The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

DOWN IN THE VALLEY, THE VALLEY SO LOW,
HANG YOUR HEAD OVER, HEAR THE WIND BLOW.
HEAR THE WIND BLOW, DEAR, HEAR THE WIND BLOW.
HANG YOUR HEAD OVER, HEAR THE WIND BLOW.

ROSES LOVE SUNSHINE, VIOLETS LOVE DEW,
ANGELS IN HEAVEN KNOW I LOVE YOU.
KNOW I LOVE YOU, DEAR, KNOW I LOVE YOU,
ANGELS IN HEAVEN KNOW I LOVE YOU.

WRITE ME A LETTER CONTAINING THREE LINES,
ANSWER THIS QUESTION. WILL YOU BE MINE? ETC.

BUILD ME A CASTLE FORTY FEET HIGH,
SO I CAN SEE HER AS SHE RIDES BY, ETC.

Submitter comment:

MISS DAMIN HEARD THIS IN TOKYO IN 1956 FROM A DUTCH WOMAN,
MISS RUTH AMSLER. MISS AMSLER CLAIMED THAT IT CAME FROM A
TRUE STORY OF EARLY AMERICA. THE STORY WAS THAT TWO LOVERS QUARRELED
OVER THE SAME GIRL. ONE WOUNDS THE OTHER WIH A KNIFE AND FOR THIS
IS LOCKED IN A TOWER. AS HE LOOKS OUT HE SEES HIS RIVAL AND HIS LOVE
RIDING OFF WITH THEIR WEDDING PARTY, SO HE SINGS THIS SONG.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: DETROIT

Keyword(s): LOVERS QUARRELS ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune ; VERSE

Date learned: 12-00-1963

View just this record

IRISH SONG

ERIN THE TEAR AND THE SMILE IN THINE EYES,
BLEND LIKE THE RAINBOW'S LIGHT THAT SHINES IN THE SKIES.
SHINING THROUGH SORROWS STREAMS,
GLADDENING THROUGH PLEASURE BEAMS,
THY SUNS WITH DOUBTFUL GLEAM WEEP WHILE THEY RISE.

ERIN THY SILENT TEAR, NEVER SHALL CEASE,
ERIN, THY LANGUID SMILE NE'ER SHALL INCREASE,
TILL LIKE THE RAINBOW,S LIGHTS,
THY VARIOUS TINTS UNITE
AND FORM IN HEAVEN,S SIGHT ONE ARCH OF PEACE.

Submitter comment:

MRS. MC CLOSKEY HEARD THIS IN BELFAST, IRELAND IN 1916.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): ETHNIC ; Gaelic ; IRELAND ; Irish ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune ; VERSE

Date learned: 01-13-1964

View just this record

MING TOY LOVED A BOY, HAPPY LITTLE JAPANESE;
OOO LONG WAS HIS NAME, SET HER HEART AFLAME;
ONE DAY HE SAY SOON I GOTTA GO AWAY,
WHEN HE LEAVE MING TOY GRIEVE; EVERYBODY HEARD HER SAY_HAY_HAY;
SO LONG, OOO ONG, HOW LONG YOU GONNA BE GONE;
SO DON,T BE TOO LONG, OOO LONG, HURRY BACK HOME;
OH YOU LITTLE JAPANESE. I'LL BE WAITING UNDERNEATH THE BAMBOO TREE;
PLEASE DON,T BE TOO LONG, OOO LONG, HURRY BACK HOME.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALLEN PARK

Keyword(s): ; Asian ; Chinese ; ETHNIC ; HUMOROUS INTERNAL RHYME ; Japanese ; MUSIC ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune

Date learned: 02-02-1972

View just this record

POLISH SONG: WHY DEAR MAIDEN

WHY DO YOU, DEAR MAIDEN
BY THE OAK STAND LONELY?
IS IT FROM RAIN, MAIDEN,
OR THE HOT SUN ONLY?

CHORUS

NO, IT,S NOT THE HOT SUN,
NOR EVEN A SHOWER,
BUT A VERY DEAR ONE,
I WAIT IN THIS BOWER}

CHORUS
HOP CIUK, CIUK, TRA LA LA LA LA,
HOP CIUK, CIUK, TRA LA LA LA LA,
HOP CIUK, CIUK, TRA LA LA LA LA,
HOP CIUK, CIUK, BEC.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: DETROIT

Keyword(s): ETHNIC ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; POLAND ; POLISH ; RHYME ; SONG ; SONG ; VERSE

Date learned: 10-18-1971

View just this record

HOW SWIFTLY THE TIME FLIES

HOW SWIFTLY THE MOMENTS FLEE
HOW QUICKLY THE TIME PASSES
IN A YEAR, A DAY, A MOMENT
WE MAY NOT BE TOGETHER.

POLISH VERSION:

Tak szybko miaja chuile
jak szybo peynie czas
za rok za dzien za chirle
Nie razem bedzie nas.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: DETROIT

Keyword(s): Folk Song ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; RHYME ; SONG ; VERSE

Date learned: 08-00-1964

View just this record

WHITE CORAL BELLS UPON A SLENDER STALK,
LILLIES OF THE VALLEY DECK MY GARDEN WALK.
OH, DON'T YOU WISH THAT YOU COULD HEAR THEM RING?
THAT WILL HAPPEN ONLY WHEN THE FAIRIES SING.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; RESIDENCE ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): FLOWERS ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune

Date learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

View just this record

1,2,3,4, WHO ARE WE FOR,
BUS DRIVER, BUS DRIVER, RAH, RAH, RAH.
5,6,7,8, WHO DO WE THINK IS GREAT,
BUS DRIVER, BUS DRIVER, RAH, RAH, RAH
9,10,11,12, WHO DO WE THINK IS SWELL,
BUS DRIVER, BUS DRIVER, RAH, RAH, RAH.

Submitter comment:

KIDS SING THIS TO ENCOURAGE THEIR BUS DRIVER TO GO FAST SO THEY
WILL BE AT CAMP FIRST.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: CAMP

Keyword(s): CHILDREN ; l Chant ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune

Date learned: 00-00-1960

View just this record

A POLISH SONG: WAY OVER THERE, NEAR THE WOODS

WAY OVER THERE NEAR THE WOODS
SOMETHING FLASHES FROM AFAR.
A BAND OF GYPSIES
BUM STAREE RAREE (ETC., THREE TIMES)

A GYPSY DOESN'T SOW
A GYPSY DOESN'T PLOW
ARE STARTING A FIRE.
WHERE E'ER HE LOOKS
THERE HE WILL SETTLE

(REFRAIN)

A GYPSY IS WITHOUT WATER.
A GYPSY IS WITHOUT A COTTAGE,
A GYPSY IS HAPPY,
ALTHOUGH HE ISN'T RICH.

Submitter comment:

THIS SONG I KNOW FROM CHILDHOOD FROM MY PARENTS. THERE ARE MANY
SONGS AND TALES ABOUT GYPSIES IN POLISH FOLKLORE
AS THE GYPSY WAS, AND IS, A COMMON SIGHT IN POLAND.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN

Keyword(s): Folk Muysic ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; POLAND ; POLISH ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune

Date learned: 11-28-1967

View just this record

A POLISH SONG: YES WE ARE JUST SUCH BOYS

YES, WE ARE JUST SUCH BOYS
BOYS FROM CRACAW THAT IS
WITH A RED CAP
ONE INCH THICK HEELS ON BOOTS
AND A WHITE SHIRT

DANA MY DANA}
A NAVY BLUE COAT
WHICH I,VE WORN IN PARADES
LINED WITH SILK
AND STITCHED WITH FINE DESIGNING
COME AND DANCE AROUND US
MY DEAR ONE (REPEAT)
HEY, HA}

Submitter comment:

THIS SONG IS A KRAKOWIAK MELODY FROM THE REGION OF CRACOW. THE
MUSIC IS TRANSCRIBED BY SISIGMUND SLOKOWSKI WHILE THE WORDS AND
TRANSLATION ARE OF MY OWN AS I LEARNED THEM FROM MY PARENTS.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Scanning of music in progress

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN

Keyword(s): Lyrics ; MUSIC ; POLAND ; POLISH ; SONG ; Tune

Date learned: 11-28-1967

View just this record

A POLISH SONG: A HUNDRED YEARS

100 YEARS
100 YEARS
MAY HE LIVE
LIVE FOR US (REPEAT)

ONCE AGAIN
ONCE AGAIN
MAY HE LIVE
LIVE FOR US
MAY HE LIVE
FOR US. (SLOW AND LOUD)

Submitter comment:

THIS IS A SONG VERY WELL KNOWN BY ANY POLISH PERSON SINCE IT IS
SUNG TO HONOR SOMEONE. IT IS USED AT BIRTHDAYS OR WHEN TOASTING
A CELEBRITY'S HEALTH. THE MUSIC HAS BEEN TRANSCRIBED BY
MICHAEL WOZNY BUT THE WORDS AND TRANSLATION ARE AS I KNOW THEM,
AND MY FAMILY DOES TOO.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Scanning of original music in progress

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN

Keyword(s): Lyrics ; MUSIC ; POLAND ; POLISH ; SONG ; VERSE

Date learned: 11-28-1967

View just this record

A POLISH SONG: IN THE WOODLAND

HEY, IN THE WOODLND,
WHAT GLEAMS WITH WONDER?
A LEGIONNAIRE BAND SETS FIRES OF THUNDER. REFRAIN

FAITH IT EMBRACES
WITH FLAMES THAT CARRY,
RINGING THROUGH SPACES,

THEIR SONG SO MERRY. REFRAIN
RINGING THROUGH VAST PLAINS,
RINGING IN GREEN LANES,
OUR SONG POLANIE,
OUR SONG BELOVED. REFRAIN

REFRAIN:
RAM TAI RAJ,
RAM TAI RAJ,
RAM TAI RAJ,
U HA HA
RAM TAI RAJ. (THREE TIMES)
BEC.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: DETROIT ; INFORMANTS HOME

Keyword(s): Lyrics ; MUSIC ; POLAND ; POLISH ; RHYME ; SONG ; VERSE

Date learned: 10-18-1971

View just this record

THE DAWNING OF THE DAY

ONE MORNING EARLY AS I WALKED FORTH
BY THE MARGIN OF LOUGH LIEN (LANE).
THE SUN SHONE BRIGHT THE TREES IN GREEN
AND SUMMER BLOOMED AGAIN.
I LEFT THE TOWN AND WANDERED ON
THROUGH THE FIELDS I WENT MY WAY
AND WHO DID I MEET BUT COLLEEN D HAS
BY THE DAWNING OF THE DAY.
NO SHOE NOR STOCKING CAP NOR CLOAK
DID THIS LOVELY MAIDEN WEAR
HER HAIR IN LOVELY RINGLETS RARE
DOWN TO THE GRASS IN GOLD.
A MILKING PAIL WAS IN HER HAND
SHE WAS LOVELY, YOUNG AND FAIR
SHE BARE THE PSALM OF VENUS BRIGHT
BY THE DAWNING OF THE DAY.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: DETROIT

Keyword(s): Lyric ; MUSIC ; SONG ; Tune ; VERSE

Date learned: 11-18-1970

View just this record

HANG DOWN YOUR HEAD TOM DOOLEY
HANG DOWN YOUR HEAD AND CRY
HANG DOWN YOUR HEAD TOM DOOLEY
FOR TOMORROW YOU DIE.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT

Keyword(s): Lyrics ; MUSIC ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune ; VERSE

Date learned: 10-17-1967

View just this record

A POLISH SONG: BE GONE, WORRIES

BE GONE WORRIES, TROUBLES}
LIGHT YOUR PIPES, SET OUT THE BOTTLES}
WHILE WE,RE MERRY, GOOD FRIENDS TARRY,
GAILY TIME WILL FLY}
WHILE WE,RE MERRY, GOOD FRIENDS TARRY,
GAILY TIME WILL FLY}
WHILE WE,RE MERRY, GOOD FRIENDS TARRY,
GAILY TIME WILL FLY

WHAT,S THE USE OF MUCH COMPLAINING,
WHAT HAS GONE IS PAST RECLAIMING,
JOLLY FOLK WILL FIND LIFE HAPPY,
GRUMBLERS, JOY DENY}
JOLLY FOLK WILL FIND LIFE HAPPY,
GRUMBLERS, JOY DENY}
JOLLY FOLK WILL FIND LIFE HAPPY,
GRUMBLERS, JOY DENY}

COME NOW, KIND AND GOOD HOST,
FUN IS REALLY WHAT WE WANT MOST,
BRING THE WINE, PLEASE, BRING THE WINE PLEASE,
FILL OUR GLASSES FULL}
BRING THE WINE, PLEASE, BRING THE WINE PLEASE,
FILL OUR GLASSES FULL}
BRING THE WINE, PLEASE, BRING THE WINE PLEASE,
FILL OUR GLASSES FULL}

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: DETROIT

Keyword(s): Lyrics ; MUSIC ; POLAND ; POLISH ; SONG ; Tune

Date learned: 10-18-1971

View just this record

DEE-AH-DEF-UM-DUM

I GOT A GAL AND SHE IS A DAISY
SHE DRIVES THE GUYS IN THIS WORLD PLUMB CRAZY
WITH HER STICKS AND HER STONES SHE MAY BREAK ALL YOUR BONES
YOU CAN SAY WHAT YOU WANNA BOUT MY GIRL
CAUSE I'M GONNA LEAVE HER ANYWAY
WITH HER DEE AH DEE UM DUM, DEE AH DEE UM DUM, DEEEE.

I TOOK MY GAL INTO THE BIG CITY
I BOUGHT HER RINGS AND THINGS TO MAKE HER PRETTY
WITH HER FIGHTIN AND FLIRTIN SHE DON'T CARE WHO SHE'S HURTIN
YOU CAN SAY WHAT YOU WANNA BOUT MY LITTLE GIRL
CAUSE I'M GONNA LEAVE HER ANYWAY
WITH HER DEE AH DEE UM DUM, DEE AH DEE UM DUM, DEEEE.
BACKGROUND CHORUS: SUNG IN TWO PART HARMONY BY ENTER GROUP.
VERSE: SUNG BY ONE OR TWO PERSONS FROM GROUPS TO FORM A THIRD
HARMONEZING PART.

Submitter comment:

THIS SONG WAS LEARNED BY BETSY NORTON FROM A FELLOW COUNSELOR,
WHOSE NAME SHE DOES NOT REMEMBER, AT C.Y.O. SUMMER CAMP FOR GIRLS
IN CARSONVILLE , MICHIGAN. IT HAS NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED TO THEIR
KNOWLEDGE. THE SONG HAS GANED SOME POPULARITY IN THE U-D CAMPUS
AND WAS PERFORMED BY BETSY AND A GROUP
OF GIRLS AS A CAMPUS HOOTENANNY
ON JANUARY 10, 1964.
SCORNFUL SONG CONCERNING PARTING.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CARSONVILLE

Keyword(s): Lyrics ; MUSIC ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune ; VERSE

View just this record

A POLISH SONG: THE CUCKOO SINGS

THE CUCKOO IS CALLING,
A LAD IS LOOKING, FOR A BRIDGE,
HE'S LOOKING, HE'S CHOOSING,
TURNING HIS NOSE IN THE AIR.
CUCKOO, CUCKOO, AHA, AHA, ETC. (REFRAIN)
WODEERYDY ETC.

BOYS, O MY BOYS
WHAT MAKES YOU SO COCKSURE?
IS IT YOUR JACKETS,
OF WHICH YOU HAVE BUT ONE? (REFRAIN)

THE CUCKOO IS CALLING
HEAR MY MEART IS BEATING
THE BOY WHO SEEKS A RICH GIRL
IS A STUPID FELLOW (REFRAIN)

GO AND ASK THE CUCKOO,
HE'LL TELL YOU FOR SURE,
THE BOY WITH A GOOD HEAD
HE IS THE RICHEST.
POLISH TEXT AND MUSIC NOT KEYPUNCHED. SEE ORIGINAL 5X8 INCH CARD.

Submitter comment:

THIS SONG COMES FROM THE SOUTH WESTERN PART OF POLAND CALLED
SLASK. MY PARENTS WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH IT, BUT I LEARNED IT AT
POLISH LESSONS IN DETROIT, FROM MRS. HELEN CHMIELEWSKI.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN

Keyword(s): Lyric ; MUSIC ; POLAND ; POLISH ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune ; VERSE

Date learned: 11-28-1967

View just this record

AND THERE WAS GRANNY SWINGING ON THE OUTHOUSE DOOR,
WITHOUT HER NIGHTY;
AND GRANDPA YELLING "MORE, MORE, MORE." HE'S GONNA GET SOME.

Submitter comment:

A LITTLE DITTY QUITE POPULAR AMONG OT;S, VARIOUS
FRATS, AND ENGINEERRS.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Keyword(s): Lyrics ; MUSIC ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune ; VERSE

Date learned: 00-00-1968

View just this record

PARTY POOPER

EVERY PARTY HAS A POOPER,
THAT'S WHY I INVITED YOU
PARTY POOPER.

Submitter comment:

THIS IS SOMETIMES SUNG.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: RATHSKELLER

Keyword(s): Lyrics ; Music' ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune ; VERSE

Date learned: 11-18-1968

View just this record

DOWN IN THE MEDDY (MEADOW)
IN AN ITTY BITTY POOL
SWAM THREE LITTLE FISHIES
AND A MAMA FISHY TOO
SWIM SAID THE MAMA FISH
SWIM AS FAST AS YOU CAN
AND THEY SWAM AND THEY SWAM
RIGHT OVER THE DAM

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): Lyrics ; MUSIC ; SONG ; Tune

Date learned: 12-01-1967

View just this record