I’ve Been Working On The Railroad
What happened to those who built the railroads?
Geographic Origin: North America
We Shall Overcome
Discover the story that goes with the song!
Miss Lucy Had a Baby
How not to mother a baby in your care –sing along with the silly story just for fun.
Gonna Lay Down My Sword
Spirituals may come from years past, but they are still relevant today. Join in singing a description of peace.
There Was An Old Witch
Listen for the sounds of Hallowe’en night as the witch runs through town.
Making A Purple Stew
Whip up a vegetable stew and then turn it 1900’s into a rondo for Halloween or other special days.
I Never Saw A Purple Cow
1895 saw the beginning of “Purple Cow” popularity. Join in with the ditty and explore different musical ways to perform its rhymes.
I’ve Been Working On the Railroad
Switch up this well-known American working song by adding a Canadian story.
Great Big House in New Orleans
Get up close and personal with this party game from pioneer days! May be sung as
a partner song with L’il Liza Jane, or to the Canada version offered.
Old Brass Wagon
Want to go a-courtin’ but not allowed to dance? Well then, try this once popular
“party game” as a way to get to know each other.
