Sing
nursery rhyme
Ти ж мене підманула / Ty zh mene pidmanula (You Tricked Me)
Best Age
Best Age
wk 8–104
Category
Sing
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About this song
A hugely popular and humorous Ukrainian folk song that tells the story of someone waiting in vain each day of the week. Its catchy refrain and repetitive verses make it an ideal song for learning the days of the week.
How to do it (Step by step)
- Sing the chorus while clapping hands to the beat.
- Count the days of the week on your fingers during the verses.
- Pause on 'підманула-підвела' for baby to repeat.
Lyrics & Rhyme
You said on Monday:
«Let's go together for periwinkle».
I came, you weren't there —
You tricked me, you let me down.
Chorus:
You tricked me,
You let me down,
You drove me, young one,
Out of my mind.
You said on Tuesday:
«You'll kiss me forty times».
I came, you weren't there —
You tricked me, you let me down.
Chorus.
You said on Wednesday:
«Let's go together to the herd».
I came, you weren't there —
You tricked me, you let me down.
Chorus.
You said on Thursday:
«Let's go together to the concert».
I came, you weren't there —
You tricked me, you let me down.
Chorus.
You said on Friday:
«Let's go together for strawberries».
I came, you weren't there —
You tricked me, you let me down.
Chorus.
You said on Saturday:
«Let's go together to work».
I came, you weren't there —
You tricked me, you let me down.
Chorus.
You said on Sunday:
«Let's go together to a wedding».
I came, you weren't there —
You tricked me, you let me down.
Chorus.