Frère Jacques

Frère Jacques Lyrics Overview

Frère Jacques is a traditional French nursery rhyme, best known in English as “Are You Sleeping?” or “Brother John”. The lyrics are short and repetitive, which makes the song easy for young children to learn and ideal for early language practice. It’s commonly sung as a round (each group starts the same lyrics at different times), helping kids build listening skills, rhythm, and memory.

 

Frère Jacques Lyrics

 

Frère Jacques

Frère Jacques

 

Dormez-vous?

Dormez-vous?

 

 

Sonnez les matines

Sonnez les matines

 

 

Ding, dang, dong

Ding, dang, dong

 

 

 

Frère Jacques

Frère Jacques

 

 

Dormez-vous?

Dormez-vous?

 

 

Sonnez les matines

Sonnez les matines

 

 

Ding, dang, dong

Ding, dang, dong

 

 

Frère Jacques

Frère Jacques

 

 

Dormez-vous?

Dormez-vous?

 

 

Sonnez les matines

Sonnez les matines

 

 

Ding, dang, dong

Ding, dang, dong