Sing
nursery rhyme
Несе Галя воду / Nese Halya Vodu (Halya Carries Water)
Best Age
Best Age
wk 8–104
Category
Sing
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About this song
A beloved Ukrainian folk song that tells the story of Halya, a young girl carrying water, while Ivan, enamored by her beauty, follows her like a winding periwinkle. Its gentle melody and swaying rhythm make it a perfect lullaby.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Sing softly while rocking baby in your arms.
- Mimic the motion of carrying a water bucket with your arms.
- Pause on 'як барвінок, в'ється' for baby to follow the rhythm.
Lyrics & Rhyme
Halya carries water,
The yoke is bending,
And behind her Ivan
Winds like a periwinkle.
And behind her Ivan
Winds like a periwinkle.
Galya, oh my Galya,
Give me water to drink,
You are so lovely —
Let me at least look at you.
You are so lovely —
Let me at least look at you.
The water is in the pond,
Go and drink from it,
When I am in the garden —
Come and see me.
When I am in the garden —
Come and see me.
He came to the garden,
The cuckoo was singing,
But you, Galya,
Did not honor me.
But you, Galya,
Did not honor me.
Periwinkle, grow,
I will water you,
Come back, Ivan,
I will cherish you.
Come back, Ivan,
I will cherish you.