World Around Songs

Pocket Songbooks For All Occasions ~ For more than 75 years!

American & International Folk songs ~ Contemporary Songs ~ Humorous Songs ~Work Songs

Carols ~ Rounds ~ Spirituals ~ Hymns ~ Canons

 Welcome to World Around Songs! 

We began as the Cooperative Recreation Service in the 1930's, collecting folk songs, dances, and games from all over the world into our handy little pocket-sized books. We have been pioneers in the development of the folk revival and the popularization of the recreation movement world wide. Our booklets have been used extensively by folk societies, camps, music educators, and anyone who loves to sing. We invite you to explore our fascinationg collection of pocket-sized booklets - a perfect fit in your back pocket or instrument case.