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Thread #16975   Message #739549
Posted By: Haruo
29-Jun-02 - 06:24 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Twinkle, twinkle little star.
Subject: RE: Lyr Add: Twinkle, twinkle little star.
Yes, dorareever, read either thread. Mozart wrote a famous set of variations on a preexisting tune to which was sung a French text, "Ah, vous dirai-je, maman" (links to the words are in the other thread).

I think it's one of those simple, widespread European kiddie-song tunes whose first composition (date and author) and original text will probably ever remain a mystery.

Liland