101 Timeless Songs Lyric Book: A Resource for Easy Songleading by comeonletssing

101 Timeless Songs A Resource for Easy Songleading

LYRIC BOOK

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101 Timeless Songs A Resource for Easy Songleading

LYRIC BOOK Lisa Peterson, MT-BC

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Illustrator: Heather Jarry Designer: Tina Brackins This book is designed in Proxima Nova and Sina Nova.

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CONTENTS Introduction

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Song Book 1. Alexander’s Ragtime Band 1 2. All Through the Night 2 3. Aloha ‘Oe 3 4. Always 4 5. Amazing Grace 5 6. America (My Country ’Tis of Thee) 6 7. America the Beautiful 7 8. Any Time 8 9. Battle Hymn of the Republic 9 10. Beautiful Dreamer 10 11. By the Light of the Silvery Moon 11 12. Caissons Go Rolling Along 12 13. Casey Jones 13 14. Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town) 14 15. Cielito Lindo 15 16. Count Your Blessings 16 17. Crawdad Song 17 18. Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built For Two)

19. Danny Boy 19 20. De Colores 20 21. Down By the Riverside 21 22. Down in the Valley 22 23. Down to the River to Pray 23 24. Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue 24

25. For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow 25 26. For Me and My Gal 26 27. Freight Train 27 28. Funiculi, Funicula 28 29. Git Along Little Dogies 29 30. Glow Worm 30 31. Greensleeves 31 32. Happy Birthday 32 33. Hava Nagila 33 34. Hello/Goodbye Song 34 35. He’s Got the Whole World 35 36. Home on the Range 36 37. House of the Rising Sun 37 38. Hush Little Baby 38 39. The Hymn of Joy 39 40. I’m Gonna Sing 40 41. In the Garden 41 42. In the Sweet By and By 42 43. It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More 43 44. It Had To Be You 44 45. It Is Well With My Soul 45 46. I’ve Got Peace Like a River 46 47. Jesus Loves Me 47 48. Just a Closer Walk With Thee 48 49. Let Me Call You Sweetheart 49 50. Lift Every Voice and Sing 50

51. Lovesick Blues 51 52. The Marine’s Hymn 52 53. Michael Row the Boat Ashore 53 54. Midnight Special 54 55. My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean 55

56. My Wild Irish Rose 56 57. Oh My Darling Clementine 57 58. The Old Rugged Cross 58 59. On Top of Old Smokey 59 60. Red River Valley 60 61. Rock-A My Soul (Bosom of Abraham) 61

62. Rockin’ Robin 62 63. Scarborough Fair 63 64. Shalom Chaverim 64 65. She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain

66. Shenandoah 66 67. Shine On, Harvest Moon 67 68. Show Me the Way To Go Home

69. Simple Gifts 69 70. Sloop John B 70 71. The Star-Spangled Banner 71 72. Sweet Georgia Brown 72 73. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 73 74. Take Me Out to the Ball Game 74 75. Tea for Two 75 76. This Little Light of Mine 76 77. This Train Is Bound For Glory 77 78. Too Ra Loo Ral (That’s an Irish Lullaby) 78

79. The Water is Wide 79 80. We Shall Overcome 80 81. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 81 82. When Johnny Comes Marching Home

83. When the Saints Go Marching In 83

84. Whispering Hope 84 85. The Wild Rover 85 86. Will The Circle Be Unbroken 86 87. Yankee Doodle 87 88. You Made Me Love You 88 89. You’re a Grand Old Flag 89 Winter Holiday Songs 90 90. Auld Lang Syne 90 91. Deck the Halls 91 92. The Dreidel Song 92 93. Hanukkah, O Hanukkah 93 94. Jingle Bells 94 95. Joy to the World 95 96. O Holy Night 96 97. O Little Town of Bethlehem 97 98. Over the River and Through the Wood 98

99. Silent Night 99 100. Up On the Housetop 100 101. We Wish You a Merry Christmas 101

APPENDIX A

Music History

APPENDIX B

Song Categories

105 115

About the Author/Illustrator 118

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Hello Everybody! Welcome to our 101 Timeless Songs Lyric Book. Brea Murakami and I have carefully selected each song with you in mind. These songs have a timeless, familiar quality to them, and carry themes of hope, home, love, comfort, and joy. Our vision is to provide a beautiful, easy-to-read presentation of each song, which invites you to join us in singing. Original artwork by Heather Jarry accompanies each song to further inspire these messages of home. Our wish is that these songs remind you to let yourself sing and connect with others, with the help of music. Come On, Let’s Sing!

Lisa Peterson

SONG BOOK

1. Alexander’s Ragtime Band WORDS AND MUSIC BY: IRVING BERLIN (1911)

Renditions by: Bessie Smith; Louis Armstrong; Bing Crosby

ome on and hear, come on and C Hear, Alexander’s Ragtime Band Come on and hear, come on and Hear, It’s the best band in the land They can play a bugle call Like you never heard before So natural, That you want to go to war That’s just the best band in the land, honey lamb ome on along, come on along, C Let me take you by the hand Up to the man, up to the man Who’s the leader of the band And if you care to hear the Swanee River played in ragtime Come on and hear, come on and Hear, Alexander’s Ragtime Band

2. All Through the Night

ENGL. WORDS BY: HAROLD BOULTON (1884) MUSIC BY: EDWARD JONES (1784)

Renditions by: Perry Como; Peter, Paul and Mary; Jo Stafford

leep my love S And peace attend thee All through the night uardian angels, G God will lend thee All through the night oft the drowsy S Hours are creeping Hill and vale in Slumber sleeping ove alone L His watch is keeping All through the night

3. Aloha ‘Oe

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: QUEEN LILI’UOKALANI (1878)

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Andy Williams; Elvis Presley; Johnny Cash

1. Proudly swept The rain cloud by the cliff As on it glided Through the trees till following with grief the liko* S The ahihilehua** of the vale Chorus: Farewell to thee Farewell to thee Thou charming one Who dwells Among the bowers One fond embrace Before I now depart Until we meet again

Pronunciation: *liy-kow **ah-hee-hee-luy-who-ah

4. Always

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: IRVING BERLIN (1925)

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Frank Sinatra; Pat Boone

I ’ll be loving you Always With a love that’s true Always hen the things W You’ve planned Need a helping hand, I will understand Always, always ays may not be fair D Always, That’s when I’ll be there Always ot for just an hour, N Not for just a day, Not for just a year, but Always

5. Amazing Grace

WORDS BY: JOHN NEWTON (1772) MUSIC BY: WILLIAM WALKER (1835)

Renditions by: Elvis Presley; Aretha Franklin; Willie Nelson

1. Amazing grace, How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, But now am found Was blind, but now I see 2. ‘Twas grace that taught My heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that Grace appear The hour I first believed 3. When we’ve been there Ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun We’ve no less days To sing God’s praise Than when we first begun

6. America (My Country ’Tis Of Thee)

WORDS BY: SAMUEL FRANCIS SMITH (1831) MUSIC OF: ENGLISH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Aretha Franklin; Mahalia Jackson; Martin Luther King, Jr.

1. My country, ’tis of thee Sweet land of liberty Of thee I sing Land where my fathers died Land of the pilgrim’s pride From every mountainside Let freedom ring! 2. My native country thee Land of the noble free Thy name I love I love thy rocks and rills Thy woods and templed hills My heart with rapture fills Like that above

7. America The Beautiful

WORDS BY: KATHERINE LEE BATES (1895) MUSIC BY: SAMUEL A WARD (1882)

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Ray Charles; Andy Williams; Elvis Presley

1. Oh beautiful, for spacious skies For amber waves of grain For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain America, America God shed His grace on thee And crown thy good With brotherhood From sea to shining sea 2. Oh beautiful, for pilgrim feet Whose stern impassioned stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness America, America God mend thine every flaw Confirm thy soul in self-control Thy liberty in law

8. Any Time

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: HERBERT “HAPPY” LAWSON (1921)

Renditions by: Patsy Cline; Eddy Arnold; Eddie Fisher; Dean Martin

Anytime You’re feeling lonely Anytime You’re feeling blue Anytime You feel downhearted That will prove Your love for me is true Anytime You’re thinking ‘bout me That’s the time I’ll be thinking of you o anytime you say S You want me back again That’s the time I’ll come back home to you

9. B attle Hymn

of the Republic

WORDS BY: JULIA WARD HOWE (1861) MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Mormon Tabernacle Choir; Andy Williams; Judy Garland

1. Mine eyes have seen the glory Of the coming of the Lord He is trampling out the vintage Where the grapes of wrath are stored He hath loosed the fateful lightning Of His terrible swift sword His truth is marching on Chorus: Glory, glory, hallelujah! (x3) His truth is marching on 2. I have seen Him in the watchfires Of a hundred circling camps They have builded Him an altar In the ev’ning dews and damps I can read His righteous sentence By the dim and flaring lamps His day is marching on Chorus: Glory, glory, hallelujah! (x3) His truth is marching on

10. Beautiful Dreamer WORDS AND MUSIC BY: STEPHEN FOSTER (1864)

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Marty Robbins; Jim Reeves; Roy Orbison

eautiful dreamer, B Wake unto me Starlight and dewdrops Are waiting for thee Sounds of the rude world Heard in the day Lulled by the moonlight Have all passed away eautiful dreamer, B Queen of my song List while I woo thee With soft melody one are the cares of G Life’s busy throng Beautiful dreamer Awake unto me Beautiful dreamer Awake unto me

11. By the Light

of the Silvery Moon

WORDS BY: EDWARD MADDEN (1909) MUSIC BY: GUS EDWARDS (1909)

Renditions by: Doris Day; Julie Andrews; Little Richard; Mitch Miller

y the light B Of the silvery moon I want to spoon To my honey I’ll croon love’s tune Honeymoon Keep on shining in June Your silvery beams Will bring love’s dreams We’ll be cuddling soon By the silvery moon

12. Caissons Go Rolling Along WORDS BY: EDMUND L. GRUBER (1908) MUSIC ADAPTED BY: JOHN PHILIP SOUSA (1917)

Renditions by: Gene Autry; Pat Boone; Mormon Tabernacle Choir

ver hill, over dale O As we hit the dusty trail And the caissons Go rolling along I n and out, Hear them shout Counter march And right about And the caissons Go rolling along hen it’s hi, hi, hee T In the field artillery Shout out your numbers Loud and strong (1, 2) here’er you go W You will always know That the caissons go rolling along

13. Casey Jones

WORDS BY: WALLACE SAUNDERS; T. L. SEIBERT (1902) MUSIC BY: EDDIE NEWTON (1902)

Renditions by: Pete Seeger; Johnny Cash; Burl Ives; Eddy Arnold

1. Come all ye rounders if you want to hear A story ‘bout a brave engineer Casey Jones was the rounder’s name On a 6-eight wheeler Boys he won his fame Chorus: Casey Jones mounted to the cabin Casey Jones With his orders in his hand Casey Jones mounted to the cabin And he took his farewell trip To the promised land 2. Caller called Casey at a half past four Kissed his wife at the station door Mounted to the cabin With his orders in his hand And he took his farewell trip To the promised land Chorus: Casey Jones mounted to…

14. Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town)

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: FRED FISHER (1922)

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Frank Sinatra; Tony Bennett

Chicago, Chicago That toddlin’ town (toddlin’ town) Chicago, Chicago I’ll show you around, I love it! Bet your bottom dollar You’ll lose the blues In Chicago, Chicago The town that Billy Sunday Could not shut down n State Street, that great street O I just wanna say (just wanna say) They do things They don’t do on Broadway Say, they have the time The time of their life I saw a man and he Danced with his wife In Chicago, Chicago My hometown

15. Cielito Lindo*

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: QUIRINO MENDOZA Y CORTEZ (1882)

Renditions by: Jose Feliciano; Lawrence Welk; Trini Lopez; Eartha Kitt

1. Ese lunar que tienes Cielito lindo, Junto a la boca o se lo des a nadie, N Cielito lindo Que a mi me toca Chorus: Ay, ay, ay, ay Canta y no llores Porque cantando Se alegran Cielito lindo, Los corazones Pronunciation/Phonetic Spelling: 1. eh-seh loo-nar keh tyeh-nehs syeh-lee-toh leen-doh hoon-toh a lah boh-kah noh seh loh des ah nah-dyeh syeh-leeh-toh leen-doh keh ah mee meh toh-kah Chorus: Ay, ay, ay, ah! Kahn-tah ee noh yoh-rehs pohr-keh kahn-tahn-doh sh a-leh-grahn syeh-lee-toh leen-doh lohs koh-rah-soh-nes * Cielito Lindo is a song about celebrating your beautiful sweetheart or heavenly one and a reminder to sing, not cry, for it gladdens your heart

16. Count Your Blessings WORDS BY: JOHNSON OATMAN JR. (1897) MUSIC BY: EDWIN EXCELL (1897)

Renditions by: Burl Ives; Tennessee Ernie Ford

1. When upon life’s billows You are tempest tossed When you are discouraged Thinking all is lost ount your many blessings C Name them one by one And it will surprise you What the Lord has done Chorus: Count your blessings, Name them one by one Count your blessings, See what God has done Count your blessings, Name them one by one Count your many blessings See what God has done

17. Crawdad Song

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Burl Ives; Harry Belafonte; Woody Guthrie

1. You grab a line and I’ll grab a pole, Honey You grab a line and I’ll grab a pole, babe You grab a line and I’ll grab a pole, We’ll go down to the Crawdad hole, Honey, baby mine 2. Yonder stands a man With a pack on his back, honey Yonder stands a man With a pack on his back, babe Yonder stands a man with a pack on his back, Got all the crawdads He can pack, Honey, baby mine 3. What ‘ya gonna do When the lake runs dry Honey What ‘ya gonna do When the lake runs dry babe What ‘ya gonna do When the lake runs dry Sit on the banks ‘An watch the crawdads die, Honey, baby mine

18. Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: HARRY DACRE (1892)

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Dinah Shore; Nat King Cole; Weird Al Yankovic

1. Daisy, Daisy, Give me your answer do I’m half crazy All for the love of you It won’t be a stylish marriage I can’t afford a carriage But you’d look sweet, Upon the seat Of a bicycle built for two! 2. Harry, Harry, Here is your answer true I’m not crazy Over the love of you If you can’t afford a carriage There won’t be any marriage For I’ll be switched, If I’ll be hitched To a bicycle built for two!

19. Danny Boy

WORDS BY: FREDERIC WEATHERLY (1913) MUSIC OF: IRISH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions: Glenn Miller; Andy Williams; Elvis Presley

Oh Danny boy, the pipes, The pipes are calling From glen to glen And down the mountainside The summer’s gone, And all the roses falling It’s you, it’s you Must go and I must bide But come ye back When summer’s In the meadow Or when the valley’s hushed And white with snow It’s I’ll be here in Sunshine or in shadow Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy I love you so

20. De Colores*

WORDS AND LYRICS OF: MEXICAN FOLK ORIGINS (circa 1500s)

Renditions by: Joan Baez; Los Lobos; Tish Hinojosa

De colores, de colores se visten Los campos en la primavera De colores, de colores son los pajaritos Que vienen de afuera De colores, de colores es el arco ires que vemos lucir Y por eso los grandes amores De muchos colores me gustan a mi Y por eso los grandes amores De muchos colores me gustan a mi Pronunciation/Phonetic Spelling: Deh coh-loh-rehs, deh coh-loh-rehs seh vees-tehn lohs cahm-pohs ehn lah pree-mah veh-rah Deh coh-loh-rehs, deh coh-loh-rehs sone lohs pah-hah-reetohs Qeh vee~eh-nehn deh~ah fooeh-rah Deh coh-loh-rehs, deh coh-loh-rehs ehs ehl ahr-coh ee-rehs keh veh-mohs loo-seer pore eh-soh lohs grahn-dehs ah-moh-rehs Deh moo-chohs coh-loh-rehs meh goos-tahn ah mee Ee pore eh-soh lohs grahn-dehs ah-moh-rehs Deh moo-chohs coh-loh-rehs meh goos-tahn ah mee

* De Colores is a song about celebrating the many colors of our world

21. Down By the Riverside WORD AND MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Sister Rosetta Tharpe; Louis Armstrong; Peter, Paul and Mary

1. Gonna lay down my Sword and shield Down by the riverside (x3) Gonna lay down my Sword and shield Down by the riverside Down by the riverside Chorus: (x2) I ain’t gonna study war no more I ain’t gonna study war no more I ain’t gonna study war no more 2. Gonna lay down my burdens Down by the riverside, (x3) Gonna lay down my burdens Down by the riverside (x2) Chorus: I ain’t gonna study war no more I ain’t gonna study war no more I ain’t gonna study war no more

22. Down in the Valley WORDS AND MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Johnny Cash; Andrews Sisters; Patti Page; Gene Autry

1. Down in the valley, valley so low Hang your head over, Hear the wind blow Hear the wind blow love, Hear the wind blow Hang your head over, Hear the wind blow 2. Roses love sunshine, violets love dew Angels in heaven, know I love you Know I love you dear, know I love you Angels in heaven know I love you 3. Write me a letter, send it by mail Send it in care of, Birmingham Jail Birmingham Jail, love, Birmingham Jail Send it in care of, Birmingham Jail

23. Down to the River to Pray WORDS AND MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS (1867)

Renditions by: Lead Belly; Alison Kraus in Oh Brother Where Art Thou

As I go down To the river to pray Studying about the Good old way And who will wear The starry crown Oh Lord, Show me the way Oh sisters/(brothers) Let’s go down Let’s go down, Come on down Oh sisters/(brothers) Let’s go down Down to the river to pray

24. Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue

WORDS BY: SAM M. LEWIS, JOE W. YOUNG (1925) MUSIC BY: RAY HENDERSON (1925)

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Spike Jones; Guy Lombardo; Dean Martin

ive foot two, eyes of blue F But oh what those five foot could do Has anybody seen my gal? urned up nose, turned down hose T Never had no other beaus Has anybody seen my gal? ow if you run into a five foot two N Covered with fur Diamond rings and all those things Bet your life it isn’t her ould she love could she woo C Could she, could she, could she coo Has anybody seen my gal?

25. For He’s a

Jolly Good Fellow WORDS AND MUSIC OF: EUROPEAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; 2nd most popular English language song

For he’s a jolly good fellow For he’s a jolly good fellow For he’s a jolly good fellow Which nobody can deny Which nobody can deny Which nobody can deny For he’s a jolly good fellow Which nobody can deny!

26. For Me and My Gal

WORDS BY: EDGAR LESLIE, E. RAY GOETZ (1917) MUSIC BY: GEORGE W. MEYER (1917)

Renditions by: Judy Garland & Gene Kelly; Perry Como; The Chordettes

The bells are ringing For me and my gal, The birds are singing For me and my gal Everybody’s been knowing To a wedding they’re going And for weeks They’ve been sewing, Every Susie and Sal They’re congregating For me and my gal, The Parson’s waiting For me and my gal And sometime We’re gonna build a little Home for 2, or 3 or 4 or more, In Love-land for me and my gal

27. Freight Train

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: ELIZABETH COTTEN (AT 11 YEARS OLD IN 1906)

Renditions by: Elizabeth Cotten; Peter, Paul, and Mary; Chet Atkins

1. Freight train, freight train Run so fast, Freight train Freight train, run so fast Please don’t tell what Train I’m on, they won’t Know what route I’ve gone 2. When I’m dead and in my grave, No more good times here I’ll crave, Place the stones at my head and feet, And tell them all I’ve gone to sleep 3. When I die, Lord, bury me deep Way down on old Chestnut Street So I can hear old Number Nine As she comes rolling by

28. Funiculi, Funicula

ENGLISH WORDS BY: EDWARD OXENFORD (1912) MUSIC BY: LUIGA DENZA (1880)

Renditions by: Mills Brothers; Connie Francis; Andrea Bocelli

Some think The world is made for fun and frolic And so do I, and so do I Some think It well to be all melancholic To pine and sigh, to pine and sigh But I, I love to spend my time in singing Some joyous song, some joyous song To set the air with music bravely ringing Is far from wrong, is far from wrong Chorus: Listen, listen, echoes sound afar Listen, listen, echoes sound afar Funiculi, funicula, funiculi, funicula Echoes sound afar, funiculi, funicula

29. Git Along Little Dogies WORDS AND MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Roy Rogers & Dale Evans; Bing Crosby; Kingston Trio

1. As I was a-walkin’ One morning for pleasure I saw a cow-puncher Come riding along His hat was throwed back And his spurs were a jingling And as he approached He was singing this song Chorus: Whoopee ti yi yo Git along little dogies It’s your misfortune And none of my own Whoopee ti yi yo Git along little dogies You know that Wyoming Will be your new home

30. Glow Worm

ENGLISH WORDS BY: LILLA CAYLEY ROBINSON (1902) MUSIC BY: PAUL LINCKE (1902)

Renditions by: The Mills Brothers; Spike Jones; Mel Tormé

Shine little glow worm Glimmer, glimmer Shine little glow worm Glimmer, glimmer Lead us lest too Far we wander Love’s sweet voice is Calling yonder Shine little glow worm Glimmer, glimmer Shine little glow worm Glimmer, glimmer Light the path below above And lead us on to love

31. Greensleeves WORDS AND MUSIC OF: ENGLISH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Julie Andrews; Perry Como; Ray Price

1. Alas my love, You do me wrong To cast me off Discourteously For I have loved you Well and long Delighting in your Company Chorus: Greensleeves Was all my joy Greensleeves Was my delight Greensleeves Was my heart of gold And who but my lady Greensleeves

32. Happy Birthday

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: MILDRED HILL AND PATTY HILL (1893)

Renditions by: Everybody!!! Number one song in the English language

Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear (name) Happy birthday to you And many more!

33. Hava Nagila*

WORDS BY: ABRAHAM ZVI IDELSOHN (1918) MUSIC OF: JEWISH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Harry Belafonte; Connie Francis; Dick Dale

Hava nagila, hava nagila Hava nagila, vaynism’chayh Havah nagilah, havah nagilah Havah nagilah, vaynism’chayh Hava n’ranenah, hava n’ranenah Hava n’ranenah, v’nism’chayh Hava n’ranenah, hava n’ranenah Hava n’ranenah, v’nism’chayh Uru, uru achim Uru achim b’lev same’ach Uru achim b’lev same’ach Uru achim b’lev same’ach Uru achim b’lev same’ach Uru achim! Uru achim! B’lev same’ach Pronunciation/Phonetic Spelling: hah-vah nah-gee-lah hah-vah nah-gee-lah hah-vah nah-gee-lah vay-nees m-Hah (repeat) hah-vah nay-rah-nay-nah hah-vah nay-rah-nay-nah hah-vah nay-rah-nay-nah vay-nees-m-Hah Hah (repeat ) oo-roo oo-roo ah-Heem oo-roo ah-Heem b-lev sah-may-aH (x4) oo-roo ah-Heem! oo-roo ah-Heem! blev-sah-may aH

** Hava Nagila is a song about rejoicing, singing and awakening to be happy

34. Hello/Goodbye Song

WORDS BY: LISA PETERSON (2017) MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS (LIL’ LIZA JANE)

Renditions by: Lil Liza Jane; Nina Simone; Fats Domino; Bob Wills

1. Hello everybody Hello, hello Hello everybody Hello, hello 2. Hello to (name) Hello, hello Hello to (name) Hello, hello 3. Goodbye to (name) Goodbye, goodbye Goodbye to (name) Goodbye, goodbye 4. Goodbye everybody Goodbye, goodbye Goodbye everybody Goodbye, goodbye

35. He’s Got the Whole World WORDS AND MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Laurie London; Loretta Lynn; Odetta

1. He’s got the whole world in His hands He’s got the whole world in His hands He’s got the whole world in His hands He’s got the whole world in His hands 2. He’s got you and me sister in His hands He’s got you and me brother in His hands He’s got everybody here in His hands He’s got the whole world in His hands 3. He’s got the little bitty babies in His hands He’s got the little bitty babies in His hands He’s got the little bitty babies in His hands He’s got the whole world in His hands 4. He’s got the wind and the rain in His hands He’s got the sun and the moon in His hands He’s got the wind and the rain in His hands He’s got the whole world in His hands

36. Home on the Range

WORDS BY: BREWSTER HIGLEY (1872) MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Gene Autry; Roy Rogers

1. Oh give me a home, Where the buffalo roam Where the deer And the antelope play Where seldom is heard A discouraging word And the skies are not Cloudy all day Chorus: Home, home on the range Where the deer and the antelope play Where seldom is heard A discouraging word And the skies are not cloudy all day 2. How often at night When the heavens are bright With a light from the glittering stars Have I stood there amazed And asked as I gazed If their glory exceeds that of ours Chorus: Home, home on the range….

37. House of the Rising Sun WORDS AND MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: The Animals; Woody Guthrie; Dolly Parton; Bob Dylan

1. There is a house in New Orleans They call the rising sun It’s been the ruin of many a poor girl And me, oh God, I’m one 2. If I had listened what Mama said I’d be at home today Being so young and foolish, poor boy Let a rambler lead me astray 3. My mother, she’s a tailor She sewed these new blue jeans My sweetheart, he’s a drunkard, Lord Drinks down in New Orleans 4. Go tell my baby sister, Ne’er do like I have done To shun that house in New Orleans They call the rising sun

38. Hush Little Baby WORDS AND MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Joan Baez; James Taylor; Peter, Paul and Mary

1. Hush little baby, don’t say a word Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird If that mockingbird won’t sing Mama’s gonna buy you a diamond ring 2. If that diamond ring is brass Mama’s gonna buy you a looking glass And if that looking glass gets broke Mama’s gonna buy you a billy goat 3. If that billy goat won’t pull Mama’s gonna buy you a cart and bull If that cart and bull turn over Mama’s gonna buy you a dog named Rover 4. If that dog called Rover won’t bark Mama’s gonna buy you a horse and cart If that horse and cart fall down You’ll still be the sweetest little baby in town

39. Hymn of Joy

WORDS BY: HENRY VAN DYKE (1907) MUSIC BY: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1824)

Renditions by: Amy Grant; anthem of European Union

Joyful joyful we adore You God of glory Lord of love Hearts unfold like Flow’rs before You Op’ning to the sun above Melt the clouds of Sin and sadness Drive the dark of doubt away Giver of immortal gladness Fill us with the light of day!

40. I’m Gonna Sing

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Elvis Presley; Willie Nelson; Glen Campbell

1. I’m gonna sing when my spirit says sing I’m gonna sing when my spirit says sing When my spirit says sing, I’m gonna sing right along I’m gonna sing when my spirit says sing 2. I’m gonna hum when my spirit says hum I’m gonna hum when my spirit says hum When my spirit says hum, I’m gonna hum right along I’m gonna hum when my spirit says hum 3. I’m gonna move When my spirit says move I’m gonna move When my spirit says move I’m gonna move right along I’m gonna move When my spirit says move 4. I’m gonna ( _____ ) When my spirit says ( _____ ) I’m gonna ( _____ ) When my spirit says ( _____ ) I’m gonna ( _____ ) right along I’m gonna ( _____ ) When my spirit says ( _____ )

41. In the Garden WORDS AND MUSIC BY: C. AUSTIN MILES (1912)

Renditions by: Roy Rogers & Dale Evans; Rosemary Clooney; Anne Murray, Johnny Cash; Elvis Presley

1. I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear falling on my ear The Son of God discloses Chorus: And He walks with me And He talks with me And He tells me I am his own And the joy we share as we tarry there None other has ever known 2. He speaks and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing Chorus: And He walks with me…. 3. I’d stay in the garden with Him Tho’ the night around me be falling But He bids me go thro’ the voice of woe His voice to me is calling Chorus: And He walks with me….

42. In the Sweet By and By WORDS BY: S. FILLMORE BENNETT (1868) MUSIC BY: JOSEPH P. WEBSTER (1868)

Renditions by: Johnny Cash; Dolly Parton; Willie Nelson; Loretta Lynn

1. There’s a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it a-far For the Father waits over the way, To prepare us a dwelling place there Chorus In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore 2. We shall sing on that beautiful shore, The melodious songs of the blest, And our spirit’s shall sorrow no more, Not a sigh for the blessing of rest Chorus In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore

43. It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Wendell Hall; Osborne Brothers

Chorus: Oh it ain’t gonna rain no more no more It ain’t gonna rain no more How in the heck can I wash my neck If it ain’t gonna rain no more 1. Oh a peanut sat on a railroad track Its heart was all a flutter Along came the four fifteen Toot toot peanut butter Chorus: Oh it ain’t gonna rain no more… 2. Oh it ain’t gonna rain no more no more It ain’t gonna rain no more How in the dickens can I wash my chickens If it ain’t gonna rain no more Chorus: Oh it ain’t gonna rain no more... 3. Oh my uncle built a chimney He built it up so high Had to tear it down again to let the moon go by Chorus: Oh it ain’t gonna rain no more...

44. It Had To Be You WORDS BY: GUS KAHN (1924) MUSIC BY: ISHAM JONES (1924)

Renditions by: Doris Day; Bing Crosby; Frank Sinatra

It had to be you It had to be you I wandered around And finally found The somebody who Could make me be true Could make me be blue And even be glad Just to be sad Thinking of you Some others I’ve seen Might never be mean Might never be cross Or try to be boss But they wouldn’t do For nobody else gave me a thrill With all your faults I love you still It had to be you wonderful you It had to be you

45. It Is Well With My Soul WORDS BY: HORATIO G. SPAFFORD (1876) MUSIC BY: PHILLIP P. BLISS (1876)

Renditions by: Tennessee Ernie Ford; Mahalia Jackson

1. When peace like a river, Attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well, It is well with my soul Chorus: It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul 2. My sin, Oh the bliss of this glorious thought My sin, not in part but the whole Is nailed to the cross, And I bear it no more Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Oh my soul Chorus: It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul

46. I’ve Got Peace Like a River WORDS AND MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Roy Clark; Elizabeth Mitchell; Mormon Tabernacle Choir

1. I’ve got peace like a river I’ve got peace like a river I’ve got peace like a river in my soul I’ve got peace like a river I’ve got peace like a river I’ve got peace like a river in my soul 2. I’ve got joy like a fountain I’ve got joy like a fountain I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul I’ve got joy like a fountain I’ve got joy like a fountain I’ve got joy like a fountain in my soul 3. I’ve got love like an ocean I’ve got love like an ocean I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul I’ve got love like an ocean I’ve got love like an ocean I’ve got love like an ocean in my soul

47. Jesus Loves Me

WORDS BY: ANNA B. WARNER (1860) MUSIC BY: WILLIAM B. BRADBURY (1862)

Renditions by: Whitney Houston; Rosemary Clooney; Alabama

1. Jesus loves me! This I know For the Bible tells me so Little ones to Him belong They are weak But He is strong Chorus: Yes, Jesus loves me Yes, Jesus loves me Yes, Jesus loves me The Bible tells me so 2. Jesus loves me He who died Heaven’s gate to open wide He will wash away my sin Let His little child come in Chorus: Yes, Jesus loves me Yes, Jesus loves me Yes, Jesus loves me The Bible tells me so

48. Just a Closer Walk

With Thee

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Patsy Cline; Little Richard; Lawrence Welk

1. Just a closer walk with Thee Grant it, Jesus, is my plea Daily walking close to Thee Let it be, dear Lord, let it be 2. I am weak but Thou art strong Jesus keep me from all wrong I’ll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee 3. In this life with toils and snares If I falter, Lord who cares? Who with me my burden shares None but Thee dear Lord, none but Thee

49. Let Me Call You

Sweetheart

WORDS BY: BETH SLATER WHITSON (1910) MUSIC BY: LEO FRIEDMAN (1910)

Renditions by: Bob Wills; Pat Boone; Fats Domino

Let me Call you sweetheart I’m in love with you Let me Hear you whisper That you love me too Keep the Love light glowing In your eyes so true Let me Call you sweetheart I’m in love with you

50. Lift Every Voice and Sing

WORDS BY: JAMES WELDON JOHNSON (1900) MUSIC BY: JOHN ROSAMOND JOHNSON (1905)

Renditions by: Beyoncé; Ray Charles; Alicia Keys

Lift every voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring Ring with the Harmonies of liberty Let our rejoicing rise High as the list’ning skies Let it resound Loud as the rolling sea

51. Lovesick Blues

WORDS BY: IRVING MILLS (1922) MUSIC BY: CLIFF FRIEND (1922)

Renditions by: Hank Williams; Patsy Cline; Linda Ronstadt

I got a feelin’ called the blues Since my baby said goodbye Oh I don’t know what I’ll do All I do is sit and cry That last long day we spent alone I’m yearning for it yet She thrilled me, she filled me With a kind of lovin’ Never will forget the way She called me sweet daddy Such a beautiful dream I hate to think it all over I’ve lost my heart it seems I’ve grown so used to her somehow But I’m nobody’s baby now And I’m lonesome I’ve got the lovesick blues

52. The Marine’s Hymn

WORDS OF: UNKNOWN ORIGINS MUSIC BY: JACQUES OFFENBACH (1867)

Renditions by: US Marine Corps; Gene Krupa; Pat Boone

From the Halls of Montezuma To the Shores of Tripoli We fight Our country’s battles On the land As on the sea First to fight for Right and freedom And to keep Our honor clean We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marines

53. Michael Row the Boat

Ashore

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Harry Belafonte; Beach Boys; Peter, Paul and Mary

Chorus: Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah 1. Sister help to trim the sail, Hallelujah Sister help to trim the sail, Hallelujah Chorus: Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah 2. Jordan’s river is chilly and cold, hallelujah Chills the body, but not the soul, hallelujah Chorus: Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah

54. Midnight Special WORDS AND MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Lead Belly; Creedence Clearwater Revival; Harry Belafonte; Peter, Paul and Mary

1. Well, you wake up In the morning When that big bell rings You go marching To the table See the same old thing Knife and fork Are on the table There’s nothing in my pan And if you say a thing about it Havin’ trouble with the man Chorus: Let the Midnight Special Shine her light on me Let the Midnight Special Shine her ever lovin’ Light on me

55. My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: SCOTTISH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Ray Charles; Bobby Darin; Ella Fitzgerald

1. My Bonnie lies over the ocean My Bonnie lies over the sea My Bonnie lies over the ocean Please bring back my Bonnie to me Chorus: Bring back, bring back Oh, bring back my Bonnie To me, to me Bring back, bring back Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me 2. Oh, blow ye winds over the ocean Oh, blow ye winds over the sea Oh, blow ye winds over the ocean And bring back my Bonnie to me Chorus: Bring back, bring back Oh, bring back my Bonnie To me, to me Bring back, bring back Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me

56. My Wild Irish Rose WORDS AND MUSIC BY: CHAUNCEY OLCOTT (1898)

Renditions by: The Irish Tenors; Mitch Miller; Bing Crosby; Connie Francis

My wild Irish rose The sweetest Flower that grows You may search Everywhere But none can compare With my wild Irish rose My wild Irish rose The dearest Flower that grows And someday For my sake She may let me take The bloom from my Wild Irish rose

57. Oh My Darling Clementine WORDS BY: PERCY MONTROSE (1884) MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Johnny Cash; Connie Francis; Neil Young

1. In a cavern, in a canyon Excavating for a mine Dwelt a miner, 49er And his daughter Clementine Chorus Oh my darling, oh my darling Oh my darling Clementine You are lost and gone forever Dreadful sorry Clementine 2. Light she was and like a fairy And her shoes were number nine Herring boxes without topses Sandals were for Clementine Chorus Oh my darling, oh my darling Oh my darling Clementine You are lost and gone forever Dreadful sorry Clementine

58. The Old Rugged Cross WORDS AND MUSIC BY: GEORGE BENNARD (1912)

Renditions by: Merle Haggard; Ella Fitzgerald; Brenda Lee

1. On a hill far away, Stood an old rugged cross The emblem of Suffering and shame And I love that old cross Where the dearest and best For a world Of lost sinners was slain Chorus So I’ll cherish The old rugged cross Till my trophies At last I lay down I will cling To the old rugged cross And exchange it Someday for a crown

59. On Top of Old Smokey WORDS AND MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Minnie Pearl; Harry Belafonte; Elvis Presley

1. On top of old smokey All covered with snow I lost my true lover A-courtin’ too slow 2. A courtin’s a pleasure But partin’ is grief A false-hearted lover Is worse than a thief 3. She’ll hug you and kiss you And tell you more lies Than crossties on the railroad Of stars in the sky 4. On top of old smokey All covered with snow The wild birds will hear me Sing a song of my woe

60. Red River Valley WORDS AND MUSIC OF: CANADIAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Gene Autry; Bing Crosby; Kate Smith

1. From this valley they say you are going I will miss your sweet face and bright smile For they say you are taking the sunshine That has brightened my pathway awhile Chorus: Come and sit by my side if you love me Do not hasten to bid me adieu And remember the Red River Valley And the boy that has loved you so true 2. As you go to your home by the ocean May you never forget those sweet hours That we spent in the Red River Valley And the love we exchanged ‘Mid the flowers Chorus: Come and sit by my side if you love me Do not hasten to bid me adieu And remember the Red River Valley And the boy that has loved you so true

61. Rock-A My Soul (Bosom of Abraham)

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Elvis Presley; Louis Armstrong; Oak Ridge Boys

1. Rock-a my soul In the bosom of Abraham Rock-a my soul In the bosom of Abraham Rock-a my soul In the bosom of Abraham Oh baby rock-a my soul 2. Too high Can’t get over it Too low Can’t get under it Too wide Can’t get around it You must go in at the door

62. Rockin’ Robin WORDS AND MUSIC BY: LEON RENÉ (1958)

Renditions by: Bobby Day; Michael Jackson; The Muppets

1. He rocks in the treetops all day long Hoppin’ and a-boppin’ and singing his song All the little birds on Jaybird Street Love to hear the robin go Tweet-tweet-tweet Chorus: Rockin’ robin (tweet-tweet-tweet) Rockin’ robin (tweet-tweedilly-tweet) Go rockin’ robin Cause we’re really gonna rock tonight 2. Every little swallow, every chick-a-dee Every little bird in the tall oak tree The wise old owl, the big black crow Flappin’ their wings singin’ “go bird go” Chorus: Rockin’ robin (tweet-tweet-tweet... 3. A pretty little raven at the bird’s first dance Taught him how to do the bop And it was grand They started going steady And bless my soul He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole

63. Scarborough Fair WORDS AND MUSIC OF: ENGLISH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Simon and Garfunkel; Ferrante & Teicher

1. Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Remember me To one who lives there For she once was a true love of mine 2. Have her make me a cambric shirt Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme Without no seam Nor fine needle work And then she’ll be a true love of mine 3. Tell her to weave it in a Sycamore wood lane Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme And gather it all With a basket of flowers And then she’ll be a true love of mine

64. Shalom Chaverim WORDS AND MUSIC OF: JEWISH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Ella Jenkins; Portland Cello Project

Shalom chaverim Shalom chaverim Shalom, shalom L’hit-rah-ot, l’hit-rah-ot Shalom, shalom Pronunciation: Shah-loam khah-vair-eem shah-loam khah-vair-eem shah-loam shah-loam luh-heet-rah-aut luh-heet-rah-aut shah-loam shah-loam

English Alternate Words Farewell my friends (x2) Have peace, have peace Till we meet again (x2) Have peace, have peace

65. She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; John Denver and The Muppets

1. She’ll be comin’ round the mountain When she comes (x2) She’ll be comin’ round the mountain She’ll be comin’ round the mountain She’ll be comin’ round the mountain When she comes 2. She’ll be driving six white horses When she comes…. 3. We will all go out to meet her When she comes… 4. We’ll all have chicken and dumplings When she comes….

66. Shenandoah

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Harry Belafonte; Bob Dylan; Arlo Guthrie

1. Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you Away, you rolling river Oh Shenandoah, I long to hear you Away, I’m bound away ‘Cross the wide Missouri 2. Oh Shenandoah, I love your daughter Away, you rolling river For her I’ve crossed the rolling water Away, I’m bound away ‘Cross the wide Missouri 3. Farewell my dear I’m bound to leave you Away you rolling river Oh Shenandoah, I’ll not deceive you Away, I’m bound away, ‘Cross the wide Missouri

67. Shine On, Harvest Moon WORDS BY: JACK NORWORTH (1908) MUSIC BY: NORA BAYES (1908)

Renditions by: Ink Spots; The Chordettes; Liza Minnelli

Shine on, Shine on harvest moon Up in the sky I ain’t had no lovin’ since January, February, June or July Snow time Ain’t no time to Sit outdoors and spoon So, shine on Shine on harvest moon For me and my gal

68. Show Me the Way To Go Home

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: JIMMY CAMPBELL AND REG CONNELLY (1925)

Renditions by: Julie London; Andrews Sisters; Chet Atkins; Crew-Cuts

Show me The way to go home I’m tired And I want to go to bed I had a little drink About an hour ago And it’s gone Right to my head Wherever I may roam On land or sea or foam You can always hear me Singing this song Show me The way to go home

69. Simple Gifts

WORDS AND MUSIC ATTRIBUTED TO: JOSEPH BRACKETT (1848)

Renditions by: Jewel; Yo-Yo Ma; Judy Collins; Piano Guys

‘Tis the gift to be simple ‘Tis the gift to be free ‘Tis the gift to come down Where we ought to be And when we find ourselves In the place just right ‘Twill be in the valley Of love and delight When true Simplicity is gained To bow and to bend, We shan’t be ashamed To turn, turn Will be our delight ‘Til by turning, turning, We come ‘round right

70. Sloop John B WORDS AND MUSIC OF: BAHAMIAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Beach Boys; Dick Dale; Johnny Cash

Chorus: Hoist up the John B sails See how the main sail set Send for the captain ashore, Let me go home I want to go home I feel so broke-up, I want to go home 1. Come on the sloop John B My grandfather and me Round Nassau town we did roam Drinking all night, we got in a fight I feel so broke-up, I want to go home Chorus: Hoist up the John B sails…. 2. The first mate he got drunk Break up the people’s trunk Constable come aboard, take him away Mr. Johnstone, leave me alone I feel so broke-up, I want to go home Chorus: Hoist up the John B sails….

71. The Star-Spangled Banner WORDS BY: FRANCIS SCOTT KEY (1814) MUSIC BY: JOHN S. SMITH (CIRCA 1770s)

Renditions by: US National Anthem; Whitney Houston

Oh, say can you see By the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed At the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes And bright stars Through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watched Were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare The bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night That our flag was still there Oh say does that star-spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free And the home of the brave

72. Sweet Georgia Brown

WORDS BY: KENNETH CASEY (1925) MUSIC BY: BEN BERNIE, MACEO PINKARD (1925)

Renditions by: Cab Calloway; Bing Crosby; Harlem Globe Trotters

No gal made has got a shade on Sweet Georgia Brown Two left feet but oh, so neat has Sweet Georgia Brown They all sigh and want to die for Sweet Georgia Brown I’ll tell you just why You know I don’t lie, not much! It’s been said She knocks ‘em dead When she lands in town Since she came why it’s a shame How she cools ‘em down Fellers, she can’t get are Fellers she ain’t met, Georgia claimed her Georgia named her Sweet Georgia Brown

73. Swing Low Sweet Chariot WORDS AND MUSIC BY: WALLACE WILLIS (1865)

Renditions by: Reba McEntire; Johnny Cash; Sam Cooke

Chorus: Swing low, sweet chariot Comin’ for to carry me home Swing low, sweet chariot Comin’ for to carry me home 1. I looked over Jordan and what did I see Comin’ for to carry me home A band of angels coming after me Comin’ for to carry me home Chorus: Swing low, sweet chariot… 2. If you get there before I do Comin’ for to carry me home Tell all my friends I’m comin’ too Comin’ for to carry me home Chorus: Swing low, sweet chariot… 3. I’m sometimes up and sometimes down Comin’ for to carry me home But still my soul is glory bound Comin’ for to carry me home Chorus: Swing low, sweet chariot…

74. Take Me Out to the Ball

Game

WORDS BY: JACK NORWORTH (1908) MUSIC BY: ALBERT VON TILZER (1908)

Renditions by: Andrews Sisters; Bing Crosby; Ink Spots

Take me out To the ball game Take me out to the crowd Buy me some peanuts And cracker jack I don’t care if I Never get back For it’s root, toot, toot For the home team If they don’t win It’s a shame For it’s One! Two! Three! Strikes you’re out At the old ball game

75. Tea for Two

WORDS BY: IRVING CAESAR (1924) MUSIC BY: VINCENT YOUMANS (1924)

Renditions by: Doris Day; Tony Bennett; Mills Brothers; Pat Boone

Picture you upon my knee Just tea for two and two for tea Just me for you And you for me alone Nobody near us To see us or hear us No friends or relations On weekend vacations We won’t have it known dear That we own a telephone, dear Day will break and you’ll awake And start to bake a sugar cake For me to take For all the boys to see We will raise a family A boy for you, a girl for me Can’t you see how happy We would be

76. This Little Light of Mine WORDS AND MUSIC OF: UNKNOWN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Everly Brothers; Oak Ridge Boys; Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Chorus: This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine (repeat x3) Let it shine, let it shine, Let it shine 1. Won’t let anyone blow it out I’m gonna let it shine (repeat x3) Let it shine, let it shine, Let it shine Chorus: This little light of mine... 2. Everywhere I go I’m gonna let it shine (repeat x3) Let it shine, let it shine, Let it shine Chorus: This little light of mine...

77. This Train is Bound

for Glory

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: NORTH AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Johnny Cash; Peter, Paul and Mary; Louis Armstrong

1. This train is bound for glory, this train This train is bound for glory, this train This train is bound for glory Don’t carry nothin’ But the righteous and the holy This train is bound for glory, this train 2. This train don’t carry no gamblers, this train This train don’t carry no gamblers, this train This train don’t carry no gamblers, No hypocrites, no midnight ramblers This train is bound for glory, this train 3. This train was built for speed, this train This train was built for speed, this train This train was built for speed, Fastest train you ever did see This train is bound for glory this train

78. Too Ra Loo Ral (That’s An Irish Lullaby)

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: JAMES ROYCE SHANNON (1913)

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Patti Page; The Irish Tenors

Too ra loo ra loo ral Too ra loo ra li Too ra loo ra loo ral Hush now, Don’t you cry Too ra loo ra loo ral Too ra loo ra li Too ra loo ra loo ral That’s an Irish lullaby

79. The Water is Wide (Waly, Waly)

WORDS AND MUSIC OF:

ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Harry Belafonte; James Taylor; Eva Cassidy; Peter, Paul and Mary (as There is a Ship)

Chorus: The water is wide I can’t cross over And neither have I wings to fly Build me a boat That can carry two And both shall row My Love and I 1. There is a ship She sails the sea Sailing deep As deep can be But not so deep As the love I’m in I know not how I sink or swim

80. We Shall Overcome WORDS ATTRIBUTED TO: C. ALBERT TINDLEY (1901) MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Odetta; Pete Seeger; Joan Baez; Mahalia Jackson

We shall overcome, We shall overcome, We shall overcome, Some day Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe We shall overcome, Some day

81. When Irish Eyes

Are Smiling

WORDS BY: CHAUNCEY OLCOTT; GEORGE GRAFF, JR. (1912) MUSIC BY: ERNEST BALL (1912)

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Irish Tenors; Lawrence Welk

When Irish eyes Are smiling Sure, ‘tis like a Morn in spring In the lilt of Irish laughter You can hear The angels sing When Irish hearts Are happy All the world seems Bright and gay And when Irish eyes Are smiling Sure, they steal your Heart away

82. When Johnny Comes

Marching Home

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: PATRICK GILMORE (1863)

Melody is the same as “The Ants Go Marching”

Renditions by: Dolly Parton; Andrews Sisters; Bing Crosby

When Johnny comes Marching home again Hurrah, hurrah! We’ll give him A hearty welcome then Hurrah, hurrah! The men will cheer And the boys will shout The ladies they Will all turn out And we’ll all feel glad When Johnny comes Marching home

83. When the Saints

Go Marching In

WORDS AND MUSIC OF: AFRICAN AMERICAN SPIRITUAL ORIGINS

Renditions by: Louis Armstrong; Pat Boone; Fats Domino

1. Oh when the saints go marching in Oh when the saints go marching in How I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in 2. And when the sun begins to shine Oh when the sun begins to shine How I want to be in that number When the sun begins to shine 3. Oh when the band begins to play Oh when the band begins to play How I want to be in that number When the band begins to play

84. Whispering Hope WORDS AND MUSIC BY: SEPTIMUS WINNER (1868)

Renditions by: Jim Reeves; Willie Nelson; Andy Griffith

1. Soft as the voice of an angel Breathing a lesson unheard Hope with a gentle persuasion Whispers her comforting word Wait ‘til the darkness is over Wait ‘til the tempest is done Hope for the Sunshine tomorrow After the shower is gone Chorus: (x2) Whispering hope O how welcome Thy voice Making my heart In its sorrow rejoice

85. The Wild Rover WORDS AND MUSIC OF: IRISH FOLK ORIGINS (1500s)

Renditions by: Dropkick Murphys; Dubliners; Irish Rovers

1. I’ve been a wild rover for many a year And I’ve spent all my money on whiskey & beer But now I’m returning with gold in great store And I never will play the wild rover no more Chorus: And it’s no, nay, never No, nay, never no more Will I play the wild rover, no never, no more 2. I went into an alehouse I used to frequent And I told the landlady my money was spent I asked her for credit, but she answered me nay A customer like you I can get any day Chorus: And it’s no, nay, never…. 3. Then I took from my pocket a handful of gold And on the round table it glittered and rolled Well the landlady smiles As she served me the best What I told you before sure it was only in jest Chorus: And it’s no, nay, never….

86. Will the Circle

Be Unbroken

WORDS BY: ADA R. HABERSHON (1907) MUSIC BY: CHARLES GABRIEL (1907)

Renditions by: The Carter Family; John Lee Hooker; Bob Dylan

Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by Is a better home a-waitin’ In the sky, in the sky 1. There are loved ones in the glory Whose dear forms you often miss When you close your earthly story Will you join them in their bliss? Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken… 2. You can picture happy gatherings Round the fireside long ago And you think of tearful partings When they left you here below Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken…

87. Yankee Doodle

WORDS OF: NORTH AMERICAN FOLK ORIGINS (1770S) MUSIC OF: EUROPEAN FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Mormon Tabernacle Choir; Countdown Kids

1. Yankee Doodle went to town A-riding on a pony Stuck a feather in his hat And called it macaroni Chorus: Yankee Doodle, keep it up Yankee Doodle, dandy Mind the music and the step And with the girls be handy 2. Here comes Captain Washington Upon his striding stallion Giving orders to his men There must have been a thousand Chorus: Yankee Doodle, keep it up Yankee Doodle, dandy Mind the music and the step And with the girls be handy

88. You Made Me Love You WORDS BY: JOSEPH MCCARTHY (1913) MUSIC BY: JAMES V. MONACO (1913)

Renditions by: Judy Garland; Nat King Cole; Doris Day; Dean Martin

You made me love you I didn’t want to do it I didn’t want to do it You made me want you And all the time you knew it I guess you always knew it You made me happy sometimes You made me glad But there were times dear You made me feel so bad You made me sigh for I didn’t wanna tell you I didn’t wanna tell you I want some love that’s true Yes, I do, ’deed I do, you know I do Gimme gimme what I cry for You know you got the brand of kisses That I’d die for You know you made me love you

89. You’re a Grand Old Flag WORDS AND MUSIC BY: GEORGE M. COHAN (1906)

Renditions by: Tiny Tim; James Cagney; Bing Crosby

You’re a grand old flag You’re a high-flying flag And forever in peace May you wave You’re the emblem of The land I love The home of the free And the brave Every heart beats true ‘Neath the red, white, and blue Where there’s never A boast or brag But should old acquaintance Be forgot? Keep your eye on The grand old flag

WINTER HOLIDAY SONGS

90. Auld Lang Syne

WORDS BY: ROBERT BURNS (1788) MUSIC OF: SCOTTISH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Bing Crosby; Guy Lombardo; Barbra Streisand

1. Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot And days of auld lang syne? Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We’ll take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne 2. And here’s a hand my trusty friend And gives a hand ‘o thine We’ll take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We’ll take a cup of kindness yet For auld lang syne

91. Deck the Halls

ENGLISH WORDS BY: THOMAS OLIPHANT (1862) MUSIC OF: WELSH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Nat King Cole; John Denver; George Strait

1. Deck the halls with boughs of holly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ‘Tis the season to be jolly Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Don we now our gay apparel Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la Troll the ancient Yuletide carol Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la 2. See the blazing Yule before us Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Strike the harp and join the chorus Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la Follow me in merry measure Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la While I tell of Yuletide treasure Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

92. The Dreidel Song ENGLISH WORDS AND MUSIC BY: SAMUEL E. GOLDFARB (1927)

Renditions by: Ella Jenkins; Sha Na Na; Julie Silver

1. I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay And when it’s dry and ready Then dreidel I shall play Oh! Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel I made it out of clay & when it’s dry & ready Then dreidel I shall play 2. It has a lovely body With legs so short and thin And when it’s very tired It drops and then I win Oh! Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel With legs so short and thin And when it’s very tired, it drops and then I win 3. My dreidel’s always playful It loves to dance and spin A happy game of dreidel Come play now let’s begin Oh! Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel It loves to dance and spin A happy game of dreidel Come play now let’s begin

93. Hanukkah O Hanukkah WORDS AND MUSIC OF: JEWISH FOLK ORIGINS

Renditions by: Pete Seeger; Brave Combo

Hanukkah, O Hannukah Come light the menorah Let’s have a party We’ll all dance the horah Gather round the table We’ll give you a treat Dreidels to play with And latkes to eat And while we are playing The candles are Burning low One for each night They shed a sweet light To remind us of Days long ago

94. Jingle Bells

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: JAMES LORD PIERPONT (1857)

Renditions by: Frank Sinatra; Dean Martin; Bing Crosby; Ella Fitzgerald

1. Dashing through the snow In a one-horse open sleigh Over the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bobtails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight, Oh! Chorus: Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way Oh what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh

95. Joy to the World

WORDS BY: ISAAC WATTS (1719) MUSIC BY: LOWELL MASON (1848)

Renditions by: Johnny Cash; Nat King Cole; Dolly Parton

1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing 2. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods, Rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat, repeat the sounding joy 3. He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders, of His love And wonders, and wonders Of His love

96. O Holy Night

ENGL. WORDS BY: JOHN S. DWIGHT (1855) MUSIC BY: ADOLPHE ADAM (1847)

Renditions by: Perry Como; Andy Williams; Anne Murray

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night Of the dear Saviour’s birth Long lay the world In sin and error pining Till He appeared And the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope The weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks A new and glorious morn, Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices! O night divine! O night when Christ was born! O night, O holy night, O night divine!

97. O Little Town

Of Bethlehem

WORDS BY: PHILLIPS BROOKS (1868) MUSIC BY: LEWIS REDNER (1868)

Renditions by: Connie Francis; Frank Sinatra; Elvis Presley

1. O little town of Bethlehem How still we see Thee lie, Above Thy deep and Dreamless sleep The silent stars go by, Yet in the dark streets shineth The everlasting light, The hopes and fears Of all the years are met In Thee tonight 2. O Holy child of Bethlehem Descend to us we pray Cast out our sin and enter in Be born to us today We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us Our Lord Emmanuel

98. Over the River And Through the Wood

WORDS BY: LYDIA MARIA CHILD (1844) MUSIC OF: UNKNOWN ORIGINS

Renditions by: Mormon Tabernacle Choir; Alvin and the Chipmunks

1. Over the river and through the wood To grandmother’s house we go The horse knows the way To carry the sleigh Through white and drifted snow ver the river and through the wood O Oh, how the wind does blow It stings the toes and bites the nose As over the ground we go 2. Over the river and through the wood And straight thro’ the barnyard gate It seems that we go so dreadfully slow It is so hard to wait Over the river and through the wood Now grandma’s cap I spy Hurray for fun, the pudding’s done Hurray for the pumpkin pie

99. Silent Night

ENGL. WORDS BY: JOHN F. YOUNG (1859) MUSIC BY: FRANZ X. GRUBER (1818)

Renditions by: The Carpenters; Temptations; Mariah Carey

1. Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace 2. Silent night, holy night Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing alleluia Christ the Savior is born Christ the Savior is born 3. Silent night, holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord at Thy birth Jesus, Lord at Thy birth

100. Up On the Housetop WORDS AND MUSIC BY: BENJAMIN HANBY (1864)

Renditions by: Gene Autry; Alvin & The Chipmunks; Eddy Arnold

1. Up on the housetop the reindeer pause Out jumps good old Santa Claus Down thro’ the chimney with lots of toys All for the little ones, Christmas joys Chorus: Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go! Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go! Up on the housetop click, click, click Down thru the chimney with good St. Nick 2. First comes the stocking of little Nell, Oh, dear Santa fill it well Give her a dollie that laughs and cries, One that will open and shut her eyes Chorus: Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go... 3. Next comes the stocking of little Will, Oh, just see what a glorious fill Here is a hammer and lots of tacks, Also a ball and a whip that cracks Chorus: Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go...

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101. We Wish You

a Merry Christmas

WORDS AND MUSIC BY: ENGLISH FOLK ORIGINS (16TH CENTURY)

Renditions by: Patti Page; George Strait; Pat Boone

1. We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas And a happy New Year Chorus: Good tidings to you wherever you are Good tidings for Christmas And a happy New Year 2. Oh, bring us a figgy pudding Oh, bring us a figgy pudding Oh, bring us a figgy pudding And a cup of good cheer Chorus: Good tidings to you... 3. We won’t go until we’ve got some We won’t go until we’ve got some We won’t go until we’ve got some So bring some out here Chorus: Good tidings to you... We wish you a Merry Christmas (x3) And a happy New Year

Appendix A MUSIC HISTORY

Popular 1940s Music Styles

Swing, Latin, Country, Big Band, A Capella Groups, Crooners, Vocal Pop, Jazz, Bepop, Dance music

Popular 1940s Musical Artists/Groups Andrews Sisters

Xavier Cugat

Peggy Lee

Louis Armstrong

Doris Day

Glenn Miller

Eddy Arnold

Duke Ellington

Mills Brothers

Gene Autry

Ella Fitzgerald

Vaughn Monroe

Count Basie

Judy Garland

Dinah Shore

Rosemary Clooney

Woody Guthrie

Frank Sinatra

Nat King Cole

Billie Holiday

Pete Seeger

Perry Como

Ink Spots

Kate Smith

Bing Crosby

Burl Ives

Ernest Tubb

Major Historic Events of the 1940s • The United States entered World War II after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 • Six million Jewish people were killed during the Holocaust • The United States dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan at Hiroshima (August 6th, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9th, 1945) • World War II ended in 1945 after the Germans surrendered on May 7th, 1945 and the Japanese surrendered on August 14th, 1956 • Franklin D. Roosevelt was President from 1933 to 1945 • Harry S. Truman was President from 1945 to 1953 • The United Nations was founded in 1945 • Inventions of the 1940s ¶ Jeep (1941) ¶ Microwave ovens (1945) ¶ First computer (1945) ¶ Slinky toys (1945) ¶ Bikinis (1946) ¶ Polaroid cameras (1947)

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1940s Renditions of Songs in Book Alexander’s Ragtime Band (Andrews Sisters) Always (Deanna Durbin, Ink Spots, Frank Sinatra) Amazing Grace (Mahalia Jackson) America the Beautiful (Frank Sinatra) Any Time (Eddy Arnold) Beautiful Dreamer (Bing Crosby, Nelson Eddy) By the Light of the Silvery Moon (Ray Noble, “Fats” Waller) Cielito Lindo (Sons of Pioneers) Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two) (Dinah Shore) Danny Boy (Glenn Miller, Bing Crosby, Spike Jones) Down By the Riverside (Sister Rosetta Tharpe) Down in the Valley (Andrews Sisters, Burl Ives) Down to the River to Pray (Lead Belly) Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue (Spike Jones, Louis Prima, Guy Lombardo, Frank Sinatra) For Me and My Gal (Guy Lombardo, Judy Garland & Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra) Funiculi, Funicula (The Mills Brothers) Git Along Little Dogies (Roy Rogers) Glow Worm (Spike Jones) Home on the Range (Roy Rogers, Guy Lombardo) House of the Rising Sun (Woody Guthrie, Almanac Singers, Leadbelly) It Had To Be You (Betty Hutton, Helen Forrest & Dick Haymes) Just a Closer Walk With Thee (Sister Rosetta Tharpe) Let Me Call You Sweetheart (Bob Wills, Tommy Dorsey) Lovesick Blues (Hank Williams) Marine’s Hymn (Gene Krupa)

Midnight Special (Leadbelly) My Wild Irish Rose (Ray Noble, Kate Smith) Oh My Darling Clementine (Bing Crosby) On Top of Old Smokey (Burl Ives, Minnie Pearl) Red River Valley (Andrews Sisters, Kate Smith, Jo Stafford, Sons of Pioneers) Shine On Harvest Moon (Kate Smith, Count Basie) Show Me the Way To Go Home (Tiny Hill) Sweet Georgia Brown (Brother Bones & His Shadows theme song version for Harlem Globe Trotters) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (Bing Crosby) Take Me Out to the Ball Game (Andrews Sisters, Gene Kelly & Frank Sinatra) Tea for Two (Fats Waller, Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore & Frank Sinatra) Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral (Bing Crosby, Kate Smith) When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (Kate Smith, Bing Crosby) When Johnny Comes Marching Home (Andrews Sisters, Guy Lombardo, Glenn Miller) When the Saints Go Marching In (Chuck Wagon Gang) Whispering Hope (Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae) Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Eddy Arnold) You Made Me Love You (Bing Crosby, Guy Lombardo) You’re A Grand Old Flag (James Cagney in Cohan’s biopic movie) Auld Lang Syne (Bing Crosby) Jingle Bells (Bing Crosby & Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como) O Little Town of Bethlehem (Perry Como, Frank Sinatra) Silent Night (Roy Rogers, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Jo Stafford, Sister Rosetta Tharpe)

Popular 1950s Music Styles

Rockabilly, Rock-n-Roll, Country & Western, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Vocal Pop, Jazz, Doo-Wop

Poplular 1950s Musical Artists/Groups Louis Armstrong

Perry Como

Dean Martin

Gene Autry

Miles Davis

Mitch Miller

Harry Belafonte

Doris Day

Patti Page

Chuck Berry

Fats Domino

Les Paul & Mary Ford

Pat Boone

Ella Fitzgerald

Carl Perkins

Johnny Cash

Tennessee Ernie Ford

The Platters

Ray Charles

Bill Haley

Elvis Presley

Patsy Cline

Buddy Holly

Little Richard

Rosemary Clooney

Peggy Lee

Frank Sinatra

Nat King Cole

Jerry Lee Lewis

Hank Williams

Major Historic Events of the 1950s • Harry S. Truman was President from 1945 to 1953 • Dwight D. Eisenhower was President from 1953 to 1961 • The Korean war (1950-1953) began when North Korea invaded South Korea • The television show I Love Lucy premiered on the CBS network (1951) • Elizabeth II became the Queen of England (1952) • The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that racial segregation is unconstitutional in the Brown vs. Board of Education case (1954) • Rose Parks was arrested in Alabama for refusing to give up her seat on a bus, sparking the Civil Rights movement (1955) • The USSR launched the first satellite Sputnik (1957) • Alaska and Hawaii were admitted as the 49th and 50th states in the United States (1959) • Inventions of the 1950s ¶ Mr. Potato Head toy (1952) ¶ Color television (1953) ¶ “The pill” oral contraceptive (1954) ¶ Frozen TV dinners (1954) ¶ The microchip (1958) ¶ The Barbie Doll (1959)

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1950s Renditions of Songs in Book Alexander’s Ragtime Band (Ray Charles; Ella Fitzgerald) All Through the Night (Perry Como) Aloha ‘Oe (Marty Robbins, Andy Williams) Always (Tony Bennett, Pat Boone, Ella Fitzgerald) Amazing Grace (Sister Rosetta Tharpe) America the Beautiful (George Beverly Shea and Billy Graham Choir)

In the Sweet By and By (Mills Brothers, Red Foley, Nat King Cole) It Had To Be You (Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Billie holiday, Dinah Shore, Tony Bennett, Addy Arnold, Patti Page, Julie London, Perry Como, Ray Charles, Ink Spots) Just a Closer Walk With Thee (Red Foley, George Beverly Shea, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Pat Boone)

Any Time (Eddie Fisher, Connie Francis)

Let Me Call You Sweetheart (Patti Page, Mitch Miller, Red Foley, Pat Boone, Mills Brothers)

Battle Hymn of the Republic (Marian Anderson, Odetta)

Lovesick Blues (Kay Starr, Frank Ifield, Marty Robbins)

Beautiful Dreamer (Al Jolson)

Michael Row the Boat Ashore (Pete Seeger)

By the Light of the Silvery Moon (Doris Day, Etta James, Jackie Wilson, Little Richard)

Midnight Special (Woody Guthrie, Burl Ives, Odetta, Weavers, Andy Griffith)

Casey Jones (Burl Ives, Pete Seeger, Eddy Arnold)

My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean (Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald)

Chicago(That Toodlin’ Town) (Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Tony Bennett, Eydie Gorme, Sammy Davis Jr.)

My Wild Irish Rose (Mills Brothers, Hank Locklin, Mitch Miller)

Cielito Lindo (Pete Seeger, Lawrence Welk)

The Old Rugged Cross (Dinah Shore, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Jo Stafford, Ernest Tubb, Mills Brothers, Eddy Arnold, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Pat Boone, Red Foley, Rosemary Clooney)

Count Your Blessings (Andrews Sisters) Crawdad Song (Burl Ives, Woody Guthrie, Big Bill Broonzy, Andy Griffith) Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two) (Bing Crosby) Danny Boy (Judy Garland, Chet Atkins, Harry Belafonte, Met Torme, Sam Cooke, Conway Twitty) Down by the Riverside (Bing Crosby, Mahalia Jackson, Nat King Cole, Big Bill Broonzy, Louis Armstrong) Down in the Valley (Gene Autry, Patti Page, Pete Seeger, Eddy Arnold, Mitch Miller, Chet Atkins)

Oh My Darling Clementine (Jan & Dean)

On Top of Old Smokey (Eddy Arnold, Gene Autry, Weavers, Red Foley, Mitch Miller) Red River Valley (Eddy Arnold, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Mitch Miller, Ames Brothers) Rock-A My Soul (Bosom of Abraham) (Jordannaires, Louis Armstrong) Rockin’ Robin (Bobby Day)

Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue (Dean Martin)

She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain (Pete Seeger)

For Me and My Gal (The Chordettes, Perry Como, Mitch Miller)

Shenandoah (Pete Seeger, Harry Belafonte)

Freight Train (Elizabeth Cotten, Chas McDevitt & Nancy Whiskey)

Shine On Harvest Moon (The Chordettes, The Four Aces, Mitch Miller, Ink Spots)

Git Along Little Dogies (Pete Seeger, Burl Ives)

Show Me the Way To Go Home (Ray Anthony, Mitch Miller, Chet Atkins, Crew-Cuts)

Glow Worm (The Mills Brothers, Bing Crosby, Louis Prima) Greensleeves (Weavers, Odetta, Lennon Sisters, Ray Conniff Singers) Hava Nagila (Harry Belafonte) He’s Got the Whole World (Laurie London, Nina Simone, Mahalia Jackson) Home on the Range (Frank Sinatra, Gene Autry, Sons of the Pioneers, Ames Brothers, Eddy Arnold, Pete Seeger) House of the Rising Sun (Pete Seeger, Andy Griffith, Frankie Laine) Hush Little Baby (Weavers) In the Garden (Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Gene Autry & Dinah Shore, Jo Stafford, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, George Beverly Shea, Jimmy Dean, Pat Boone, Perry Como, Jim Reeves, Rosemary Clooney, Tennessee Ernie Ford)

Sloop John B (Weavers, Kingston Trio, Johnny Cash) Sweet Georgia Brown (Pearl Bailey, Anita O’Day, Pat Boone) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (Ames Brothers, Louvin Brothers, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Big Bill Broonzy, Johnny Mathis, Louis Armstrong, Johnny Cash, B.B. King) Take Me Out to the Ball Game (Gordon MacRae) Tea for Two (Doris Day, Sammy Davis Jr., Tommy Doresy, Mills Brothers, Blossom Dearie) This Little Light of Mine (Louvin Brothers, Ray Charles, Everly Brothers) This Train (Hank Thompson, Louis Armstrong) Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Rai (Patti Page) When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (Lawrence Welk) When Johnny Comes Marching Home (Mitch Miller) (continues) ©2021 by Come On, Let’s Sing!, LLC All Rights Reserved.

1950s Renditions of Songs in Book (continued) When the Saints Go Marching In (Weavers, Mahalia Jackson, Guy Lombardo, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ray Anthony, Louis Prima, Harry Belafonte, Ella Fitzgerald, Kingston Trio, Fats Domino, Teresa Brewer, Isley Brothers) Whispering Hope (Pat Boone, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Jim Reeves, Webb Pierce) The Wild Rover (Burl Ives)

Joy to the World (Perry Como, Chuck Wagon Gang, Gene Autry, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Harry Belafonte) O Holy Night (Johnny Mathis) O Little Town of Bethlehem (Ames Brothers, Sammy Kaye, George Beverly Shea, Chuck Wagon Gang, Four Aces, Jo Stafford, Burl Ives, Elvis Presley, Gene Autry, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Pat Boone, Connie Francis, Kate Smith)

You Made Me Love You (Doris Day, Perry Como, Keely Smith)

Silent Night (Mahalia Jackson, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Patti Page, Eddie Fisher, George Beverly Shea, Elvis Presley, Gene Autry, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Harry Belafonte, Connie Francis)

Auld Lang Syne (Jo Stafford, Crew-Cuts)

Up On the Housetop (Gene Autry)

Deck the Halls (Percy Faith)

We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Weavers, Harry Belafonte, Perry Como)

Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Pat Boone) Yankee Doodle (Burl Ives)

Hanukkah O Hanukkah (Pete Seeger) Jingle Bells (Patti Page, Eddie Fisher, Four Aces, Pat Boone, Gene Autry, Ames Brothers, Dean Martin)

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Popular 1960s Music Styles

“British Invasion,” Motown, R&B, Folk & Protest Music, Surf Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Roots Rock, Hard Rock, A Capella, Country

Popular 1960s Musical Artists/Groups Louis Armstrong

Aretha Franklin

Pink Floyd

The Beach Boys

Marvin Gaye

Elvis Presley

The Beatles

Jimi Hendrix

Pete Seeger

Ray Charles

Tom Jones

Simon & Garfunkel

Chubby Checker

Janis Joplin

Dusty Springfield

Creedence Clearwater Revival Crosby, Stills & Nash

Ben E. King

The Rolling Stones

Led Zeppelin

The Supremes

The Doors

Mamas & the Papas

Cat Stevens

Bob Dylan

Roy Orbison

The Who

Everly Brothers

Peter, Paul & Mary

Stevie Wonder

Major Historic Events of the 1960s • John F. Kennedy was President from 1961 to 1963 ¶ He was assassinated on November 22nd, 1963 in Dallas, TX by Lee Harvey Oswald • Lyndon B. Johnson was President from 1963 to 1969 • Richard Nixon was President from 1969 to 1974 • The United States sent 3, 500 troops to Vietnam. The conflict lasted until 1975 • The Peace Corps was created in 1961 • Soviet Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space (1961) • U.S. Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech (1963) ¶ Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated (1968) • The Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Johnson (1964) • Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men on the moon (1969) • The children’s television show Sesame Street debuted (1969) • Inventions of the 1960s ¶ The laser (1960) ¶ Etch A Sketch (1960) ¶ Touch-tone Telephone (1963) ¶ Easy-Bake Oven (1963) ¶ Ford Mustang (1964) ¶ Hand held calculator (1967) ¶ ATMs (1967) (continues) ©2021 by Come On, Let’s Sing!, LLC All Rights Reserved.

1960s Songs in Book Alexander’s Ragtime Band (Julie London, Ethel Merman) All Through the Night (Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary) Aloha ‘Oe (Elvis Presley, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Burl Ives) Always (Marvin Gaye, Bobby Darin, Connie Francis) Amazing Grace (Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Patti Page, Tennessee Ernie Ford) America (My Country ’Tis of Thee) (Mahalia Jackson, Martin Luther King Jr. I Have a Dream speech) America the Beautiful (Andy Williams) Any Time (Patsy Cline, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, Bill Haley, Red Foley) Battle Hymn of the Republic (Patti Page, Joan Baez, Judy Garland, Tammy Wynette, Andy Williams, Dionne Warwick, Mitch Miller) Beautiful Dreamer (Ink Spots, Tony Orlando, Jim Reeves, Roy Orbison) By the Light of the Silvery Moon (Teresa Brewer, Julie Andrews, Osmond Brothers, Ray Charles, Louis Prima) Caissons Go Rolling Along (Pat Boone) Casey Jones (Bing Crosby, Johnny Cash w/Carter Family) Chicago (Judy Garland, James Brown) Cielito Lindo (Percy Faith, Tex Ritter, Trini Lopez, Eartha Kitt) Count Your Blessings (Tennessee Ernie Ford) Crawdad Song (Lulu Belle & Scotty, Harry Belafonte, Doc Watson) Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two) (Alvin & the Chipmunks, Nat King Cole) Danny Boy (Jim Reeves, Duane Eddy, Connie Francis, Ferlin Husky, Andy Williams, Liberace, Patti Page, Johnny Mathis, Ray Price, Tom Jones) Down By the Riverside (Tennessee Ernie Ford, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Durante) Down in the Valley (Connie Francis, Roy Acuff) Down to the River to Pray (Doc Watson) Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue (Mitch Miller, Fabian, Bing Crosby) For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow (Bing Crosby, Bobby Vinton) For Me and My Gal (Burl Ives, Jackie Wilson) Freight Train (Peter, Paul and Mary, Chet Atkins) Funiculi, Funicula (Annette Funicello, Bing Crosby, Alvin and the Chipmunks) Git Along Little Dogies (Bing Crosby, Kingston Trio, The Weavers, Alvin & the Chipmunks) Greensleeves (Ray Price, Julie Andrews & Andre Previn) Hava Nagila (Connie Francis, Lena Horne, Chubby Checker, Celia Cruz) He’s Got the Whole World (Andy Williams, Loretta Lynn) Home on the Range (Mitch Miller, Burl Ives, Connie Francis, Tex Ritter) House of the Rising Sun (Joan Baez, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, Odetta, The Animals, The Supremes, The Platters, Doc Watson, Everly Brothers, Ronnie Milsap) Hush Little Baby (Odetta, Jimmie Rodgers, Joan Baez, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Peter, Paul and Mary)

In the Sweet By and By (Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Loretta Lynn, Patti Page, Burl Ives, Wayne Newton) It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More (Mance Lipscomb, Osborne Brothers, Larry Hooper on Lawrence Welk) It Had To Be You (Crew-Cuts, Bobby Darin, Ray Conniff Singers, Kay Starr, Marty Robbins, Barbra Streisand, Andy Williams, James Brown) It Is Well With My Soul (Tennessee Ernie Ford, Mahalia Jackson) Jesus Loves Me (Tennessee Ernie Ford, Johnny Paycheck) Just a Closer Walk With Thee (Little Richard, Louis Armstrong, Patti Page, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Patsy Cline, Blind Boys of Alabama, Mills Brothers, Oak Ridge Boys, Wayne Newton, Ferlin Husky, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Tammy Wynette, Joan Baez) Let Me Call You Sweetheart (Frank Yankovic, Lawrence Welk, Fats Domino, Tiny Tim) Lovesick Blues (Patsy Cline, Sonny James, Charley Pride) Michael Row the Boat Ashore (Harry Belafonte, Lennon Sisters, Bobby Darin, Ella Jenkins, Platters, Trini Lopez, Carter Family, Highway Men, Roger Whittaker) Midnight Special (Credence Clearwater Revival, Louvin Brothers, Jimmie Rodgers, Harry Belafonte, Limeliters, Kingston Trio, Van Morrison) My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean (Duane Eddy, The Ventures, Bobby Darin) My Wild Irish Rose (Bing Crosby, Connie Francis, Alvin & the Chipmunks) Oh My Darling Clementine (Bobby Darin, Connie Francis) The Old Rugged Cross (Ray Price, Patti Page, Wayne Newton, Ella Fitzgerald, Loretta Lynn) On Top of Old Smokey (Odetta, Bing Crosby, Connie Francis, Harry Belafonte, Alvin & the Chipmunks, Sandpipers) Red River Valley (Bing Crosby, Roy Acuff, Stonewall Jackson) Rock-A My Soul (Bosom of Abraham) (Oak Ridge Boys, Peter, Paul and Mary, Burl Ives) Scarborough Fair (Simon & Garfunkel, Sergio Mendes, Ferrante & Teicher) She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain (Bing Crosby, Connie Francis) Shenandoah (Jo Stafford, New Christy Minstrels, Duane Eddy, Jimmy Dean, Statler Brothers, Mormon Tabernacle Choir) Shine On Harvest Moon (Rosemary Clooney, The Platters) Show Me the Way To Go Home (Julie London) Simple Gifts (Carolyn Hester) Sloop John B (Dick Dale & His Del-Tones, The Beach Boys) Sweet Georgia Brown (Ray Charles, Carol Burnett, Conway Twitty, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Sinatra, Chet Atkins) Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (Tennessee Ernie Ford, Patti Page, Sam Cooke, Staple Singers, Jackie Wilson, Stevie Wonder) Take Me Out to the Ball Game (Bing Crosby, Ink Spots) Tea for Two (Della Reese, Chubby Checker, Pat Boone, Alvin & the Chipmunks) This Little Light of Mine (Odetta, Sam Cooke, Pete Seeger, Dionne Warwick)

111 1960s Renditions of Songs in Book (continued) This Train (Peter, Paul and Mary, Trini Lopez, Hank Snow, Staple Singers) Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral (Mitch Miller, Connie Francis, Hank Locklin) The Water is Wide (Harry Belafonte, Nana Mouskouri) We Shall Overcome (Pete Seeger, Limeliters, Joan Baez, Mahalia Jackson, Odetta) When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (Connie Francis, Hank Locklin) When Johnny Comes Marching Home (Pete Seeger, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles) When the Saints Go Marching In (Eydie Gorme, Connie Francis, Wayne Newton, Bo Diddley & Chuck Berry, Trini Lopez, Shirelles) Whispering Hope (Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Mitch Miller, Osmond Brothers, Wayne Newton, Skeeter Davis) The Wild Rover (The Dubliners) Will the Circle Be Unbroken (Stanley Brothers, Carter Family, Bob Dylan) Yankee Doodle (Mormon Tabernacle Choir) You Made Me Love You (Ames Brothers, Jackie Wilson, Connie Francis, Della Reese, Aretha Franklin, Patsy Cline, Bobby Darin, Wayne Newton, Lennon Sisters, Julie London, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Marty Robbins, Eddie Fisher,

George Burns) You’re A Grand Old Flag (Bing Crosby) Auld Lang Syne (Connie Francis, The Platters, Patty LaBelle, Beach Boys) Deck the Halls (Chet Atkins, Nat King Cole, Jackie Wilson, Joan Baez) Jingle Bells (Ella Fitzgerald, Kitty Wells, Alvin & the Chipmunks, Jim Reeves, Osmond Brothers, Patty LaBelle, Barbra Streisand, Ferlin Husky, Julie Andrews, Tony Bennett, Wayne Newton) Joy to the World (Nat King Cole, Lawrence Welk, Osmond Brothers, The Supremes, Ella Fitzgerald) O Holy Night (Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Petula Clark, Joan Baez, Perry Como) O Little Town of Bethlehem (Nat King Cole, Lennon Sisters, Lawrence Welk, Everly Brothers, Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves, Osmond Brothers, Marty Robbins, Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Price) Silent Night (Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, Jim Reeves, Dean Martin, Temptations) Up On the Housetop (Eddy Arnold, Alvin & the Chipmunks) We Wish You a Merry Christmas (Kingston Trio, Bing Crosby, Hank Thompson, Patti page, Pat Boone, Tony Bennett)

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Appendix B SONG CATEGORIES

Song Categories

(Greeting/Parting, Train, Cowboy/Western/Country, Classical, Water, Outdoors/Nature, Moon, Places, Men, Women, Home, Love, Irish/Scottish/English/Welsh, Patriotic, Sacred/Religious/Gospel/Spiritual Comfort, Lullaby/Sleep/Rest, Folk Revival/Civil Rights, Good Times, Hard Times, Funny, Round, Energizing, Waltz, Hebrew, Spanish, Winter Holiday)

Greeting and Parting

Train

Casey Jones #13 Freight Train #27 Midnight Special #54 She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain #65 This Train #77

De Colores #20 Down by the Riverside #21 Down in the Valley #22 Down to the River to Pray #23 For Me and My Gal #26 Glow Worm #30 In the Garden #41 It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More #43 Michael Row the Boat Ashore #53 My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean #55 Red River Valley #60 Shenandoah #66

Cowboy/Western/Country

Moon

Aloha ‘Oe #3 Hello/Goodbye Song #34 Shalom Chaverim #64 Show Me the Way To Go Home #68

Any Time #8 Casey Jones #13 Crawdad Song #17 Down in the Valley #22 Freight Train #27 Git Along Little Dogies #29 Home on the Range #36 Lovesick Blues #51 Oh My Darling Clementine #57 On Top of Old Smokey #59 Red River Valley #60 Will the Circle Be Unbroken #86

Classical

The Hymn of Joy #39

Water

Down by the Riverside #21 Down to the River to Pray #23 It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More #43 Michael Row the Boat Ashore #53 My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean #55 Red River Valley #60 Shenandoah #66

Outdoors/Nature

All Through the Night #2 Aloha ‘Oe #3 Beautiful Dreamer #10 By the Light of the Silvery Moon #11 Cielito Lindo #15 Danny Boy #19

By the Light of the Silvery Moon #11 Shine On, Harvest Moon #67

Places

Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town) #14

Home

Any Time #8 For Me and My Gal #26 Git Along Little Dogies #29 Home on the Range #36 Show Me the Way to Go Home #68 Sloop John B #70 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot #73 When Johnny Comes Marching In #82

Men

Alexander’s Ragtime Band #1 Casey Jones #13 Danny Boy #19 For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow #25 Michael Row the Boat Ashore #53 Rock-A My Soul (Bosom of Abraham) #62 Sloop John B #71 When Johnny Comes Marching Home #82

Women

Daisy Bell #18 Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue #24 For Me and My Gal #26 My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean #55

My Wild Irish Rose #56 Oh My Darling Clementine #57 She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain #65 Sweet Georgia Brown #72

Love

Always #4 Any Time #8 Beautiful Dreamer #10 By the Light of the Silvery Moon #11 Daisy Bell #18 For Me and My Gal #26 It Had to Be You #44 Let Me Call You Sweetheart #49 My Wild Irish Rose #56 Shine On, Harvest Moon #67 Tea for Two #75 You Made Me Love You #88

Irish/Scottish/English/Welsh All Through the Night #2 Danny Boy #19 Greensleeves #31 My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean #55 My Wild Irish Rose #56 Scarborough Fair #63 Too Ra Loo Ral #78 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling #81 Wild Rover, The #85

Patriotic

(CAN BE USED ON 4TH OF JULY, FLAG DAY, PRESIDENT’S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, VETERAN’S DAY, ETC.) America (My Country Tis of Thee) #6 America the Beautiful #7 Battle Hymn of the Republic #9 Caisson Go Rolling Along #12 The Marine’s Hymn #52 The Star-Spangled Banner #71 When Johnny Comes Marching Home #82 Yankee Doodle #87 You’re a Grand Old Flag #89

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Sacred/Religious/Gospel/ Spiritual Comfort

Amazing Grace #5 Battle Hymn of the Republic #9 Count Your Blessings #16 Down by the Riverside #21 Down to the River to Pray #23 He’s Got the Whole World #35 The Hymn of Joy #39 I’m Gonna Sing #40 In the Garden #41 In the Sweet By and By #42 It Is Well With My Soul #45 I’ve Got Peace Like a River #46 Jesus Loves Me #47 Just a Closer Walk With Thee #48 Lift Every Voice and Sing #50 The Old Rugged Cross #58 Rock-A My Soul #61 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot #73 This Little Light of Mine #76 When the Saints Go Marching In #83 Will The Circle Be Unbroken #86

Lullaby/Sleep/Rest

All Through the Night #2 Beautiful Dreamer #10 Glow Worm #30 Greensleeves #31 Home on the Range #36 Hush Little Baby #38 Michael Row the Boat Ashore #53 My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean #55 Shenandoah #66 Simple Gifts #69 Too Ra Loo Ral #78 The Water is Wide #79

Folk Revival/Civil Rights

Battle Hymn of the Republic #9 He’s Got the Whole World #35 House of the Rising Sun #37 Lift Every Voice and Sing #50 Michael Row the Boat Ashore #53 Midnight Special #54 On Top of Old Smokey #59 Scarborough Fair #63 Sloop John B #70 This Little Light of Mine #76 We Shall Overcome #80 Will The Circle Be Unbroken #86

Hard Times

Freight Train #27 House of the Rising Sun #37

Lovesick Blues #51 Midnight Special #54 On Top of Old Smokey #59

Good Times

Alexander’s Ragtime Band #1 Cielito Lindo #15 Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue #24 For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow #25 Funiculi, Funicula #28 Happy Birthday #32 Hava Nagila #33 Hanukkah O Hanukkah #93 I’m Gonna Sing #40 I’ve Got Peace Like a River #46 Rockin’ Robin #62 She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain #65 Sweet Georgia Brown #72 Take Me Out to the Ball Game #74 Tea for Two #75

Funny

It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More #43

Round

Shalom Chaverim #64

Energizing/ Inspiring Movement

Alexander’s Ragtime Band #1 Casey Jones #13 Chicago (That Toddlin’ Town) #14 Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue #24 Funiculi, Funicula #28 I’m Gonna Sing #40 I’ve Got Peace Like A River #46 Lovesick Blues #51 Midnight Special #54 Rock-A My Soul #61 Rockin’ Robin #62 She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain #65 Sweet Georgia Brown #72 Take Me Out to the Ball Game #74 This Train is Bound for Glory #77 When the Saints Go Marching In #83 Yankee Doodle #87 You’re a Grand Old Flag #89

Waltz

Always #4 Beautiful Dreamer #10 Cielito Lindo #15 Daisy Bell #18 De Colores #20

Down in the Valley #22 Greensleeves #31 Home on the Range #36 Let Me Call You Sweetheart #49 My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean #55 My Wild Irish Rose #56 Take Me Out to the Ball Game #74 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling #81 Whispering Hope #84 Wild Rover, The #85

In Hebrew

Hava Nagila #33 Shalom Chaverim #64 Hanukkah O Hanukkah #93

In Spanish

Cielito Lindo #15 De Colores #20

Winter Holiday

Auld Lang Syne #90 Deck the Halls #91 The Dreidel Song #92 Hanukkah O Hanukkah #93 Jingle Bells #94 Joy to the World #95 O Holy Night #96 O Little Town of Bethlehem #97 Over the River and Through the Wood #98 Silent Night #99 Up on the Housetop #100 We Wish You a Merry Christmas #101

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lisa Peterson, MT-BC is a nationally board-certified

usic therapist specializing in older adult populations. m She is passionate about researching, learning and sharing well-known and loved “timeless” songs with older adults and their caregivers. She plays accordion, piano, guitar, ukulele, and flute. When not musicking, Lisa enjoys learning and practicing o ther healing arts and spending time in nature with her husband and daughter.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Heather Jarry, Heather Jarry is grateful to have

been born into a very musical family and grown up in the musically rich town of Austin, Texas. She works as a fine artist, illustrator and puppeteer, hand-carving her puppets out of wood. Watercolor, wood, music and dance are the main sources of her inspiration. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family. Bringing images to these 101 timeless songs is a joy for her! www.HeatherJarry.com

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