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The African Market

from African Numbers by African Treehouse

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The African Market
Graeme Sacks & Erika Strydom

Chorus
The African market is bustling today
With people on every street
I’m taking my basket; I have some change
I’m going to get something to eat

"Bananas, bananas, get your fresh bananas
Only three rand a bunch
Bananas, bananas, get your fresh bananas
Perfect for a really good lunch"
How many things are in my basket?
How many can you see?
"One! One bunch of bananas"
A bunch of bananas for me.

Chorus

"Peanuts, peanuts why don’t you get some peanuts?
Only three rand a pack
Peanuts, peanuts why don’t you get some peanuts?
Perfect for an afternoon snack"
How many things are in my basket?
How many can you see?
"Two! Bananas and peanuts"
And they’re all, just for me

Chorus

"Honey, honey, why don’t you get some honey?
It’s a really nice treat.
Honey, honey, some sticky golden honey
Honey makes everything sweet."
How many things are in my basket?
How many can you see?
"Three! A bunch of bananas, a packet of peanuts, a bottle of honey
And all just for me."

(instrumental)

"Spices, spices, get your herbs and spices
To sprinkle on top of your food.
Spices, spices, get your herbs and spices
Makes everything taste really good."
How many things are now in my basket?
How many can you see?
"Four! A bunch of bananas, a packet of peanuts, a bottle of honey, herbs & spices"
And it’s all just for me!
Chorus
The African market is bustling today
With people on every street
I’ve bought all my food now I’m on my way home
Come over! I’m having a feast!

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from African Numbers, released October 1, 2010

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African Treehouse Johannesburg, South Africa

"African Treehouse" is an ongoing project to bring African music to kids around the world. Top South African musicians appear on the albums including: Relebogile "Lebo" Mabotja, Concord Nkabinde and Kelly Petlane.
"African Treehouse" is the brainchild of the SAMA (South African Music Award) winning team of Graeme Sacks and Erika Strydom.
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