Jack-o-Lantern Song
You can sing this to the tune of "Rig-a-Jig".
Jack-o-Lantern Song
Halloween Song
Upon one wild and windy night--
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo--
We, Jacks, our lanterns all did light--
The Wind-- it surely knew-- FOR--
Whistle and whistle-- and whist! Now, list!
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo--
Whirling and twirling, with turn and twist,
The wind-- it softly blew.
It was the creepiest, scariest night--
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo--
We held our breath, then lost it quite,
The wind-- it surely knew-- FOR--
Whistle and whistle-- and whist! Now, list!
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo--
Whirling and twirling, with turn and twist,
The wind-- it loudly blew.
It rose in all its main and might,
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo--
It blew out every single light!
The wind-- it surely knew--OH--
Whistle and whistle-- and whist! Now, list!
Woo-oo, woo-oo, Woo-oo, woo-oo--
Whirling and twirling, with turn and twist,
That wind-- it laughed "Ho oh!"
Notes
Instructions: "Mimic sound of wind as perfectly as possible. A little, prolonged whistle may be used, here and there, or by some of the children, to heighten effect. Speak 'For,' in first and second verses, and 'Oh' in third. Make 'whist' and 'list' full of meaning. Laugh as naturally as possible in last chorus."
Thanks and Acknowledgements
This poem can be found in "Primary Education," Volume 9, 1901.
Midi by Monique.
