A Teeny, Weeny, Laddy — David Llewellyn Green

This charming miniature for Voice and Piano was written on February 18th, 1954, when David Llewellyn Green was just nineteen years old. He wrote both the text and the music, creating a personal and affectionate cradle-song celebrating the arrival of a new-born child. Marked Lento in 6/8 time, the piano writing supports the vocal melody, allowing the vocal line to remain clear and expressive. The result is a miniature of touching simplicity and heartfelt warmth.

Why you’ll love it:

Charming cradle-song character – A tender and affectionate setting celebrating new life.

Expressive but accessible writing – Lyrical vocal line supported by the piano accompaniment.

Accessible engraving – 2 pages of music notation within a 5-page publication, clearly laid out for singer and pianist.

Lower-intermediate vocal level – Suitable for singers around UK Grade 2, with manageable range and expressive phrasing. Performance time is about 1 minute.

About the composer:

David Llewellyn Green (1935–2014) was born in Newport, Wales, and studied at the Royal Academy of Music, Durham University, and Bristol University. Following a distinguished career as a teacher and organist, he founded the Darjeeling School of Music in India and examined for Trinity College of Music. His extensive catalogue includes choral, instrumental, and orchestral works, including a Symphony and Cantata.

Publication details:

A Teeny, Weeny, Laddy — 5 pages in total (3 pages of music notation), vocal score in PDF format. © 2026 EJ Music Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved; purchase licenses you to sing or play from the copy but not to reproduce or distribute it. Catalogue No.: EJMP01063.

Add sheet music of this delightful miniature to your repertoire and bring warmth and gentle humour your recital programme or performance with this little English Cradle Song.