Lavender’s Blue

Great Britain

HISTORY AND SONG NOTES

Lavender’s Blue is an English folk lullaby. This song has origins in the 17th century, and was first published as a lullaby in 1805 in a book titled Songs for the Nursery.

While listening to or singing this song, the children can rock their bodies to feel the beat and meter of the song. They can also experience singing piano, legato, and creating smooth phrases with their voices.

AUDIO RECORDING FOR LISTENING, SINGING ALONG, AND LEARNING:

Piano Accompaniment:

Downloads:

PDF of Score: Lavender’s Blue

mp3 of piano accompaniment: Lavender’s Blue