Beth's Notes Songs & Resources

Lyrics (American folk song) My name is Charlie Brennan, from Charlestown I come,I’ve travelled this wide world over, and many a race I’ve run,I’ve travelled this wide world over, and some ups and I’ve saw,But I never knew what mis’ry was till I came to Arkansas I stepped behind the depot to dodge that blizzard […]

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Lyrics (Traditional chant) One elephant in the bathtub,Going for a swim.Knock, knock,Splash, splash, Come on in! Two elephants in the bathtub,Going for a swim.Knock, knock,Splash, splash,Come on in! Three elephants… Four elephants… Five elephants in the bathtub,Going for a swim.Knock, knock,Splash, splash,And they all fell in! See also Subjects: counting / elephants Type: cha...

Lyrics (Swedish folk tune, Lyrics by Kate Foreman, adapted by Erin Nowicki) 1. It was so dark on Halloween,There was no spark of light;The trees were saying restless things,And swaying in the night.The trees were saying restless things,And swaying in the night. 2. We waited in the lonely grove,And then a ghost went by,We were […]

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Info This song can be traced back to the Middle Ages and is still danced on special occasions in some places, as well as by some student groups. (source) Lyrics (Folk song from French-speaking Switzerland) RefrainSavez-vous comment l’on danse notre joyeux Picoulet.Savez-vous comment l’on danse notre joyeux Picoulet. 1. Picoulet d’un doigt, d’un doigt. Refrain 2. […]

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Lyrics (Folk song) Bat, bat, come under my hat,I’ll give you a slice of bacon,And when I bake,I’ll give you a cakeIf I am not mistaken. See also Country: England Subject: Halloween / animals / baking / food Harmony: I, IV, V / Orff Melody: do / re Meter: mixed Type: nursery rhyme Scale: hexatonic Tones: […]

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