Bring history to life with ‘Henry the Eighth’, a captivating primary school history song that blends traditional Tudor melodies with a modern twist! This engaging tune helps children learn about King Henry VIII and his six wives in a fun and memorable way. Styled like a stately Tudor dance, the song invites students to explore history through music and movement, making it perfect for assemblies, concerts, or lively classroom activities. The catchy lyrics and rhythm ensure your students will easily recall the order of Henry’s marriages while enjoying a unique musical experience.
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Included in your song pack:

1. audio file of backing track with instruments playing the melody in mp3 format
2. audio file of vocal track in mp3 format
3. song words in PDF format
4. sheet music in PDF format
5. PowerPoint of song words

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Henry The Eighth

1
Henry the Eighth was a powerful king
Who reigned in Tudor times.
Handsome and musical, clever and tall,
He also had six wives!

Chorus
With a hey and a ho and a nonny, nonny no!
Henry ruled long long ago.

2
Wife number one was a Spanish princess,
Catherine of Aragon.
She had a daughter but gave him no son,
The time came to move on.

Chorus

3
Wife number two Anne Boleyn then arrived,
He changed the church to wed.
She had a daughter Elizabeth fair
and then she lost her head!

Chorus

4
Wife number three gave to Henry a son,
Jane Seymour was her name.
Soon though she died after Edward was born,
It was an awful shame.

Chorus

5
Wife number four came from Belgium to Court,
Her painting he had seen.
Then in the flesh Anne of Cleves did not please,
She could not stay his queen.

Chorus

6
Wife number five she was only nineteen
When Henry she did wed.
Yet Catherine Howard did anger the king
And she too lost her head!

Chorus

7
Wife number six Catherine Parr was her name,
And when poor Henry died
Looked after Edward, Elizabeth too
And she became their guide.

Chorus (twice)

© A M Dilkes 2013 primarysongs.co.uk