Folk Songs For Children
Every country has it's own folk song traditions, America included. And there's something special about the songs families sing together that helps bind us together as a nation.
Music can put a smile on the face of even the smallest child, and even parents who do not fancy themselves singers will sing to their children. Some of the very first melodies children learn include "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star", "Row, Row, Row Your Boat", and "Mary Had A Little Lamb, but as children grow they need more.
This playlist includes folk songs that will help children continue with their love of music after "Old MacDonald" has run its course.
Folk songs really are perfect for children. They usually include very strong, but simple melodies, and tell stories through the use of characters that children can identify with -- children's books set to music.
I have fond childhood memories of many of the songs in this playlist. And today I'm passing them on to my children.
What folk songs had the biggest impact on your childhood?
Folk Songs For Children
1. Puff (The Magic Dragon) - Peter, Paul and Mary
2. Teddy Bears' Picnic - Jerry Garcia
3. Jim Crack Corn - Mike Seeger
4. Mr. Froggie Went A-Courtin' - Burl Ives
5. This Land is Your Land - Woody Guthrie
6. Eency Weency Spider - Mike Seeger
7. Pop! Goes The Weasel - The Merry Macs
8. Raccoon And Possum - The Seegers
9. There Ain't No Bugs On Me - Jerry Garcia
10. Swinging On A Star - Joe Higgins
11. Riding In My Car - Woody Guthrie
12. Stewball - Peter, Paul and Mary
13. John Henry - Harry Belafonte
14. Turkey In The Straw - The New Lost City Ramblers
