blast from the past

children's games with "chants".

here's some of the games i remember that involves a simple song before starting the game. these songs vary a bit from place to place (i think) but here are the versions i grew up with:

langit-lupa

langit lupa impyerno
im-im-impyerno
saksak puso
tulo ang dugo
patay
buhay
alis ka na dyan!

monkey monkey

monkey monkey anna belle
how many monkeys did you see?
(state any number, usually not more than 20, example, 3)
three!
one two three
and a rickity-kity (no idea what it should be, sounds like it) and a blue black sheep (or ship?)
i-spell Yes
Y-E-S
i-spell No
N-o
A-lis!