ITM songs for kids

Trad Irish Music
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Hey all,

I usually post in the whistle forums, but I figure this would be the most appropriate venue for my question. I’m interning in an elementary school and will be bringing a few of my whistles in on monday to perform for a few of the classrooms. I’ll be working with one of the third grade teachers to teach them a traditional folk song, but most of the ones I know by heart involve drinking, debauchery, or death.

Would anyone be so kind as to recommend a few “kid friendly” songs? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

-Matt

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Ye cannee shove yer granny off the bus

I’ll tell me Ma when I get home

The Rattlin’ Bog

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djm

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I’ll tell me ma would work, as would the Clancy’s arrangement of the Jolly Beggarman.

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s1m0n’s right, Tell Me Ma is very sing alongable.
You could also try Mairi’s Wedding (though it’s Scottish).
Also, Mary Mac is a fun, tongue-twisty kind of song.

I think djm’s suggested Weila Walla on every childrens’ song thread.
It’s a running joke now! Sure sounds happy when the Dubliner’s do it.

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I would bet they would like Seven old ladies.