Jack and Jill
Our Version of Jack and Jill
With this song our aim was to demonstrate a change of rhythm while maintaining the same beat. “Jack and Jill” is usually sung as a polka but the second time around we sing it as a jig. Polkas and jigs are played regularly in Irish music.
Classroom Ideas for Jack and Jill
Social, Environmental and Scientific Education: Explore how crucial water is for all forms of life. How is water created? Use in conjunction with our song "Old Man Blues". How do we get our water today? In history, communities were founded near quality water supplies. Provide examples. Contrast this to the desert. How have animals, plants and people adapted to survive in arid conditions?
Lyrics for Jack and Jill
Jack and Jill went up the hill
To fetch a pail of water
Jack fell down and broke his crown
And Jill came tumbling after
Up Jack got and home did trot
As fast as he could caper
He went to bed and covered his head
In vinegar and brown paper
