Green Grow The Rushes Go
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(Green grow the rushes go)
What is the one o'?
(One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so)
I'll sing you two o'
(Green grow the rushes go)
What is the two o'?
(Two, two, the little green frogs, jumping over lily ponds
One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so)
I'll sing you three o'
(Green grow the rushes go)
What is the three o'?
(Three, three, the dragon flies
Two, two, the little green frogs, jumping over lily ponds
One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so)
I'll sing you four o'
(Green grow the rushes go)
What are the four o'?
Four are the little brown ducklings
(Three, three, the dragonflies
Two, two, the little green frogs, jumping over lily ponds
One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so)
I'll sing you five o'
(Green grow the rushes go)
What are the five o'?
Five are the buzzing hunnybees
(Five are the buzzing hunnybees
Four are the little brown ducklings
Three, three, the dragonflies
Two, two, the little green frogs, jumping over lily ponds
One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so)
One is one and all alone and ever more shall be so
Green Grow The Rushes Go
Green Grow The Rushes Go is a traditional English folk song that has become a staple of children's music programming. Performed by the cast of Sesame Street, this recording brings the classic carol to a new generation of listeners. The song is known for its cumulative structure, where each verse adds a new element to the growing list of items, creating a rhythmic and engaging listening experience. Sesame Street has a long history of incorporating traditional folk songs into its musical repertoire to teach children about rhyme, rhythm, and cultural heritage. This particular arrangement highlights the show's commitment to educational content through music, making complex structures accessible to young audiences. The performance fits within the broader discography of Sesame Street recordings, which often blend original compositions with timeless standards to create a rich auditory landscape for learning.