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Hap Palmer Educational
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Hap Palmer Educational
Children's Songs
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Words, Music and Activities by Hap Palmer
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Introduction Share with children the excitement
of language and help them improve word comprehension and powers of imagination
with these lively lyrics and memorable melodies. The songs are written
from a child's point of view: what a child wishes, feels and imagines. The
lyrics deal in a thoughtful and humorous way with the joys, challenges and
conflicts children experience in their growing years. The questions
for discussion presented in this guide encourage interaction between children
and adults.
Turn On The Music
Turn On The MusicWords and Music: Hap Palmer If you dream of flying high above the
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Backwards LandWords and Music: Hap Palmer Eat popcorn in the morning, pancakes in the nightFly a boat or float your favorite kite Take a pair of new shoes, lace one on each hand That's the way we live in Backwards Land Chorus: Oh Backwards Land, Land Backwards oh We love you so, So you love we You make us happy, Happy us make you Backwards Land is the place to be See starry skies with sunshine, rainbows in the night Cats that kiss each other when they fight Buy the biggest diamond with a bag of sand That's the way we live in Backwards Land Repeat Chorus Frosty nights are warm and boiling water's cool Children make the grown-ups go to school Cars and clothes are worth more when they're second hand That's the way we live in Backwards Land Repeat Chorus Activity: After you have sung this song a few times, play the memory game. The teacher or parent sings the first half of each line and the child response by singing the second half of the line. Questions: In Backwards Land we do things the opposite way we normally do them. Can you think of other funny things that might happen in Backwards Land? What's the silliest thing you could eat for breakfast? Why are most cars worth less as they become older? Can you think of anything that is worth more as it becomes older? Can you always value something by the amount of money it is worth? If children made the grown-ups go to school, what would the children do during the day? In what ways is the work you do at school like the work your mother and father do? Back to Top
If I Had WingsWords and Music: Hap Palmer If I had wings and I could flyTell you what I'd do I'd fly in loops and curlicues And end up at the zoo I'd lift the top right off the cage And set the birds all free And as they fluttered to the sky I'd sing "Come fly with me" Chorus: Come fly with me Off we go Just spread your wings out wide Catch the breeze and glide Relax enjoy the ride High above the world below If I had wings and I could fly I never would be late I'd sail right over traffic jams And through the school yard gate The teacher she would probably faint I'd casually fold my wings Then skip to class and take my seat Just as the school bell rings Repeat Chorus The oceans look like puddles, The cars like tiny toys The clouds are mounds of whipped cream For all the girls and boys Repeat Chorus color="#000000">Questions: If you had wings, where would you most like to fly? What do you imagine you would see if you were flying high in the air? What would your house look like? Your school? Your friends? Your pet? Draw a picture of what you imagine your house would look like seen from high in the air. Think of other supernatural powers such as being able to: -lift buildings -make yourself invisible -run faster than the speed of light What supernatural powers would you most like to have? Back to Top
When Things Don't Go Your WayWords and Music: Hap Palmer. You want a chocolate fudge barBut your mommy tells you wait You ask her how much longer She says finish up your plate As she speaks your brother sneaks And without asking anyone Eats the chocolate fudge bar The very last one! What do you do? What do you say? When things don't go your way On the jungle gym mean Jimmy Takes your favorite place on top He teases you na na na And he simply will not stop You don't know where to turn to And you're feeling all alone You try to tell the teacher She says "Solve it on your own" What do you do? What do you say? When things don't go your way Spoken: Sarah sulks, Stevie screams Christy cries "No fair! Walt withdraws, Willy whines Terry tears her hair Billy bangs the table top Kirsten kicks a chair Helen hides the hurt inside And says she doesn't care, Huh! The playground ball's not bouncing Because it's got a hole You try to pull the wagon It's so rusty it won't roll You run to ride the scooter But Sylvester gets there first Then Trina takes the trike And you're so mad that you could burst! What do you do? What do you say? When things don't go your way Repeat Spoken Section Questions: Do you think the children in this song could find better ways to deal with their frustration? What do you do when you don't get your way? How do you let people know what you want? What makes you angry? What can you do to help yourself get over being angry? Show me how you walk when you are angry. What kind of sounds do you make with your voice? Activity: Here is a simple rhythmic dance you can do with the music: - Take 7 heavy, stomping steps, (7 beats) then make an angry sound as you jump and land on the 8th beat. You can change and face a different direction each time you jump and land. Do this 7 step and 1 jump pattern 4 times with each verse. - Next, sing the words, What do you do? What do you say? When things don't go your way. As you sing, sway or swing your hips as you alternate pointing with your right and left hands. - During the spoken section, act out the angry reactions of the children. Here are some suggestions: Sarah sulks : fold your arms and pout Stevie screams: open your mouth, stretch out your arms and shake. Christy cries, "No fair!" : stomp foot and shake fist. Walt withdraws : make a contracting shrinking shape. Willy whines : make a twisting, bent shape Terry tears her hair : pantomime pulling your hair Billy bangs the table: pound imaginary table Kirsten kicks a chair : do a kicking motion in your own space being careful not to touch anyone or anything else Helen hides the hurt : put hands on hips - thrust hips sideways on word "Huh" with smug, cool, facial expression Back to Top
Amanda SchluppWords and Music: Hap Palmer Chorus:
The Clown SongWords and Music: Hap Palmer If I joined the circus I would be a clownI would, if I could I'd wear a ragged coat with patches all around I would, if I could I'd paint my cheeks with bright red rosy polka dots And wear a purple bow tie with a giant knot I'd flop around with flattened shoes upon my feet I would, if I could Then suddenly trip and land right on my padded seat I would, if I could Ooh- Eee- Makin' funny faces, People leave their places, Straining to see Ooh- Eee- Everyone would love me, Though my clothes were baggy And my hair was messy I'd grin and make a flower magically appear I would, if I could And as I watched it wilt I'd shed a mournful tear I would, if I could Then I'd spin around and skip across the ring And imitate the way the monkeys jump and swing I'd juggle ridin' on a pony just for fun I would, if I could I'd use a dozen balls and never drop a one I would, if I could Ooh- Eee- Makin' funny faces, People leave their places, Straining to see Ooh- Eee- Everyone would love me, Though my clothes were baggy And my hair was messy If I joined the circus I would be a clown I would, if I could, And I could, if I would. Activity: If you've ever wanted to be a clown, this is the time! Just get up and do the actions described in this song. It's easy to sing along too. Just repeat the phrases "I would" and "If I could" each time you hear them. Questions: If you joined the circus, what would you like to be? If you were a clown, what would you do to make people laugh? What kind of funny costume would you wear to make people laugh? Back to Top
Hurry Up BluesWords and Music: Hap Palmer Hurry kids, no time to playWe're runnin' late for school today Got the got to hurry, got to worry blues Where's my list of things to do? Sally, where's your other shoe? Got the got to hurry, got to worry blues I can't keep cool when I'm keyed up Now where'd I leave my coffee cup ? Tommy, that's not your toothbrush Oh, how I hate this nervous rush ! Set the table, feed the fish Careful now, don't break a dish ! Got the got to hurry got to worry blues Dippity dash, lickity split, Zippity zoom, dit dit dit Razza-ma-tazz, frazz-za-ley frazz, Skiddle-dee-daddle and all that jazz Oh no ! Come on, Freddy It's quarter to eight and you're still not ready ! Where's your homework? Where's your lunch? Gobble that bowl of Crispy Crunch Got the got to hurry, got to worry blues Wash your hands, comb your hair The school bell's ringin' and you're not there Got the got to hurry, got to worry blues Button your coat and do it quick Drink your juice or you'll get sick Clear your plate, scrub your face I swear you're movin' at a turtle's pace ! My heart is beatin' double time My thoughts are freakin' in my mind Got the got to hurry got to worry blues Dippity dash, lickity split, Zippity zoom, dit, dit dit Razza-ma-taz, frazz-za-ley frazz, Skiddle-dee-daddle and all that jazz My hands are shakin' ' My legs are itchin' My pits are sweatin' My nose is twitchin' Got the got to hurry, got to worry blues ! Questions? How do you feel when you're running late for school? What sensations do you have in your body? What things make you late? What do you most often forget? Activity: As you listen to this song, act out the story and actions or create your own ways to move with the quality of frantic rushing. Back to Top
AmazingWords and Music: Hap Palmer Beavers, birds, bugs and batsDolphins, dogs and kitty cats Ducks and does, snakes and eels Buffaloes and baby seals Tigers, toads and tiny ants Ladybugs and elephants Horses, geese and grizzly bears Pigs and people everywhere Countless creatures born each day Each unique in its own way Chorus: Isn't it amazing? Isn't it amazing? Looking 'round at everything, Makes you want to shout and sing, Life is an amazing thing ! Oh, life is an amazing thing. Camels, clams and caribous Cougars, cranes, and cockatoos Squirrels, skunks and squiggly squids Kangaroos and katydids Weasels, wrens, wolves and whales Crickets, crabs and garden snails Monkeys, mice and fireflies Fish and frogs of every size Praise the miracle that brings All these different living things Repeat Chorus Pandas, ponies, nightingales Crocodiles and cottontails Round and round the whole world spins Cheetahs, chimps and chickadees Butterflies and honey bees Everyday new life begins Repeat Chorus Activity: The verses of this song are done in call and response style. Choose which part you would like to do, then read and sing along. (Teacher or parent can print the words on a large sheet of poster board.) There are 56 living creatures named in this song. How many can you remember?... List them, then categorize or classify them. Some possible classifications are: Size and Shape- big, small, long or tall, short, thin, wide. Where They Live - water, land, both (amphibious), cold climate, warm climate, desert, jungle, forest, mountains. How They Move - swim, fly, slither, walk, run, climb, jump, crawl, creep. Back to Top
When Daddy Was A Little BoyWords and Music: Hap Palmer When daddy was a little boy he was a lot like meI've heard the tales that grandma tells And seen old pictures, too With dirty shorts, once pastel blue And dusty, worn out tennis shoes He rode a bike and built a fort Just like I like to do When daddy was a little boy he was a lot like me I know he wasn't always good Sometimes he disobeyed He wouldn't eat his broccoli And cheated at Monopoly And when his mom yelled, "Quiet!" He kept talking anyway And he climbed high trees And tried to hide the fear that he might fall Though he could be strong He needed love like me ... well, don't we all When daddy was a little boy he was a lot like me When it was time to take a bath He ran outside to play But each night when the day was done Into his mother's arms he'd run I think he must have felt back then The things I feel today Questions? In what ways are you most like your father? In what ways are you most like your mother? What did your father like to do when he was a little boy? What did your mother like to do when she was a little girl? What do you like to do most? Back to Top
Francie Had A FootballWords and Music: Hap Palmer Francie had a football,she could fling it down the field A herd of linemen charging in could never shake her poise When she put her helmet on and went out for the team The captain snapped, "Forget it, hon, this game is just for boys" And she said: Chorus: "Why don't you just turn around And take a little hike I just want to be myself And do the things I like" Donald had a dolly with a dainty, little dress With daisy petal patterns printed in a golden swirl When he held her in his arms and took her for a walk His sister snickered, "Hey you're acting like a little girl" And he said: Repeat Chorus Barbie bought some barbells and she pressed a hundred pounds Her bigger brother Buster boasted , "I can do it too" He strained and struggled, groaned and grumbled, then gave up and sneered, "Why don't you play dress up like the other girls all do" And she said: Repeat Chorus Questions? Why do you think the boys did not want Francie to play football? Do you think she should be allowed to play? Have you ever been told you cannot play in a game? How did you feel? Why did Donald's sister think he was acting like a little girl? Do you agree? Are there toys that only girls should play with? Why? Are there toys that only boys should play with? Why? What did Barbie do that made her bigger brother Buster angry? If you are a boy, how do you feel when a girl is stronger than you are? If you are a girl, how do you feel when you are stronger than a boy? In what ways do you think boys and girls are the same? In what ways do you think they are different? Back to Top
You Can Do ItWords and Music: Hap Palmer When your friends are up, skatin' roundAnd you keep slippin' and fallin' down Get back up! Don't give up and quit And in time you will find you can do it When you swing and miss, remember that Soon you'll get another chance to bat Watch that ball! Don't give up and quit And in time you will find you can do it Keep on skatin' ; give yourself time Keep on swingin' and you will find You can do better than you did before And nobody could ask for more Y' got heart - Y' got spunk - Y' got soul from head to toe Y' got spark - Y' got spirit - You're really great ! Oh don't you know If you can't go, and run a mile Start out slowly and walk a while Step with pride! Don't give up and quit And in time you will find you can do it Start out walkin' ; give yourself time Then start runnin' and you will find You can do better than you did before And nobody could ask for more Y' got heart - Y' got spunk - Y' got soul from head to toe Y' got spark - Y' got spirit - You're really great ! Oh don't you know That you can do it ! Activity: Act out the sports and activities described in the lyric of this song. When the following key words or phrases are sung in the chorus, try these simple movements: "heart" - pat chest "spunk "- jump in place "soul from head to toe" - touch head then touch toes "spark" - throw arms up with sudden bursting motion "spirit" - turn in place while shaking hands high "you're really great" - point to somebody else, shake hands with someone or pat someone on the back. Questions: Can you think of other activities where practice helps you do better? How do you feel when you don't do as well as you hoped? Do you feel like quitting? Do you have to be the best at what you do or can you enjoy participating doing the best you can? Back to Top
Amos, The Alligator DudeWords and Music: Hap Palmer This here's a rap with a reptile rhythmTo get you in the mood To meet the king and I'm meanin' me Amos, the Alligator Dude When you see my beautiful big boned body Bakin' in the bayou sun You'll know there ain't nobody better I'm Georgia's number one I believe in me and my ten foot tail, And the feats this beast can do I'm known in the south as "Mighty Mouth" There's nothin' I can't chew Just look at this row of pearlies shine Not a cavity in the line This jaws my pride, I can open it wide Y' oughtta drop in sometime ! Chorus: Who's the swiftest swimmer in the swamp? Amos, the Alligator Dude! And who's the most righteous reptile 'round? Amos, the Alligator Dude! And who's the king of the Okefenokee? Amos, the Alligator Dude! Yea, Amos, Amos, the world's most famous Amos, the Alligator Dude! Gettin' down and dirty in the Mississippi mud I'm still a perfect ten A gorgeous Georgia jewel eyed gem Of an alligator specimen I can bat my eyelids friendly like And charm you when I winks I can slide along real easy then Snap quicker than a chicken blinks I can lay like a log in a bog so still You hardly know I'm there Then explode like a load of TNT And jump start your heart with a scare I'm warnin' y'all my breed's been banned Ain't fillin' no poacher's sack Try'n use my hide for your cowboy boots And this gator's fightin' back ! Repeat Chorus I'll take you for a romp in the swamp someday All the way to New Orleans I can beat a barracuda and a whole darn fleet Of nuclear submarines My tail can whip up a hurricane My jaws can crush a stone, I'm a Louisiana legend, the wildest one The world has ever known Now I don't look for trouble But I ain't no lady's purse Try catchin' me, and you're gonna be Ridin' back home in a hearse ! So that's my story and I'm glad you give me The time to tell it true See you later alligator and I'm on my way After one more quick review Repeat Chorus Questions? What other animals can be very still then make sudden quick movements? Watch your pet or animals in the park. How do they move? How many animal species can you name that are endangered by humans? Back to Top
Zany ZooWords and Music: Hap Palmer When the day is dull and drearyWhen you're feeling low When your spirit's worn and weary Here's where you should go: Chorus: Zany Zoo, Zany Zoo You might not think it's true But once you see the Zany Zoo No other zoo will ever do The penguins play on pogo sticks Bouncing up and down They do the wiggle waddle As they twist and turn around The zebras zip around on skates And pass out carrot cakes And the tigers take you out to lunch And order cherry shakes Repeat Chorus The Yak all yank on yo -yos And perform terrific tricks They swing the yo-yos round their horns And do karate kicks The goose wears tiny glasses As she weaves a feather fan And the lions whistle classics >From Stravinsky to Chopin See the jolly green giraffe With red and yellow spots He does a yoga headstand As he ties his legs in knots The skunks sneak up and spray you With the finest French perfumes And the peacocks pick your pockets When you try to pick their plumes Repeat Chorus Gorillas all get bubble gum And chew gigantic wads Then blow enormous bubbles As the cheering crowd applauds They blow the bubbles bigger 'Til they get so big at last The bubbles burst in one big boom Just like a cannon blast Repeat Chorus Activity: During the verses, move like the imaginary animals described in this song. When you hear the chorus, sing along and jump up and down. Move like your favorite animal from the Zany Zoo and see if someone else can guess which one you are. Draw a picture of your favorite animal at the Zany Zoo. Back to Top
The Summer Slumber PartyWords and Music: Hap Palmer All over the land the children were sleepingWith nary a whisper or peep But there was a place where lights were still burning And children could not fall asleep Chorus: It was the summer slumber party at Sabrina's house The kind where laughter never ends The summer slumber party at Sabrina's house Her room was filled with all her friends School was not in session so they got to stay up late Sabrina kept on saying "This is great !" We can stay up past our bedtimes; there's no homework due tonight; No problems in arithmetic or spelling lists to write Blaring in the background you could hear their favorite tune As they made their joyful plans to sleep 'til noon Eating Snickers in their slippers, sharing jokes and soda pop Getting sicker by the minute ' cause they simply could not stop Repeat Chorus If you think that little girls are always sweet and nice Sabrina's gang will have you thinking twice They can jump and tumble just as well as anyone With pillow fights that rival what the wildest boys call fun Carrie did a cartwheel over Betsy Burger's bed Barely missing Holly Hoover's head; Heather did a handstand rolling to an arabesque She started on the dresser and she ended on the desk Repeat Chorus Sabrina whispered "Shhh" when she heard her father knock He said, "Go to sleep now girls, It's 10 o'clock" It was quiet for a moment until Shirley tickled Jan Then Bev burped from too much soda and the giggling began Time and time again they would try to settle down Then burst out laughing for another round Tired yet still wired they went on a talking jag 'Til their eyes got puffy and their chins began to sag Repeat Chorus As crickets grew silent in the fading moonlight The girls were beginning to doze Tired and yawning, drowsy and nodding They drifted to peaceful repose Her mother then tiptoed into the room, And untangled Sabrina's long braids She covered each child and switched off the lights And quietly pulled down the shades All over the land the children were rising With bright smiles they met the new day But sleepy Sabrina and friends they still slumbered Too weary and worn out to play Activity: During the introduction, pretend you are sleeping. When the music gets faster, jump up and start bouncing up and down as you sing. Continue acting out the scenes described in the lyric of the song. When the music slows, gradually slow down. Show in movement the feeling of getting sleepy. End in stillness with your eyes closed. Questions: Have you ever been to a slumber party? What did you talk about? Did you tell any jokes? Did you eat anything? What? Can you remember anything that made you laugh? How late did you stay up? Were you one of the first or last to fall asleep? Back to Top
Billy Blotsky's Birthday BashWords and Music: Hap Palmer My friend Billy Blotsky had a birthday yesterdayHis parents let him plan it and choose the games we played He sprung a few surprises to spice the party up Like filling up the bathtub with homemade lemonade. He had a crocodile cake with white icing for the teeth The scales were made from slices of sticky green gumdrops The eyes were made of cherries, with strawberries for the nose And the tongue was one long string of bright red lollipops. Hey ! Chorus: Oh, what a birthday party It was the best of all, we really had a ball Everybody's talking 'bout t the season's greatest smash It's Billy Blotsky's Birthday Bash The treasure hunt was held there in Billy's house He switched things all around to make the game more fun We found dishes in the closet, and sandals in the sink And a magic marking pen in a moldy hot dog bun. The usual pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey game was changed We taped paper shells on a cardboard turtle's back Then we ran a race where the slowest runners won Several shovel fulls of candy stacked inside a shopping sack, Hey ! Repeat Chorus Then we gave Billy presents; he had but one request Bring something unusual you cannot buy in stores He got seashells and three snails, seven lizards with no tails And Leah's little brother to help him with his chores. The brightly colored wrapping piled up on the rug And covered up the punch that Sarah Springer spilled And somewhere underneath crawled Craigie Crawford's gift A snake with painted body; golly, Billy sure was thrilled ! Hey ! Repeat Chorus When the day was done we pitched in to pick things up We caught the snake and snails, and cleared away the trash 'Though Billy's mother sternly spoke, "Next year there'll be no jokes" ... We'll always remember Billy Blotsky's Birthday Bash ! Hey ! Repeat Chorus Activity Draw a picture of the birthday cake you would like to have. Plan you own birthday party! My birthday is _____________ I will be __________ years old. I will invite ________________ We will play ________________ We will eat ________________ Back to Top
FriendsWords and Music: Hap Palmer You need a friendI need a friend Everyone needs somebody to talk to Someone who's there Someone who cares Somebody just like you Chorus: Friends - They come in all sizes Friends - They come in all colors Friends - They come anywhere Two people have the time to share You need a friend I need a friend Someone who knows what we're going through Someone who hears Our hopes and our fears Somebody just like you Repeat Chorus 'though friends may sometimes disagree With angry words said hastily Friends are not afraid to say I'm sorry - sorry - You can be real And say what you feel Friends understand the things that you do Joyful or sad Good times or bad True friends will stand by you Repeat Chorus Since you need a friend And I need a friend Let's get together, it's easy to do May I say, "Hello, I'm happy to know Somebody just like you !" Questions: Who is your best friend? What do you like to do together? What do you like to talk about? Have you ever had a fight with a friend? What did you argue about? How did you work it out? Back to Top
Helping Mommy In The KitchenWords and Music: Hap Palmer Chorus: We're helping
mommy in the kitchen
Chomping GumWords and Music: Hap Palmer Gushy, smooshy, sleazy, slushIcky, sticky, squish Snapping, popping, sloppy stuff Tell me what is this? Chorus: Chomping gum with mouth wide open Gross out sight to see I don't care as long as I don't Have to look at me Oooh - Chomping gum Yeah, yeah, yeah Yum, yum, yum A smacking, cracking, wrinkled wad Of slippery, slobbered slime Rolls around my teeth and gums Then up my tongue it climbs Repeat Chorus People turn away and say, "Ugh! Disgusting scuz Ewey, pewey, yucky, yuck." Guess it's all because, I'm Repeat Chorus Questions: How do you feel when you are near someone who is chewing gum with their mouth open? Is there anything you like to do that bothers others? What grosses you out most in the whole wide world? Back to Top
Halloween Hanukkah Christmas GhostWords and Music: Hap Palmer Who's been creeping 'round the Christmas treeShaking branches and lights ? And who's been peeking in the packages You just wrapped last night ? Oooh- I know you won't believe me Oooh- My eyes have not deceived me Oooh- It's just a spooky kook with a silly streak Chorus: It's the Halloween Hanukkah Christmas Ghost Hanging 'round haunting us with his jokes It's the Halloween Hanukkah Christmas Ghost He just had to stay, for the holidays Does your new dreidel keep on spinning 'round When it should be falling down ? When you try to stop it does it float away Carried on a long white gown ? Oooh- I know it's not October Oooh- But there's a ghost left over Oooh- It's just a spooky kook with a silly streak Repeat Chorus Who scared Santa and his eight reindeer Making poor Blixen cry ? And who's that riding up on Rudolph's back Streaking across the sky ? Oooh- It's just a playful spirit Oooh- And Santa need not fear it Oooh- It's just a spooky kook with a silly streak Repeat Chorus Activity: Try these movements as you listen to the recording: Verse 1 - Tip-toe and creep with sneaky cat like movements. Chorus - Move with a ghostlike smooth, floating quality. Verse 2 - Spin like a top then float away Verse 3 - Act scared, shake and cry then run and leap with an imaginary ghost on your back. This song allows children of different religious beliefs to participate together during the holiday season. It can be used as accompaniment for a short musical play with children taking the following roles: Ghost Christmas Tree Presents (any number of children) Dreidels (any number of children) Santa Claus Reindeer (8 children) Rudolph In verse one, the ghost creeps around the presents. The presents can be children dressed as toys who crouch down in large decorated cardboard boxes. The toys pop out of their packages and dance around each time the chorus plays. In verse two,The dreidels spin around quickly, then float off with the ghost as it passes by. A dreidel costume can be made by removing the top and bottom of a large cardboard box. The Hebrew letters nun, gimel, he and shin are placed on each side of the box. A child wears this costume around the upper body. In verse three, the reindeer tremble and cry. The ghost rides piggy back on Rudoph's back (optional). Back to Top
Teddy Bear BallWords and Music: Hap Palmer Dream a little dream, happy little sceneTeddy bears waltz Full of fluffy charm, dancing arm in arm Pudgy and soft Swirling as they gaze in each other's eyes Softly padded paws gliding swiftly by You can see it all There at the Teddy Bear Ball Cheery little cubs giggle then they blush Each time they see Mom and daddy bear dancing cheek to cheek So tenderly Papa in a tux, whirling mom around Orchid on her wrist, flowing satin gown You can see it all There at the Teddy Bear Ball They lift their tiny cups to a bowl of punch And sweetly pour Then they fill their plates with the honey cakes Bears all adore Merrily they chat, share each other's snacks Give each other hugs, pat each other's backs You can see it all There at the Teddy Bear Ball Bouncy little bears playing in the band Smile with each song While conductor bear waving his baton Sings right along One bear on the drums, two accordions Three to toot the horns, four on violins You can see it all There at the Teddy Bear Ball (Counter Melody) Dream, dream, sweetest you've seen Lullabies lifting spirits high Dream, dream, so serene As teddy bears go waltzing by (Repeat first verse and counter melody together) Questions: Can you remember the last dream you had? Was it pleasant or scary? What happened? Would you like to go to the Teddy Bear Ball? What part would you like best - listening to the band, dancing, or eating snack? What did the teddy bears do that showed they were friends? What do you like to do with your friends? How do you show your friends you like them? Back to Top
Arranger and Engineer:
Bob Summers Keyboards, Bass, Percussion: Bob Summers Guitars:
Bob Summers, Hap Palmer Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone: Hap
Palmer Woodwind and Vocal Arrangements: Bob Summers, Hap Palmer
Lead Vocals: Hap Palmer Background Vocals: Juanice Charmaine,
Jacie Berry, Karen Wilson Harper, Hap Palmer Children's
Chorus A Tess Mayer, Jennifer Prouty, Jamie Ryan, Ted
Sanger, Jason Shioada, Michael Shinoda, Mike Summers,
Nora Wax, Justin Weaver Solo on "Teddy Bear Ball":
Mike Summers Chldren's Speaking Parts: Kelly Palmer, Wesley
Palmer, Daniel Palmer, Mike Summers Children's Chorus B:
Wesley Palmer, Danny Palmer, Nicole Price, Brynne
Price, Mike Summers Producer: Hap Palmer Executive Producer:
Don Perry Mastering Engineer: Joe Bellamy Educational
Consultant and Editor: Angelia Leung Educational Advisors: Paula
W. Benjamin, Raelynne Rein, PhD. Production Coordinator: Betty
Williams All Songs by Hap Palmer |
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