Michael, row the boat ashore, Hallelujah
Brother lend a helping hand, Hallelujah
Children sing a sailor song, Hallelujah
Children call the boat back home, Hallelujah
Sister help to trim the sail, Hallelujah
Michael, haul the boat ashore, Hallelujah
Michael stay forever more, Hallelujah
Sing Out Loud Traditional Songs
Public Domain Recording
U.S. State Department
MICHAEL ROW THE BOAT ASHORE
Michael Row the Boat Ashore Score provided by Fábio Cândido de Jesus, as treble
clef flute melody in G Major with chord symbols, Slideshare available for download.
Further Activities:
- Play the video and perform the song as a solo or in a group.
- Improvise your own instrumental arrangement of the song.
- Use a resource prepared by Kodály Center with pdf download, treble clef melody in Eb major, several additional verses, background information, origin of song.
- Find out about the name ‘Michael’.
- Design a quiz on any song or style of music. Use link (above) to share.
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