Here are some songs, old and new, about bread and grain.
Songs about Grain
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Hey the Bonnie Breast Knots
A song by John Sinclair from 1827
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Comin’ Thro the Rye
A song from 1782 by Robert Burns
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The Rigs O’ Barley
A song from 1783 by Robert Burns
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John Barleycorn
This song is said to go back to 1624
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The Barley Grain
A song from West Clare, Ireland
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The Barley Straw
A Scottish song, sung by many
Songs about Bread
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Break Some Bread with Me
A song by Kenny Speirs
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Fresh Bread
A song by Colum Sands
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Bake It
A song by Claire Hewitt and Camphill Community Members
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Shortenin’ Bread
Originally a plantation song from the United States
My New Bread Songs
Here is a collection of songs I’ve written on the topic of bread. I make them available so that community growers, educators and bakers can use them for bread and grain related activities.
Bannocks & Ballads 