JACKGRUNSKY
“It’sShowtime”
In-SchoolResidencyProgram
SONGGUIDE
InassociationwithProloguetothePerformingArts
PLEASECONTACTJACKDIRECTLYTORECEIVEYOURMP3SONGSAMPLES:
Introduction:
Thankyouforbooking‘IT’SSHOWTIME’foryourschool.Ishallbeincontactwithyouwellin
advanceofthedatestodiscussyoursongchoicesforthe8participatingclassesandtoarrange
theschedulingofthe½hourworksessions,dressrehearsalandeveningconcertforthe
parents.
Fromthemp3songfilesIwillsendtoyouandthelyricsfoundinthisguide,Iknowyour
teachers/programleaderswillmatchuptherightsongswiththeclasses.Studentsshouldbe
encouragedtolearntosingasmuchoftheirsongaspossibleand/ortoperformthesuggested
activities.Feelfreetoimprovise.Theintentofthisprogramistomakeitafunandenriching
performanceexperiencewhichstudentssharetogetherwithmeonstagefortheirfamilies.
OnceIarriveinthemorningofthefirstdayandhavesetupmyequipmentonyourstage,the
classeswillvisitwithmeindividuallytorehearseandfine-tunetheirsongs.FortheconcertI
shallprovideallofthemusicalaccompanimentandwherenecessary,singalongwiththe
students.Ifthechildrenhavepreparedtheirsongswell,weusuallyhavesometimeleftto
exploresome‘worldinstruments’thatIbringalong.Thisalsoallowsstudentstoget
comfortableandfamiliarwiththeirmusicshowhost.
Forscheduling,Iproposehaving6rehearsalsessionsonthefirstdayandtheremaining2
sessionsbeforelunchonthesecondday.Thedressrehearsalcantakeplaceanytimeinthe
afternoon,whereotherclassesareinvitedtobeintheaudience.Theeveningconcertcantake
placeanytimeafter6PM.Thedurationoftheconcertisgenerally45–50minutes.Iverymuch
lookforwardtovisitingyourschoolandtoworkwithyourstudents.
Forsamplesofrecent‘Showtime’schoolperformanceworksessionsand‘Showtime’promo,
pleasefollowtheseYouTubelinks:
‘Showtime’in-schoolprogrampromo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2M4VG0GkR4
‘WaterCycleSong’rehearsalsessionfor‘Showtime’schoolprogram
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRrUUhUCIjs
‘IkoIko’school‘Showtime’performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkdWqBKb9Ik
PLEASECONTACTJACKDIRECTLYTORECEIVEMP3SONGSAMPLES:
Biography
JackGrunskyisarenowned3xJUNOaward-winningchildren’sperformerwhohascharmed
youngaudiencesforalittleoverthreedecades.HehasbeenafeaturedguestonCBC-TV:
SUNDAYONTHEARTS,PETRIEPRIMETIME,MR.DRESS-UP,CFTOTV–CANADAAM,CBC&
CFRBRADIO,3seasonsonGLOBALKIDSTVand10episodesonYTV’STREEHOUSE.Hehas
touredinconcertacrossCanadaandtheUS,EuropeandSouthAfrica.Havingreleased16CD’s
forchildren,heisknownfordrawingonavarietyofmusicalgenresandintegratingsoundsand
rhythmsfromhiscolourfulpaletteofglobalmusicalinstruments.Withhisgiftofwritingcatchy
melodiesandpoeticlyrics,Jack’ssongshaveenchantedaudienceseverywhereandare
frequentlyadoptedbyschoolandchurchchoirsnationwide.
CurriculumConnections:
• Elementsofmusicalperformance
• Musicandcommunity
SONGLISTWITHSUGGESTEDGRADELEVELS:
PLEASECONTACTJACKDIRECTLYTORECEIVEMP3SONGSAMPLES:
[K–2]
1.IT’SAGREATDAY
2.HAPPYDAY
3.ALLTHELITTLEFISHIES
4.WITHMYOWNTWOHANDS
5.PYJAMARAMA
6.ELEPHANTWALK
7.ANACONDA
8.CHACHACHIMP
9.ALLIGATORSTOMP
10.AHAPPYBEAT
11.PENGUINSHUFFLE
12.YOU’RENEVERALONE
13.SEEDSFORMYGARDEN
[3–6]
14.LISTENTOTHEMUSIC
15.THEATROMUPPILLO
16.JOYFULPARADE
17.STEPRIGHTUP
18.WITHOUTRESPECT
19.SIYANIBINGELELA
20.CRESTOFTHEWAVE
21.TWOWINGSTOFLY
22.GIFTOFWINGS
23.WAGONRIDE
24.MACAW
25.SONGBIRDS
26.ACROBATS
27.WATERCYCLESONG
28.CHILDOFTHEUNIVERSE
29.LIKEAFLOWERTOTHESUN
30.IKOIKO
31.CURTAINCALL
32.GOODBYESONG
FRENCHSONGS[K–6]
33.QUELLEJOIE
34.PARTOUTOÙLESENFANTSCHANTENT
35.SIYANIBINGELELA–UNMOTAFRICAIN
36.AVECMESDEUXMAINS
37.QUELTAPAGEDANSLEMARÉCAGE
38.IKOIKO
39.SALUTSOLEIL
40.GRAINESPOURMONJARDIN
41.MAFAMILLE
42.SURLEPONTD’AVIGNON
43.OURAGAN,NUAGESNOIRS
44.CHILDOFTHEUNIVERSE(BI-LINGUAL)
LYRICS&SUGGESTEDPERFORMANCEACTIVITES
[suggestedsongsforK–2]
1.IT’SAGREATDAY______________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Hithere,howareyou
IhopethatyoufeelasgoodasIdo
There'ssomethingintheair
Itmakesmehappynow
Gotnotrouble,gotnocare
Cause,seeingyou-it'sagreatday
Beingwithyou-it'sagreatday
Walkingwithyou-it'sagreatday
Talkingwithyou-it'sagreatday
I'vegotasonginmyheart
Wantstoflylikeabird
Highupinabluesky
You'vegotastorytotell
Iwanttohearitnow
Andgettoknowyouwell
Hithere....-[1stverse&chorus]
Themes:
• Welcomingthenewday• Nurturingpeace
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong
2.HAPPYDAY____________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Happyday,happyday
Gladtoseeyouheretoday
I'msogladyoucamemyway
It'sahappyday(repeat)
Comeonin,stayawhile
It'ssonicetoseeyousmile
Wecandanceandwecansing
Andletthelaughterring
Fillyourheartfullofjoy
Everysinglegirlandboy
Andbeforethisdayends
Whoknows,wemaybefriends
Iwillsingasongforyou
Somethingoldandsomethingnew
Onamusicmagiccarpetride
We'lltravelfarandwide
Sing-a-long,don'tbeshy
Singandletyourspiritfly
Andbeforethisdayends
Whoknows,wemaybefriends
Themes:
• Welcomingthenewday• Nurturingpeace
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong
3.ALLTHELITTLEFISHIES______________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Allthelittlefishiesinthedeepbluesea
Thedeepbluesea,thedeepbluesea
Swimmingaroundsofancyfree
Asfarasyoureyescansee
Allthelittlebubblesfloatingup
Floatingup,floatingup
Whenthelittlebubblesreachthetop
Ifyoulistenyoucanhearthempop
Octopusandspidercrab
Lookingforsomethingtheycangrab
Somethingtoeatlikeasaltytreat
Withaseaweedsalad,itcan’tbebeat
“mmmmm,itmakesmymouthwater”-(1stverse&instrumentalsection)Plantsunderwaterwavingsidetoside
Sidetoside,sidetoside
Plantsunderwaterwavingsidetoside
Withtheebbandflowofthetide
Bigoceanwavesswellingupanddown
Upanddown,upanddown
Bigoceanwavesswellingupanddown
Swirling‘roundand‘round
Oystershellopenwide
Hopingsomethingtastywillcomeinside
Waiting,waiting,pretendtonap
Thensnap,likeabigloudclap![clap]
“mmmmmm,whatatastymorsel”-(1stverse)
Asfarasyoureyescansee
Swimmingfancyfree
Swimminginthedeepbluesea
Allthelittlefishiesandallthebigfishies
Swimminginthedeepbluesea
Theme:
• Lifeundertheocean
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesongandaddhandactionstoeachverse.Palmstogetherandmovingsidetosidefor‘fishies’;raisingyourhandsintheairandwigglingyourfingersfor‘bubbles’;wavingarmssidetosidefor‘plantsunderwater’;wavingarmsupanddownfor‘waves’;clappingyourhandsfor‘clap!’;rubyourbellyfor‘whatatastymorsel’;etc.Fortheinstrumentalsectioninthemiddle,pretendyouareafishand‘swim’aroundthestageslowlymakingsurenottobumpintootherfish.Thenmovebackintoyourinitialformationandcontinuesingingthesong.
4.WITHMYOWNTWOHANDS_________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
LookatwhatImadeinschooltoday
Atigermaskmadeoutofpapermaché
Withpaintsandpaper,scissorsandglue
It'sagiftImadeforyou
Withmyowntwohands
Imadeitwithmyowntwohands
Withmyowntwohands
Imadeitwithmyowntwohands
An‘ojodedios’isaprettything
A‘god'seye’wovenoutofsticksandstring
It'smyowndesign,apleasuretodo
AndImadeitjustforyou
Beadsandbaublesonafancychain
Lacethem,loopthem,tiethemupagain
It'sgoldandsilver,purpleandblue
Imadeitspeciallyforyou
Imadesomerhythmmakersyesterday
Home-madeinstrumentsthatwecanplay
Shakers,scrapers,theseareafew
ThatImadeformeandyou
Themes:
• Celebratingcreativity• Arts&crafts
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesongandforthechoruspartgentlywaveyourhandsbackandforthintheair.• Maketigermasks,an‘ojodedios’,stringsofbeads&rhythmmakerstoshowduring
performance
5.PYJAMARAMA____________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
(spoken)“LadiesandgentlemenGooddayandhello! Welcometotheanimalpyjamashow! Whenitcomestopyjamastheanimalsagree Theydisplaythegreatestvariety!”
It’saPJPyjamarama
Seetheanimalsintheirpyjamas(repeat)
FromFloridatotheBahamas
Seeflamingoswearingpinkpyjamas
Lookattheleopardwearingpolkadots
Thedairycow,shelovesherbeautyspots
Thezebra’spyjamaslooksofine
Blackandwhitewithstripesofbolddesign
Ifapyjamawithapouchappealstoyou
Stayawhiletoseethekangaroo
Herecomesthelong-neckedgiraffe
Intallpyjamas,youcantakeaphotograph
Ifpyjamaswithamaskshouldbeyourstyle
Theraccoonissuretomakeyousmile
Penguinsandpolarbearstogether
Wearpyjamasforcoldandfreezingweather
ThepossumwearsitsPJ’s
Hangingupsidedown
Andbaboonlikestobepyjamaclown
Herecomes‘Dandy’thelioninhisnighty
Shakeshismane
Andyawnsloudandmighty
There’sthecamelcomingdownthetrack
Inpyjamaswithahumpontheback
Let’scelebratethisbigpyjamaparty
Let’sapplaudtheirbeautyloudandhearty
Hoorayfortheanimalsandalltheirworth
Sodearandprecioustotheearth
Themes:
• Animals• Pyjamadanceparty
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Createafunperformancepiecebyhavingchildrendressupintheindividualanimalpyjama
costumesandstruttheirstuffwheneveryoneelsesingsaboutthem.
6.ELEPHANTWALK________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
[spoken] “Makeway,makeway!IthinkIhear Aherdofelephantsdrawingnear Standaside,weneedtoclearthisplace Theseanimalsneedalotofspace"
Bigelephantsstepfromsidetoside
They’reterriblybigandterriblywide
They’vegotnofingers,gotnotoes
Butgoodnessgraciouswhatanose!
Ifyou’reluckyyoucanrideonhisback
He’llwalkformilesandmilesoftrack
He’scleverandwisebeyondhisyears
Andhelovesitwhenyouticklebehindhisears
Youcanwashhisfaceyoucanscrubhimhard
Oryoucanhosehimdowninmybackyard
Feedhimleaves,feedhimhay
Andtwigswillsurelymakehisday
Andafterhe’swashedandwhenhe’sfed
Beforeit’stimetogotobed
He’llwanttoplayalittlemore
Anddoa‘two-step’onthefloor-[guitarsolofor‘elephantdance’]
Makeway,makeway,IthinkIhear
Aherdofelephantsdrawingnear
Standaside,weneedtoclearthisplace
Theseanimalsneedalotofspace
Themes:
• Elephants• Dance
Performanceactivities:
• Learntorecitethespokenversesandcreateasimple‘elephant’danceroutineforthestage.• Or,createaskitactingouttheactionstakingplaceinthesong
7.ANACONDA__________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
ANACONDAanaconda
ANACONDAanaconda
Theme:
• Anacondasandotherreptiles
Performanceactivity:
• Learntorecitethelettersof‘anaconda’andperformaslow‘slithering’processionforthestage.Pickaleaderandformalinehookinguptoeachother,hands-to-shoulders,orwaist,andallwearingthesamecolourclothing,orbreakupwithevenlydistributedcolourpatternstosuggesttheskinofthereptile.Perhapsduringtheperformanceyour‘anaconda’canmoveslowlyintotheaislesoftheaudienceforextradramaticeffect.Letthemusicinspireyou.
8.CHACHACHIMP________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
I’machachachimp
Wholovestodance
Anyoldtimeofday
InthemorningwhenIwakeup
Orintheafternoon
Icoulddancethewholedayaway
WhenIfeeltherhythm
WhenIfeelthegroove
Mybodyitjustwantstomove
I’vegottimetochill
Anditgivesmesuchathrill
Myfeettheyjustcan’tstaystill
Igoone,two-chachacha
One,two-chachacha
Whocouldaskforanythingmore
Noswingingfrombranches
Noclimbingintrees
It’sthedancefloorIadore
I’machachachimp
Iwouldhatetogolimp
Causedancingitissosweet
Frommyheelstomytoes
Everymonkeyknows
Itticklesthesolesofmyfeet….haha-
[dancesolo]
[1st&3rdverseagain]
Oohooh,oohahhahh-oohoohooh
I’machimpwholovestochachacha
Themes:
• ChaChaCha• Ballroomdancing• chimpanzees
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• LearntodancethestepsoftheChaChaChaandcreateaperformanceforthestageshow.The
classcanbesplitupbetweensingersanddancers.Feelfreetoimproviseandbecreative.Dressupinballroomstyleclothingwithsequins,glitterandlotsofshinybits.
• Or,makethisafunchimpanzeeperformanceskit
9.ALLIGATORSTOMP______________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Twoalligatorsintheswamp
Doingthealligatorstomp
Twoalligatorsintheswamp
Doingthealligatorstomp
Nowtakeagatorbythehand
SteptothemusicofaCajunband
Clapyourhands!Stompyourfeet!
Andwalkyourgatordownthestreet.Ayee!
Youcanrollyoureyes,youcanwiggleyournose
Butyoubetternotsteponyourgator'stoes.
Tippytoe
Swingtotheleft,swingtotheright
We'renicealligators,wedon'tbite.Ayee!
Nowthrowyourhandsupintheair
We'realittlebitcrazybutwedon'tcare
Onethinggatorslovetodo
Isjumpuphighandshout"yahoo!"
Jumpuphighandshout,“yahoo!”
Themes:
• Alligators• Cajun-ZydecomusicfromLouisiana
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Learnthedanceactions.For‘twoalligatorsintheswamp’stretchoutyourarmsandclapyour
handstothebeatfourtimes,andfor‘alligatorstomp,’stompyourfeetfourtimes.Fortherestofthesongfollowtheactionsofthewords.
• Dressupasalligatorsorwearalligatorhatsmadefromeggcartonspaintedgreen.• Createan‘alligator’muraltodisplayonawall.
10.AHAPPYBEAT__________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Listentothehappybeat (echo)It’sahappyrhythmforhappyfeet (echo)Tapyourheelsandtapyourtoes (echo)Causeinthisdance,anythinggoes (echo)
Youcanjumpjumpjump
Everybodyjump [repeat]
Youcanslideslideslide
Everybodyslide [repeat]Youcanjumpjumpjump
Everybodyjump [repeat]
Youcanskipskipskip
Everybodyskip [repeat]Youcanslideslideslide
Everybodyslide [repeat]Youcanjumpjumpjump
Everybodyjump [repeat]
Themes:
• Danceandexercise
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong.SingtheechoestoJack’svoice• Jump,slide&skiptothesong
CheckoutJack’sYouTubevideoofthissong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnrhaRj_TA0
11.PENGUINSHUFFLE___________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Penguinslineuponebyone
Thepenguinshufflehasbegun
Alldressedupinblackandwhite
It’sapenguinparty.Whatasight!
Flapyourwingsbyyourside
Wiggle,waddle,turnandglide
Wiggle,waddleonthespot
Feelingveryhot
Nowinacircle,roundandround
Slipping,slidingontheground
Dancinginthesnow
Dothe‘tippytoe’
Penguinslineuptwobytwo
Wavetome,I’llwavetoyou
Shuffle,shuffle,flippity-flop
Let’sdoalittlepenguinhop
Penguinslineupthreebythree
Ontheshorelinebythesea
Penguinsgoingforaswim
Getreadynow,we’lljumprightin!
Swimming,swimmingroundandround
Makeahappysplashingsound
Backuptotheshorewego
Standinginarow
Dryyourwings,shakethemloose
Likeaduckandlikeagoose
Shakeyourheadandshakeyourtail
Likeapartridgeandaquail
Tuckyourheadunderyourwing
ListentothissongIsing
Closeyoureyesrealtight
Causenowit’stimetosaygoodnight
Themes:
• Penguins&geography
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Createsimple‘shufflemoves’asyouperformthesong• Actoutthewordswithsomehandactions
CheckoutJack’sYouTubevideoofthissong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3gsFOq015E
12.YOU’RENEVERALONE___________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Someonecaresalotforyou
Caresaboutthethingsyoudo
You’reneveralone
You’reneveralone
Someone’stheretohelpyouon
Toshowthewayandmakeyoustrong
You’reneveralone
You’reneveralone
Sometimestheworldwillmakeyoucry
Makeyousadandmakeyousigh
Butononethingyoucandepend
Youwillalwayshaveafriend
Someone’stheretohelpyoudo
Whatisrightandwhatistrue
You’reneveralone
You’reneveralone
Someone’stheretowipeyourtears
Tofreeyourheartfromallyourfears
You’reneveralone
You’reneveralone
Someonecaresalotforyou
Caresalotandlovesyoutoo
You’reneveralone
You’reneveralone
Themes:
• Friendship• Communityandacaringforeachother
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong
13.SEEDSFORMYGARDEN____________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Plantingseedsfromrowtorow….(echoresponses)Comeandseemygardengrow….
Prayforsunshine,prayforrain….
Plantswillspringtolifeagain….
Seedsformygarden…..…seeds
Seedsformygarden……..seeds
Takeashovel,takeahoe….
Takearake,nowherewego….
Digsomeholesintheground…..
Sowsomeseeds,roundandround…
Oats,peas,beansandbarleygrow…..
Dancing‘roundfromrowtorow…..
Coverupthemagicseeds….
Don’tforgettopulltheweeds….
Winter,Summer,FalltoSpring…..
Naturere-awakening….
Allthelittleseedswesow…..
Lovingnaturehelpsthemgrow….
Bringonthesunandthecloudsandtherain
Mygardenwillblossomtolifeagain(repeat)
Seedsformygarden…..…seeds
Seedsformygarden…..…seeds
Themes:
• Gardeningandplantingseeds• Nurturingpeace
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Performthesongandimagineyouareagardenersowingsomeseeds.Reachdeepintoyourbag
andgrabahandfulofimaginaryseedstosowontheground.�• Usesomeseedpodshakerstoplayalongtotherhythmofthesong�• Createamuralofdifferentkindsofplantsandfoodsthatgrowinyourimaginarygarden�• EchoJackineachline.Forthewords,“bringonthesunandthecloudsandtherain”,addsome
handmotions,makingabigcircleintheairandwigglingyourfingersslowlydowntotheground.For“mygardenwillblossomtolifeagain”shapeyourhandslikeflowers,raisingthemslowlyintheair.�
[suggestedsongsforgrades3–6]
14.LISTENTOTHEMUSIC ________________________________________ music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Music,itcanbringbackamemory
Fillyoursoulwithdeeplonging
Fillyourheartwithajoy
Wordscanneversay
Listentothemusic
Letitsoarlikeabirduphigh
Letitopenyourheartlikeaflower
Andgentlyempoweryou
Throughouttheday
Listentothemusicwithallofyourheart
Pullin'youcloser,feelyourpart
Singin'thesweetestmelody
Andteachingustoliveinharmony
Childrensingin’,it’saglobalsong
Heartheloveintheirheartswhenthey’resingin’strong
Whenpeoplelistenyoucandonowrong
It'sthebelloftheuniverse‘ding,dang,dong’
Clearasthesunatthebreakofday
Expressinglovemorethanwordscansay
Music
Letitshowallthebeautybeforeme
Letitshowallthebeautybehindme
Hereandnowandallaroundme
WhereverImaygo
Listentothemusic
Letitopenthewindowstotheworld
Letitteachusabouteachother
Withrespectformysistersandbrothers
Forevermore
Music-listentothemusic(repeat4x)Themes:
• CelebratingthejoyandpowerofmusicasauniversallanguagePerformanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Createsomeactionstogoalongwiththelyricsofthechorus
15.THEATROMUPPILOO____________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
OneeveningIremember
Notsoverylongago
Childreninatheatre
Puttingonashow
Animaginarycircus
Yellow,redandblue
Youngactorsinthespotlight
OftheTheatroMuppiloo
Themasterofceremonies
Withfine-tunedshowofskill
Commanderofillusion
Givestheaudienceathrill
Unleashingsecretpowers
Andshiftingscenery
Astheclownbringsonthelaughter
Withboldbuffoonery
OohoohtheTheatroMuppiloo
OohoohtheTheatroMuppiloo
Seethetraineroftheanimals
Thespectatorsarecharmed
Inthisvenue,thisvarietyshow
Nocreaturesareharmed
Charginguptheatmosphere
Thecrowdisperplexed
Themasterofmartialarts
Withmusclesfirmandflexed
Whatcleverchoreography
Whatmystifyingmoves
Whatdiscipline,whatdaring
Subtlerhythms,subtlegrooves
Stageleft,aburstofcolour
Stageright,aflash,aspark
TheTheatroMuppiloo
SummonsthelightoutofthedarkThemes:
• Theatreshow-make-believe• Akid’scabaret
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Actoutsomeoftheindividualcharactersinthelyrictogoalongwithyourperformance.• Wearcostumesandmasks.
CheckoutJack’sYouTubevideoofthissong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q20ybbP6VdQ
16.JOYFULPARADE________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Mytambourine
Shakyshaky,jinglejangle
Icanshakeatambourine(repeat)
Mylittledrum
Icanbeatitwithastick
Tapitwithmyfingersandthumb(repeat)
Joininthebigparade
Joininthebigparade
Comeandjointhejoyfulparade(repeat)
Mysilverbells
Mysilverglockenspiel
Icanplayamelody(repeat)
Twirlmybaton
Icanbeamajorette
Leaderofthebigbrassband(repeat)
Piccolo,flute
Iplayallthehighnotes
Tweettweet,tweety,toottoot(repeat)
Ajoyfulparade-forchildren
Ajoyfulparade-formothers
Ajoyfulparade-andfathers
Ajoyfulparade
Peopleallovertheworld
Ajoyfulparade-forchildren
Allovertheworld
(chorus)
Themes:
• Parades• Instruments
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong
• Createaparadefortheperformance.Eithermarchonthespotorperhapsyoucanparadeintotheaislesoftheaudienceandbackagainuptothestage.
• Usesomeoftheinstrumentsmentionedinthesong.Ifyoudon’thavethem,createandartprojectandmakesomepropsinstead.
17.STEPRIGHTUP_________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Withasonginyourheartletthedaybegin
Withyourbrighteyesgreetthemorning
It’sabrandnewworldandit’swelcoming
Sosteprightup-Steprightin
Withasonginyourheartit’sasunnyday
Withasonginyourheartlifeisgood
Withasonginyourheartyouareonyourway
Sosteprightup-Steprightin
Allthedreamsinyourheadwillempoweryou
Everythingthatyoudoletitshine
Letthewordsthatyouspeakringstrongandtrue
Sosteprightup-Steprightin
Let’sbegin
Withasonginyourheartletthedaybegin
Withyourbrighteyesgreetthemorning
It’sabrandnewworldandit’swelcoming
Sosteprightup-Steprightin
Themes:
• Welcomingthenewday• Nurturingpeace
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesongandcreatea‘circle’danceintheinstrumentalclappingsection
18.WITHOUTRESPECT___________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Withoutrespect-noinvitetothetable
Withoutrespect-nopartakeoffood
Withoutrespect-youwillfalloutoffavour
Withoutrespect-showsbadattitude
Withoutrespect-nobodywilllikeyou
Withoutrespect-youwillmakenofriends
Withoutrespect-peoplewillavoidyou
Withoutrespect-nevermakeamends
Withoutrespect-therewillbenoparty
Withoutrespect-therewillbenotreats
Withoutrespect-therewillbenofavours
Withoutrespect-therewillbenosweets
Withoutrespect-noonewalksbesideyou
Withoutrespect-you’llbeallalone
Withoutrespect-nobodytotalkwith
Noonetocall-onyourtelephone,nono
Withsympathy-youaregentlehearted
Withempathy-youareverykind
Withtoleranceandunderstanding
Sweetharmony-youaresuretofind
Withself-respect-youhavehighaspirations
Withdignity-you’llgoveryfar
Withself-respect-you’llappreciateothers
Withself-respect-youwillbeastar
Themes:
• Teachingandlearningrespect• Nurturingpeace
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong(rap)• Distributethespokenlyricsorpairsoflinesamongthestudentstoperform.Thencreatea
simpledanceroutinewitheachgroupmovingtothefrontofthestagewhenit’stheirturntospeakandthenbacktoexchangeplaceswiththenextgroup.
19.SIYANIBINGELELA______________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
EverybodyIknow
Hasaspecialwaytosay"hello"
Tosay"hello",say"hello"
Here'saZulugreeting
ThatIheardinAfrica
It'sawordfromAfrica
Siyanibingelela
Siyanibingelela
Siyanibingelela,eyo!
EverygreetingIhear
Islikeasongfromtheheart
It'sasongfromtheheart
Andit'sawonderfulway
Tomakenewfriendseveryday
Tomeetnewfriendseveryday
[some“hellos”fromaroundtheworld:]"Bonjour"[bohn-ZHOOR]-French-"Hola"[OH-lah]-Spanish
“GutenTag”[GOOT-enTahk]–German-“Shalom”[Sha-LOHM]-Hebrew
“Konichiwa”[Koh-NEE-cheewah]–Japanese-"Buongiorno"[bwohnJOR-noh]-Italian
"Dziendobray"[dzien-DOH-bree]-Polish-“Diadhuit”[DEE-ah-dhWEET]-Irish
“Aloha”[Ah-LOH-hah]-Hawai’I-“Kalimera”[Kah-lee-MEH-rah]-Greek
"Namaste"[Nah-mah-STAY]-Hindi-“[Oh-see-YOH]”-Cherokee
"Jambo"[JAM-boh]-Swahili-“Nihao”[Nee-HaOW]-Chinese
“Hi”
EverybodyIknow
Sharesthelaughterandthejoy
Everygirl,everyboy
Andit'sawonderfulsound
Tohearthespecialwayyousay"hello"
Themes:
• GreetingsfromaroundtheworldandnurturingpeacePerformanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesongandmakesignsofdifferent‘hello’s’fromaroundtheworldtoholdupwhenyouechotheminyourperformance.
CheckoutJack’sYouTubevideoofthissong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V_SJ7aa-dw
20.CRESTOFTHEWAVE___________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
There’sajobtobedone,there’sworktodo
Workformeandyou
Ifwepulltogetherwecangetthingsdone
Wecanseeitthrough
Sister,brother,helpingeachother
Worktomakeitwork
It’saneverendingstory
Everydaywestartanew
Ifweallthinkglobally
Actalittlebitmorelocally
Steerthisboatof‘humanity’
Fillyourheartwithloveandbebrave
Allthethingsweneedtoaddress
Givealittlemore,takealittleless
Whenweriseabovethefeelingofhelplessness
Wecansailonthecrestofthewave
Thecrestofthewave
Gottaseizethedayinourworkandplay
Jointhiscircledance
Gottatakecareofthisplanetnow
Nomatterwhatthecircumstance
Gottaspreadtheword,standupandbeheard
Weneedtoeducate
Withourheartsinplacewewillliveingrace
Youknowit’snevertoolate
Themes:
• Workingtogetherforglobalpeaceandharmony• Caringfortheenvironment
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Paintamuralshowingpeopleatworkandcaringfortheenvironment
CheckoutJack’sYouTubevideoofthissong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37djE9HBclE
21.TWOWINGSTOFLY__________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Amelancholysong
Canlingeronandon
Cloudsofsadnessfillthesky
Aswithaheavyheart
Youheavealittlesigh
Andtearsformlikeraindropsinyoureye
Butamelancholysong
Canhelpyoutobestrong
Andwisertoworldlyways
Assureasfireburns
Thesunlightwillreturn
Andfillyourlifewithbrighterdays
Twowingstofly-twowingstofly
Dayandnight-darkandlight
Atimetolaugh-atimetocry
Twosidestoeverything-twowingstofly
Asonthisearthyouroam
Justknowyou’renotalone
Everybodyfeelsthesame
Sometimesweslipandfall
Orbumpintoawall
Andhavetofeelalittlepain
Butjustaroundthecorner
Justaroundthebend
Timewillhealandtimewillmend
Joyiswaitingthere
Withcomfortandwithcare
Youwillalwaysfindafriend
Themes:
• Twosidestoeverything–dualityofnature–celebratingourcommonalities• Nurturinghopeandpeace
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong
22.GIFTOFWINGS__________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Showmedaysofwonder
Newroadstotravelon
Helpmemakediscoveries
Teachmeabrandnewsong
ShowmewhereIcomefrom
Somuchtorealize
ShowmewhereI’mgoingto
Andopenupmyeyes
Ifyouwilltakemeheart
Ifyouwillteachmeallthesethings
You’regivingmethegiftofwings
Showmeallthebeauty
Everywheretosee
Openupthegate
Setmyimaginationfree
Teachmetoexpressmyself
Inmanydifferentways
Buildmysenseofworthiness
Forallofmydays
Helpmefindmycolours
Helpmebringthemtothelight
SothatImaypaintmydreams
Strongandbeautifulandbright
Teachthejoyoflearning
Tomakethemagiclast
I’lltakeintothefuture
Alltheloveinmypast
Themes:
• Celebratingteachersandcaregivers• Showingappreciationforothersandnurturingpeace
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong
CheckoutJack’sYouTubevideoofthissong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5fIz2EcPYA
23.WAGONRIDE____________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Hitchupthewagon-Let’sgoforaride
Hoponthewagon-Let’stakeawagonride
Twostronghorses-Trottingsidebyside
Happytrailsthere-Windingfarandwide
Passingbythebushes-Overfieldssoflat
Don’tforgettowearyourboots-Andwearyourcowboyhat
Hitchupthewagon-Let’sgoforaride
Hoponthewagon-Let’stakeawagonride
Stopbytheriver-Takeapicnicbreak
Drinkandasandwich-Acookieoracake
Strollbythetallgrass-Bullrushandcattails
Ispywithmylittleeye-Butterfliesandsnails
Backonthewagon-Headingforthefarm
Let’sgofindahorseshoe!-Causeit’sagood-luckcharm
Sittin’inthewagon-Seethecountryside
We’rehappycampers-Onthiswagonride
Cowsinthemeadow-Watchaswerollby
Wavetomomanddad-Andshoutagreatbig‘Hi!”
Ohwhatafeeling-Humahappytune
Ohwhatagreatway-Tospendanafternoon
Comfyandcozy-Wemoseyonalong
Backtowherewestarted-Tothetopofthisheresong
(Then)Hopoffthewagon-Climboffeitherside
Byebye‘horsies’-Andthankyoufortheride
Andthankstothefarmer-Forthiswagonride
Themes:
• Wagonride• Animalsandfarms
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong.Formdifferentgroupstosingdifferentsectionsofthesong.• Createa‘wagonride’skitfortheperformanceonstage.Wearcostumes,cowboyhats,etc.
Createastagesettorepresentafarmscene.Becreativeandhavefun!
24.MACAW________________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Ofallthebirdsonearth
Oneleavesmeinawe
Suchcolour,graceandbeauty
Themagnificentmacaw
Deepinthejungle
Therainforesttrees
Thisbirdissoaring
Highuponthebreeze
Orangeandyellow
Oftenscarlettoo
Brightgreenorgolden
Orashinyoceanblue
Intelligentandsocial
Crackingnutsandseeds
Heartheirsquawksandcries
Astheirlittlechickstheyfeed
Talking‘boutthebirdmacaw
TheprettiestbirdIeversaw
Talking‘boutthebirdmacaw
Thebeautifulmacaw
Themes:
• Birds• Environment
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Createsomepaperbagmacawsasanartprojectandholdthemupwhenyouperformthe
song.
CheckoutJack’sYouTubevideoofthissong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Lx1dF_lyQ
25.SONGBIRDS____________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Thecrow,thequail,thenightingale
Theskylark,thehummingbird
Chickadee,chickadee,chickadee,chickadee
Let'ssingasongtogether
Sohappyandsofree
Likesongbirdsaltogether
We'llsinginharmony
[spoken]“Nowcrows,quailsandnightingalesSingyourpart-Overandover
Singitfromtheheart”
Thecrow,thequail,thenightingale(repeat)
[spoken]“Nowskylarksandhummingbirds
Singyourpart-SingalongwithCosima
Andsingitfromtheheart”
Theskylark,thehummingbird(repeat)
[spoken]“NowallofthechickadeesSingyourpart-Singitoverandover
Singitfromtheheart”
Chickadee,chickadee,chickadee,chickadee(repeat)Let'sfly
[chorus]
[spoken]“NowallthebirdstogetherGetreadytosingyourpart
Singitfourmoretimes
Straightfromtheheart”[chorus]
Themes:
• Singingin3-partharmony• Nurturingpeaceandglobalharmony
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Divideyourstudentsinto3groupsandteachthesongin3-partharmony• Forthesolosectioninthemusic,spreadyourarmsandimagine‘flying’
26.ACROBATS____________________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Acrobats,we’retheacrobats
Tumblingonthemats
Acrobats,we’retheacrobats
We’rethecool‘gymnasticats’
Frontwardsrollandthenthebackwardsroll
Turn,headoverheals
Runandskip,doabackwardflip
Cool!,howgreatitfeels!
Leapfrogandclimbthemonkeybars
Cartwheelsallaround
Somersaultsandthenwejumpthevaults
Softlandingontheground
Jumpinghighuponthetrampoline
Balanceonthebeam
Dothedrills,yeswelearntheskills
We’rethegreatestteam
Nowlet’sbuilda‘peoplepyramid’
Highbartoheadstand
Buildingstrengthandbuildingconfidence
We’rethebestteamintheland
Themes:
• Acrobatics• Celebratingphysicalfeatsofskill
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Createaskitofacrobatsfortheperformance.Havesomechildrensingthesongandothers
performsomesimplegymnasticroutineslike:leapfrog,break-dancing,balancingononefoot,etc…Useyourimagination.
27.WATERCYCLESONG_________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
What'sthatwayuphigh
Bigstormcloudsrollingby
Bigstormcloudsrollingby
Theydarkenupthesky
Hearthethundersound
Astheraincomesfallingdown
Theraincomesfallingdown
Andsplashesallovertheground
Ooooh...onandon
Singingthewatercyclesong(repeat)
Tinydropsofrain
Trickledownmywindowpane
Trickledownmywindowpane
Intosewers,pipesanddrains
Littlestreamitgrows
Andintoariverflows
Intotheriverflows
Iwonderhowfaritgoes
Waterinthebreeze
Vapourrisingfromthetrees
Vapourrisingfromthetrees
Fromtherainforesttrees
Risingintheair
Tomakethosecloudswayupthere
Tomakethosecloudswayupthere
Untilshowersfallagainsomewhere
Themes:
• Weatherandenvironment• Watercycle
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong
28.CHILDOFTHEUNIVERSE____________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
(chorusA) Iamachildoftheuniverse
AndIfollowmydestiny
Ihavecometoinherittheearth
Cherishingthelegacy
Caringforthisgifttome
Ihavecometoinherit…….theearth
(chorusB) I’machildoftheuniverse
AndIfollowmydestiny
Ihavecometoinherittheearth
Forthistimebestowedonme
Withyourwisdomguidingme
Ihavecometoinherit…..
Verse1 Thelakesandtheland
Andthesoftshorelinesand
Andtherockymountainshighandsosteep
Andtheoceanssodeep….(tochorusA)
Verse2Thebirdsflyinghigh
Andthecloudsinthesky
Alltheflowersandtheforestsandtrees
Allthefishintheseas….(tochorusB)
Verse3Thesunlight,theair
Livingthingsinourcare
Allthepreciousseedsweplantandwesow
Allthefoodthatwegrow
Alltheriversandstreams
Allyourhopes,allyourdreams
Allthemagicinthesongsthatyousing
Allthelovethatyoubring
Everyoneconnectedtotheuniverse
Everyoneconnectedtoeachother(repeat) Iwalkinbeauty-Iwalkinharmony
Myspiritjourney-NothingbutloveIsee(repeat)
SolochildIamachildoftheuniverse
AndIfollowmydestiny
Ihavecometoinherittheearth
Theme:
• Thissongisacelebrationofthebeautyoftheearthanditsabundanceandhowweareallpartofthecycleoflifeonthisplanetandtheuniverse.Itisaboutsharingtheresponsibilityforprovidingourchildrenwithabetterfutureanddoingourparttoleavealegacyofloveandenlightenment.
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong
29.LIKEAFLOWERTOTHESUN_________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Likeaflowertothesun
Inthemorningwhenthedayhasbegun
Reachingfortheradiantglow
Everylivingthingwithsuchalongingtogrow
Likearivertothesea
Flowingwildandflowingfree
Wearedrawntothemagicsong
Thatliftsusupandmakesusstrong
Likeamothtowardsthelight
Likethedaythatsurelyfollowsthenight
Likeabirdthatneedstofly
Everyoneisreachingforthebrightopensky
Likethewindsacrosstheplain
Liketheoceantidesthatcomeagainandagain
We’reeverturning‘roundand‘round
Onourjourneytoahigherground
Likeamothertoherchild
Withasoothingvoicesotenderandmild
Withthesmileherlipsimpart
Herloveshinesthroughandtugsattheheart
Hearthecallingoftheloon
Hearthelonewolfhowlingatthemoon
Heartheprettysongbirdsing
It’sthesongoftheearthfilledwithdeeplonging
Sixbillionflowerstothesun
Reachingandyearning
Andlongingtobeone
Theme:
• ‘Everylivingthingwithsuchalongingtogrow’
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong
30.IKOIKO__________________________________________________________________ TRAD.arrangedbyJackGrunskyNewlyrics:JackGrunskyPWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN
(actionsbelow)
IkoIkoIko-(waveyourarmsfromsidetoside)IkoIkoallday
Jock-a-mo-ee-na-ee-na-nay-(pointfingerintheairandturnaround)Jock-a-mo-ee-na-nay
Talkin''bout,heynow-heynow-(echo‘heynow!’)IkoIkoallday-(waveyourarmsfromsidetoside)Jock-a-mo-ee-na-ee-na-nay-(pointfingerintheairandturnaround)Jock-a-mo-ee-na-nay
Saycanyouimagine-(dancewithapartner)Let'sgototheMardiGras
Wherepeoplecomefrommilesaround
Fora"hoopla"and"yahyah"-(tossyourarmsintheair)Youcanblowyoursaxophone-(playyour‘air’saxophone)Pickyouroldguitar-(playyour‘air’guitar)Shakeshakeshakeatambourine-(playyour‘air’tambourine)Beasuperstar
Listentotherhythm-(handtoyourear)Themusicsoundingsweet
Thenputyourhandstogether
Let’sclapthegreatestbeat
Clapyourhands!Alright!-(clapandcopythe‘hand-jive’rhythm)
Comeonnoweverybody!
Putonyourdancingshoes-(putonyourimaginarydancingshoes)Withawiggleandajiggle-(wiggleandjiggle)
We'lldanceawaytheblues
Reachuphigh,shakeyourhands-(followactions)Benddown,touchyourknees
Nowfindafriendtodancewith
Andgiveyourfriendasqueeze!
Themes:
• Traditionsandcelebrations• Parades
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Performthesongwiththeactionsabove• (notetoteacher:Jackhasre-writtensomeoftheversestomakethemsuitableforchildren.DVD
coverageofMardiGrasfestivitiescansometimesbeinappropriateforchildren)
31.CURTAINCALL_________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Curtaincall-thetimehascome
Totakeabow-andtosaysolong
Enchanté-andthankyouforcomingouttoday
Curtaincall-wehadaball
Takeapause-canyouheartheapplause?
Abighooray-andthanksforthebouquet
Aurevoir-aufwiedersehen
Houselightsup-tillwemeetagain
Sweepthefloor-andmeetthefansatthestagedoor
theatrefolksfulloffunandjokes
makebelievemakeyoubelieve
inadreamwithmagicalscenes
laughandcry,raiseyourspiritstothesky
Curtaincall-foroneandall
C’estfini-ourlittlemusical
Ourthankstoyou-fromtheTheatroMuppiloo
Themes:
• Goodbyesong• Nurturingpeace&celebratingfriendship
Performanceactivity
Learntosingthesong
32.GOODBYESONG____________________________________________________music&lyrics:JackGrunsky,pWoodRoosterMusic,SOCAN
Adiosfarewell
Here'smygood-byesong
Wehavesharedsomejoytoday
Butnowwe'llsay'solong!'
Causenowit'stimetogo
Allthingscometoanend
Butwecanpartasfriends
AndIhopewe'llmeetagain
Wannaseeyouagain
Anduntilthen
Mayyourskiesalwaysbeblue
Maythesunshineforyou
Tillwemeetagain
Adios,farewell,solong
Ilovetobewithyou
Wishthatwecouldstay
ButyouandIhavethingstodo
Andothergamestoplay
Nowit'stimetogo
Allthingscometoanend
Butwecanpartasfriends
Themes:
• Goodbyesong• Nurturingpeace&celebratingfriendship
Performanceactivity
Learntosingthesong
[suggestedsongsforFrench]
33.Quellejoie_______________________________________________________________Music&Englishlyrics:JackGrunsky,pWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN
(It’sAGreatDay)(TraductiondesparolesparRuthJudd)
Salut,commentçava?
J’espèrequetutesensaussibienquemoi
Y’aquelquechosedansl’air
Quimerendtrèsjoyeux
Sanssoucisetsansmisère
Carquandjetevois-Quellejoie!
Quandjesuisprèsdetoi-Quellejoie!
Quandjemarcheavectoi-Quellejoie!
Quandjeparleavectoi-Quellejoie!
J’aiunechansondansmoncoeur
Quiveutêtrelibrecommel’air
Là-hautdanslecielbleu
Raconte-moitonhistoire
Carj’apprendsàteconnaître
Jeveuxtoutsavoir
Themes:
• Welcomingthenewday• Nurturingpeace
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong
34.Partoutoùlesenfantschantent____________________________Music&Englishlyrics:JackGrunsky,pWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN(WhereverTheChildrenSing)(traduction:SandrineDenjean-Demeter)
Partoutoùlesenfantschantent
....y’adelamagiedansl’air
….amouretpaixvontdepair
….c’estlaplusbellemélodie
….çaressembleauparadis...Allons-y,oui
Jeprendslebus,lebateau,unebicyclette
Jeprendsunhélicoptère,ouunemobylette
Jeprendsl’auto,untaxi,peuimporte
Jeprendsunemongolfière
Toutcequim’emporte
Partoutoùlesenfantschantent
......c’estunjourensoleillé
…..tousmesproblèmess’ensontallés
…..plusdesoucis,plusd’ennui
…..j’irailàdejouroudenuit...Allons-y,oui
Partoutoùlesenfantschantent
.....jesensmoncoeurs’emplirdejoie
…..c’estl’aventurepourtoietmoi
…..y’ad’lachaleur,uneétincelle
…..c’estunbonheuruniverselAllons-y,oui
J’prendslemétro,unpousse-pousse
Oùbienuncanot
Àdosd’âne,ensous-marin
Ouensimpleradeau
Surdespatinsàglace
Enpaquebot
J’peuxmarcherpourdesheures
Leventdansledos
Pasbesoinderepos
Aurevoir,àbientôt
Themes:
• Celebratingsinging• Modesoftransportation
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesongandmakeupsomehandactionstogoalongwiththewords.
CheckoutJack’sYouTubevideoofthissong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeUGn8pC8tU
35.‘Siyanibingelela’-Unmotafricain___________________________Music&Englishlyrics:JackGrunsky,pWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN
(Traductiondesparolespar:SandrineDenjean-Demeter)
Lesgensquejeconnais
Ontunefaçonspécialededirebonjour
Pourbonjour,dis“bonjour”
Voiciunsalutzoulou
C’estunmotafricain
C’estunmotafricain
Siyanibingelela
Siyanibingelela
Siyanibingelela,eyo
Lessalutsquej’entends
Sontcommeunechansonducoeur
Unechansonducoeur
Unefaçonmerveilleuse
Derencontrerdesamis
Desefairedesamis
[Répétez]“Bonjour”[bohn-ZHOOR]French
“Hola”[OH-lah]Spanish
“Namaste”[nah-mah-STAY]Hindi
“Shalom”[sha-LOHM]Hebrew
“Konichiwa”[koh-NEE-cheewah]Japanese
“Nihao”[Nee-HaOW]Mandarin
“Alsalaam”[Ahlsah-LAHM]Arabian
“Buongiorno”[bwohn-JOR-noh]Italian
“GutenTag”[GOOT-entahk]German
“Dziendobray”[dzien-DOH-bree]Polish
“Jambo”[JAM-boh]Swahili
“Aloha”[ah-LOH-hah]Hawai’i
“Hi!”
[moregreetings-d’autressalutations]“AnyangHaseyo”[Annyeong-haSAYo]Korean
“Kalimera”[kah-lee-MEH-rah]Greek
“Merhaba”[MER-ha-ba]Turkish
“Bunaziua”[BOO-nuhZEE-wa]Romanian
“Goddag”[goodahg]Swedish
“Zdravstvuite”[ZzDRAST-vet-yah]Russian
“Dobryyden”[DOH-breede]Ukrainian
“Sekoh”[SEH-goh]Mohawk
“Bomdia”[bohnDEE-ah]Portuguese
“Gidday”[gi-DAY]NewZealand
Lesgensquejeconnais
Partagentleurbonnehumeuretjoie
Touteslesfilles,lesgarçons
Etc’estunsonenvoûtant
Qued’entendretoutesleursfaçons
Dedirebonjour
Themes:
• Greetingsfromaroundtheworld
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Makesignsofdifferent‘hello’s’fromaroundtheworldandholdthemupwhenyouecho
theminyourperformanceCheckoutJack’sYouTubevideoofthissong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujnuFI8-qmU
36.Avecmesdeuxmains___________________________________________Music&Englishlyrics:JackGrunsky,pWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN
(WIthMyOwnTwoHands)(Traductiondeparolespar:RuthJudd)
Regardecequej’aifaitàl’école
Avecdupapier,desciseauxetdelacolle
Unmasquedetigr’enpapiermâché
C’estpourtoiquejel’aifabriqué
Avecmesdeuxmains
Jel’aifaitavecmesdeuxmains
Avecmesdeuxmains
Jel’aifaitavecmesdeuxmains
Un“ojodeDios”c’estunechosesibelle
Un“oeildeDieu”faitdebâtonsetdeficelle
J’aimelesfaire,lestissercommeça
Etj’aifaitcelui-cipourtoi
Desperleslacéessurunechaînedorée
Avecdesbabiolesçafaitunbeaucollier
Toutscintillantsurcebijou,tuvois
J’aifaitcecadeaujustepourtoi
J’aifaitdesinstrumentsderythmehier
Ilsn’étaientpastrèsdifficilesàfaire
Frappe-les,frotte-les,essaieunefois
Jelesaifaitspourtoietmoi
Themes:
• Creativity• Artprojects
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Maketigermasks,‘ojodedios’,stringsofbeadsandsomerhythmmakersandusethemfor
yoursongperformance.Forthechorus,gentlywaveyourhandsbackandforthintheair.
CheckoutJack’sYouTubevideoofthissong:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPdtQGAAyNc
37.Queltapagedanslemarécage__________________________________Music&Englishlyrics:JackGrunsky,pWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN(AlligatorStomp)(traduction:RuthJudd)
Queltapagedanslemarécage!
Lesalligatorsydansentetnagent
Queltapagedanslemarécage!
Lesalligatorsydansentetnagent
Prendsunalligatorparlamain
Etmarcheaurythmedesacadiens
Frappedesmains!Tapedespieds!
Etemmène-leenrandonnée
Tupeuxroulerlesyeuxouremuertonnez
Maisfaisbienattentionàcesgrosorteils!
Tourneverslagauche,tourneversladroite
N’aiepaspeurdenosgrandesmâchoiresétroites
Lèvelesbrastrèshautenl’air
Onestfoumaisqu’est-cequeçapeutfaire?
Vienst’amuseravecnous
Sautetrèshautetcrie“i-a-ou!”
Sautetrèshautetcrie“i-a-ou!”
Themes:
• Dance• CajunZydecodancemusic
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Createadancefortheperformanceofthesong.For«queltapagedanslemarécage»stretch
outyourarmsandclapyourhandstothebeatfourtimes,andfor«lesalligatorsydansentetnagent»,stompyourfeetfourtimes.Fortherestofthesongfollowtheactionsofthewords.
38.IkoIko_________________________________________________________________TRAD.arrangedbyJackGrunsky
Newlyrics:JackGrunskyPWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN(traduction:SandrineDenjean-Demeter)
Iko,Iko,Iko-Ikotoutelajournée
Jock-a-mo-ee-na-ee-na-nay
Jock-a-mo-ee-na-nay
Chantonstous,ohyé-ohyé
Ikotoutelajournée
Jock-a-mo-ee-na-ee-na-nay
Jock-a-mo-ee-na-nay
Eh!Justeimagine
AllonstousauMardiGras
Lesgensyviennentdepartout
Pourun“houpla”,un“yahyah”
Jouedetonsaxophone
Detavieilleguitare
Tape,tape,tapetontambourin
Soisunesuperstar
Écoutebienlerythme
Lamusique,sonsolo
Metstesmainscôt’àcôte
Frapponssurletempo
Frappetesmains
Toutlemondeselève!
Soisprèsàbouger
Untourpar-ci,untourpar-là
Mainssurleshanchesetallez
Lèvelesbras,secouelesmains
Baisse-toi,touchetesgenoux
Trouveunamipourdanser
Etdonne-luiunbisou!
Frappetesmains!
Themes:
• Traditionsandcelebrations• Parade
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Youcanperformthesongandincludethefollowingactions:for«Ikoikoiko»waveyourarms
backandforthoveryourhead.For«Jock-a-mo-eena-nay»pointyourfingerintheairontopofyourheadandturnaroundlikeamerry-go-round.For«ohyé»justcallbacktheecho.Fortherestofthesong,followtheactionsofthewords.
39.Salutsoleil___________________________________________________________Music&Englishlyrics:JackGrunsky,pWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN
(GoodMorningSunshine)(traduction:RuthJudd)
Salutsoleil
Tum’asréveillé
Salutsoleil
Viensm’accompagner
Jesaisqu’ons’amuserabien
Dudébutjusqu’àlafin
Çavaêtr’unebellejournée
J’aideschosesàterminer
Mesamisvontm’rencontrer
Etpuisons’envajouer
Themes:
• Welcomingthenewday• Nurturingpeace
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Makesome‘sunshine’happyfacesoutofpaperplates.Ontheback,makealistofthings
thatmakeyousmile.PerformthesongasanechosongrespondingtoJack.
40.Grainespourmonjardin________________________________________Music&Englishlyrics:JackGrunsky,pWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN(SeedsForMyGarden)(traduction:SandrineDenjean-Demeter)
PlantonslesgrainesenrangéesViensvoirmonjardinpousserPriepourlapluie,lesoleilLesplantessontprêtesetseréveillent
Grainespourmonjardin
Grainespourmonjardin
Prendsunrateau,prendsunepelle
Prendsunebèche,allezmabelle
Faisdestrousdanslesol
Sèmelesgrainessansqu’elless’envolent
Lesgrainessetransformentenfleur
Lesregarderquelbonheur
Lafleurdeviendraunfruit
Grâceausoleiletlapluie
Quandarriveleprintemps
Lanatures’éveilleàtemps
Touteslesgrainesquisontplantées
MèreNaturelesfaitpousser
Venezsoleiletlesgouttesdepluie
Monjardinvaprendreviesansennui
Venezsoleiletlesgouttesdepluie
Monjardinvaprendreviesansennui
Grainespourmonjardin
Plantonslesgrainesenrangées
Theme:Gardeningandgrowingfood
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Performthesongandimagineyouareagardener,sowingsomeseeds.Reachdeepinto
yourbagandgrabahandfulofseedstosowontheground.�
• Usesomeseedpodshakerstoimitatetherhythmofthesong�• Createamuralofdifferentkindsofplantsandfoodsthatgrowinyourimaginary
garden�• EchoJackineachline.Forthewords,«venezsoleiletlesgouttesdepluie»,addsome
handmotions,makingabigcircleintheairandwigglingyourfingersslowlydowntotheground.For«monjardinvaprendreviesansennui»shapeyourhandslikeflowers,raisingthemslowlyintheair.�
41.Mafamille____________________________________________________________Music&Englishlyrics:JackGrunsky,pWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN
(LookWho’sInMyFamily)(traduction:SandrineDenjean-Demeter)
Voistouslesgensquim’entourent
C’estunegrandefamilleetpourtoujours
Tousensembleilsmerendentbienheureux
Mafamillem’aime,commejesuischanceux
Mamanmeracontedeshistoires
Papam’emmèneàlafoire
Monfrèreapprendletrombone
Masoeuresttoujoursautéléphone
J’aimelesgâteauxdegrand-mère
Jesautesurlesgenouxdegrand-père
Tantesetoncles,mescousinsaussi
Ilsm’aimenttousetc’estbienainsi!
Mamaîtresse,mananny,leparentvolontaire
Leconducteurdebusetlagentilleinfirmière
Monvoisin,leconcierge,manourrice
Ilssonttouslàpourmoi,mêmeladirectrice!
Lasecrétaired’école,monenseignant
Labibliothécaireetlegentilmarchand
Moncopain,lagardienne,leprofdemusique
Ilssonttouslàpourmoietc’estfantastique!
Theme:
• Familyandcaringmembersinyourcommunity
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong
42.Surlepontd’Avignon______________________________________________(traditionalFrenchsongfromthe15thcentury)
Surlepontd’Avignon
Onydanse,onydanse
Surlepontd’Avignon
Onydansetousenrond
Lesbeauxmessieursfontcommeça
Etpuisencorecommeça
Lesbellesdamesfontcommeça
Etpuisencorecommeça
Theme:
• traditionalFrenchsong&dance
Performanceactivities:
• Learntosingthesong• Performthesongwithold‘minuet’styledancemovesincluding‘curtsiesandbows’
43.Ouragan,nuagesnoirs___________________________________________Music&Englishlyrics:JackGrunsky,pWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN
(BigThunder-DarkCloud)(Traductiondesparolespar:SandrineDenjean-Demeter)
Ilpleut,ilmouilleC’estlafêteàlagrenouilleAussitôtqu’ilnepleutplusC’estlafêteàlatortue
Voyez-vouslesgrosnuagesnoirs?
Unouragannousarrivecesoir
Entendez-vouslesondutonnerre?
Commedestamboursfrappantsdansl’air
Ouragan,(echo)nuagesnoirs(echo)Ouragan,(echo)nuagesnoirs(echo)
Écoutelapluiequitombesifort
Voislestorrentsd’eaupartoutdehors
Toutestenglouti,adisparu
Pasmoyendetraverserlarue
N’aiepluspeuretnepleurepas
Cettetempêtenedurerapas
Lesoleilvabientôtrevenir
Etlatempêtevapartir
Themes:
• Weatherandenvironment
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong• Makesomerainsoundsbyswishingyourhandstogether,ortappingyourlapvery
quickly.• Singtheresponseechoesinthechorusandrollyourhandsintheairforthewords,
«ouragan».Forthewords,«nuagesnoirs»,openyourpalmsandslowlywavethemintheair.
• Createa‘water-cycle’flowcharttodisplayonthewallsofyourgym
44.ChildoftheUniverse____________________________________________
Music&Englishlyrics:JackGrunsky,pWOODROOSTERMUSIC,SOCAN
Je…suisunenfantdel’univers
Etjevoisclairemadestinée
Jevaisprendresoindelaterre
Cherishingthelegacy
Caringforthisgifttome
Ihavecometoinherittheearth
Jesuisunenfantdel’univers
Etjevoisclairemadestinée
Jevaisprendresoindelaterre
Forthistimebestowedonme
Withyourwisdomguidingme
Ihavecometoinherit…
Thelakesandtheland
Andthesoftshore-linesands
Andtherockymountainshigh,andsosteep
Andtheoceanssodeep
Je…suisunenfantdel’univers
Etjevoisclairemadestinée
Jevaisprendresoindelaterre
Cherishingthelegacy
Caringforthisgifttome
Ihavecometoinherit…
L’oiseau,quivolehaut
Dansleciel,bleuetbeau
Lesforêtsetlesfleurs,lesarbresfiers
Lespoissonsdanslamer
Je…suisunenfantdel’univers
Etjevoisclairemadestinée
Jevaisprendresoindelaterre
Forthistimebestowedonme
Withyourwisdomguidingme
Ihavecometoinherit…
Thesunlight,theair
Livingthingsinourcare
Allthepreciousseedsweplantandwesow
Allthefoodthatwegrow
Alltheriversandstreams
Allyourhopes,allyourdreams
Allthemagicinthesongsthatyousing
Allthelovethatyoubring
[GroupA]Everyoneconnectedtotheuniverse
Everyoneconnectedtoeachother
(repeat4x)
[GroupB]Je…suisunenfantdel’univers
Etjevoisclairemadestinée
Jevaisprendresoindelaterre
Cherishingthelegacy
Caringforthisgifttome
Ihavecometoinherittheearth
Jesuisunenfantdel’univers
Etjevoisclairemadestinée
Jevaisprendresoindelaterre
Forthistimebestowedonme
Withyourwisdomguidingme
Ihavecometoinherittheearth
[Toutlemonde]Iwalkinbeauty
Iwalkinharmony
Myspiritjourney
NothingbutloveIsee(repeat2x)
Je…suisunenfantdel’univers
Etjevoisclairemadestinée
Jevaisprendresoindelaterre
Themes:
• Thissongisacelebrationofthebeautyoftheearthanditsabundanceandhowweareallpartofthecycleoflifeonthisplanetandtheuniverse.Itisaboutsharingtheresponsibilityforprovidingourchildrenwithabetterfutureanddoingourparttoleavealegacyofloveandenlightenment.
• Caringfortheenvironmentandnurturingpeace
Performanceactivity:
• Learntosingthesong