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Thread #65824   Message #1087377
Posted By: Joybell
06-Jan-04 - 05:43 PM
Thread Name: Aussie Childrens' School Song origin?
Subject: RE: Aussie Childrens' School Song origin?
I keep remembering a singing-dance we did at school in Melbourne. "The Seven Steps". It went:
(All circle right, holding hands)

Have you ever heard of the seven steps?
Have you ever heard of the seven steps?
You say that I can't dance a step
I can dance as well as any chap
This is One. (Drop hands and kneel on right knee).

This was repeated through to seven with 2. - as kneel on both knees, 3. both knees and right elbow, 4. both knees and both elbows, 5. both knees, both elbows and right wrist, 6. both knees , both elbows, and both wrists, 7. same as 6. with head on ground as well.


There is a thread here that mentions a song called "The Seven Steps" which is not the same but may be related. It's noted as an Irish song. "The Seven Joys of Mary" which is mentioned there may also have some connection. Your song sounds more fun, Golly. Joy