The simplicity of Rhythm and the lyrics of the song "When I am Gone" by Pitch Perfect performed by Anna Kendrick caught my attention and I became an instant fan. Though bit late to appreciate this 2013 hit , the catchy rhythm has overpowered me, to the extent that I try to fit in all my favorite songs into this rhythm !
I was lead to this "Cup Song" after watching one of the web series in Marathi called "BhaDiPa" where the internet viral gal and "cutie marathi" Mithila Palkar did her version of marathi song "Hi Chal turu turu" based on the same "Cup Rhythm". I have been a fan of this rhythm since then , trying to watch every performance on youtube that is related to this "Cup Rhythm" ( and there are many thousand ! )
Here is some history :
The original song "When I'm Gone" was written and recorded in 1931 by the Carter Family folk music group.
In 2009, Lulu and the Lampshades were the first to perform the song using the cup game for percussion.
Then Anna Burden made her own version, from which Anna Kendrick learned the routine.
Anna Kendric video has been the most viral since 2013, and people around the globe have tried their own version of the song and other songs using the same "Cup Rhythm"
Here are the lyrics of the song "Cups (Pitch Perfect's "When I'm Gone")
I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
Two bottle whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leaving tomorrow. What'd you say?
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
I've got my ticket for the long way 'round
The one with the prettiest of views
It's got mountains, it's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're sure gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone, when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
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Here are some of my favorite renditions of "Cup Song" from youtube.
"Marathi Anna Hendrick" Mithila Palkar's "Chaal Turu-Turu"
Other group performances that really bring out the joy and catchy rhythm of the "Cup Song"
One of best and easiest way to learn the "Cup Rhythm" of "Cup Song"
ENJOY and HAVE FUN