Atte Katte Nuwa

Children's song, Iceland. “Atte Katte Nuwa” seems to be an Inuit song. The same tune is used for a famous traditional Swedish song "Gubben Noak", a drinking song and bible…

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Hickory Dickory Dock

Children's Song, UK. “Hickory, Dickory, Dock” is a nursery rhyme often sung as a counting-out song. The first edition of the “Hickory, Dickory, Dock” was published around 1744 and the…

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Incy Wincy Spider (Eency Weency Spider)

Incy Wincy Spider is a nursery rhyme from the U.K. “Incy-Wincy Spider” (also known as “Eency-Weency Spider” or “Itsy-Bitsy Spider” in the USA) is a traditional song about a spider…

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Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels)

“Molly Malone (“Cockles & Mussels” or “In Dublin’s fair city”)” is a sort of unofficial anthem of Dublin city. Molly Malone was a legendary fishmonger.

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Kookaburra

“Kookaburra” is an Australian song about a native bird. Children's song, Australia. “Kookaburra” is an Australian nursery rhyme song about a native Australian bird of the Kingfisher family, whose loud…

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Le Bon Roi Dagobert

"Le Bon Roi Dagobert" is a French song for kids intended to mock the royalty. Children's Song, France. Version Française de cette page "Le Bon Roi Dagobert" is a beloved…

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London Bridge Is Falling Down

London Bridge Is Falling Down is a popular song from England. Children's song/Nursery rhyme, U.K. "London Bridge Is Falling Down" is a traditional nursery rhyme whose earliest known records are…

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Sakura

Traditional Song, Japan. This is a traditional Japanese song about the coming of spring. Contrary to popular belief, the song did not originate in ancient times; it was a popular,…

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