Souin-souin, vené, vené, vené;
Souin-souin, vené, vené, vené!
The infant wants to go to sleep;
Sleep does not wish to come.
Sleep come, come, come;
Sleep come, come, come!
Games
We all have sung The Farmer in the Dell, London Bridge is Falling Down, Ring Around the Rosy and many other game-songs. We have told you of the Indian moccasin game, and we know that in all the other nations the children have had their game-songs.
(2) Songs for Religious Ceremonies, Holidays, and Christmas Carols, etc., May Songs and Spring Festivals
Spring is so full of the beginnings of life, and people can see the flowers begin to bloom and take on color and glory. Even as you and I, they have never been able to see them without rejoicing and every one’s rejoicing sooner or later is a cause for music. In many countries this renewal of life is celebrated by rites and ceremonies that have been the source of much folk-lore and music.