Homeward Bound - Horsey Horsey
Our Version of Horsey Horsey
A horse speeds up when its rider or handler shouts “giddy up!” To recreate the horse’s speed, we sing the chorus of the traditional song “Horsey, Horsey” at a faster tempo each time the coachman shouts “giddy up!” We also add an extra voice at each tempo change. Our elders sang this song to the tune of the traditional Irish polka “The Rakes of Mallow” and we play the second part of this tune as the finale. Note how we stop playing when the coachman shouts “whoa horsey!”
Classroom Ideas for Horsey Horsey
Social, Environmental and Scientific Education: Horses are majestic animals. They have been an important part of society for thousands of years. What purpose has the horse served? Transport of goods and people, working in the fields, battles, racing, etc
Lyrics for Horsey Horsey
Horsey, Horsey don’t you stop
Just let your hooves go clippity clop
Let your tail go swish and the wheels go round
Giddy up! We’re homeward bound
