I went to the Animal Fair,
The birds and the beasts were there.
The big baboon by the light of the moon,
Was combing his auburn hair.
The monkey fell out of the bunk,
And fell down the elephant's trunk.
The elephant sneezed and fell on his knees,
And what became of the monkey, monkey, monkey
Only to be sang when it's raining to make the rain stop, if it's sang when dry you'll bring the rain.
(leader sings a line, everyone repeats)
Oh a lay a
Perri tici tumba
Maza maza maza
Oh a lu, lua a lu, lua lay
(repeat louder and louder)
I’ll sing you one O,
Green grow the rushes O.
What is your one O?
One is one & all alone & ever more shall be so.
I’ll sing you two O,
Green grow the rushes O.
What is your two O?
Two, two the same to you, how’s your father? Alright!
Three, three the rivals. Boom Boom Boom.
Four for the Gospel Makers.
Five for the symbols at your door.
Six for the six proud walkers.
Seven for the seven stars in the sky.
Eight for the April rainers.
Nine for the nine bright shiners.
Ten for the Ten Commandments.
Eleven for the eleven that went to Heaven.
Twelve for the twelve Apostles.
There were rats, rats
As big as blooming cats
In the stores, in the stores.
There were rats, rats
As big as blooming cats
In the Quartermaster’s stores.
chorus
My eyes are dim, I cannot see.
I have not brought my specs with me.
I have not brought my specs with me.
(Other verses are made up now by others.)
Examples:
Chips as big as battleships.