Famous song lyrics
'Nessun Dorma' lyrics: Puccini's great aria - and the key role it played in football's renaissance
Do you remember when 'Nessun Dorma' suddenly became a cultural icon? Here are the lyrics to Puccini's great aria, and the story of its 1990 renaissance
'America The Beautiful': what are the lyrics to this patriotic US song?
Here are the lyrics to one of America's most popular patriotic songs, 'America The Beautiful', which was written in the late 19th century
'The Skye Boat Song': what are the lyrics to this popular Scottish folk song?
Bonnie Prince Charlie's dramatic escape to the Isle of Skye inspired one of Britain's most famous folk songs, and opening song lines, 'Speed bonnie boat'. Here are song's lyrics in full
What are the lyrics to 'The 12 Days of Christmas' song?
Here are the English lyrics to the famous Christmas song, 'The 12 Days of Christmas'
Loch Lomond lyrics: what are the lyrics to the classic Scottish tune?
What is the famous Scottish song about? And what are its famous lyrics? Jeremy Pound explains
'Men of Harlech' lyrics: how does the rousing Welsh patriotic song go?
This rousing Welsh song is central to Welsh national identity and culture. Here's how it goes - plus some of the history behind the song and its use
'Jerusalem' lyrics: what are the words to the popular hymn?
Written in 1808, the famous hymn 'Jerusalem' became a symbol of hope during the First World War and has been sung with gusto ever since
British national anthem: what are the lyrics to 'God Save The King'?
'God Save The King' has been sung by Brits since 1744, but how many of us actually know the words...?
The Star Spangled Banner lyrics: what are the words to the USA National Anthem?
Inspired by the USA's victories over the British, the Star-Spangled Banner has been the USA's official national anthem since 1931. Here are the lyrics to the famous song
Irish national anthem: what are the lyrics to 'Amhrán na bhFiann' (The Soldier's Song)?
Here are the lyrics to Ireland's famous national anthem 'Amhrán na bhFiann' ('The Soldier's Song')
'Ave Maria': lyrics and composer
Here are the famous lyrics to the ancient Catholic hymn, 'Ave Maria' in both English and Latin
'For He's a Jolly Good Fellow' lyrics
Did you know there is a British version and an American version of 'For he's a jolly good fellow'? Here are the lyrics for both
Die Forelle lyrics
Here are the lyrics to Schubert's famous song Die Forelle about a trout
'Home on the range' lyrics
Here are the lyrics to one of the most famous western songs of all time 'Home on the range'
'Myfanwy' lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the beautiful Welsh love song 'Myfanwy'
Tros y Garreg lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the Welsh folk song Tros y Garreg ('Crossing the Stone'), which will be performed at King Charles III coronation
'There was a little girl who had a little curl' lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the popular poem 'There was a little girl who had a little curl'
What are the lyrics to 'Amazing Grace'?
Here are the lyrics to the famous hymn, 'Amazing Grace', written by former slave ship captain John Newton
'Funiculì, Funiculà' lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the famous Neapolitan song 'Funiculì, Funiculà'
'Over the River and Through the Wood' lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the popular children Thanksgiving song 'Over the River and Through the Wood'
'Oh Shenandoah' lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the American folk song 'Oh Shenandoah'
'Scarborough Fair' lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the popular ballad 'Scarborough Fair'
'Hail, Columbia' lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the American patriotic song 'Hail, Columbia'
'My Bonnie lies over the ocean' lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the popular Irish folk song 'My Bonnie lies over the ocean'