Famous song lyrics

It's one of composer Franz Schubert's most popular works. But what are the lyrics to 'Ave Maria', and what's the story behind them?

Here are the lyrics to one of America's most popular patriotic songs, 'America The Beautiful', which was written in the late 19th century

Here are the English lyrics to the famous Christmas song, 'The 12 Days of Christmas'

Bonnie Prince Charlie's dramatic escape to the Isle of Skye inspired one of Britain's most famous folk songs, and opening song lines, 'Speed bonnie boat'. Here are song's lyrics in full

What is the famous Scottish song about? And what are its famous lyrics? Jeremy Pound explains

This rousing Welsh song is central to Welsh national identity and culture. Here's how it goes - plus some of the history behind the song and its use

Here are the lyrics to Ireland's famous national anthem 'Amhrán na bhFiann' ('The Soldier's Song')

Here are the lyrics to Schubert's famous song Die Forelle about a trout

Here are the lyrics to the beautiful Welsh love song 'Myfanwy'

Here are the lyrics to the Welsh folk song Tros y Garreg ('Crossing the Stone'), which will be performed at King Charles III coronation

Here are the lyrics to the popular poem 'There was a little girl who had a little curl'

Here are the lyrics to the famous Neapolitan song 'Funiculì, Funiculà'

Here are the lyrics to the popular children Thanksgiving song 'Over the River and Through the Wood'

Here are the lyrics to the American folk song 'Oh Shenandoah'

Here are the lyrics to the popular ballad 'Scarborough Fair'

Here are the lyrics to the American patriotic song 'Hail, Columbia'