Tradtional / folk tune, learned at Heuvelrugkoor.
Also known as "Ghost of John". Kids sing it in the USA on occasion of Halloween.
Additional lyrics & recording - January 2021.
lyrics
Ghost of Tom
Have you seen the ghost of Tom?
Long white robe and no skin on.
Wo oh oh oh oh wo oh oh oh oh,
Wouldn't it be chilly with no skin on?
Have you heard the bluebird sing?
Far and wide it was lingering.
Wo oh oh oh oh wo oh oh oh oh,
Wouldn't it be fine to hear the bluebird sing?
Have you felt the summer rain?
Falling on your skin again.
Wo oh oh oh oh wo oh oh oh oh,
Wouldn't it be cool to feel the summer rain.
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