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Dem Bones
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Dem Bones, Dry Bones or Dem Dry Bones is a well-known traditional spiritual song, often used to teach basic anatomy to children (although its description is far from anatomically correct). The melody was written by James Weldon Johnson. Two versions of this traditional song are widely used, the second an abridgement of the first. The lyrics are based on Ezekiel 37:1-14, where the prophet visits the Valley of Dry Bones and brings them to life under God's command.
The chorus of the song is often used to teach children about skeletons:
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Dem Bones, Dry Bones or Dem Dry Bones is a well-known traditional spiritual song, often used to teach basic anatomy to children (although its description is far from anatomically correct). The melody was written by James Weldon Johnson. Two versions of this traditional song are widely used, the second an abridgement of the first. The lyrics are based on Ezekiel 37:1-14, where the prophet visits the Valley of Dry Bones and brings them to life under God's command.
The chorus of the song is often used to teach children about skeletons:
- Toe bone connected to the foot bone
- Foot bone connected to the leg bone
- Leg bone connected to the knee bone...
Over the years, the song has been covered by The Delta Rhythm Boys, the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Shirley Caesar, Rosemary Clooney, and many other artists.
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