Montessori Northwest Course 38, 2012 - 14 Lyrics to Songs for Children 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. At the Beginning The Good Morning Song Good Morning Come Let us Gather Sunflower A Little Nut Tree What are You Wearing Butterfly This is my School Brown Squirrel I’ve been Working on the Railroad The Java Jive Happy Birthday Song April Showers Five Brown Buns John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt It Rained a Mist Grand Ol’ Duke of York Back in your own Backyard Full Moon Overhead Cuckoo Charlotte (The Color Song) Brother, Won’t You Dance with Me? Blossom on the Plum A Windy Day Mister Moon Big Blue Frog Bicycle Built for Two The Mango Fandango Songs for Children – Course 38 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. Baby Beluga Autumn Time A Place in the Choir Waltzing with Bears The Helping Song Ten Horses Story about Sammy Robin in the Rain Spring is Here Snowman When the Spirit says Sing This Little Light of Mine Sidewalks of New York Robin in a Pine Tree Muffin Man Morningtown Ride Simple Gifts My Roots Grow Down This Pretty Planet Dona Nobis Pacem Bonus lyrics (songs not on cd) Dandelion Song Bling Blang Bird in a Tree Leaves are Falling Jack o Lantern Continent Song Page 1 of 12 At the Beginning A Little Nut Tree At the beginning is a good place to be What will each day bring for you and me? New life, new friends, new things to do At the beginning is a good place to be. I had a little nut tree Nothing would it bear But a silver nutmeg And a golden pear. The Good Morning Song The King of Spain’s daughter Came to visit me, And all for the sake of My little nut tree. Good morning to you, good morning to you Hello! Hello! Good morning to you. What Are You Wearing? Good Morning Good morning, good morning Good morning to you. Good morning, good morning, And how do you do? How do you do, how do you do, How do you do, today? I’ll shake your hand, And smile and say, How do you do, today. Come Let Us Gather Come let us gather, now to sing. Sing from your heart, great joy to bring Body, mind, spirit, voice Come let’s sing. What are you wearing? What are you wearing? What are you wearing…today? To-day! If you’re wearing [red] stand up! If you’re wearing [red] stand up! Da da-da dada, Da da-da dada Sit down gracefully. Butterfly Butterfly, Butterfly, what lovely wings! Flutter by, flutter by, and my hear sings! Butterfly, Butterfly, I want to know, When it rains, when it rains, where do you go? Sunflower Sunflower, sunflower, yellow and round You are the prettiest flower I’ve found Tall, straight, full of grace I love the light in your bright yellow face! Songs for Children – Course 38 This is my School This is my school, my place to work and play My friends and I are living out each day Washing a table, polishing a cup Every day I’m growing up This is my school, my place to work and play Page 2 of 12 Brown Squirrel Happy Birthday Song Brown squirrel, brown squirrel Shake your bushy tail. Brown squirrel, brown squirrel Shake your bushy tail. Wrinkle up your little nose, Crack a nut between your toes Brown squirrel, brown squirrel Shake your bushy tail. Happy happy Birthday Happy happy Birthday, we’re in love with you! May happiness be near, for all the coming year And all the best to you! So keep on smiling every day May your troubles go away And may you never, ever, ever be blue. Happy Birthday [name] Happy Birthday {name} to you! I’ve Been Working on the Railroad April Showers I’ve been workin’ on the railroad All the live-long day I’ve been workin’ on the railroad Just to pass the time away Can’t you hear the whistle blowing Rise up so early in the morn Can’t you hear the captain shouting “Dinah blow your horn” Though April showers may come your way They bring the flowers that bloom in May So if it’s raining Have no regrets Because it isn’t raining rain you know It’s raining violets Dinah won’t you blow, Dinah won’t you blow Dinah won’t you blow your hor-or-orn? Dinah won’t you blow, Dinah won’t you blow Dinah won’t you blow your horn? Someone’s in the kitchen with Dinah Someone’s in the kitchen I kno-ow-ow-ow. Someone’s in the kitchen with Dinah – Strummin’ on the old banjo And singing – Fee, fie, fiddle-eye-oh, fee, fie, fiddle-eye-ohho-ho-ho Fee, fie, fiddle-eye-oh Strummin’ on the old banjo. And where you see clouds upon the hills You soon will see crowds of daffodils So keep on looking for a bluebird And listening for his song Whenever April showers come along. Five Brown Buns Five brown buns in the bakery shop Five brown buns with the sugar on the top Along came a man with a penny in his hand Took one bun and away he ran… No brown buns in the bakery shop,… Took one look and away he ran! The Java Jive John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt I like coffee, I like tea I like the Java Jive and it likes me Coffee and tea and the Java and me A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup… Ahhhh! John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt That’s my name, too! Whenever we go out, The people always shout There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt! Da da da da da da da I love Java, sweet and hot. Hey Mister Moto, I’m a coffee pot Shoot me the pot, and I’ll pour you a shot A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup…. Ahhhh! Songs for Children – Course 38 Page 3 of 12 It Rained a Mist Full Moon Overhead It rained a mist, it rained a mist It rained all over the town, the town. It rained a mist, it rained a mist It rained all over the town … Full moon overhead Pumpkins lying on the vine Leaves turning crimson red Grapes crushed into wine Repeat. Have children suggest things we see in the town … it rained all over the streets, the streets … … it rained all over the cars, the cars … … it rained all over the sidewalks, the sidewalks … … it rained all over the street lights, the street lights … … it rained all over the buildings, the buildings … etc. Halloween time tonight! Spirits every where Take a walk at midnight Shadows give you a scare! Another time, change the classification: … the farm … the playground … the forest … the zoo… Grand Ol’ Duke of York The Grand ol’ Duke of York He had ten thousand me He marched them up to the top of the hill And marched them down again And when you’re up you’re up And when you’re down you’re down And when you’re only half way up You’re neither up nor down. Back in Your Own Backyard A bird with feathers of blue Is waiting for you Back in your own back yard You’ll see the castles of Spain Through your window pane Back in your own back yard Well you can go the East, go to the West Some day you’ll come Weary at heart, back where you started from You’ll find your happiness lies Right under your eyes Back in your own back… Back in your own back… Back in your own back yard. Songs for Children – Course 38 Cuckoo From out the battered elm tree The owl calls out “I’m here” And from the distant forest The cuckoo answers clear “Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Cuckoo-cuckoo-cuckoo! “Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Cuckoo-cuckoo-cuckoo! Charlotte (The Color Song) Charlotte has a dress of blue – Good Bye. Good Bye. Wore it when it was brand new – Good Bye, Liza Jane. (Chorus) Oh, how I love her – Isn’t it a shame. Oh, how I love her – Good Bye, Liza Jane. Repeat, having children suggest colors: … brown … Wears it when she goes to town … red … Wears it when she goes to bed … beige … Wears it when she’s on the stage … black … Made it from a gunny sack … yellow … Wears it when she’s feeling mellow … green … Nicest dress I’ve ever seen … white … Wears it every other night … pink … Wears it when she scrubs the sink … orange … Wears it when she eats an orange … purple … Got it stuck with maple syurple … (well, you get the idea …) Page 4 of 12 Brother, Won’t You Dance with Me? Big Blue Frog (make a dance that follows the words) I'm in love with a big blue frog A big blue frog loves me It's not as bad as it appears He wears glasses and he's six foot three Brother, won’t you dance with me? Both my hands I offer thee Right foot first, left foot then, Round and round and back again. With my hands I clap, clap clap With my feet I tap, tap, tap. Right foot first, Left foot then, Round and round and back again. Well I'm not worried about our kids I know they'll turn out neat They'll be great looking 'cos they'll have my face And great swimmers 'cause they'll have his feet I'm in love with a big blue frog A big blue frog loves me He's not as bad as he appears He's got rhythm and a Ph.D.! Blossom on the Plum Blossom on the plum Wild wind and merry leaves upon the cherry And 1 swallow comes Repeat, this time with 2 swallows, then 3, 4, 5 until interest is gone. A Windy Day It was such a windy day, it was such a windy day, It was such a windy day My hat blew away. My hat blew away it was nowhere to be found Listen to the windy sound (Whewwwwww…) Repeat, having the children suggest other things that might blow away! Leaves … papers … umbrellas … trash cans … the roof … etc. Mister Moon Mister Moon, Mister Moon, you're up too soon The sun is still in the sky Go back to bed and cover up your head And wait 'til the day goes by. Songs for Children – Course 38 Well I know we can make things work He's got a good family since His mother was a frog from Philadelphia His daddy an enchanted prince The neighbors are against it, it's clear to me And it's probably clear to you They think value on their property Will go right down If the family next door is blue Well I'm in love with a big blue frog A big blue frog loves me I've got a tattoo on my chest That says P-H-R-O-G, that's frog to me P-H-R-O-G Bicycle Built for Two There is a flower within my heart, Daisy, Daisy! Planted one day by a glancing dart, Planted by Daisy Bell! Whether she loves me or loves me not, Sometimes it's hard to tell; Yet I am longing to share the lot Of beautiful Daisy Bell! Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do I’m half crazy all for the love of you It won’t be a stylish marriage I can’t afford a carriage But you’ll look sweet Upon the seat Of a bicycle built for two. Page 5 of 12 Mango Fandango Chorus: Mama! Mama! I want a mango Papa! Papa! Please, papaya. No, no Nana, a ripe banana Kiwi kiwi kiwi kiwi quince! Red berries, berries blue These are fruits so good for you Cherries, cherries sweet and new And coconuts yes they’re fruit too! Chorus Orange oranges, lemons yellow Fill my tummy sweet and mellow Vitamins grown on a tree In pretty packages for you and me. Chorus Oh they travel many miles Fill our hearts with many smiles Sweet delicious tasty treats From Mother Nature a gift to eat Baby Beluga Baby Beluga in the deep blue sea Swim so wild and you swim so free Heaven above and the sea below And a little white whale on the go! Baby Beluga! Baby Beluga! With tomorrow’s sun, another day’s begun You’ll soon be waking. Baby Beluga in the deep blue sea, Swim so wild and you swim so free, Heaven above and the sea below And a little white whale on the go! You’re just a little white whale on the go! Autumn Time Autumn leaves are turning, turning, turning Autumn fires are burning, burning, burning Days of in between See the changing scene Autumn time is all around Summer birds are flying, flying, flying Summer flowers are dying, dying. dying Days of in between See the changing scene Autumn time is all around Winter winds are coming, coming, coming No more insects humming, humming, humming Days of in between See the changing scene Autumn time is all around Autumn leaves are falling, falling, falling Hear the barn owl calling, calling, calling Days of in between See the changing scene Autumn time is all around Baby Beluga! Baby Beluga! Is the water warm? Is your mother home With you so happy? Way down yonder where the dolphins play Where you dive and splash all day Waves roll in and the waves roll out See the water squirtin’ out of your spout! Baby Beluga! Baby Beluga! Sing your merry song; sing with all your friends, We like to hear you! When it’s dark and you’re home and fed Curled up snug in your water bed Moon is shining and the stars are out Good night, little whale, good night! Songs for Children – Course 38 Page 6 of 12 A Place in the Choir All God’s critters got a place in the choir Some sing low, some sing higher Some sing out loud on the telephone wire Some just clap their hands, or paws, Or anything they got! Listen to the bass, it’s the one on the bottom Where the bullfrog croaks And the hippopotamus Moans and groans with a big to-do And the old cow just goes moo The dogs and the cats they take up the middle The hummingbird hums And the cricket fiddles The donkey brays and the pony neighs And the old coyote howls Listen to the top where the little birds sing On the melody with the high notes ringing The hoot owl hollers over everything And the jay bird disagrees Singing in the nighttime, singing in the day The little duck quacks and is on his way The possum ain’t got much to say And the porcupine talks to himself It’s a simple song, a song everywhere By the ox and the fox and the grizzly bear The grumpy alligator and the hawk above The sly raccoon and the turtle dove Repeat first verse to finish. You can also substitute “Earth’s” for “God’s” for secular/non-religious classrooms. Chorus: He goes wa-wa-wa-waltzing Waltzing with bears, Raggy bears, baggy bears, shaggy bears, too. There’s nothing on earth Uncle Walter won’t do So he can go waltzing Wa-wa-wa waltzing Wa-wa-wa waltzing, go waltzing with bears. We bought Uncle Walter a new coat to wear But when he came home it was covered with hair And lately I’ve noticed there’re several new tears I’m sure Uncle Walter’s been waltzing with bears. Chorus We told Uncle Walter that he should be good And do all the things we said that he should But I know he’d rather be off in the woods I’m afraid that we’ll lose Uncle Walter for good Chorus We begged & we pleaded, oh please won’t you stay And managed to keep him at home for a day But the bears all barged in And they took him away Now he’s dancing with pandas And he won’t understand us And the bears all demand at least one dance a day Chorus The Helping Song Agatha Fry, she made a pie And Christopher John helped bake it And Christopher John he mowed the lawn And Agatha Fry helped rake it. Now Zackary Zug took out a rug And Jennifer Joy helped shake it And Jennifer Joy she made a toy And Zackary Zug helped break it Waltzing with Bears I went to his room in the middle of the night I crept to his side and I turned on the light And to my surprise he was nowhere in sight ‘Cos my Uncle Walter goes waltzing with bears Songs for Children – Course 38 And some kid of help Is the kind of help That helping’s all about! And some kind of help Is the kind of help….we all can do without! Page 7 of 12 Robin in the Rain Ten Horses Ten horses came galloping into town Five were black and five were brown They galloped up they galloped down And then they galloped out of town Clip clop, clip clop clip clop clip clop Clip clop, clip clop clip clop clip clop Robin in the rain What a saucy fellow, Robin the in rain Mind your socks of yellow Running in the garden on your nimble feet Digging for your dinner with your long, strong, beak. No horses came galloping into town None were black and none were brown None galloped up, none galloped down And then none galloped out of town! Robin in the rain, You don’t mind the weather, Showers only make you gay. But the worms are wishin’ You would stay at home Robin on a rainy day (Don’t get your feet wet!) Robin on a rainy day! Story about Sammy Spring is Here This is a story ‘bout Sammy His father sent him out to buy bread But Sammy didn’t feel like walking He thought he would hop instead And said Spring is here, said the bumblebee How do you know, said the old oak tree I just saw a daffodil Dancing like a fairy on a windy hill If I were a rabbit I would hop to the store Hop to the store, hop to the store If I were a rabbit I would hop to the store Hop to the store for my father Snowman Repeat for even numbers (ie: four were black and four were brown) down to none: Repeat with other motions for animals. End with: Then Sammy remembered About the loaf of bread And he knew that he had to get along And so he went off to the store And he sang a brand new song And he said Build a little snowman round and fat Find a carrot nose and an old silk hat Now my little snowman won’t you stay? Out comes the sun and you melt away. I’m glad I’m me and I’m walking to the store Walking to the store, walking to the store I’m glad I’m me and I’m walking to the store Walking to the store for my father. Songs for Children – Course 38 Page 8 of 12 Sing when your Spirit Says Sing Robin in a Pine Tree You gotta sing when your spirit says sing You gotta sing when your spirit says sing When your spirit says sing You gotta sing right along You gotta sing when your spirit says sing Robin in a pine tree Sings a merry tune Crocus on a hillside Tulips coming soon Repeat: substitute with other actions, such as: Stretch, jump, dance, run, smile, etc. Robin sings of sunshine Winter time is past Time to build a nest Spring is here at last This Little Light of Mine The Muffin Man This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine This little light of mine I’m going to let it shine Let it shine, let it shine Let it shine Won’t let no one blow it out I’m gonna let it shine Won’t let no one blow it out I’m gonna let it shine Won’t let no one blow it out I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine Let it shine Going to take my light around the world I’m gonna let it shine Going to take my light around the world I’m gonna let it shine Going to take my light around the world I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine Let it shine Call: Do you know the muffin man? The muffin man, the muffin man? Do you know the muffin man, Who lives on Drury Lane? Answer: Yes I know the muffin man The muffin man, the muffin man Yes, I know the muffin man Who lives on Drury Lane. The Game: Select one child to sit in the middle of the group and either close their eyes or be blindfolded. Sing the muffin man song, then point to one child to give the reply. Once that child has replied, invite the child in the middle to either point or say the name of the child that they thing sung the reply. Sidewalks of New York East side, west side All around the town The kids played ring-around-rosie, London Bridge is falling down. Boys and girls together Me and Daisy O’Rourke. We tripped the light fantastic On the sidewalks of New York. Songs for Children – Course 38 Page 9 of 12 Morningtown Ride My Roots Grow Down Train whistle blowing makes a sleepy noise Underneath their blankets Go all the girls and boys Heading from the station, out along the bay, All bound for Morningtown, many miles away. My roots grow down, down to the ground My roots grow down, down to the ground My roots grow down, down to the ground My roots grow down. Driver at the engine, Fireman rings the bell Sandman swings the lantern To show that all is well Rocking, rolling, riding, out along the bay All bound for Morningtown, many miles away Maybe it is raining where our train will ride But all the little travelers Are warm and snug inside Somewhere there is sunshine Somewhere there is day Somewhere there is Morningtown Many miles away. I am a pine tree on a mountaintop I am a pine tree on a mountaintop I am a pine tree on a mountaintop My roots grow down. Other verses, or make up your own! -- I am an oak tree in a grassy field -- I am an aspen quaking in the breeze -- I am a willow swaying in a storm -- I am a wildflower reaching for the sun This Pretty Planet This pretty planet, spinning through space You're a garden, you're a harbor You're a holy place. Golden sun going down Gentle blue giant, spin us around. All through the night Safe 'till the morning light. Simple Gifts 'Tis the gift to be simple, 'Tis the gift to be free. 'Tis the gift to come down Where we ought to be. And when we find ourselves in the place just right, 'Twill be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gained, To bow and to bend We shall not be ashamed. To turn, turn, will be our delight, 'Till by turning, turning , we come round right. Songs for Children – Course 38 This pretty planet, spinning through space You're a garden, you're a harbor You're a holy place. Dona Nobis Pacem Dona Nobis Pacem Repeat this line throughout the song with different melodies. A beautiful example of the melody can be found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBbbvtzpF6k Page 10 of 12 W t l l l c B d Dandelion Song -Linda Allen, Kristin and Jennifer Allen-Zito Bling Blang -by Arlo Guthrie Well, flowers come in green and pink and red, And they sleep all day in their little flowerbeds, But the little dandelion grows wild and free With her uncles and her cousins and the whole family. CHORUS: CHO: Dandy, dandy, dandy, dandy dandelion, There's something pretty dandy 'bout you. Dandy, dandy, dandy, dandy dandelion, I wish that there were more of you. First I make a wish, then I blow real hard, And the little dandelions blow all over the yard, And I wait and I hope for my wish to come true. Guess there's only so much a dandelion can do. Now in 1800 things were bleak and bare, Not a little dandelion anywhere, But Cathy Maynard knew that dandelions cure, So she brought them to Washington, and we thank her. Some people think that dandelions are a pest, But I think that dandelions are the best. Dandelions, don't you know, are really cool, And dandelion haters should go back to school. Bling Blang, hammer with my hammer Zingo Zango cutting with my saw Bling Blang, hammer with my hammer Zingo Zango cutting with my saw You get a hammer and I’ll get a nail You catch a bird and I’ll catch a snail You bring a board and I’ll bring a saw We’ll build a house for the baby-o CHORUS Run and bring rocks and I’ll bring some bricks A nice little house we’ll build and fix We’ll jump inside when the cold win blows And kiss our pretty little baby-o’s CHORUS You grab some mud and I’ll grab some clay And when it rains it won’t wash away We’ll build a house that will be so strong The wind will sing our baby a song Bird in a Tree (Andrea’s song) You can make them into necklaces and bracelets too. You can decorate your laces to tie your shoe. You can make them into salad greens or dandelion tea. That's why dandelions are for me. There was one little bird Living in a tree She/he was all alone and did not want to be And so she/he flew far away Over the sea And brought back a friend to live in the tree There were two little birds Living in a tree They were all alone and did not want to be And so they flew far away Over the sea And brought back a friend to live in the tree Yada yada… There were thirty little birds living in a tree They were all together and as happy as can be! Songs for Children – Course 38 Page 11 of 12 Leaves are Falling Leaves are falling all around Falling ‘til they touch the ground Jack o Lantern Jack o Lantern, Jack o Lantern You are such a funny sight As you sit there in the window Looking out at the night You were once a tiny pumpkin Growing on a sturdy vine Now you are a Jack o Lantern Let your candlelight shine Continent Song (Corinne Version…) North America, South America Europe, Asia, Africa Don’t forget Australia Don’t forget Antarctica North America, South America Europe, Asia, Africa Songs for Children – Course 38 Page 12 of 12