Bahay Kubo

SSAA a cappella
4:30 approx.

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An arrangement of the popular folk song from the Tagalog Region of the Philippines. Bahay Kubo literally translates to “Cubed House” used to describe rural huts made of nipa palm leaves and bamboo. This traditional children’s song describes Philippine farm life. 

BAHAY KUBO (Nipa Hut)
Trad. Philippine Folk

Bahay kubo, kahit munti
Ang halaman doon, ay sari sari
Sinkamas at talong, sigarilyas at mani
Sitaw, bataw, patani.

Kundol, patola, upo’t kalabasa
At saka mayroon pang labanos, mustasa,
Sibuyas, kamatis, bawang at luya
Sa paligid-ligid ay puno ng linga.

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Nipa hut, even though it’s small,
The plants that grow around it are varied:
Turnip & eggplant, winged bean & peanut,
String bean, hyacinth bean, lima bean.

Wax gourd, sponge gourd, white squash & pumpkin,
And there’s also radish, mustard,
Onion, tomato, garlic & ginger
And all around are sesame seeds.