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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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.