Cool To Be Kind
(If it goes around, it comes around.) Every time you help a friend in need You become a friend indeed It’s cool to be kind, it’s cool to be kind Kindness shows and everybody knows It’s cool to be kind Kindness is as kindness does Volunteers feel good because It’s cool to be kind, it’s […]
Sharing Stories
(There are lots of ways to share stories – reading books at the library, remembering good times, or having fun in the present moment.) Sharing stories, singing songs Telling jokes, all day long These are some of my favorite things to do With you Eating ice cream, keeping cool Marco Polo at the pool These […]
Stinky Moon
(Young Olivia and her mom, Deena, wrote the lyrics to this song on a long car ride through California. I asked them if I could write some music to go along with it and I’m so happy they said yes.) Stinky Moon, oh, Stinky Moon Why are you so stinky? Is it the Swiss cheese […]
Big Bad Bob
(This is the main character of a tall tale that hasn’t been written yet. Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, and now, Big Bad Bob.) Way out west in Sacramento lives the baddest man alive Weighing 300 pounds from his head to the ground He stands a full 6 foot 5 He’s got muscles on his muscles […]
Train From Memphis
(Kids laugh when I do my terrible impersonation of Elvis Presley. The music from Sun Records still sounds great today.) Well, there’s a train a-comin’, sixteen coaches long Rockin’ more than 50 years and going strong Elvis is the engineer, conductor’s name is Cash And every song’s a million-dollar smash That train from Memphis, will […]
Farmers Market
(This is one for the parents. Especially the line “beat that heart attack to the punch.”) Come on, come on, come on everybody Come to the Farmers Market Get your fruit and veggie Come on, come one, come on everybody Come to the Farmers Market It’s time to eat more healthy Everyday a burger, french […]
Vegetables
(Another song I can sing at the Farmers Market.) Vegetables, vegetables, vegetables, vegetables I love veggies A to Z Asparagus to zucchini They’re so healthy Vegetables Vegetables, vegetables, vegetables, vegetables Make some chili, soup, or stew Throw some on the barbecue They’re good for you Vegetables Vegetables, vegetables, vegetables, vegetables Fresh or frozen, canned or […]
Popcorn Popping
(Another traditional song that was passed down to me. I’m still not sure how the melody really goes. Close enough.) I looked out my window and what did I see? Popcorn popping on the apricot tree Spring had brought me such a nice surprise Blossoms popping right before my eyes Now, I can take an […]
Friend Of Mine
(I was asked to sing a song about an alligator. I didn’t know any. I had to make one up on the spot. This is the result and the last song to be added to the CD.) There’s an alligator in the elevator He’s looking at me carefully There’s an alligator in the elevator I […]
Bugs
(Everything you need to know about insects all in one song.) Bugs – creepy crawlers Bugs – small and smaller Bugs – so let’s beware Bugs – don’t step on them Bugs – walk around them Bugs – they’re everywhere Insects all have 6 legs And beady, little eyes Each has 2 antennae And most […]