The Hearse Song (The Worms Crawl In) - Harp Twins - Electric Harp

[@HarpTwins]

(LYRICS BELOW this information) The Hearse Song (The Worms Crawl In) is an old children’s song dating back to before World War I. We first heard this song from our mom singing little bits and pieces that she remembered from her childhood. This piqued our interest and we started talking to relatives and doing research on the full lyrics and song origin. Interestingly, we found that there are no “set” lyrics, but only reoccurring words and themes. When telling our grandma about our newest arrangement, we were surprised to learn that she, too, learned a version of The Hearse Song when she was a child, which would have been over 80 years ago! In a way, this song is like “the telephone game” as over time children have changed and altered the lyrics so no version is the same. In fact, most people seem to have only learned one verse. We had so much fun picking our favorite lyrics… and even adding our own lyrics! We composed our own original musical intro, outro, and interlude and arrangement of the main melody to create a full and complex song for our harps and voices. We absolutely love how our arrangement and compositional additions turned out and we love performing this song at our live shows! *Our lyrics for "The Hearse Song (The Worms Crawl In)":* Don't ever laugh as a hearse goes by For you may be the next to die They wrap you up in a big white sheet From your head down to your feet They put you in a big black box And cover you up with dirt and rocks And all goes well for about a week And then your coffin begins to leak And the worms crawl in, the worms crawl out The worms play pinochle on your snout They eat your eyes, they eat your nose They eat the jelly between your toes There is something soft and green Puss comes out like whipping cream You spread it on a slice of bread And that’s what you eat when you're dead Your chest caves in, your eyes pop out Your brain turns to sauerkraut And the worms crawl in, the worms crawl out The worms crawl over the dead man’s snout They eat your eyes, they eat your nose They eat the jelly between your toes And the worms crawl out, the worms crawl in The worms that crawl in are lean and thin The ones that crawl out are fat and stout Your eyes fall in, your hair falls out They invite their friends, and their friends too They all come down to chew on you And the worms crawl in, the worms crawl out The worms play pinochle on your snout They eat your eyes, they eat your nose They eat the jelly between your toes But at first you weren’t really gone, You could hear the mourning song. You yank the rope to ring the bell You call for God and you curse hell So this is what it is to die, I hope you had a nice goodbye Did you ever think as a hearse goes by That you might be the next to die?

[@ROUNDHOUSEMAFIA]

I like you girls you have something x

[@xxqueenlucyxx3686]

Camille and Kennerly I got the chills with this song, especially the part “you yank the rope to ring the bell you call for god and you curse hell”. I’m not ready to die but May blessings come before that happens.🙏🏻

[@philipbrowning3544]

It’s interesting that your research didn’t turn up an “official” version for this-I nominate these lyrics! 🙂 Seriously, many of these lines sound familiar to me, and the way you arrange it just flows perfectly. It really feels like this is how it’s meant to be. And you nailed the tune, spooky yet beautiful when performed on twin harps 🧡🖤

[@ВолеславФилин]

Sad but true...

[@Mr.Sinister420]

Beautiful & creepy lol. 🎃 🦇 👻 I love it!

[@traingirlmilly8026]

Imagine being a ghost in that graveyard listening to the beautiful music they’re playing

[@todofit1631]

Nothing like soft voices, pretty faces, arp sounds before sleep!! Thank you guys you rock, in a beautiful way!

[@khartog01]

Such a creepy song play so mesmerizingly well. You ladies are beyond talented.

[@ВолеславФилин]

khartog01 u said it

[@jolisedubois9443]

Right?!?!??? Like it takes time to even learn how to play the harp🤯

[@HarpTwins]

Jolise DuBois ~ Thanks for visiting: You might also enjoy our arrangements of Death Waltz or perhaps The Hanging Tree, The Daemon Lover, Don't Fear the Reaper, In the Hall of the Mountain King, A Tout le Monde, Paint it Black... and much more to chose from. kzbin.infovideos Scroll down to find or pop over to the playlists tab to look for a particular song or genre. :) :) We hope you have a great weekend.

[@jolisedubois9443]

@@HarpTwins Thank you! I'll be sure to check that out.

[@HarpTwins]

Jolise DuBois ~ 💙💜

[@herbieharwell4778]

A terrorific season's treat! The Harp Twins make even postmortem sound beautiful! Great job, ladies!

[@seanathanbeanathan]

My best friend loved this song. Once social distancing is over, I'll play it for her at her grave. I wish she were still here to listen.

[@nezukokamado-yk1qc]

I'm so sorry

[@shadowlover889]

I truly appreciate this version. I love this version make it clear that "you" were buried alive with the line about the Bell. Please you two sing it so beautifully.

[@robertlang4955]

I never heard this song until after I got married. (My wife worked in a funeral home then.) She was the only person that I knew who ever heard this song. Thanks for bringing back memories of her. R.I.P. Pam.

[@Rodderz1992]

This is an eerily beautiful version of this song! Amazing job as always.

[@terilove2228]

Best costumes yet and very nice interpretation of this song! 😱 Takes me back to grade school. Thanks ladies!

[@AngelofDeath1431]

Captivatingly haunting! You are both lovely and, have such great talent!!!

[@brucesz2334]

Respectfully I had no idea this was an actual song. We used to sing this as kids thinking it was a made up song. Played and sung by you ladys it brings a whole different perspective to it.. chilling.

[@HarpTwins]

Bruce SZ ~ You might enjoy reading the information we posted under the video about the background and history. Thank you for visiting. Sending love and blessings, x2! facebook.com/CamilleandKennerly instagram.com/camillekennerly/ twitter.com/CamilleKennerly

[@cjprime9787]

The amount of twisted thought that must have gone into this song is hilarious. Who ever came up with it must have been trying to terrify a child. It’s funny and morbid. The expressions on you faces while singing are great. I bet you two are crazy fun to hangout with.

[@craigbenz4835]

It's always a treat to see a new video of yours.

[@garrykennedy5484]

This was NEVER done better. Thanks you both and all involved in this production! Just GREAT! As always! You both are so beautiful! I come for the beauty and stay for the talent and return for both...Always! Thanks for sharing. Keep up the fantastic passion you share with all of us so regularly. It's a labor of love and is greatly appreciated by so many as evidenced by the likes and subscribers you have. Such a great bunch of people posting on your videos. So awesome that your music brings us all together to share the joy in your music. Love you guys!!!! I mean Gals!!!!!!! Well,, Everyone involved. And thank you to your parents that supported you to get here. Much love to all!!!!!!

[@danielwarnes7231]

I'm 67 and remember singing his a a child. Not heard it in years. Was fun!

[@HarpTwins]

That is so cool! We posted our connection to this song in the drop down info under the video!

[@marcioalmeida3909]

Two beautiful angels playing the harp and singing 😍 🇧🇷.

[@TheCelticSeer]

I remember my grandfather, my mother's father singing this to himself, or humming it around the house, love it, I never did know the words to it.

[@dragonshadow1902]

Brought back memories of when my sister and I would sing this when we were kids. Thank you for bringing back those memories.

[@leandrodfcorreia2]

Their angel voices make this song sound even more disturbing.

[@flynnryan]

The suspicion that these harp playing angles have hauntingly beautiful voices as well in now confirmed.

[@christopherwockenfuss8452]

They've sang in other videos before.

[@jjmarie3472]

These girls are so sweet! I got to see them 3 times. 2 were at Ramencon! They talk to their fans and dont shoo them away after a while. They walked the convention and experienced it with everyone. They took requests. They signed autographs for free..they are just very sweet!

[@stevegibson7062]

Ghoulishly great,macabely marvelous,spookily spot on for the season. Loved it.

[@jwallen1969]

I cannot say enough how much I absolutely love this. My brother and I don't always see eye to eye but when it comes to the Harp Twins we are in complete agreement, you ladies are incredible. Love your videos so much.

[@michaelthompson933]

So love listening to you ladies, sweet harps and even sweeter voices !!!

[@eugeneflynn7435]

I’m a long-time subscriber and an even longer-time fan. This is one of my favorite Halloween songs, and I would have NEVER expected you to cover it. But you did! I love you more today than yesterday. You two are a national treasure. Thank you.

[@tonynewman777]

Love to hear them play the old hymns. My grandfather's church in North Richland Hills had a lady that would play the harp. Beautiful like these 2 ladies.

[@teletubetodd]

I first heard this in fourth grade, and then at a school I was applying for, and I never forgot it, bizarre and macabre as it was. But this is the best version of it I've ever heard! Thank you, Harp Twins!

[@CraigJordanLA]

Yep. It’s been around forever but they did a beautiful take on it

[@kennethferrari5232]

I haven't heard this song in a long time. My grandfather who was a kid during WW1 said that it was a common song sung by WW1 veterans.

[@HarpTwins]

True! Thank you for sharing! We pinned a comment under the video and to the top comment with info on our version/interpretation.

[@XR171]

I discovered your channel recently thanks to you KZbin rabbit hole. I've truly enjoyed every song you've done but this is the one I keep coming back to. I think this is your masterpiece. Everything works together perfectly. The tempo, your varying pitches, the camera angles, your outfits. Everything compliments everything else. I've even started reading things in a rhythm matching your voices. I think you two should sing more often.

[@HarpTwins]

XR171 ~ Thank you for finding us, and giving us a listen. Thank you, x2, for the sweet compliment and encouragement! You can hear us sing in some cover songs... as well as our Nordic fantasy original songs inspired by our Norwegian family heritage. (The lyrics/words are in the information under each original video). Here is a Harps Twins Vocals playlist: tinyurl.com/y3kx4xps Please listen with headphones. We are grateful because our videos (including this one) are completely self-made samples of music we have arranged ourselves for performances - Only our 2 harp parts - but No backing track, no Karaoke, no harp overlays, no loops, no studio, no crew. We film with a camera on a tripod or for the past 3+ years our Mom holding our phone. Sending love, light, blessings, x2 facebook.com/CamilleandKennerly instagram.com/camillekennerly/ twitter.com/CamilleKennerly

[@Chant66]

Wow. Just, wow.

[@HarpTwins]

Tracy Sharpe ~ Thank you so much! Hugs, x2

[@edirt]

It’s so nice to hear you sing to your music, it ads more to love in the video ❤️ Thank you for giving us another nice song for October ☠️

[@MichaelPowellAus]

This song is quite gruesome and macabre, and so much fun just in time for Halloween 😊

[@philipbrowning3544]

Oh man, the way your lovely voices sound those lyrics... Oh man, it’s just spooky good! 🧡🖤

[@HarpTwins]

Philip Browning ~ Thank you for the lovely compliment, x2!

[@THE_Michael_Westen]

Only you can make lyrics like that sound so beautiful.

[@ВолеславФилин]

Absolutely right,Mr.Westen.

[@APH1991]

Why does this sound simultaneously beautiful and eery?

[@gennarogelmini]

Thanks Camille, thanks Kennerly, beautiful song!

[@DoctorPretorious616]

I've heard versions of this song before during childhood, but never knew the origins of it. Who knew that anyone could make these gross and morbid lyrics sound elegant, even sexy? And the two of you do gorgeous in black. Thank you for this video, this made my night! Perfect for the Halloween season.

[@cukoococcopuffs]

Heard for the first time.. my favorite song to play for my grandkids

[@HarpTwins]

Fun! Thank you! 💙💜

[@johnwardale6010]

Super cool, and so seasonally appropriate. Personally, I love he B&W open/close, and despite the fact that B&W can (and has) been overdone, I'd love to see THIS video in all B&W too!

[@realblackbetty2204]

Two most graceful and beautiful women in the world!!!!

[@mikewhittington144]

I cant get enough of this track its unique

[@HarpTwins]

Mike Whittington ~ Thank you so much! We had a lot of fun writing arrangement. Adding to the lyrics of the old pre-Victorian song and filming our video.

[@paulelliott3220]

Two very talented young ladies for sure Beautifully played despite content with a lovely melody and wonderful singing Wow You look amazing in black and purple But stunning in white Fantastic in every way

[@dunning234]

Edger Allen Poe - So Great. Your both so beautiful. Lovely Couple. May you always be together.

[@dukekeagan7256]

Wow....fantastic. Love the harps. Not sure I have ever heard them played liked this before. :-D

[@scraig248]

Fun, creepy, and elegant at the same time! 😆😆These worms keep busy! Awesome arrangement! It's great that you now have this on your Harp Fantasy 3 album!

[@mikereilly7629]

I'm 62,...this was used as my lullaby... maybe that explains it...

[@HarpTwins]

@mikereilly7629 ~ haha! Thank you for visiting! Then, you might enjoy the original songs that we wrote for our dark Gothic Celtic fantasy album, *Twin Destinies* ! ;) ;) It was created as a companion project to a novel, called Twin Destinies: Blood Moon written by New York Times Bestselling author, Debbie Viguié! You can watch any/all eleven original songs with haunting and fantastical settings from our album here --> kzbin.info/aero/PLxsrHVHwd7ZFY9McWPIoXR8viCbB_sXXB 🔥🔥

[@XY_Dude]

Such versatility! Never cease to create enjoyment. Haven't heard that song for eons. (good campfire song)

[@jamesducey2685]

There is rumbling happening underground because the beautiful music of the Hsrp Twins is touching the buried souls.

[@HarpTwins]

Thank you so much for the sweet support and fun comment! We have other spooky songs in our *HAUNTED HARPS Playlist - spooky songs and tantalizing tunes*. We hope you enjoy! kzbin.info/aero/PLxsrHVHwd7ZGgYOxln0N7hRxIAH6sLYUh

[@kentvikman1086]

Simultaneously the creepiest and most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard. Thank you, Harp Twins👍👏👏👏.

[@inkoinfinity2]

Beautiful singing voices

[@lunazeppeli8340]

AWESOME AS ALWAYS!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I pray as well for your grandma’s sister......so sad to hear of her passing 😢

[@timelordvictorious]

it is a old song. Herd it as old English folk song then in the American book scary stories to tell in the dark.Think there is a bit of story about a woman meeting a corpse in the graveyard who asks if she will look like that when she dies.

[@HarpTwins]

You might be interested in the comment we pinned to the top - about the history of this song. Thanks for visiting!

[@kevinshunk9969]

That’s refreshing song for us that are dying but I love it. Your music is the best!!!

[@rudabeggaginzburg5827]

Delightfully creepy!! I loved every second of this song!! Great job on the vocals ladies!! Especially Camille and her gravelly voice!!!!!!!!!🤣😍🤗🤩😁

[@dysfunctional_vet]

twins, i learned this song about 1959. i had forgotten it until just now. thanks for making it fun. I did not learn it as a fun song, but sort of a song to remind me to live rightly, for we all shall eventually push up daisies. love your music

[@AnnLeiSoCal]

I need this song on repeat on Oct 31st. What fun!

[@HarpTwins]

haha! We have a whole playlist for spooky songs - including *Fright Night*!! kzbin.infoplaylists

[@mileswildmore]

ANOTHER INSPIRATIONAL video!!! LOVE it Camille and Kennerly!!!! The harp is SOOO beautiful! I LOVE playing it because of you too!

[@isildurjb]

Nothing like a cheerful song to get my day started, loved it 👍👍

[@PatriciaDarlingOne]

I love your singing... especially in this!! WOW !!

[@HarpTwins]

PatriciaDarlingOne ~ Thank you for the lovely compliment! You make our hearts smile, x2

[@kenkrajcik4549]

Love it!! I am view #6! Seeing this performed live in Michigan last Saturday was stellar!! A perfect Halloween Song!! 💙🎃💜

[@rickkinney2544]

Ken, I saw it about 7 minutes after it was posted and it was up to 288 already!

[@WolfieD-yp5ez]

Finally hear these Ladies voices! man I be hypnotized Aye I Loves ye both to the end o days! Keep up yer grand work!!♥♥

[@dancarrington7100]

After knowing this from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, it was interesting to finally hear how it sounded. I also love how you ladies played it in a cemetary because it's the perfect place. Good job at making a creepy song sound beautiful. Very nice!

[@HarpTwins]

Dan Carrington ~ Thank you so much for the kind comment and encouragement!! You might enjoy checking out the information we posted under the video about this particular song, it's history, our connection to the song, and more. ;D ;D x2

[@pastorbrianediger]

Beautiful voices, and an eerily beautiful song!

[@PaulThomasV]

So sweet

[@bugamiller2947]

I love when these two sing . Soo talented ! :)

[@nosibelc]

Great!!! Congratulations girls 👏👏👏 I love you 💖💖

[@RIXRADvidz]

I love a Holiday Carol , thanks for bringing us this Wonderful Worm Ditty.

[@johnnypopulus5521]

Absolute excellence. Such a somber tune made almost a lullaby. Bravo, Ladies.

[@BonziRelee]

I can't get enough of this one ... your voices complement the harps so beautifully. Think you should sing more with the harps.

[@purplealice]

Some of us are still nine years old at heart :-)

[@doughesson]

At my cousin's funeral, the guy driving the family limousine was a friend I hadn't seen in years. I thought that I'd seen another friend on the street so I tapped the driver on his shoulder. When I did that,he let out a blood curdling scream & drove off the road into a yard. When he'd calmed down a little,he explained that lately, he'd been driving the hearse with the dearly departed more than the limousine with the grieving family inside.

[@tiny_lana]

Well, I am just a Russian girl who was looking for videos of people playing the harp for my book... And I found this masterpiece! Now I'm a fan of the song and a fan of you, girls!

[@davidjaeger4070]

Another AWESMENDOUS performance by these two talented ladies. I didn't know this was called "The Hearse Song". Enjoyable to watch.

[@harpshenaniganswithelin9854]

This is the most genuinely creepy song I've heard in a long time! Because it's real! Very well done!

[@rebelwithoutacause5853]

You ladies are simply outstanding... Music is exceptional... Backdrops are amazing... Funny thing is this is the same cadence we used in the military to march to only not nearly as beautiful... I'm an old grunt and this nearly brought a tear to my eyes... Thank You very much both of y'all are truly amazing and I'm blessed to be able to listen.

[@TheAsesinodeangeles]

Hermoso video, musica increíble, gemelas Hermosas, las amo mucho, saludos cordiales desde Oaxaca México

[@sariahbowman1681]

Wow it's been quite a while since I last listened to this song. Both of you play exquisitely as always and have the most pleasing voices.

[@mojavewastelander4035]

Reminds me of an epitaph I heard once. As you are, so once was I. As I am, so shall you be.

[@singedcarry]

You guys sang this one when we saw you in concert. My girls loved it. Added it to my halloween playlist.

[@HarpTwins]

Aww, Thank you! We have other spooky songs in our *HAUNTED HARPS Playlist - spooky songs and tantalizing tunes* kzbin.info/aero/PLxsrHVHwd7ZGgYOxln0N7hRxIAH6sLYUh Hugs to you and your girls! 💙💜

[@antoniosanchez-nc8jx]

wonderful simply wonderful

[@SafaAlkan]

The clock is 5:14 AM in here and I am looking this music for Harp Twins !

[@jamestunnicliffe1]

I just discovered this and your other videos. You are both wonderful.

[@hepcat1964]

It Sounds a Little Dark but I like it very much. I Love Everything About It. the Sound, The words, de video. Lots of Love ♡♡

[@keithfrench6188]

This is a macabre song but as the two of u are so lovely it is really enjoyable. 100% as allways,Thank you mum for another wonderful video.

[@geomicer]

I'm glad I'm listening in the morning, this one isn't for right before bed 😂 thank you 😊❤

[@HarpTwins]

haha! Good morning! 💙💜

[@MrUncleslayer]

It's so beautiful! Real magic! You seem to be in a fairy tale! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

This was very popular with American aviators during the First World War. Gallows humor personified!

[@williampalenikjr8433]

A good song there for this up coming Halloween time, and very nice sounding voices you two have when you sing.

[@johnbethell1952]

This is a brilliant Halloween song. Love it

[@silascochran9705]

There is truly no one like them. I can be so depressed. And they will have me smiling and laughing. When I was sitting on the floor a few minutes ago crying like a little kid.🤣🌻🌻👍👍

[@ArcticcGamingg]

💙The flow of this song perfect! Amazing video🕊☮

[@HarpTwins]

Thank you so much for enjoying another of our completely self-made monthly music videos! We cherish your support!

[@chaosopher23]

Haunting, dark humorous, and WOW, beautiful, too! No other words fit here: I am left speechless on an old kid's tune!

[@jasonherberg8902]

Good evening Camille and Kennerly! I just love your new music arrangement " The Hearse Song! " its definitely a great pic has a song or music for your Fall/Halloween month of October. The lyric or tone from your harps and voices is so consistent and mystifying. It has that spookiness to it and darkness. I also love where it was taken at, which is in the cemetery and your outfits are just perfect too. Great job you two and have a nice evening!

[@jamesberthelette3166]

Ladies so happy you are singing more, love from Canada !

[@ricardomlm]

At this point in your 11th, on the way to the Twelfth year of your Marvelous | Professional | Career you should already be... Grammy Winners, at least... once. «So many Performers already have it without such a career.» What you did and have done until now & will continue to do for the Harp, an instrument So RICH but at the same time so poor at the eyes of the 'weak', that every single composition you so generously present to us greatly increases the purity of... (such) instrument-sized sound! Therefore, once again... I carefully take my hat... DOWN, to the Ground... almost, and with a simpleton Bow, I bow down... to make another VOW... of... Purity, simplicity & GRANDIOSITY... and MAJESTY!! [To the fIELDS of GOLD on that adorable Saturday, November 16th of 2019 on that Chicago filled room... love was all around @ home & NEM - Nothing Else Matters] BUT... YOUR MOST PRECIOUS AWARD, IS...YOUR LOVE FOR THE HARP. Plenty Enough..

[@FredWelbrick]

Harpo was amazing with his music. You are amazing with your music, and spellbounding with your voices. Go on, sweets angels.

[@camoconstrictors6374]

Once again ladies awesome awesome job keep up the good work

[@ericharris6473]

You two are truly amazing I never tire listing to y'all. Just beautiful

[@philipfieldhouse9229]

I wish I had these two play this song at my funeral. Oh well, maybe next time.

[@lantzkeefer8674]

This was so original, you definitely set a mood.And of course watching you both in your awesome clothes,and being totally gorgeous,thank you so much 💗