Leah wrote:
Hi.
I remember singing the chicken dance, as a young child, but can’t remember the words.
I think the start went “Kapu kapu, ringa ringa, paki paki…” but am unsure how it finishes.
Could you help me?
Thanks,
Leah
If anyone can help with this song, please comment below or email me.
Thanks!
-Mama Lisa
Ann Romano wrote me:
Hello Lisa
Do you know the words to a Kiwi Song that I heard recently? It started with Taranaki Shoe Shine Boy, and 2nd line was, I will follow you etc. I just loved the song, but can’t seem to find the wording anywhere. If you have the lyrics [...]
In addition to this blog, I also host Mama Lisa’s World. Mama Lisa’s World is a large collection of children’s songs and rhymes from countries all around the globe.
Matt, a music teacher from Rhode Island, wrote a question to me, the other day, about Mama Lisa’s World:
Hey Mama,
I love the concept of your site. [...]
Here’s the annotated version of A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree – with definitions of the words below the song…
A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree
(The 12 Days of Christmas)
On the first day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
A pukeko in a ponga tree
On the second day of Christmas
My true love gave to [...]
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