A humorous folk song about a simpleton named Bờm who cleverly trades a fan for various goods. The story underscores themes of resourcefulness and wit, making it an entertaining way to teach children about bartering and negotiation.
Nursery Rhymes, Vietnamese Kids Songs
Thằng Bờm
Background: A folk tale turned into a song about a character named Bờm who often finds himself in humorous situations. It reflects Vietnamese humor and storytelling traditions while promoting creativity in narratives shared among families.
Thằng Bờm Lyrics
in Vietnamese Nhạc Thiếu Nhi
Thằng Bợm, thằng Bợm có cái quạt mo (Phù phu) Phú Ông, Phú Ông muốn đổi (ý) Ba bò chín trâu, Bợm chỉ lắc đầu. Thằng Bợm, thằng Bợm nó chỉ lắc đầu (Phù phu) Phú Ông, Phú Ông muốn đổi (ý) Ao sâu cá mè, Bờm chỉ nín khe. Thằng Bợm, thằng Bợm nó chỉ nín khe (Phù phu) Phú Ông, Phú Ông muốn đổi (ý) Dăm bè gỗ lim, Bợm chỉ im lìm Thằng Bợm, thằng Bợm nó chỉ im lìm (Phù phu) Phú Ông, Phú Ông muốn đổi (ý) Con chim đồi mồi, Bờm chẳng hé môi. Thằng Bợm Bợm, thằng Bợm chẳng hé (ý) môi (Phù phu) Phú Ông, Phú Ông quyết đổi (ý) Nắm sôi cho Bợm thì Bợm cười vang. Một tay thì giữ quạt mo Một tay nắm cổ ba bò chín trâu Bợm chạy cho mau, là Bợm chạy cho mau Cùng sâu cá mè Cùng bè gỗ lim Cùng chim đồi mồi Cùng với nắm sôi Bợm chạy đi thôi Là Bợm chạy đi thôi Mặc Ông kêu trời.
Bob the Fool Vietnamese Song
Thằng Bờm translated to English
Borm, Borm has a palm-leaf fan (Phu phu) Rich Man, Rich Man wants to trade (hmm) Three cows, nine buffaloes, Borm just shakes his head. Borm, Borm just shakes his head (Phu phu) Rich Man, Rich Man wants to trade (hmm) A deep pond full of carp, Borm just stays silent. Borm, Borm just stays silent (Phu phu) Rich Man, Rich Man wants to trade (hmm) Several rafts of ironwood, Borm just remains quiet Borm, Borm just remains quiet (Phu phu) Rich Man, Rich Man wants to trade (hmm) A hawksbill turtle, Borm doesn’t say a word. Borm, Borm doesn’t say a word (hmm) (Phu phu) Rich Man, Rich Man decides to trade (hmm) A handful of sticky rice makes Borm laugh loudly. One hand holds the palm-leaf fan One hand grabs the neck of three cows and nine buffaloes Borm runs quickly, yes Borm runs quickly Along with the pond of carp Along with the rafts of ironwood Along with the hawksbill turtle Along with the handful of sticky rice Borm just runs away Yes, Borm just runs away Despite the Rich Man shouting to the sky.
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