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Folk
This lyrics category lists sites which are solely dedicated to folk and traditional lyrics, or have at least a substantial number of folk lyrics posted.
Sites in Folk
Ingeb
Text and tunes in 50 languages, and many notes.
Roots of Folk
Extensive indices to traditional songs and tunes, as well as links, compiled by Bruce Olson.
Contemplator
Traditional tunes from 1600 to 1900. With lyrics, Midi, origins of the songs and information on the events described in the Songs.
The Celtic Lyrics Collection
A searchable collection of modern and traditional Celtic song lyrics, with the author credited where known.
SCA Song Database
A collection of lyrics to songs sung by campfires in the Society for Creative Anachronism.
Spike's Music Collection
Folk song sheets in .pdf format, so they can be printed and used by musicians or singers.
The Irish Lyrics And Chords Archive
Contains lyrics and chords to many Irish folk songs.
Fierce Flawless
Brenda Weiler and Zara Iris lyrics.
Sicilian Folklore
Lyrics, musical samples and information on some Sicilian folk songs.
Dardo Guitar Chords Irish Songs
First verses of popular Irish songs showing guitar chords.
The Ballad of Natalie & New York City
Complete original lyrics to the Eric Norcross folk song "The Ballad of Natalie & New York City."
Francis J. Child Ballads
Includes a biography, list of ballads, lyrics, tune information, MIDI files and links.
A Big Bag Of Songs
Includes American folk, blues and gospel lyrics, with some very rare songs.
Poets' Corner
Index to traditional poems, songs, and ballads from the British Isles, Ireland, America, and the Native Americas.
A Bard's Celtic Lyric Directory
List of traditional Irish and Scottish lyrics, chords, CDs and downloadable MP3s. Free monthly newsletter for more free MP3s.
Irish Folk Songs
A searchable directory of lyrics for popular traditional Irish songs.
Celtic and Scottish Songs
Collection of Scottish folk lyrics, some with accompanying audio files to download.
Lyrics and Free Song Lyrics
Small collection of lyrics to traditional Scottish songs.
The Children's Music Archive
Lyrics to new and traditional children's songs, some with sound clips, and actions.
The Songs of Woody Guthrie
Collection of lyrics, sorted in recorded order.
A Traditional Music Library
Includes traditional music in songbooks, MIDI files, and sheet music, with lyrics.
Cantaria
Library of traditional folk songs of Western Europe. Many are from late medieval and renaissance period styles.
Liverpool Lyrics
Small collection of lyrics to folk songs from or about Liverpool, England.
Digital Tradition Folk Song Database
Mudcat discussion forums and information about how to download your own copy of the database.
Amhrán Gaelach
A collection of Irish Language song texts in the original Gaelic.
Middle English Lyrics: Texts
A selection of lyrics from middle English from Luminarium.
Donegal Danny's Irish Folk Songs Archive
A personal collection of lyrics to traditional Irish songs.
Irish Songs And Traditional Music
Lyrics collection for many Irish folk songs.
O'Shaughnessy
Alphabetically sorted collection of lyrics to Irish folk songs.
Hawaiian Chants: Mele of Antiquity
A study of the chant texts of the ancient Hawaiians.
Quechua Songs
Includes the lyrics in Quechua, along with their English and Spanish translations.
Irish Rebel Songs
Includes lyrics and guitar chords for Irish Republican folk songs.
Celtic Lyrics Corner
Includes lyrics and translations for several contemporary Celtic artists and groups.
Australian Folk Songs
Collection of traditional Australian folk songs with lyrics, notation, and MIDI files. |
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