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…
Spot on mate!