Who Built the Ark?
Kids Praise Co. Lyrics
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Noah, Noah,
Who built the ark?
Brother Noah built the ark.
Old man Noah build the Ark,
He build it out of hickory bark.
He build it long, both wide and tall.
Who built the Ark?
Noah, Noah,
Who built the ark?
Brother Noah built the ark.
In came the animals two by two,
Hippopotamus and kangaroo.
In came the animals three by three,
Two big cats and a bumble bee.
Who built the Ark?
Noah, Noah,
Who built the ark?
Brother Noah built the ark.
In came the animals four by four,
Two through the window and two through the door.
In came the animals five by five,
The bee came swarming from the hive.
Who built the Ark?
Noah, Noah,
Who built the ark?
Brother Noah built the ark.
In came the animals six by six,
The elephant laughed at the monkey's tricks.
In came the animals seven by seven,
Giraffes and the camels looking up to heaven.
Who built the Ark?
Noah, Noah,
Who built the ark?
Brother Noah built the ark.
In came the animals eight by eight,
Some was on time and the others was late.
In came the animals nine by nine,
Some was a laughin' and some were cryin'.
Who built the Ark?
Noah, Noah,
Who built the ark?
Brother Noah built the ark.
In came the animals ten by ten,
Time for the voyage to begin.
Noah said, "Go shut the door,
The rain's started fallin' and we can't take more."
Who built the Ark?
Noah, Noah,
Who built the ark?
Brother Noah built the ark.
The song "Who Built the Ark?" by Kids Praise Co. is a retelling of the Biblical story of Noah and the Ark. The lyrics describe how Noah, an old man, constructed the massive vessel out of hickory bark, creating enough room for every kind of animal to join him in his quest to survive the impending flood. The animals are described entering the ark two by two, three by three, four by four, and so on, until all ten groups of animals have boarded. Finally, Noah instructs them to shut the door as the rain begins to fall, signaling the start of the great flood.
The story of Noah and the Ark is one of the most well-known and enduring tales of the Bible, and has been told and retold countless times in various forms throughout history. The message of the story is often one of faith, obedience, and survival in the face of disaster. The song captures this message in a fun, catchy way that is accessible to children, making it a great tool for teaching them about the Bible.
Overall, "Who Built the Ark?" is a cheerful and upbeat retelling of a beloved Bible story that is sure to get kids singing and dancing. Its simple, repetitive lyrics and catchy melody make it an easy song for young children to learn and remember, while also conveying an important message about faith and obedience.
Line by Line Meaning
Who built the Ark?
Asking who constructed the ark
Noah, Noah,
Answering the question, stating that Noah was the builder
Who built the ark?
Asking again who construct it
Brother Noah built the ark.
Answering again, emphasizing the builder's name
Old man Noah build the Ark,
Pointing out that Noah was an elderly person
He build it out of hickory bark.
Mentioning the material used to build the ark
He build it long, both wide and tall.
Describing the size and dimensions of the ark
With plenty of room for the large and small.
Highlighting the fact that all sizes of animals were accommodated
In came the animals two by two,
Introducing the idea that the animals came on the ark in pairs
Hippopotamus and kangaroo.
Naming some of the animals that came on the ark
In came the animals three by three,
Describing the pattern of how the animals arrived
Two big cats and a bumble bee.
Gives an example of the group of three animals
In came the animals four by four,
Continuing the pattern of incrementing animals
Two through the window and two through the door.
Describing how the animals entered the ark in the group of four
In came the animals five by five,
Keeping up with the animal pattern
The bee came swarming from the hive.
Adding an interesting detail about the arrival of the bee
In came the animals six by six,
Mentioning the next set of animals that arrived
The elephant laughed at the monkey's tricks.
Telling a story about the behavior of the animals
In came the animals seven by seven,
Introducing the next set of animals that arrived
Giraffes and the camels looking up to heaven.
Describing the behavior of the giraffes and camels
In came the animals eight by eight,
Keeping up with the incrementing pattern
Some was on time and the others was late.
Adding a detail about their timing of arrival
In came the animals nine by nine,
Describing the next set of animals that arrived
Some was a laughin' and some were cryin'.
Telling a story about the animals' behavior
In came the animals ten by ten,
Introducing the last set of animals that arrived
Time for the voyage to begin.
Signaling that their journey is about to start
Noah said, "Go shut the door,
Narrating the action of Noah
The rain's started fallin' and we can't take more."
Explaining why Noah had to shut the door
Who built the Ark?
Asking one last time who constructed the ark
Noah, Noah,
Answering one last time that Noah was the builder
Who built the ark?
Concluding the song with the same question asked at the beginning
Brother Noah built the ark.
Reiterating the answer once again
Contributed by Violet Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.