Ciribiribin (1898)

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This song, with music by Alberto Pestalozza and original Piedmontese lyrics by Carlo Tiochet, was first published in 1898 but quickly became popular and spread beyond Italy. This version was published in 1909 and has English lyrics written by Rudolf Thaler.

The song maintained its popularity for decades after as well and was recorded by several artists including Grace Moore, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters.

It can also be heard in several films such as 1955's "Hit the Deck" and 1978's "Heaven Can Wait."

This midi piano version is also great for karaoke.