Shir Hama'alot

Psalm 126 is used in many communities (particularly, but not exclusively Ashkenazi ones), as the final song that warns everyone the meal is over and Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals) is about to be recited.

The words lend themselves to being split into four "verses" and are easily adapted to many tunes; though I did wonder once whether some line had been crossed when I heard it rendered to Waltzing Matilda. On this page I will be adding traditional melodies that are used on specific occasions during the year.