Frère Jacques

kitadojo
Mar 4, 2022
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Updated: Mar 31, 2022

"Brother John"

What is the origin of Frère Jacques?

This famous French lullaby about "Brother John" is about a sleepy monk who needs to wake up to ring the morning bell. It's a simple song and the catchy repetition helps even the youngest child remember the full lyrics.

French words to learn from Frère Jacques

Music for Frère Jacques

French and English Lyrics for Frère Jacques

French Lyrics Frère Jacques, frère Jacques Dormez vous, dormez vous Sonnez les matines,

sonnez les matines, Ding ding dong, ding ding dong Frère Jacques, frère Jacques Dormez vous, dormez vous Sonnez les matines,

sonnez les matines, Ding ding dong, ding ding dong

English translation Brother Jacques, Brother Jacques, Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping? Ring [the bells for] morning!

Ring [the bells for] morning! Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong. Traditional English lyrics Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping? Brother John, Brother John, Morning bells are ringing!

Morning bells are ringing! Ding, dang, dong. Ding, dang, dong.