There is only a set theme which performers can improvise on, and a returning chorus which is sung back by singers, or the audience.
The tune of Gōshū ondo can be used to tell stories, or talk about current events.
There is even a version of Gōshū ondo that names all the prefectures and capitals in Japan.
The song originates in Shiga prefecture, however, it was imported to a part of Northern Osaka known as "Kawachi".
Japanese: こりゃ どっこいしょ！ ええ 皆様 頼みます ああ これから よいやせ この掛け声を えんさては この場の 皆さんへ