In fourteen hundred ninety-two
Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
He had three ships and left from Spain;
He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.
He sailed through sunshine, wind and rain.
He sailed by night; he sailed by day;
He used the stars to find his way.
He used the stars to find his way.
A compass also helped him know
How to find the way to go.
How to find the way to go.
Ninety sailors were on board;
Some men worked while others snored.
Then the workers went to sleep;
And others watched the ocean deep.
October 12 their dream came true,
You never saw a happier crew!
You never saw a happier crew!
But "India" the land was not;
It was the Bahamas, and it was hot.
It was the Bahamas, and it was hot.
The Arakawa natives were very nice;
They gave the sailors food and spice.
They gave the sailors food and spice.
He made the trip again and again,
Trading gold to bring to Spain.
Trading gold to bring to Spain.
The first American? No, not quite.
But Columbus was brave, and he was bright.
But Columbus was brave, and he was bright.
** All images via Pinterest.
Happy Columbus Day! I just might spend the day on Pinterest in celebration:)
1 comment:
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