A traditional English children’s song thought to originate in the 1770’s. It is a circular song – when you get to the end you arrive back at the beginning, with no resolution possible.
Lyrics | Score
The Outlandish Knight
Traditional English song.
Score
Our Dustbin
Traditional English song. Great fun with lots of performance opportunities. Can be sung as a round. Sung here by Carol Bowden.
score in D | score in F | Audio | Audio round
London’s Burning
Traditional English round – plus jazz arrangement by Jilly Jarman.
Score
Hey Ho Nobody Home
Traditional English round with three phrases. Try an ending with everyone staying on the first phrase in unison. This is also a great tune to use as feeder material for group improvisations – see suggestions below.
Score | score improv ideas | Audio – SW Peninsular Music Conference warm-up session
Baby Has Gone Down The Plughole
Traditional music hall song from England.
Audio