This Won’t It Be Fun On Bonfire Night circle dance encourages all the anticipation of the November 5th traditions, but also includes a little reminder about keeping safe too.
Most countries have a tradition of bonfires and fireworks to mark special occasions at various points in the year. But in the UK our Bonfire Night on November 5th has a particular historical relevance. The tradition marks and celebrates the failed attempt by Guy Fawkes to blow up the houses of Parliament back in 1605 which is referred to in the popular children’s rhyme Remember Remember the Fifth of November.
Happily, these days it’s just a fun family celebration with traditional food, a bonfire and lots of sparkles and bangs!
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Won’t It Be Fun on Bonfire Night Circle Dance
Won’t It be fun on Bonfire Night? (hold hands in a circle)
Bonfire night, Bonfire Night, (go round imaginary bonfire)
Won’t it be fun on Bonfire Night, (continue in a circle)
On bonfire night in the garden. (continue in a circle)
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We’ll build a fire and it’ll burn bright, (build imaginary fire)
On bonfire night, on Bonfire Night, (build imaginary fire)
We’ll build a fire and it’ll burn bright, (rub and warm hands)
On bonfire night in the garden. (rub and warm hands)
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But we must be careful and stand right back, (wag finger in warning)
On bonfire night, on Bonfire Night, (wag finger in warning)
But we must be careful and stand right back, (wag finger in warning)
Then we’ll be safe in the garden. (wag finger in warning)
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The fireworks will whizz and bang! (mime a rocket and clap hands)
On bonfire night, on bonfire night, (mime a rocket and clap hands)
The fireworks will whizz and bang! (mime a rocket and clap hands)
On bonfire night in the garden! (mime a rocket and clap hands)
(sung to the tune of Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush)
Print the Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush Sheet Music.
Great stuff!!!! After 20 years of teaching there is still a wealth of songs to learn!!!!!!
A fun way to get ready for bonfire night
I have never heard this song before – it sounds so jolly.
Thank you! We do love our Bonfire Night over here!
I love your pairing of crafts and songs. Thanks for sharing with Afterschool!