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Be Outside
02:18
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Be Outside Belinda Bowler
If you’re wondering what to do feeling happy feeling blue
Be outside be outside
Take a stroll take a hike catch a fish do what you’d like
Be outside be outside
There are wonders in a stream running through a forest green
Be outside be outside
Amid the trees or desert sage there is fun for every age
Be outside be outside
Pack a picnic for the day
Or plan a longer get away
On a lake in a canoe or stay on land
It’s up to you just be outside
Take a breath of country air there is magic everywhere
Be outside be outside
Let the colors of the day wash all your cares away
Be outside be outside be outside
Be outside be outside
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The Big Rock Candy Mountain Tom Chapin and John Foster
I’ll tell you of a land that’s far away
Not so far from here
And every time you blink your eyes
The strangest things appear
Chorus
Ooohhhhh, the buzzing of the bees in the bubblegum trees
The soda water fountain
The lemonade springs where the bluebird sings
At the Big Rock Candy Mountain
The Big Rock Candy Mountain
Is a perfect place for kids
Your allowance grows on bushes
And the cookie jars don’t have lids
You can have your pick of any pet
At the Big Rock Candy Zoo
There’s a root beer lake you can dive into
You can paddle all around in your big canoe
At the Big Rock Candy Mountain
Chorus
At the Big Rock Candy Mountain
Your never change your socks
And little streams of apple juice
Come a’trickling down the rocks
There’s no such thing as homework
It’s your birthday all the time
You can stay up late and your folks don’t care
You can go to lunch in your underwear!
At the Big Rock Candy Mountain
Chorus
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3. |
Hug A Tree
02:26
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Hug A Tree TR Ritchie
When you're feeling lonely hug a tree
When you're sad or happy hug a tree
Whatever mood you're in
A tree will always be your friend
So find one and take time to hug a tree
Don't sit at your computer, hug a tree
Instead of watching tv hug a tree
Just take yourself outside
Spread your arms open wide
Find one and take time to hug a tree
(Chorus)
Hug a tree hug a tree
Hug a tree hug a tree
Hug a tree hug a tree e e e e
Hug a tree hug a tree hug a tree e e e e
Hug a tree hug a tree e e e e
It's such a wondrous thing so hug a tree
A miracle in green, hug a tree
For with all its many leaves
It makes the very air we breathe
Find one and take time to hug a tree
Chorus
If people wonder why you'd hug a tree
Just say because you like it's company
Just say you hug because
Even trees need love
And that's how trees are just like you and me
Chorus
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4. |
Teddy Bears' Picnic
01:43
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Teddy Bears’ Picnic John Walter Bratton, Jimmy Kennedy
If you go down in the woods today
You're sure of a big surprise
If you go down in the woods today
You'd better go in disguise!
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain
Because today's the day the
Teddy Bears have their picnic
Picnic time for Teddy Bears
The little Teddy Bears are having
A lovely time today
Watch them, catch them unawares
And see them picnic on their holiday
See them gaily gad about
They love to play and shout
They never have any cares
At six o'clock their Mommies and Daddies
Will take them home to bed
Because they're tired little Teddy Bears
Every Teddy Bear who's been good
Is sure of a treat today
There's lots of marvelous things to eat
And wonderful games to play
Beneath the trees where nobody sees
They'll hide and seek as long as they please
'Cause that's the way the
Teddy Bears have their picnic
Picnic time for Teddy Bears
The little Teddy Bears are having
A lovely time today
Watch them, catch them unawares
And see them picnic on their holiday
See them gaily gad about
They love to play and shout
They never have any cares
At six o'clock their Mommies and Daddies
Will take them home to bed
Because they're tired little Teddy Bears
Because they're tired little Teddy Bears
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5. |
The Butterfly Song
03:06
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The Butterfly Song Belinda Bowler and friends
Butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
Butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
Butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
Butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
Tiny Egg tiny egg tiny egg tiny egg
Tiny Egg tiny egg tiny egg tiny egg
Tiny Egg tiny egg tiny egg tiny egg
Tiny Egg tiny egg tiny egg tiny egg
I am a tiny egg
Stuck to this leaf like glue
In a few days I’ll hatch from here
And start another life anew
Caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar
Caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar
Caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar
Caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar
I like being a caterpillar
It’s a hungry life to lead
I can eat my way across any old leaf
But Milkweed is the best for me
Chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis
Chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis
Chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis
Chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis
Here I am not a chrysalis
Wrapped in my own design
Changing inside to a whole different me
I’m sure it will be just fine
Butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
Butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
Butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
Butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
A job of being a butterfly
Is to make sure they’ll be more of me
I spend my days laying lots of eggs
On every leaf and tree
Tiny Egg tiny egg tiny egg tiny egg
Caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar
Chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis
Butterfly butterfly butterfly butterfly
Tiny Egg tiny egg tiny egg tiny egg
Caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar caterpillar
Chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis chrysalis…..
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6. |
The Keeper
02:22
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The Keeper Old English Ballad
The keeper did a hunting go
Under his coat he carried a bow
All for to shoot at a merry little dow
Among the leaves so green oh
(Chorus)
Jackie boy
Master
Sing ye well
Very well
Hey down
Ho down
Derry derry down
Among the leaves so green oh
To my hey down down
To my ho down down
Hey down
Ho down
Derry derry down
The first doe she did cross the plain
The keeper fetched her back again
Where she is now she may remain
Among the leaves so green oh
Chorus
The next doe she did cross the brook
The keeper fetched her back with his hook
Where she is now you may go and look
Among the leaves so green oh
Chorus
The keeper did a hunting go
And in the woods he caught the doe
She looked so sad he had to let her go
Among the leaves so green oh
Chorus
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7. |
The Fox
02:45
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The Fox Traditional
Well the fox went out on a chilly night
Begged for the moon to give him light
He had many a mile to go that night
Before he reached the town-o town-o town-o
Many a mile to go that night
Before he reached the town
He ran ‘til he came to a great big bin
The ducks and the geese were put therein
He said a couple of you are going to grease my chin
Before I leave this town-o town-o town-o
A couple of you are going to grease my chin
Before I leave this town
He grabbed the grey goose by the neck
Threw the little ones over his back
He didn’t mind their quack, quack, quack
And their legs all dangling down-o, down-o, down-o
He didn’t mind their quack, quack, quack
And their legs all dangling down
Old Mother Flipper Flapper jumped out of bed
Out of the window she stuck her head
Crying, “John, John! The grey goose is gone!”
The fox is on the town-o town-o town-o
John, John! The grey goose is gone
The fox is on the town
John he ran to the top of the hill
Blew his horn both loud and shrill
The fox he said I better flee with my kill
He’ll soon be on my trail-o trail-o trail-o
The fox he said I better flee with my kill
He’ll soon be on my trail
He ran ’til he came to a cozy den
There were the little ones eight, nine, ten
Sayin’ Daddy Daddy, better go back again
It must be a nightly fine town-o town-o town-o
Daddy, Daddy better go back again
It must be a mighty fine town
Then the fox and his wife without any strife
Cut up the goose with a fork and a knife
They never had such a supper in their life
And the little ones chewed on the bones-o bones-o bones-o
They never had such a supper in their life
And the little ones chewed on the bones ooooooooo!
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8. |
The Bird Song
02:07
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The Bird Song Belinda Bowler and friends
I’ve heard that a bird likes to fly
Way up high in the big blue sky
They swoop and soar like it’s easy to do
I wish it was that easy for me and for you
I’ve heard that a bird likes to fly
I’ve heard that a bird has a beak
They use it to get something to eat
Straining beak, chisel beak, tweezer, and hook
Depending on the bird you know where to look
I’ve heard that a bird has a beak
A bird has feet so I’ve heard
A bird without feet is absurd
They grasp, climb, perch, or swim to keep them alive
Their feet will help them grow and survive
I’ve heard that a bird has feet
I’ve heard that a bird likes to talk
From a tweet tweet tweet to a squawk
The sun’s coming up on their own habitat
Their song is like having a good morning chat
I’ve heard that a bird likes to talk.
I’ve heard that a bird likes to fly
I’ve heard that a bird has a beak
I’ve bird has feet so I’ve heard
I’ve heard that a bird likes to talk
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9. |
The Motorcycle Song
02:34
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The Motorcycle Song Arlo Guthrie
I don't want a pickle
Just want to ride on my motorcycle
And I don't want a tickle
'Cause I'd rather ride on my motorcycle
And I don't want to die
I just want to ride on my motorcycle
It was late last night the other day
I thought I'd go up and see Ray
So l went up and I saw Ray
There was only one thing Ray could say, was:
I don't want a pickle
Just want to ride on my motorcycle
And I don't want a tickle
'Cause I'd rather ride on my motorcycle
And I don't want to die
I just want to ride on my motorcycle
Just last week I was on my bike
I run into a friend named Mike
Run into my friend named Mike
Mike no longer has a bike. He cries:
I don't want a pickle
Just want to ride on my motorcycle
And I don't want a tickle
'Cause I'd rather ride on my motorcycle
And I don't want to die
I just want to ride on my motorcycle
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10. |
Swinging On A Star
02:27
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Swinging on a Star Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke
Or would you like to swing on a star?
Carry moonbeams home in a jar
And be better off than you are
Or would you rather be a mule…
A mule is an animal with long funny ears
He kicks up at any thing he hears
His back is brawny and his brain is weak
He’s just plain stupid with a stubborn streak
And by the way if you hate to go to school
You may grow up to be a mule
Or would you like to swing on a star?
Carry moonbeams home in a jar
And be better off than you are
Or would you rather be a fish…
A fish can’t do anything but swim in a brook
He can’t write his name or read a book
To fool the people is his only thought
And though he’s slippery he still gets caught
And if that sort of life is what you wish
You may grow up to be a fish
Or would you like to swing on a star?
Carry moonbeams home in a jar
And be better off than you are
Or would you rather be a pig…
A pig is an animal with mud on his face
His shoes are a terrible disgrace
He’s got no manners when he eats his food
He’s fat and lazy and extremely rude
So if you don’t give a feather or a fig
You may grow up to be a pig
And all the monkeys aren’t in a zoo
Everyday you meet quite a few
So you see it’s all up to you
You could be better than you are
You could be swinging on a star
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11. |
The Galaxy Song
02:22
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The Galaxy Song Eric Idle and John Du Prez
Just remember that you're standing on a planet that's evolving
And revolving at nine hundred miles an hour
That's orbiting at nineteen miles a second, so it's reckoned
A sun that is the source of all our power
The sun and you and me and all the stars that we can see
Are moving at a million miles a day
In an outer spiral arm, at forty thousand miles an hour
Of the galaxy we call the Milky Way
Our galaxy itself contains a hundred billion stars
It's a hundred thousand light years side to side
It bulges in the middle, sixteen thousand light years thick
But out by us, it's just three thousand light years wide
We're thirty thousand light years from galactic central point
We go round every two hundred million years
And our galaxy is only one of millions of billions
In this amazing and expanding universe
The universe itself keeps on expanding and expanding
In all of the directions it can whizz
As fast as it can go, at the speed of light, you know
Twelve million miles a minute, and that's the fastest speed there is
So remember, when you're feeling very small and insecure
How amazingly unlikely is your birth
And pray that there's intelligent life somewhere up in space
To give us all a hand down here on earth
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12. |
Common Thread
02:36
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Common Thread Pat Humphries (adapted by Belinda Bowler)
In a many colored garden we are growing side by side
We will rise all together we will rise
With the sun and rain upon us not a soul will be denied
We will rise all together we will rise
In moments of uncertainty together we will stand
We will rise all together we will rise
There is strength in our community we lend a helping hand
We will rise altogether we will rise
We will rise like the ocean we will rise like the sun
We will rise altogether we will rise
In the golden light of knowledge like a phoenix we will fly
We will rise altogether we will rise
From the youngest to the oldest we will help each other fly
We will rise altogether we will rise
May respect for all our differences enhance our common ties
We will rise altogether we will rise
We will rise like the ocean we will rise like the sun
We will rise altogether we will rise
In the golden light of knowledge like a phoenix we will fly
We will rise altogether we will fly
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13. |
Night Owl
02:25
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Night Owl by Dane Zanes
See the shadows as they creep like vines
The sun is sinking and I love this time
I guess I’m just whoo whoo
A night owl
The stars are winking and the hillside glows
The moon’s inviting us out so let’s go
I guess we’re just whoo whoo
Night owls
We’ll fly over the rooftops and down by the sea
Throwing out cares out into the breeze
We’ll sleep when we please
Now it’s time to say hello to some friends
Follow the singing and laughing and then
We’ll find a tree filled with night owls
We’ll fly over the rooftops and down by the sea
Throwing out cares out into the breeze
We’ll sleep when we please
The night seems as endless as the ocean is deep
And even night owls need a little sleep
And I guess it’s time whoo whoo
For this night owl
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14. |
Rounds
02:52
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Rounds Traditional
(Peace Begins)
Peace begins when the hungry are fed
Peace begins when we see each other as a friend
May the peace begin
(Long Tail Feathers)
With my long tail feathers flowing as I fly
I circle around
I circle around
The boundaries of the earth
(Round and Round)
Round and round the earth is turning
Turning always round to morning
And from morning round to night
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15. |
You Can Close Your Eyes
02:20
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You Can Close Your Eyes James Taylor
Well the sun is surely sinking down, but the moon is slowly rising.
So this old world must still be spinning round and I still love you.
So close your eyes, you can close your eyes, it's all right.
I don't know no love songs and I can't sing the blues anymore.
But I can sing this song and you can sing this song when I'm gone.
It won't be long before another day, we gonna have a good time.
And no one's gonna take that time away. You can stay as long as you like.
So close your eyes, you can close your eyes, it's all right.
I don't know no love songs and I can't sing the blues anymore.
But I can sing this song and you can sing this song when I'm gone.
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Belinda Bowler Boise, Idaho
Belinda has been singing her whole life. On family trips in the Oldsmobile with her family then later in clubs and concerts halls around the Northwest. As an educator she shared music with her young students integrating song and story telling into every subject. Her latest album, The Keeper, is a collection of those songs. Adult friendly kids' music. Bring on the joy and sing along. ... more
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