Acorn Song Library

Were you ever in Quebec
Storing timber on the deck?
Were you ever in Quebec*
Riding on a donkey?

Chorus:
Way-ho! Away we go,
Donkey riding, donkey riding,
Way-ho! Away we go,
Riding on a donkey.

Were you ever off the Horn
Where it's always fine and warm?
Were you ever off the Horn
Riding on a donkey?

(Chorus)

Were you ever in Cardiff Bay?
Where the folks all shout, "Hurray!" 
Were you ever in Cardiff Bay
Riding on a donkey.

(Chorus)

NOTES
Sound play: Make donkey hee-haws or clopping noises with your tongue.
Move: Stand up, gallop in place, then around the room or yard
Echo: Have children echo "Way-ho!" and "Away we go!"
Language: Get the children's ideas:
"Were you ever in [place],
[another line that ends with a rhyme of the place]"
"Were you ever in Seattle?
Chasing seven thousand cattle?"

Lyrics: I simplify the lyrics by changing the third line of each verse to mimic the first line. You should do as you please!