Bonhomme, bonhomme, sais-tu jouer
This song goes back to the 1600's. It was sung in Quebec city.
The Bonhomme of Carnaval is the mascot of the Carnaval of Québec. A snowman is called a "bonhomme de neige" in French.
Bonhomme, bonhomme, sais-tu jouer
Bonhomme, Bonhomme, Do You Know How to Play?
Chanson de Carnaval
Carnival Song
(French)
(English)
Bonhomme, bonhomme, sais-tu jouer ?
Bonhomme, bonhomme, sais-tu jouer ?
Sais-tu jouer de ce violon-là ?
Sais-tu jouer de ce violon-là ?
Zing, zing, zing de ce violon-là ?
(Refrain)
Bonhomme ! Bonhomme !
Tu n'es pas maître dans ta maison
Quand nous y sommes !
Bonhomme, bonhomme, sais-tu jouer ?
Bonhomme, bonhomme, sais-tu jouer ?
Sais-tu jouer de cette flûte-là ?
Sais-tu jouer de cette flûte-là ?
Flûte, flûte de cette flûte-là ?
Zing, zing, zing de ce violon-là ?
(Refrain)
Bonhomme, bonhomme, sais-tu jouer ?
Bonhomme, bonhomme, sais-tu jouer ?
Sais-tu jouer de ce tambour-là ?
Sais-tu jouer de ce tambour-là ?
Boum, boum, boum de ce tambour-là ?
Flûte, flûte de cette flûte-là ?
Zing, zing, zing de ce violon-là ?
(Refrain)
Bonhomme, bonhomme, sais-tu jouer ?
Bonhomme, bonhomme, sais-tu jouer ?
Sais-tu jouer de ce cornet-là ?
Sais-tu jouer de ce cornet-là ?
Taratata de ce cornet-là ?
Boum, boum, boum de ce tambour-là ?
Flûte, flûte de cette flûte-là ?
Zing, zing, zing de ce violon-là ?
(Refrain)
(Refrain)
Bonhomme, bonhomme, do you know how to play?
Bonhomme, bonhomme, do you know how to play?
Do you know how to play that violin?
Do you know how to play that violin?
Zing, zing, zing that violin?
(Chorus)
Bonhomme! Bonhomme!
You're not master in your house
When we are there!
Bonhomme, bonhomme, do you know how to play?
Bonhomme, bonhomme, do you know how to play?
Do you know how to play that flute?
Do you know how to play that flute?
Flute, flute, that flute?
Zing, zing, zing that violin?
(Chorus)
Bonhomme, bonhomme, do you know how to play?
Bonhomme, bonhomme, do you know how to play?
Do you know how to play that drum?
Do you know how to play that drum?
Boom, boom, boom, that drum?
Flute, flute, that flute?
Zing, zing, zing that violin?
(Chorus)
Bonhomme, bonhomme, do you know how to play?
Bonhomme, bonhomme, do you know how to play?
Do you know how to play that cornet?
Do you know how to play that cornet?
Taratata, that cornet?
Boom, boom, boom, that drum?
Flute, flute, that flute?
Zing, zing, zing that violin?
(Chorus)
(Chorus)
Notes
The Bonhomme of Carnaval is the mascot of the Carnaval of Québec. A "bonhomme" is usually a short, plump man. A snowman is called a "bonhomme de neige" in French; "bonhomme" is also an endearment term of address for little boys.
Game Instructions
Mime the instruments being played in each verse.
Comments
This song is also an echo and action song. The verses can be found in different orders. Some versions include a piano.
There are several versions of this song:
La mist'en laire
Bonhomme, bonhomme (Different from this song)
Cadet Rousselle (It shares some of the tune with this song.)
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