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Music is a powerful and enjoyable way to learn English, especially for children. In this lesson, we use the traditional nursery rhyme “Row, Row, Row the Boat” to practice pronunciation, rhythm, and simple vocabulary. The song is played on the electronic keyboard while Bita sings along, helping young learners connect language with melody, memory, and joy in a natural and engaging way.
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Copyright Notice
“Row, Row, Row the Boat” is a traditional English nursery rhyme that dates back to the 19th century and is considered public domain. This means that its lyrics and melody are no longer protected by copyright and may be freely used, performed, recorded, adapted, and published for educational or commercial purposes. No permission or license is required to use this song, provided that no modern copyrighted adaptations or arrangements are copied.
Lyrics of Row, Row, Row the Boat Song
Row, row, row the boat,
Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,
Simple Vocabulary List
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row – to move a boat through water using oars
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boat – a small vehicle that moves on water
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gently – in a soft and careful way
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down – from a higher place to a lower place
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stream – a small river with flowing water
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merrily – in a happy and cheerful way
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life – the time when a person or animal is alive
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dream – something you see or imagine when you sleep
About Row, Row, Row the Boat Song
This song uses simple words, repetition, and a gentle rhythm to create a calm and joyful learning experience for children. Its meaning encourages enjoying the moment and seeing life as something light and pleasant, like a dream. Functionally, the song helps young learners develop listening skills, pronunciation, rhythm awareness, and emotional engagement, making it especially effective for early language learning and music-based education.
