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Misheard Lyrics -> Song -> H -> Hava Nagila
Misheard lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song. These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for Hava Nagila that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.
Ben Folds Five's, "Hava Nagila"
Misheard Lyrics:
Havannah Gila
Original Lyrics:
Hava Nagila
This is actually a traditional Hebrew folk song, but it has been recorded by various performers. Ben Folds Five's rendition is amongst the best known.
Traditional's, "Hava Nagila"
Misheard Lyrics:
Ooh Rocky, the whistle player
Original Lyrics:
Uru achim belev sameach
Ben Folds Five's, "Hava Nagila"
Misheard Lyrics:
Uru achim bless the mayor
Original Lyrics:
Uru achim belev sameach
Harry Belafonte's, "Hava Nagila"
Misheard Lyrics:
Uru ahim bless the mayor
Original Lyrics:
Uru achim b'lev sameach
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