I remember singing this song when I went to outdoor camp and acting out the part where Tommy sits on a red-hot clinker (a hot coal)! It makes for a rousing round when four groups are standing with alarm and crying, "Ma! Ma!"
Sources: Zanzig, Augustus D. 101 Rounds for Singing. Published by World Around Songs Inc. p.19
Stephanie Trinneer from song sung in childhood.
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10.7.12
There Came A Girl From France
This Scottish children's game is perfect for students to create and sing about ways to move. I like to sing it as a cumulative song, where we sing and move to each verse that preceded the new verse. It's a great workout for the body and mind!
Source: Brumfield, Susan. Hot Peas and Barley-O: Children's Songs and Games from Scotland
Source: Brumfield, Susan. Hot Peas and Barley-O: Children's Songs and Games from Scotland
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