Frère Jacques is a French nursery rhyme. The song is about a French monk who has overslept and is called upon to sound the prayer bells. This is a typical kids song and is often sung in rounds. The English name for the song is Brother John.
Frère Jacques lyrics and translation
Frère Jacques, frère Jacques,
Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?
Sonnez les matines! Sonnez les matines!
Din, dan, don. Din, dan, don.
Brother John, Brother John,
Are you sleeping?
Morning bells are ringing!
Ding, dang, dong.
