Song: Ay Cumma Zimba Zimba Zaya

We don't know what language this is, or if the words have any connection with Zulu, but the kids request it every time. A good introduction to singing in rounds.

Materials

Ay cumma zimba zimba zaya, (pronounced ziya)
Ay cumma zimba zimba zee.
Ay cumma zimba zimba zaya,
Ay cumma zimba zimba zee.
See him there, the Zulu warrior,
See him there, the Zulu CHIEF, CHIEF, CHIEF!

(Or, See her there, the Zulu princess, see her there, the Zulu QUEEN, QUEEN, QUEEN!

Alternatively, See her there, the Zulu warrior, see her there, the Zulu CHIEF, CHIEF, CHIEF!)

 
 
 

Procedures

1. The timing on this one is a little tricky, but the fun comes when you get to "CHIEF." Clap along in rhythm up to this part in the song, at which point everyone pounds the floor, repeating CHIEF with each beat.

2. Then half of the group keeps pounding and repeating CHIEF, CHIEF, CHIEF, while the other half starts the song over again. At "See him there," everyone joins in the singing in unison.