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Published: Mar 6, 2023 by Diptesh · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Alouette Printable Lyrics, Origins, and Video

Often deemed as the anthem of French Canada, Alouette Je te plumerai is a classic song sung by the Canadian people. If you've lived in Canada or your parents were Canadian, your childhood must've been filled with its memories. Your parents softly sing parts of it as your drift asleep - it was the daily routine of almost all children.

But have you ever wondered where this song came from? What does it translates literally to? Let us find out!

Written lyrics

Recall your memories of this amazing song. Remember the entire lyrics? Here's what the original french lyrics look like:

Alouette, gentille alouette

Alouette, je te plumerai

Aloutette, gentille alouette

Alouette, je te plumerai

Je te plumerai la tete

Je te plumerai la tete

Et la tete

Et la tete

Alouett’

Alouett’

Oh,

Alouette, gentille alouette

Alouette, je te plumerai

Je te plumerai le bec

Je te plumerai le bec

Et le bec

Et le bec

Et la tete

Et la tete

Alouett’

Alouett’

Oh,

Alouette, gentille alouette

Alouette, je te plumerai

Je te plumerai le nez

Je te plumerai le nez

Et le nez

Et le nez

Et le bec

Et le bec

Et la tete

Et la tete

Alouett’

Alouett’

Oh,

Alouette, gentille alouette

Alouette, je te plumerai

Je te plumerai le cou

Je te plumerai le cou

Et le cou

Et le cou

Et le nez

Et le nez

Et le bec

Et le bec

Et la tete

Et la tete

Alouette’

Alouette’

Oh,

Alouette, gentille alouette

Alouette, je te plumerai

Je te plumerai le dos

Je te plumerai le dos

Et le dos

Et le dos

Et le cou

Et le cou

Et le nez

Et le nez

Et le bec

Et le bec

Et la tete

Et la tete

Alouett’

Alouett’

Oh,

Alouette, gentille alouette

Alouette je te plumerai

Alouette, gentille alouette

Alouette je te plumerai

Printable lyrics

Alouette-Printable lyrics
Alouette

Don't let the tradition of singing Alouette and its soft lyrics die down! Let your children, too, live those memories by printing out this song here.

Photo lyrics

Alouette - Photo lyrics
Alouette

Video links

Instead of just reading out loud, try listening to this amusing and eye-catching instrumental version of Alouette.

Origins and history

Alouette (ah-lou-eht or alwɛt) is one of the most famous folk songs in Canada. The parents and schools use this kids' song to teach french and help them become fluent. Its origins have set to have rooted in Quebec, Canada, about 100 years ago. The Canadian encyclopedia has even named it the unofficial anthem of French Canada.

Alouette
Alouette

The song is said to have a French-Canadian background because its first appearance was in McGill University students’ handbook, 1879. It is also claimed that the song might have been sung by the fur traders (French-Candian colonists). They used to consume lark, a game bird, and that is where the name has been said to have originated from.

The French chorus goes, “Alouette, gentille alouette, alouette Je te plumerai” whose literal English translation is "lark, nice lark, lark I will pluck your feathers." As the song continues, more bird parts keep getting added, like the head, wings, back, and tail.

FAQ

Is Alouette a bird?

Yes, Alouette is a French word for a Lark, a small brown bird hunted for its flesh during the voyageurs.

When was Alouette written?

The origin of Alouette dates back to 1879. It was first published as "Alouetté" in A Pocket Song Book for the Use of Students and Graduates of McGill College (Montreal 1879). Later in 1885, it was changed to "Alouette" after getting published in the McGill College Song Book.

Who wrote the song Alouette?

The original author of the song remains unknown as it has been passed through the generations orally. However, Marius Barbeau, a French folklorist, believes that it was written in France. While James J. Fuld says that since it first appeared in A Pocket Song Book for the Use of Students and Graduates of McGill College of Montreal, the origins are rooted in Canada.

How do you say Alouette in English?

Alouette is pronounced as al-oo-et-uhz or aˈlwɛt in English.

 

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