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Dolby, Karen,

Auld Lang Syne : words to songs you used to know / compiled by Karen Dolby. - 190 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Includes bibliographical references (page 185) and index.

Our memories are bursting with half-remembered songs. They stick with us in a way that no other words do. Just the first few notes of a tune can bring a sports stadium full of people to their feet or kindle memories of starlit nights around a campfire, or a bedtime lullaby soothing us to sleep. But so often after those first few lines we're left humming until the chorus comes back in. Now, with this little book you need never miss a line again. Inside you'll find: * Beloved songs from across the English-speaking world, including tunes from Australia, America, Canada, Ireland as well as the UK * Lesser-known gems among the firm favourites * Short accompanying text explaining the origins and stories behind the lyrics Celebrating the wonderful variety of songs, shanties, ballads, ditties and anthems that wind through our lives and bring us together, Auld Lang Syne is a timeless collection for all to cherish.

ISBN: 9781782434269 1782434267

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Folk music--Great Britain--Texts.
Folk music--United States--Texts.
Folk music--History and criticism.--Great Britain
Folk music--History and criticism.--United States
Children's songs--Great Britain--Texts.
Children's songs--United States--Texts.
Children's songs--History and criticism.--Great Britain
Children's songs--History and criticism.--United States

LC Class. No.: ML3545 / .D58 2015