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Shake the Papaya Down

from Dancing Tunes by Edward II

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It was often the job of children to climb the Papaya tree and pick the fruit, and this song has remained popular as a nursery rhyme to the present day, still sung in schools and around the maypole.

lyrics

Mama says, No play! This is a work day,
Up with the bright sun, get all the work done!
If you will help me climb up the tall tree,
Shake the papaya down.

Sweet, sweet papaya, fruit of the island,
When all the work's done, dance on the white sands,
If you will help me climb up the tall tree
Shake the papaya down.

Shake them down, shake them down,
Climb the tall tree, shake them down!
Shake them down, shake them down,
Shake the papaya down!

Mama says, No play! This is a work day,
Up with the bright sun, get all the work done!
If you will help me climb up the tall tree,
Shake the papaya down.

I love papaya, yes I do,
Juicy papaya, yes I do!
If you will help me, I'll help you,
Shake the papaya down!

credits

from Dancing Tunes, track released December 1, 2020
Traditional: Arrangement Gavin Sharp / Tee Carthy

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Edward II Manchester, UK

Edward II, are an English roots band that uniquely blend the rhythms of the Caribbean with traditional songs from the British Isles. Back in the nineties the band were at the forefront of the Rock Against Racism movement and signed to Cooking Vinyl Records and Rhythm Safari in the US. They worked extensively across the globe touring world music, reggae and folk festivals on every continent! ... more

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