Baa baa swart skaap
"This is the version of 'Baa baa swart skaap' they would sing in preschools…" -Frances
Baa baa swart skaap
Baa, Baa, Black Sheep
Nursery Rhyme
Nursery Rhyme
(Afrikaans)
(English)
Baa baa swart skaap
Hey jy baie wol?
Ja baas, ja baas,
Drie sake vol.
Een vir die nooi*,
Een vir die baas,
Een vir die seuntjie
Wat so baie kan raas.
Baa, baa, black sheep
Do you have lots of wool?
Yes boss, yes boss,
Three bags full
One for the lady*,
One for the boss,
One for the little boy
Who makes so much noise.
Notes
*"Nooi" is a colloquial term, like today's "bae" for girlfriend.
Thanks and Acknowledgements
Many thanks to Frances Turnbull from Musicaliti for contributing and translating this song.
Baie dankie!
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