Story Behind The Song
Inpsired by my Chinese American students, and children's picture books.
Song Description
Very melodic.
| Song Length |
3:35 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, World - Asian |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Serene, Blissful |
Subject |
Celebration, Country, Nation |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Down Chinatown Way
©2003 by Marla Lewis
On the fifteenth day of the lunar New Year
We take a train down to Chinatown
To celebrate with a jubilant crowd
Parade begins as the sun goes down
Down Chinatown Way
New Year?s Day
Down Chinatown Way
See the Lion dancers in crimson and gold
Twist and turn to the cymbal and drum
Firecrackers go crackle and bang
Bringing luck for the year to come
Down Chinatown Way
New Year?s Day
Down Chinatown Way
They left their home with American dreams
Of freedom and opportunity
And they brought their ancient traditional themes
To share today with you and me
See the children?s Lantern Procession float past
As dragons flash their vermilion eyes
?Ooh?s? and ?ah?s? are crescendoing now
As fireworks fill the evening skies
Down Chinatown Way
New Year?s Day
Down Chinatown Way
(Gongs & cymbals clang
Gung hoy fat choy
May you prosper and enjoy)