"This is a well known children's song in Thailand and is taught to children in primary school. The melody is adapted from a Thai classical piece called พม่าเขว 'Phama Khwee'." -Guava in Thailand

Notes

Pronunciation:

Chang chang chang chang chang
nong koi hen chang reu plow
chang man dtua dtoh mai bao
ja-mook yaao yaao riak warng wong
mee kiaow dtai nguang riak wa ngar
mee hoo mee dtar harng yaao
(Repeat)

"The word น้อง (nong) in line 2 is a form of address or pronoun used with someone younger than the speaker." -Guava in Thailand

Comments

"I am a music teacher at a Montessori school in Boston and we learn songs from around the world as a part of what the kids are studying. One of my classes picked Thailand... Apparently this is a very popular kids song!" -Katie

This video explains how to pronounce this song.

Here's a cool rendition of the tune.

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Thanks and Acknowledgements

Many thanks to Katie Quann for contributing this song.

Translation: Lisa Yannucci

Khawp khun kha!