A Keelie

Traditional Ghanaian, arranged by Daniel Ludford Thomas.
Children's song used by permission of Ex Cathedra

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A call-and-response song that provides a great way of focusing children’s attention and bringing them together. This arrangement, including lyrics, is a Westernised version of a traditional Ghanaian song thought to be in the Dangme language.

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