Liza Jane

 

Various websites and other sources provide lyrics of African origin, mostly Nigerian (Yoruba). However, the authentic African origin of these lyrics are inconclusive. Nevertheless, they are relatively well-known and are therefore provided below:1.) Fanga ah lafiya, ashé ashé (x4)
Ashé ashé ashé ashé
Fanga ah lafiya, ashé, ashéCHORUS: Ashé ashé ashé ashé (x4)2.) Ikabo ah lafiya ashé ashé (x4)
Ashé ashé ashé ashé
Ikabo ah lafiya, ashé, ashéCHORUS: Ashé ashé ashé ashé (x4)3.) Elegua ah lafiya, ashé ashé (x4)
Ashé ashé ashé ashé
Elegua ah lafiya, ashé, ashéCHORUS: Ashé ashé ashé ashé (x4)4.) Fanga ilaya, ashé ashé (x4)
Ashé ashé ashé ashé
Fanga ilaya, ashé ashéCHORUS: Ashé ashé ashé ashé (x4)

 

Region or Origin: 
African American
source: 
Mcnees
Appropriate Age: 
PreK-7
8-10
11 and up
Scale: 
Do Pentatonic
Rhythmic Element: 
syncopation
dotted quarter, eighth
Meter: 
4/4
Score: