Singing a nursery rhyme is a great way to bond with your little one and support their language development.
Have a go at following the song lyrics to Frère Jacques and watch the video for the music below.
This is a french song about a monk who has overslept and needs to wake up to sound the bell for midnight or very early morning prayers.
Frere Jacques lyrics
Frère Jacques,
Frère Jacques,
Dormez-vous,
Dormez-vous,
Sonnez les matines,
Sonnez les matines,
Ding, dang, dong,
Ding, dang, dong.
Frère Jacques,
Frère Jacques,
Dormez-vous (Frère Jacques),
Dormez-vous (Frère Jacques),
Sonnez les matines (dormez-vous),
Sonnez les matines (dormez-vous),
Ding, dang, dong (sonnez les matines),
Ding, dang, dong (sonnez les matines),
(Ding, dang, dong),
(Ding, dang, dong).
