, The bog down in the valley - o.

Chorus

(Continue in this way, adding the verses : twig - nest - egg - bird - wing - feather - flea - leg - foot - boot leading to)

And on that boot there was a lace, A rare lace, a rattling lace, And the lace was on the boot and the boot was on the foot and the foot was on the leg and the leg was on the flea and the flea was on the feather and the feather was on the wing and the wing was on the bird and the bird was on the egg and the egg was in the nest and the nest was on the branch and the branch was on the tree and the tree was in the bog, The bog down in the valley - o

Chorus

And on that lace there was an end.(... and just stop there!)

The runaway trainT'was in the year of '89 on that old Great Western line,When the winter wind was blowin' shrill,The rails were froze, the wheels were cold, then the air brakes wouldn't hold,And Number 9 came roaring down the hill -- oh!

The runaway train came down the track and she blew,The runaway train came down the track and she blew,The runaway train came down the track, her whistle wide and her throttle back,And she blew, blew, blew, blew, blew.

The engineer said the train must halt and she blew,The engineer said the train must halt and she blew,The engineer said the train must halt -- he said it was all the fireman's fault,And she blew, blew, blew, blew, blew.

The fireman said he rang the bell and she blew,The fireman said he rang the bell and she blew,The fireman said he rang the bell -- the engineer said "You did like h***!"And she blew, blew, blew, blew, blew.

The porter got an awful fright and she blew,The porter got an awful fright and she blew,The porter got an awful fright -- he got so scared he near turned white,And she blew, blew, blew, blew, blew.

A donkey was standing in the way and she blew,A donkey was standing in the way and she blew,A donkey was standing in the way and all they found was just his bray,And she blew, blew, blew, blew, blew.

The conductor said there'd be a wreck and she blew,The conductor said there'd be a wreck and she blew,The conductor said there'd be a wreck and he felt the chills run up his neck,And she blew, blew, blew, blew, blew.

The runaway train went over the hill and she blew,The runaway train went over the hill and she blew,The runaway train went over the hill and the last we heard she was going still,And she blew, blew, blew, blew, blew.

Savez-vous planter les choux ?Savez-vous planter les choux,À la mode, à la mode,Savez-vous planter les choux,À la mode de chez nous?On les plante avec les doigts,À la mode, à la mode,On les plante avec les doigts,A la mode de chez nous.

Savez-vous planter les choux,À la mode, à la mode,Savez-vous planter les choux,À la mode de chez nous?On les plante avec les poings,À la mode, à la mode,On les plante avec les poings,A la mode de chez nous.

Savez-vous planter les choux,À la mode, à la mode,Savez-vous planter les choux,À la mode de chez nous?On les plante avec les pieds,À la mode, à la mode,On les plante avec les pieds,A la mode de chez nous.

Savez-vous planter les choux,À la mode, à la mode,Savez-vous planter les choux,À la mode de chez nous?On les plante avec les g'noux,

À la mode, à la mode,On les plante avec les g'noux,A la mode de chez nous.

Savez-vous planter les choux,À la mode, à la mode,Savez-vous planter les choux,À la mode de chez nous?On les plante avec les nez,À la mode, à la mode,On les plante avec les nez,A la mode de chez nous.  English Translation:Do you know how to plant cabbages,As we do, as we do?Do you know how to plant cabbages,As we do at home?We plant them with our fingers,As we do, as we do.We plant them with our fingersAs we do at our home. doigts - fingerspoings - fistspieds - feetg'noux - kneesnez – nose

She sailed away She sailed away on a lovely summer dayOn the back of the crocodile“Oh look” said she “he’s as tame as tame can be,I’ll float him down the Nile”The croc winked an eye as the lady waved goodbyeWearing a happy smileAt the end of the ride the lady was insideAnd the smile was on the crocos’ dile!

She sat on a hillside She sat on a hillside and strummed her guitar, Strummed her guitar, strummed her guitar.She sat on a hillside and strummed her guitar, Strummed her gui-ta-a-a-ar. He sat down beside her and smoked his cigar...Smoked his cigar, smoked his cigarHe sat down beside her and smoked his cigarSmoked his cig-a-a-a-ar,

He said that he loved her but, oh! How he lied... They were to be married but somehow she died... He went to her funeral but just for the ride... He went to her grave site and laughed 'til he cried... The grave stone fell over and squish-squash he died... She went up to heaven and flittered and flied... He went to the other place and sizzled and fried... The moral of this song is: don't tell a lie...

She'll be coming round the mountain She'll be coming round the mountainWhen she comesShe'll be coming round the mountainWhen she comes

She'll be coming round the mountain,She'll be coming round the mountain,She'll be coming round the mountainWhen she comes

She'll be driving six white horsesWhen she comesShe'll be driving six white horsesWhen she comesShe'll be driving six white horses,She'll be driving six white horses,She'll be driving six white horsesWhen she comes

Oh, we'll all go out to meet herWhen she comesOh, we'll all go out to meet herWhen she comesOh, we'll all go out to meet her,We'll all go out to meet her,We'll all go out to meet herWhen she comes.

She'll be wearing red pyjamasWhen she comesShe'll be wearing red pyjamasWhen she comesShe'll be wearing red pyjamas,She'll be wearing red pyjamas,She'll be wearing red pyjamasWhen she comes.

Ship sailed from ChinaMy ship sailed from China with a cargo of tea, All laden with presents for you and for me.They brought me a fan : just imagine my bliss When I found myself going like this (Like this, like this......) To be sung seated in a circle; on first "Like this," start swaying one arm from side to side in time to the music; at each verse end, add the other arm, one leg, the other leg, the head and finally the whole body.

Soldier, soldierSoldier, soldier, won't you marry me with your musket, fife, and drum? Oh no, sweet maid, I cannot marry you for I have no HAT to put on.

So off she went to the hatmaker's shop As fast as she could run, She bought him a hat, a very fine hat, And the soldier put it on.

Soldier, soldier, won't you marry me with your musket, fife, and drum? Oh no, sweet maid, I cannot marry you for I have no SHIRT to put on, etc.

(Then Britches, Coat, Tie, Boots, Gloves and finally..)

NOW, soldier, soldier, will you marry me with your musket, fife, and drum? Oh no, sweet maid, I cannot marry you for I have a WIFE at home!!!!

Sur le pont d'Avignon Sur le pont d'AvignonOn the bridge of AvignonOn y danse, tous en rondEveryone is dancing in a circle

(Reverse the direction of the circle.)

Les jeunes filles font comme ciThe young girls go like this

(Girls step into the centre of the circle, curtsy and return to their places.)

Les garcons font comme çaThe boys go like that

(Boys go to the centre, bow and return.)

Sur le pont d'AvignonOn y danse, on y danse

(Everyone holds hands in a circle and skips around to the left.)

Sur le pont d'AvignonOn y danse, tous en rond

(Reverse the direction of the circle.)

Les poupees font comme ciThe dolls go like this

(Boys and girls move to the centre and back like stiff walking dolls.)

Les soldats font comme çaThe soldiers go like that

(Boys and girls march to the centre like soldiers, salute and return.)

Sur le pont d'AvignonOn y danse, on y danse

(Everyone holds hands in a circle and skips around to the left.)

Sur le pont d'AvignonOn y danse, tous en rond

(Reverse the direction of the circle.)

Les grenouilles font comme ciThe frogs go like this

(Hop like frogs to the centre and back)

Les gorilles font comme çaThe gorillas go like that

(Thump your chests like gorillas, to the centre and back.)

Sur le pont d'AvignonOn y danse, on y danse

(Everyone holds hands in a circle and skips around to the left.)

Sur le pont d'AvignonOn y danse, tous en rond

(Reverse the direction of the circle.)

 Takita (Indian Rag)1 Takita1 2 Takita1 2 3 Takita1234 Takita12345

Takita DaaTakita Daa

Takita takitatah takitata Takitatah takitataTakitatah takita

11 2 1 2123 1231234 123412345 12345

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a FlyThere was an old lady who swallowed a fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly. I guess she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a spider. That wiggled and jiggled and tickled insider her. She swallowed the spider to catch the fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly. I guess she'll die.

There was an old lady who swallowed a bird. How absurd! To swallow a bird! She swallowed the bird to catch the spider That wiggled and jiggled and tickled insider her. She swallowed the spider to catch the fly. I don't know why she swallowed a fly. I guess she'll die.

Continue adding on verses: Cat . . . Imagine that! She swallowed a cat. Dog . . . What a hog! She swallowed a dog. Goat . . . She opened her throat and in walked a goat. Cow . . . I don't know how she swallowed that cow.

There was an old lady, she swallowed a horse. She DIED of course!

There’s a hole in my bucketLiza: Henry! Fetch me some water!

Henry: There's a hole in my bucket dear Liza, dear Liza There's a hole in my bucket dear Liza, a hole.

Liza: Well, fix it dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry, Well, fix it dear Henry, dear Henry, fix it.

Henry: With what shall I fix it ... Liza: With a straw dear Henry ... Henry: The straw is too long ... Liza: Well, cut it dear Henry ... Henry: With what shall I cut it ... Liza: With an axe dear Henry ... Henry: The axe is too dull dear Liza ... Liza: Well, sharpen it dear Henry ... Henry: With what shall I sharpen it ... Liza: With a stone dear Henry ... Henry: The stone is too dry dear Liza ... Liza: Well, wet it dear Henry ... Henry: With what shall I wet it ... Liza: With water dear Henry ... Henry: In what shall I fetch it ... Liza: In a bucket dear Henry ... Henry: There's a hole in my bucket, dear Liza ...

This Old ManThis old manHe played oneHe played knick knack on my thumbWith a knick knack paddiwackGive a dog a boneThis old man went rolling home

This old manHe played twoHe played knick knack on my shoeWith a knick knack paddiwackGive a dog a boneThis old man went rolling home

Three little angels Three little angels, all dressed in white, Tried to get to heaven on the end of a kite,

But the kite string was broken,Down they all fell, Instead of getting to heaven they all went to

Two little angels......

One little angel.....

Three little devils, all dressed in red, Tried to get to heaven on the end of a bed But the bed knob was brokenDown they all fell, Instead of getting to heaven they all went to

Two little devils .......

One little devil ......

Don't be mistaken, don't be misled, Instead of getting to heaven They all went to BED!

Three CrawsThree craws sat upon the wa',Sat upon the wa', sat upon the wa'-a'-a'-a',Three craws sat upon the wa'On a cold and frosty morning.

(similarly):

The first craw he flew awa'…The second craw fell and broke his jaw…The third craw was greetin' for his maw…The fourth craw he wisnae there at a'…And that's a', absolutely a'…

The Tinkers WeddingThere were herrin’ heads and bits o breadHerrin’ heads and haddies ohHerrin’ heads and bits of breadTo carry on the weddin’ oh

Drummerado adaddyo x3Hurray for the Tinkers weddin’ oh

We never dwell in but and benBut ‘n ben in but n’ benNever dwell in but ‘n ben

We camp where the trees are spreadin’ oh

Drummerado adaddyo x3Hurray for the Tinkers weddin’ oh

To Market to MarketTo market to market with my uncle JimWhen somebody threw a tomato at himTomatoes are usually soft at the skinBut this one was hard and it came in a tin

Get away, get away, it’s a jolly fine song and I’ll sing it all day

Mary the milkmaid was milking her cowIt was her first time and she didn’t know howWhe up came the farmer and gave her the sackSo the turned the cow over and poured the milk back

Get away etc

I called on my sweetheart his name was Sam BrownHe was having a bath so he couldn’t come downI said slip something on , come down for a tickSo he slipped on the soap and by gosh he was quick

Get away etc

I met an old man all tattered and tornHe was eating the grass on my front lawnI said if you’re hungry and wanting a snackThe grass is much longer away round the back

Get away etc

TumbalalaikaTumbala, Tumbalau, TumbalalaikaTumbala Tumbala TumbalalaikaTumbalalaika Shpiel BalalaikaTumbalalaika frey loch zol zein.

A young man wonders how he will find a girl who is gentle, loving and kind.Many the maidens bright are their eyes.How shall he find the one who is wise?

Maiden, maiden, can you explainWhat can grow, and never needs rain?Which is the fire that burns through the years?

Which is the sorrow deeper than tears?

Listen, listen while I reply:A stone can grow and always be dry;Love that is true will burn through the years;When a heart cries, it cries without tears.

Waltzing Matilda Once a jolly swagman camped by a Billabong Under the shade of a Coolabah tree And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"

ChorusWaltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me? And he sang as he watched and waited till his billy boiled "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"

Down come a jumbuck to drink at the water hole Up jumped a swagman and grabbed him in glee And he sang as he stowed him away in his tucker bag "You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me'".

Chorus

Up rode the Squatter a riding his thoroughbred Up rode the Trooper - one, two, three "Where's that jumbuck you've got in your tucker bag?", "You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me".

Chorus

But the swagman he up and jumped in the water hole Drowning himself by the Coolabah tree, And his ghost may be heard as it sings in the Billabong, "Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me?"

Chorus

The wee Kirkcudbright centipede The wee Kirkcudbright centipede she was very sweet.She was awfully proud of every one of her hundred feet.Early every morning her neighbours came to glance,And she always entertained them with a beautiful little dance.

ChorusAs leg number 94 gave 95 a shunt,Legs numbers one and two

were twisting out in front.As legs numbers nine and tenwere wriggling up the side,Seventy three and seventy fourdid the Electric Slide.

Her neighbor Jenny Longlegs with jealousy was mad,She went out and bought herself a pencil and a pad.She came round every morning and she made a careful noteOf every step the centipede made, and this is what she wrote:

Chorus

Armed with exact notation, young Jenny Longlegs tried,To dance just like the centipede, but she failed and nearly cried,She grabbed hold of the centipede, and she said "Now have a look.And show me how you do these steps I've written in my book!"

Said the centipede, "Do I do that?" and tried to demonstrate;Well, she never gave it a thought before, and she didn't do too great,Her hundred legs got twisted and she wound up in a tangle,She fractured fourteen shinbones, thirteen kneecaps and an ankle.

Legs numbers one and two got tied with three and four,Legs numbers five and six got trampled on the floor,Leg number seventy was attacked by number ten, Ninety eight and ninety nine may never dance again.

Now the wee Kirkcudbright centipede she suffered terrible pain,And all of us were very surprised that she ever danced again;And now she tells her neighbours everyone who comes to see,"Never try an explanation of what comes naturally."

Chorus

When I First Came to This LandWhen I first came to this land, I was not a wealthy manSo I got myself a shack, I did what I couldAnd I called my shack, "Break my back"But the land was sweet and good, I did what I could

When I first came to this land, I was not a wealthy man,So I got myself a farm, I did what I couldAnd I called my farm, "Muscle in my arm"And I called my shack, "Break my back"But the land was sweet and good, I did what I could

similarly:

Cow… "No milk now"Duck… "Out of luck"Donkey… "Horse gone Wonky"Wife… "Run for your life"Son… "My work done"

Yellow bird ChorusYellow bird,Up high in banana tree,Yellow bird,You sit all alone like me

Did your lady frien',Leave thee nest again?That is very sad,Make me feel so bad,You can fly away,In the sky away,You're more lucky than me.

Chorus

I also have a pretty gal,She not with me today,They all the sameThe pretty gal,Make them the nest,Then they fly away.

Chorus

Wish that I were a yellow bird,I fly away with you,But I am not a yellow bird,So here I sit,Nothin' else to do.

Chorus

Let her fly away,On the sky away,Picker coming soon,Pick from night to noon,Black and yellow you,Like banana too,He might pick you someday.

Chorus

Young RiderYoung Rider, apple cheeked oneCome hither riderOn your steed so proud and prancingCome hither riderNo matter where I rideSlavic mountains by my sideDushvadonia ( x2)