Songs for
a better world H-L
Happiness
comes***
Hearts
and hands together***
Hearts
of gold
Hineh
ma tov / How good and pleasant
Hooray!
The alien’s are coming***
How
to talk ***
Hymn
for the Russian earth
I
love to sit in silence
If I
were a sunbeam
I’m
so glad
In my
bones
It
feels good***
It’s
awesome outside***
Kindness
and care***
Leave
no trace***
Let
it be
Let’s
make a world***
Light
a loving candle***
Little
blue top
Little
Pixie Pick-me-up ***
Little
river of song***
Little
things
Look
at the little things ***
Look
for the silver lining
Lots
of worms
Lullaby
for a little bee ***
Lupin
was a piggy-wig ***
Last updated: 9/4/2023
9:37 AM
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Happiness comes 🔊
A reminder that happiness is
appreciating the wonderful constants in our lives rather than yearning for
fleeting and out of reach pleasures! My inspiration for this song came
from Ivan Turgenev’s On the
Eve “I expect happiness. I demand happiness from the forest and the river
and the earth and the sky and from every little cloud and blade of grass ...
Happiness, happiness! So long as we have life, so long as we have power over
our limbs, so long as we're going up the hill, and not coming down it. Why,
damn it,' Shubin went on with a sudden outburst 'We're young, we're not
monsters, not fools: we'll conquer happiness for ourselves.” How glorious to
be young!! The first three lines are taken
almost verbatim from this quote, the other words and the melody are by Dany
Rosevear. The red fox is a regular visitor to our garden! |
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Happiness comes in the heart of the forest, The running river, the earth and sky; And from every little cloud and blade of grass, And the red fox stealing by. Happiness runs with the waves on the seashore, The teeming rock pools, the shifting sands; And with every drop of rain and kindly word, And when sweet love holds my hand. Happiness comes in the rosy gold sunset, When breezes whisper through trembling leaves; And from ev’ry twinkling star and loving kiss, And when blackbird sings for me. |
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Hearts and hands together 🔊
A hymn to friendship, love and song. Join in a neverending circle of
regard, care and compassion for one another. A song for community singing:
assemblies, campfires, guiding, scouting, woodcraft folk etc.. Only together with others is it possible change the world for the
better in small or more impressive ways and it can start with a simple circle
of friendship. Words and set to music by Dany Rosevear. |
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With hearts and hands
together, In a circle steadfast and
strong, We make good friends
together, Together in song, Together in song. Walk, walk around together For the circle cannot break, When we help each other along For life and love’s own sake,
For life and love’s own sake. Come, come in peace together, As we move towards the light, Where truth, grace and hope
surely gather, Bright wings in flight, To do whatever is right. Sing, sing, sing on together, Where each heart is loving
and free, To care for our world and
each other In the sweetest harmony, In sweet, sweet harmony. |
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Hearts of gold 🔊
A virtue to be cherished. What does it take to make a heart of gold, a person everyone wants to
know? Someone with a ‘heart of gold’ is
compassionate and has a good and kind nature. It would be lovely to think we
all have this at our core but sometimes the ‘selfish gene’ is in charge; we
need to be gently reminded that kindness has its own reward making us too
feel good. ‘Heart of gold’ is an idiom dating
back to the 1500s or further, indeed Shakespeare used it in his play Henry V. Words by Dany Rosevear to a
traditional tune. |
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Hearts of gold are full of caring, Hearts of gold are made for sharing; All it takes is a kind and friendly face, And a great big ladleful of loving. Hearts of gold are full of giving, Hearts of gold are made for listening; All it takes is a kind and friendly face, And a great big ladleful of loving. Hearts of gold are full of feeling, Hearts of gold are made for healing; All it takes is a kind and friendly face, And a great big ladleful of loving. Hearts of gold are understanding, Hearts of gold are undemanding; All it takes is a kind and friendly face, And a great big ladleful of loving. Hearts of gold are tuned for singing, Listen to the words they are bringing; All it takes is a kind and friendly face, And a great big ladleful of loving. |
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Hineh ma tov / How good and pleasant 🔊
A wish or plead for a kinder world
based on the psalm 133 ‘Behold how good and pleasant it is for brothers and sisters
to live together in unity.’ The Jewish song is about communities coming
together and is popular in scouting. This is often sung as a round. The English interpretation of the
words are by Dany Rosevear. |
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Oh, what a world this would be If we could just live together; How good and pleasant it would be To live in peace together. Chorus: In peace and harmony, Sisters and brothers together, In peace and harmony, Sisters and brothers together. Hineh ma tov uma na'im Shevet achim gam yachad. Hineh ma tov uma na'im Shevet achim gam yachad. Chorus: Hineh ma tov Shevet achim gam yachad. Hineh ma tov Shevet achim gam yachad. |
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Hooray! The alien’s are coming 🔊
They come from afar and what do they see, not an Eden, not a paradise
but a place that desperately needs a helping hand. Words and music by Dany Rosevear. |
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In outer space there is a
race, To see who can set the
fastest pace, A fleet of aliens on their
way, Looking forward to a well
earned holiday! Chorus: The aliens are coming! The aliens are coming! For a holiday! Hooray! For a holiday! To a blue and green world that’s
ages old, A jewel in the universe,
they’ve been told, It’s Earth, our planet, for
they have heard, Of snowy mountains high and
little birds. Of oceans wide and forests
tall, Rivers and streams and
waterfalls, With lots of animals, every
kind, What will they see there,
what will they find? Chorus Oh, what a happy little band,
They jump up and down and
clap their hands As nearer and nearer to Earth
they come, Ready for adventure, and
worldwide fun! Excited creatures dressed in
their best. Look through the window and
see - A MESS! The air is polluted from
chimneys tall Cars on the motorways in
thousands crawl, Forests are burning, it’s far
too hot Ice caps are melting, Earth
has LOST THE PLOT! Plastic waste floats out at
sea, “Help us!” cry the animals
“Help us please!” Spoken What will the aliens do, turn
and zoom? Away from the Earth and past
the moon? Off to Jupiter, Venus or
Mars? Away from the factories,
waste and cars?! Then down on Earth through a
megaphone A voice cries loud and clear,
“Don’t go home We’d love to see you, you’re
welcome here, We’ll clean it up together
for a holiday next year?!!” The aliens are coming! The aliens are coming! For a working holiday! HOORAY! For a working
holiday! |
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How to talk 🔊
We love to talk to each other but need to choose our words with
thought and care. A song for the new school year and some tips for making new friends. Most of us communicate in some way or other but for that to be
effective, reflective and meaningful we need to consider how best to go about
it. You can find some tips in the song below but other helpful ones like
maintaining eye contact can be found here: Conversation
skills for children | Raising Children Network Make a list of ‘sunny’ words. Words and music by Dany Rosevear. |
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It’s good to talk to each
other, Be thoughtful, respectful and
kind; Take turns and listen
carefully, Keep each other’s feelings in
mind. For some words can be
hurtful, Some words can be cruel, Some lead to
misunderstandings, Make every word caring and
cool. It’s good to talk to each
other, But be wise in whatever you
say; A look, a nod, a wink, a
smile, Will send sunny words winging
their way. Just start with a warm word
of welcome, “Hello!” “Good to see you!” It’s as
easy as pie; With a loving heart and a
listening ear Soon new friends will come
dropping by! Get chatting! |
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Hymn for the Russian earth 🔊
This Russian folk song has been
credited to Yuri Zaritsky and Eugene Friesen but its origins are obscure; you
can find a discussion here. This song is usually sung as a four
part round or danced in a circle getting faster each time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m-BufY_obk |
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If the people lived their lives As if it were a song for singing out the light; Providing music for the stars To go dancing circles in the night. |
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I love to sit in silence 🔊
Silence and the peace it brings can
be very calming for the soul even in these times of isolation. This poem was written by anonymous.
Music by Dany Rosevear. |
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I love to sit in silence, Beneath the shady trees; And listen to the song of birds And to the buzz of bees. I love to sit in silence, And watch the Clouds roll by; Then read a book or sing a song, And hear the wild bird cry. I love to sit in silence, When the day is almost done; And see behind the distant hill The paint glow of the sun. I love to sit in silence, In the evening twilight; And listen to the whippor-will It sings with all its might. I love to sit in silence, Beneath the Starry sky; And pray to all in earnest (To live in silence all the while.) For silence just the while. |
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If I were a sunbeam 🔊
The Spring sunshine is cheering us
once again despite the lingering difficulties Covid has brought. Each of us has within us the power
to make others happy, we should use it. This poem was written by Jerome
McCauley. The original music is by W.E.M. Hackleman. Published in 1915 from
‘King of Kings’ a hymn book. Words and music both adapted and
arranged by Dany Rosevear. |
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If I were a sunbeam, I know what I would do; I’d dance among bluebells The shady woodlands through; Peeping in and out the leaves, The softest light I’d spread, Until each little flower Raised its drooping head. Chorus: Sunbeams, sunbeams, we can be each day, Sunbeams, sunbeams, we’ll chase the dark away. If I were a sunbeam, I know where I would go; In the darkest corners Where love and care have flown; Till every soul looked upwards To see me beam and shine; Then they’d think of blue skies, Their sweet home and mine. Are you not a sunbeam, Dear child whose life is good; You hold a glow inside you That Sunshine never could? Spread that cheer and comfort Wherever you are bound; A kind word, smile, or
good deed, Will scatter joy around. |
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I’m so glad 🔊
Celebrating
the joy of being oneself. We all need to
accept who we are and be happy with what we have. By Sisters
Julian and Peter and Rev. Hind from ‘Joy of living’. Music arranged
by Dany Rosevear. |
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I’m so glad, so very, very
glad, To be just simply me. I’m myself and nobody
else, Just me, yes, simply me. |
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In my bones 🔊
Living the
simple life; a wistful memory of a gentler world. Written in
1986 by Nancy Schimmel. |
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There once was a time when
people were gentle, We talked to the trees and
were never alone, And all that we owned were
our baskets and digging sticks, I still remember it, in my bones. And sometimes we
quarrelled and then we forgot it, For all to keep living we
needed each one, And all that we owned was
the skill in our fingers, I still remember it, in my bones. We never had locks so our
lives were not hidden, Our tears and our laughter
were shared all around, And all that we owned were
our dreams and our stories I still remember it, in my bones. There once was a time when
people were gentle, We talked to the trees and
were never alone And all that we owned were
our baskets and digging sticks…. I still remember it, in my bones. |
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It feels good 🔊
Make the world,
and yourself feel happier by looking out for each other. Appreciate how good it feels
when you are considerate and loving to others. Words and
music by Dany Rosevear. |
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It feels good helping
others, It feels good being kind. When we all come together, Keep those wise, wise
words in mind! It feels good to think of
others, And do the very best we
can, When we’ve all worked
together, There’ll be love
throughout the land. For it warms our hearts
just like the sun, It makes sweet flowers
grow; It makes the little birds
sings their songs, It makes the rainbows
glow; A world we’d like to know! |
A world we’d like to know!
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It’s awesome outside 🔊
Awe and wonder
is waiting to happen once you step outside. Enjoy the great outdoors all year
round, its not just for Summer days. Go exploring,
sleep outside, have crazy wildlife adventures. Just keep your eyes open! The natural
world can make you kinder, happier, and more creative so it is said: 7 Natural Wonders That Will Impress Your Children |
HuffPost UK Parents (huffingtonpost.co.uk) Words and
music by Dany Rosevear. |
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Climb a tree, feel the
breeze Up, up high, touch the
sky, Chase a rainbow on its
way; Love and joy can be found, In the air, all around, Each and every day. It’s awesome! Just
wonderful! Each and every day. Catch the wind, fly a
kite, Tug the string with all
your might. Watch the white clouds
drifting by; Love and joy can be found, In the air, all around, When you’re playing
outside. It’s awesome! Just
wonderful! When you’re playing
outside. Lift a log, find a frog, Or an earwig, slug or bug Watch a millipede try to
hide. Love and joy can be found, In the air, on the ground, With a sharp and curious
eye. It’s awesome! Just
wonderful! With a sharp and curious
eye. Watch the stars, catch the
moon, Sing a song, hum a tune, Sing a haunting lullaby; Love and joy can be found, In the air, all around, When you’re sleeping under
the sky. It’s awesome! Just
wonderful! Sleeping under the sky. Yes! The best things
happen outside. |
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Kindness and care
For a dear lady
whose life has been well lived with dedication and purpose. It has been
poignant to see so many people, in a queue stretching for miles along the
River Thames, waiting for hours to give thanks and to honour Queen
Elizabeth’s role, deeds and good humour. Last line of
this traditional nursery rhyme is by Dany Rosevear. |
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Pussy cat, pussy cat,
where have you been? I’ve been up to London to
visit the Queen. Pussy cat, pussy cat, what
did you there? I said, “Bless you, Ma’am!
Thank you! For your kindness and
care!” |
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Leave no trace 🔊
Why should we keep our planet
clean? So we and those creatures that live with us can thrive without danger.
Show that
you care for our world and the health of all the wonderful creature that
cohabit the earth. Keep our earth healthy, keep us healthy. https://www.communitycare.com/News/Articles/Healthy-Earth-Healthy-Life#:~:text=When%20we%20mistreat%20the%20earth,our%20planet%20happy%20and%20healthy.
Words and music by Dany Rosevear. |
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Leave no trace of any waste, in Eden’s garden fair, Earth our mother needs your help, so show how much you care; Where creature crawl or prowl or fly, Where forests grow up to the sky, In swampy ground or deserts dry, show that you care. Leave no trace of any waste, in Eden’s garden fair, Earth our mother needs your help, so show how much you care; Where waters flow down mountain streams, Where oceans blow in sailor’s dreams, On beaches where the fish come in, show that you care. Leave no trace of any waste, in Eden’s garden fair, Earth our mother needs your help, so show how much you care; Where’er you go to work and play, In neighbourhoods down your way, For those that follow, day by day, show that you care. |
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Let it be 🔊
Nature thrives without our help as
long as we don’t bother it. A delightfully thoughtful song by
Malvina Reynolds. |
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When you walk in the forest, let it be. There's a flower in the wood, let it be. There's a flower in the wood, and it's innocent and good, By the stone where it stands, let it be. Let it be, let it be, It's so lovely where it is, let it be. Tho you want it for your own, If you take it from its home, It will not be what it was when you loved it Where it stood in the wood. Let it be, let it be, It's so lovely where it is, let it be. It's a thoughtful child, innocent and wild, By the stone, by the reed, Let it bloom, let it seed, let it be. |
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Let’s make a world 🔊
If we wished to make a place to
love it would probably be one as perfect as planet Earth before we
unthinkingly began to spoil our lovely paradise. There is hope however, not all is
lost. We recently made a journey across England from Devon in the West to
Bury St. Edmunds in the East and we were delighted and surprised to see so
many arrays of wind turbines, big, powerful and strong with graceful blades
lazily turning round, just like the windmills of old. We had also admired
serried ranks of these elegant creatures, many offshore at Brighton my home
town, too. If we tried to make a world perfect
for our own needs how would we go about it? What would it look like?And what
would we need to do to keep it that way? Words and music by Dany Rosevear. |
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Chorus: Let’s make a world where we can live, love and learn. Live, love and learn, live, love and learn, Let’s make a world where we can live, love and learn. On this beautiful planet called Earth. It is painted with lovely colours, There are wonderful birds, flowers and trees, Many mountains, rivers and valleys, All as perfect as they could be! Chorus We need to seed it with laughter and sunshine, Keep it green, fresh and clean, Capture the wind on land and sea, With lazy windmills turning around, Around and around and around and around, Lazy windmills turning around. Chorus You’ll find all kinds of friendly people, With ideas, beliefs and great plans; Try to share your thoughts with each other, Helping out whenever you can. Chorus Sometimes we’ll meet and travel together, We’ll sing as we go on our way, Capture each moment of happiness, Watching windmills turning all day, Around and around and around and around, Lazy windmills turning all day. Chorus |
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Light a loving candle 🔊
A
universal song for those who weep and feel helpless. There
is so much beauty in this world but it still comes as a shock to those of us
from the post WW2 generation, to see how quickly ugliness can take centre
stage time and time again in fair and lovely lands. This
song is a universal one but is inspired by the terrible war happening now in
Eastern Europe and refers to the symbolism of that land. The
flag of Ukraine has two horizontal bands of yellow and blue to represent the
wide blue skies and the far ranging wheat fields; blue also symbolizes calm
and yellow joy. Sunflowers are Ukraine national flower and a symbol of
strength and resistance; the poppy symbolizes beauty and youth. My family, like many others, got caught in the tides
of history. During the Russian revolution my grandmother escaped from Russia
to Poland where she set up a sewing school and married a Polish officer. In 1940 my Polish father, a young man, with
1,700,000 other Poles was deported to Siberia after an agreement between
Stalin and Hitler;The
WWII Polish deportations – still an untold story – Polish at heart Later a pact between Russia
with Britain enabled the release of thousands of Poles who traveled with
‘Anders Army’ to fight in the British war effort, here my father became a
pilot. There were scars left, of frostbite on his nose, not being able to
return to Poland during the Cold War and he was never able to eat cabbage
again! Words and music by Dany
Rosevear. |
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Out in the moonlit garden
there’s a birch tree so fair, It’s tiny leaves are trembling
in sorrow and despair; For far away there’s
weeping and sadness through the land, As old bear rants and
rages in his dark and lonely den. Chorus: Oh, light a loving
candle, A precious, flickering
candle; Hold it steady for the
brave and strong. Lullay lullay, lullay
lullay, Hold it for peace and its
silent song. Oh, where are hopes and
dreams and where has freedom gone, And where are dancing
children as springtime days grow long? Will poppies greet the
waving wheat as blue skies come and go, Will fields of sunflowers
rise again, will rolling rivers flow? Chorus May shoots of life and
beauty among the ruins grow, May wanderers return to
the home they love and know. May
those who seek to conquer find in their soul a nobler way, May each child awake to
happy times and welcome every day. Chorus |
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Little blue top 🔊
We
need to show some respect for our beautiful world. Hear
Tony Hughes who wrote it in 1970 singing the original here: https://egrove.olemiss.edu/kgreels_unk/518/ . Since
that time it has been adapted in particular to address gender issues; I have
also made slight changes, including the third verse, with diversity and young
children in mind. |
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And around and around goes
the little blue top, Whirling and turning with
never a stop, Dappled with white,
dappled green and brown, And the little blue top
keeps a-turning around. There's wild raging oceans
and proud mountain chains, Green, peaceful valleys
and wide grassy plains, Families of life that each
setting contains; Tigers and spiders and
dolphins and cranes. There's a rainbow race,
you can find every hue, There’s good folk and kind
folk to name just a few, Folk with green fingers
and some play the blues, Folk past a century,
babies just new. Doctors and lawyers and
teachers who sing, Places to go to and people
who've been, There’s folk who stay home
to tend to the shop, And they all whirl and
turn on the little blue top. But there's some who are
greedy and some who don't care, They've messed up our
rivers and polluted the air, Well it's you and it’s me
and we've all gotta stop, And show some respect for
the little blue top! |
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Little Pixie Pick-me-up 🔊
Keep
our world from being overwhelmed by waste; too much affects all living things
including us. Learn from Little Pixie Pick-me-up how you can change your
wasteful ways. |
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Little Pixie Pick-me-up
has a bag so wide; Everything of use that’s
found, goes right inside, Finding once an elephant
with a dimple on its chin; One, two, three and izzy
whizz! We watched it stuffed
right in. Little Pixie Pick-me-up
with your bag so wide; Can you pick the litter up
that others drop outside? “My dear children I have
seen you drop it on the ground; One, two, three and izzy
whizz! It blows around and
round.” Says Little Pixie Pick-me-up,
“I’ll help each one of you, For a clean and healthy
world, here’s what we must do; Sort your rubbish
carefully; glass, paper, plastic, tin; One, two, three and izzy
whizz! Just put it in a bin.” Says Little Pixie Pick-me-up,
“I can be your guide. Everything of use you
find, you must set aside, Then recycle, mend, reuse
your waste with care and speed; One, two, three and izzy
whizz! You’ll help our world
indeed.” |
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Little river of song 🔊
Listen
to the music around you on a countryside walk or in other green spaces. The
natural world and all its flora and fauna sing in joyous harmony when it is
loved, appreciated and cared for. We too are part of that harmony and need to
play our part to ensure future generations can hear Earth’s precious songs. Choose
suitable percussion to accompany and mimic these sounds. Words
and music by Dany Rosevear. 1.With palms together weave hands along in wide
movements. 2. Place one hand on top of the other with thumbs out, move as
before. 3. Open and close hands to croak then make hop along. 4. Dance in a
circle. |
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Ting, ting, ting! Ting,
ting, ting! Ting-a-ling-a-ling-a-long, Sings the little river, The river of song. It merrily, merrily,
merrily runs on, Merrily, merrily, just
listen to its song. Swim, swim, swim! Swim,
swim, swim! Swim-a-ling-a-ling-a-long, Sing the little fishies, In the river of song. They merrily, merrily,
merrily swim on, Merrily, merrily, just
listen to their song. Croak, croak, croak!
Croak, croak, croak! Croak-a-croak-a-croak-a-long, Croak the little froggies, On the river of song. They merrily, merrily,
merrily hop on, Merrily, merrily, just
listen to their song. Sing, sing, sing! Sing,
sing, sing! Sing-a-ling-a-ling-a-long, Sing the little children, By the river of song. They merrily, merrily,
merrily dance on, Merrily, merrily, just
listen to their song. |
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Little things O
These words
are adapted from a hymn written by Julia Carney in 1845. I have adapted the
second verse. |
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Little drops of water, Little grains of sand, Make the mighty ocean And a pleasant land. Little seeds of friendship Sown by little hands, Grow to feed the nations In near and far-off lands. Little deeds of kindness, Little words of love, Make our earth an Eden, Like the heaven above. And the little moments, Humble though they may be, Make the mighty ages Of eternity. |
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Look at the little
things 🔊
Find delight in those things that might seem insignificant. Many things
are beyond our control especially in these difficult times so concentrating
on the small things can give us pleasure and lift our spirits. These are some
of the less significant things I’ve noticed this year in lockdown; I’m sure
you’ll have many more to add. Words and music by Dany
Rosevear. |
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Look at the little things, little things, little things, A leaf as it whirls and spins, In wonder delight! Round and round it floats like a russet brown boat. If we look for those little things, each day will be bright. Listen to the little things, little things, little things, A blackbird that sweetly sings, In wonder delight! Up high in a tree, it trills merrily. If we listen for those little things, each day will be bright. Feel, feel the little things, little things, little things, A breeze blowing softly brings, Such wondrous delight! Feel the kiss of the air as it sweeps away care. If we feel, feel those little things, each day will be bright. Gently touch the little things, little things, little things, The pussy willow so dear in Spring, In wonder delight! Stroke the soft silver down with its tiny green crown. If we gently touch those little things, each day will be bright. Notice each little thing, little thing, little thing, A feather from a magpie’s wing, In wonder delight! The perfume of a rose, that ant on your toes! Notice each and everything and your day will be bright. |
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Look for the silver
lining 🔊
A song for difficult
times. This one was written in
1919 just ten years before the Great Depression for which it became an
anthem. It is not always easy to be positive when there is regular
distressing news in the media but singing certainly helps to lift the spirits
and give our hearts good cheer. With music by Jerome Kern
and lyrics by B.G. DeSylva. This is the chorus, I have omitted two verses
that you can easily access online. |
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Look for the silver lining When e’er a cloud appears in the blue. Remember somewhere the sun is shining, And so the right thing to do, Is make it shine for you. A heart, full of joy and gladness, Will always banish sadness and strife. So always look for the silver lining, And try to find the sunny side of life. |
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Lots of worms O
What
would our world do without worms?! A song with
swing by Patty Zeitlin. Wiggle fingers for worms and make
up actions to fit the words; digging with a spade, bending knees and pointing
down etc. Just use the rhythm of the music
and your imagination! |
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Well there’s lots of worms way under the ground, Lots of worms that I've never found, But I bet they’re just there a-diggin' around Way under the ground. I dug the biggest hole I ever did dig. The biggest hole, it sure was big! And then I got to the bottom, you know what I found, Way under the ground? I found a worm to go on a fishing pole Way down there in that deep dark hole. But I left him alone ‘cause he liked his own home Way under the ground. I found a bumpety bug with big black dots, Three pairs of legs and twenty two spots. But I left him alone ‘cause he liked his own home Way under the ground. I found an old sow bug curled up in a ball, He didn't move from there at all. But I left him alone ‘cause he liked his own home Way under the ground. |
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This little
prayer / lullaby encapsulates some of those things we wish for our children,
‘seeds of love’ we would gladly bestow on them. Words
and music by Dany Rosevear. |
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Be busy, be happy, Be the very best you can. Be wild my child, Be full of life, Explore and learn and
plan. Be helpful, be caring, To all that fly your way. And together then, As the summer ends Make honey every day. No hurry, don’t worry, Just be all you’re meant
to be. The sun’s in the West, The flow’rs at rest, Sleep softly my sweet
honeybee. |
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Lupin was a piggy-wig 🔊
Oh for the simple life.
What do we need to be happy? Food in our tummies and time with those we love.
No allusions here!! Just a wolf in pig’s clothing. Words and music by Dany
Rosevear. |
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Lupin was a piggy-wig who always wanted
more, He had a plane, a yacht, the lot and golden
gifts galore. But he squealed, “Give me MORE, I want MORE,
Give me MORE! MORE! MORE!” Lupin was a piggy-wig who ruled across the
land, He had a bear, he had a palace, it was oh so
grand. But he squealed, “Give me MORE, I want MORE,
Give me MORE! MORE! MORE!” One day the rain came tumbling down and
washed it all away, For everthing was made of mud and dreams
that never stay. But Lupin ate an apple and Parrot came to
tea, A happier pig you’ll never find, “Wee! Wee!
Wee!” |
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