Teaching tip:

Ask students to bring cuttings of spring flowers.

Then invite the class to sing and clap to the tune of

“A-weema-weh… The lion sleeps tonight”.

The Lily Sleeps Tonight

A-daffo–dil, a-daffo–dil, a-daffo-dil, a-daffo-dil

A-dah-li-a, a-dah-li-a, a-dah-li-a, a-dah-li-a

A-hya–cinth, a-hya-cinth, a-hya-cinth, a-hya-cinth

A-butter-cup, a-butter-cup, a–butter-cup, a-butter-cup

In the garden, the mighty garden

The lily sleeps tonight

In the garden, the quiet garden

Its bloom is a delight

Ca–me–lli–as, ca–me–lli–as, ca–me–lli–as, ca–me–lli–as

Ra–nun–cu–lus, ra–nun–cu–lus, ra–nun–cu–lus, ra–nun–cu–lus

A-tulip-too, a-tulip-too, a–tulip-too, a-tulip-too

A-daffo–dil, a-daffo–dil, a-daffo-dil, a-daffo-dil…