These tell of
tragic incidents or great exploits, evolved from local events or legends,
heroic deeds
- Folk songs are shorter than ballads and are also sung
- Lullabies are among the most enduring folk songs and are excellent resources for introducing preschoolers to traditional literature
- Some songs are just plain nonsense and feature enjoyable language play
I Saw an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (Judy Collins):
Ballad of Davy Crockett:
All the Pretty Little Horses (Pete Seeger):
