“She’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain” (sometimes referred to as “Coming ‘Round the Mountain”) is a traditional folk song often categorized as children’s music. The song is derived from theContinue readingShe’ll Be Coming ‘Round the Mountain
Turkey in the Straw
“Turkey in the Straw” is an American folk song that first gained popularity in the 19th century. Early versions of the song were titled “Zip Coon”, which were first publishedContinue readingTurkey in the Straw
Simple Gifts
“Simple Gifts” is a Shaker song written and composed in 1848, generally attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett from Alfred Shaker Village. It became widely known when Aaron Copland used itsContinue readingSimple Gifts
Down by the Riverside
“Down by the Riverside” (also known as “Ain’t Gonna Study War No More” and “Gonna lay down my burden”) is an African-American spiritual. Its roots date back to before theContinue readingDown by the Riverside
Oh! Susanna
“Oh! Susanna” is a minstrel song by Stephen Foster (1826–1864), first published in 1848. It is among the most popular American songs ever written. Members of the Western Writers ofContinue readingOh! Susanna
Goodbye Again
Goodbye Again is a thought-provoking song by the legendary singer-songwriter John Denver. Released in 1973 as part of his album “Farewell Andromeda,” this emotional ballad beautifully encapsulates the bittersweet feelingContinue readingGoodbye Again
I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy
“Joy in My Heart”, sometimes titled “I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy” or “Joy, Joy Down in My Heart”, is a popular Christian song often sung around the campfireContinue readingI’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy
Ain’t Got No Home
“Ain’t Got No Home” (or “I Ain’t Got No Home in This World Anymore”) is a song by Woody Guthrie, released on Dust Bowl Ballads, in which the singer lamentsContinue readingAin’t Got No Home
My Daddy (Flies A Ship In The Sky).
Woody Guthrie Released The Song My Daddy (Flies A Ship In The Sky).The song is about children boasting about their fathers’ jobs, specifically about one child whose father is aContinue readingMy Daddy (Flies A Ship In The Sky).
Bury Me Beneath the Willow
“Bury Me Beneath the Willow” is a traditional ballad folk song, listed as number 410 in the Roud Folk Song Index It is also known as “Bury Me Beneath theContinue readingBury Me Beneath the Willow