Story Behind The Song
Every year during Hanukah children play a betting game with spinning tops called dreidels. Here?s a song to help kids and parents remember the rules of the game. Nun, Shin, Chay and Gimmel are the Hebrew letters that appear on the sides of the dreidel and each has a meaning. Very young children will enjoy spinning like dreidels while singing along to the song.
Song Description
This fun Hanukah song helps children learn how to play "Dreidel" a "children's gambling" game, in which a spinning top lands on one of four sides. All four sides and their consequences are detailed in this catchy tune.
| Song Length |
1:39 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, Unique - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Affable |
Subject |
Party, Fun |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Gimmel Gimmel Shin
(2x) Gimmel Gimmel Shin, Gimmel Shin
Gimmel Gimmel Gimmel
Gimmel Gimmel Shin, Gimmel, Chay, Chay, Chay!
?Nun? means nothing, ?Shin? means spin again, ?Chay? means half the pot.
?Gimmel,? why ?Gimmel?s? the best you can get, it means
Gimme gimme gimme all you?ve got!