The Wise Man and the Foolish Man

First line: The wise man built his house / The wise man built his house upon the rock

Original language: English

Words: Southern folk song
Music: Southern folk song

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Southern folk song

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The Wise Man and the Foolish Man

Children’s Songbook (1989, 2005 ed.), 281

The Wise Man and the Foolish Man

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The Wise Man and the Foolish Man (Simplified)

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The Wise Man and the Foolish Man

Children’s Songbook (1989, 1995 ed.), 281

The Wise Man and the Foolish Man

Children’s Songbook (1989, 1989 ed.), 281

The Wise Man and the Foolish Man

Activity Songs and Verses (1977, 1977 ed.), O-36