Can Someone Help with the Lyrics to an Indonesian Poem?
September 19th, 2007

Saira wrote me:

Dear Lisa

I hope you are well. Please could you send me the lyrics for the traditional Indonesian poem si anak katak di pinggir kaali…

I used to sing this as a child when I lived in Jakarta during my childhood. I only remember the first few lines now but I would love to get hold of the whole poem.

I shall be grateful if you could help me with this.

Many Thanks
Best Regards,
Saira

If anyone can help Saira, please comment below or email me.

Thanks!

-Mama Lisa

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One Response to “Can Someone Help with the Lyrics to an Indonesian Poem?”

  1. Lin Fadelan Says:
    August 9th, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Dear Saira & Mama Lisa,

    Hi, my name is Lin, living in West Bekasi, near Jakarta
    I think I know the song, unfortunately I can’t remember the complete original lyrics…
    This is a very simple but cheerful song

    Anak katak
    rek ket tek
    rek ket tek
    dipinggir kali
    rek ket tek
    rek ket tek
    …

    Actually we could replace the verses with any lyrics as we wish.

    Best Regards,
    Lin.

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