Song: Rain Song

Ah - - -
Ah - - -
Ah -
Ah -
Ah -

(repeat above)

Conish, conish parloshay
Chicabin chicabin pahkokay.

 

This is a Navajo prayer for rain. The tapping rhythm accompanies on the first section, and is very soft. It is made up by two beats on the thigh, then a triplet and one beat, tapped by two fingers on the opposite palm. At the end of the song, after a moment's silence, the rain is heard. Following the leader's timing all rub hands together, then cap softly, getting louder and ending by clapping on thighs.

Source: Jubilee Songbook published by Girl Guides of Canada.
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