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LYRICS

KANGAROOSTER

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GET DRESSED BOOGIE

In the morning when I get out of bed. It's hard to get going. I feel like playing instead. Mom says, "Come on, get ready to go!" I do the get dressed boogie from head to toe.
Chorus
I do the get dressed boogie. I do the get dressed boogie.
Boogie, boogie, boogie and dressed I get. I boogie up high.
I boogie down low. I do the get dressed boogie from head to Toe
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Pick out a shirt, pull it over my head. I put my right arm in & my left one then… I give my whole body a shake, shake shake. I do the get dressed boogie so I won't be late.
Super hero undies are what I like to wear. I get them from my top drawer by standing on a chair. I jump into action with a pow, bam, boom. I do the get dressed boogie so I can leave soon.
Chorus

Slide up my socks, slip into my pants, then I go around & start to dance. I bend down to put on my shoes, Velcro not laces it's easy to do.
Then I'm all dressed & I run to the door. Mom's on the phone & she's wiping up the floor. She says," 0h honey, you're so quick today. One more chore and we'll be on our way. HEY!
Chorus

 

DINOSAUR ROAR

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Chorus
If I were a dinosaur, I wouldn't be afraid anymore. 
I'd just give my dinosaur roar, "ROAR"
If I were a dinosaur.

If I were a dinosaur I'd be really big. Bigger than a monster or any older kid. Any kind of bully would run away from me, even the sharks in the deep blue sea. 
Chorus
If I were a dinosaur I'd be really loud. Louder than a thunderstorm, high up in the clouds. No fireworks in the sky, could ever make this dinosaur cry.
Chorus
If I were a dinosaur wouldn't that be cool? I'd go swimming in a prehistoric pool. But wait a minute, come to think, If I were a dinosaur I would be extinct.
Chorus

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OUCH!

Chorus
Ouch, Ouch, Ouch Ouch
Ouch, Ouch ,Ouch, Ouch

Don't bump your head when you get out of bed. Don't bite your tongue when your'e chewing gum. Don't fall down, running around. 'Cause if you do you're gonna say…..
Chorus
Don't skin your knee, climbing a tree. Don't stub your toe when you're on the go. Don't slip & fall running down the hall 'cause if you do your'e gonna yell…..
Chorus
Now these words of caution don't forget. But just in case you do you better & get a little upset. Here's a sure cure that you must heed. Just make a little yell it will make you feel swell. Just give a little shout it will wipe away your doubt. Just give a little holler if you're hot around the collar. A sure cure yes indeed! OUCH!!

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SPIDERS DON'T DRINK CHOCOLATE MILK

Chorus
I have lots of questions I ask every day, like how? What? Why? Or When? 
In oh so many ways. If Spiders don't drink Chocolate Milk and choo choo trains don't fly. I'd really like to know all the reasons why?

How come I can't catch my shadow? What makes the sky so blue? If the world is really spinning why can't I feel it move? Where do hiccups really come from? What makes a firefly's light? Can I have freckles just like Johnny? What makes the stars so bright?
Chorus
Where do the bees get their buzz? What makes the sun so hot? Do snowflakes fall in the summertime? Where did the leopard get his spots? Is it tomorrow night? Why is ice so slippery?
And if tall buildings have stories, do they have happy endings? I've always wondered that.
Chorus
Try and answer all my questions. I'll ask them one at a time. If spiders don't drink chocolate milk and choo choo trains don't fly……oh why?

 

PLAY WITH ME

Chorus
Play with me. Play with me. I'll be nice & I won't fight please play with me.
Play with me Play with me. We'll be friends until the end. Please play with me.
Last time that we played together, I didn't mean to hit. Next time I get mad at you, I'll use my words instead.

Chorus
You can be the leader, then I'll be the leader. We can take turns. Grown-ups call it getting along and we're beginning to learn.
Chorus
I'll play with your toys. You can play with mine. We'll have lots of fun. We'll play all night till the moon shines bright. Then, we'll play with the morning sun. Everybody now….
Chorus
Play with me. Play with me. I'll be nice & I'll try not to fight. Please play with me.
Play with me. Play with me. We'll be friends until the end please play with me.

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RETURN OF THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER

Same words as the original… adapted, rockin" roll

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I'VE GOTTA POCKET

I've gotta pocket on my left. I've gotta pocket on my right. That make two in front, and I've got one behind. Now I have a safe place to put all my things….on my way, on my way, on my way…I'm glad I've gotta pocket.

One day I walked through the woods and I found me some rocks. I didn't have a pocket so I put them in my socks.
Walking back to the car, they made it seem really far. Ouch !On my way, on my way I wish I had a pocket.

As I was walking down the street, lot's of treasures to be found. I didn't have a pocket I looked all around so I held them in my hands. I could barely stand. On my way, on my way I wish I had a pocket.

Repeat verse one ….

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KANGAROOSTER

I have a friend that I'd like you to meet. He's 10 ft. tall, kind of shy, with two big feet. A pouch in front & feathers on his wings, my friend the Kangarooster doesn't think he can sing but he sure can dance. He goes..
Chorus
Hop, hop, hop cock-a-doodle do. Hop, hop, hop, cock-a-doodle do. Hop, hop, hop, cock-a doodle do I'm a Kangarooster and I'll dance with you.

As you know, Kangaroosters are really very rare. As he hop-flies down the street people stop and stare. My friend the Kangarooster learned to hold his head up high. He's got a new dance I think you ought to try. And it goes like this….
Chorus
So if you ever feel that like there's nothing you can do or maybe other people just don't look like you. Remember Kangarooster and you'll start to dance. You'll find there's really more to life if you take a chance.
Come on let's dance.
Chorus

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CHOCOLATE SOUP

Chorus
Chocolate soup, choclate soup, Oh, how I love my chocolate soup. You can eat it hot, you can eat it cold, anyway it's quite delicious.

Bean soup is what I like to eat, lima , navy, lentil or garbanzo. But you know the one soup that's really great? Chocolate Soup!
Chorus
Chicken Soup is what I like to eat. Jewish penicillin it's a guarantee. But you know the one soup that I love best? Chocolate Soup!
Chorus
Chilled gazpacho is what I like to eat, tomatoes,, cukes, and onions in a spicy treat. But you know the one soup that's totally awesome? Chocolate Soup!
Chorus

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OLD MCWORD

(The first letter in each verse has the soft sound can you make that symbol above it? )

Old McWord had a vowel A E I O U. 
And in this word he had an A A E I O U. 
With an A here & an A there Here an A there an A everywhere an A A. 
Old McWord had a vowel A E I O U

And in this word he had an E A E I O U. 
With an E here and a E there . Here an E , there an E , everywhere a E E . 
Old McWord had a vowel, A E I O U.

And it this word he had an I , A E I O U . 
With an I here & an I there. Here an I, there an I, everywhere an I I. 
Old McWord had a vowel A E I O U

And in this word he had an O A E I O U. 
With an O her & a O there here an O there an O , everywhere an O,O.
Old McWord had a vowel, A E I O U

And in this word he had a U, A E I O U. 
With a U here & a U there here a U there a U , everywhere a U , U.
Old McWord had a vowel A E I O U & sometimes Y.

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DOGGONE DOG

Chorus:

Where oh where is my doggone dog? Where oh where, where could he be? Where oh where is my doggone dog? I think my doggone dog has gone away.
Wait a minute I think he's close though I can't see him. I can hear him bark. I can here him bark. I can hear him barking this a way.
Chorus
Shhhh.. he's close though I can't see him. I can hear him howl. I can hear him howl. I can hear him howling this a way.
Chorus

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ABC/ZYX

Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz now I know my a b c's next time won't you sing with me.
Zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcba now I know my backwards alphabet a silly song I won't forget.


GO TO BED BLUES

Ugh oh… it's that time again.
It's seven o'clock and the sun is still shining. I'm hungry can I have something to eat? One more story, one more song I've got the I don't want to go to bed blues.

It's eight o'clock and my big brother is still up. I'm thirsty can I have something to drink? One more story, one more song I've got the I don't want to go to bed blues.

It's nine o' clock and I've got to clean my room now. I've got to go to the bathroom and daddy needs a 'kiss goodnight, just one more kiss. One more story, one more song I've got the I don't want to go to bed blues.

Well it's 10 o' clock and I'm not even sleepy. Leave the light on. Tuck me in . Where's my blanket? Where's my bear? One more story, one more song I've got the I don't want to go to bed blues.

It's been a long night. It's 11 o'clock and boy, I'm getting tired. Well, there's always tomorrow night.

So, goodnight mom, goodnight dad no more blues let's snooze. No more blues let's snooze.. No more blues let's snooze. No more blues let's snooze. No more blues let's snooze. No more blues, no more blues, no more blues let's snooze.

LULLABY FOR MEAGHANN

Meaghann can you hear me, singing soft & sweet? 
A lullaby for Meaghann. 
Close your eyes and you'll sleep. 

Each new day brings it's tears and laughter. 
With every dawn there's a way to open doors and see what's behind them. 
You're not alone come what may. 
Meaghann can you hear me singing soft and sweet?
A lullaby for Meaghann close your eyes and you'll sleep.

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All music & lyrics written by Jodi Simon Koplin
Copyright 1995 Jigglejam Productions
except for Itsy Bitsy, ABC & Old Mc, traditional- adapted by Jodi Simon Koplin

JUMPIN' BEAN

JUMPIN' BEAN 

Words & Music by Jodi Simon Koplin ( Copyright 2011)

Chorus:
I want to be a jumpin' bean, a jump, jump, jumpin', jumpin' bean. 
Do you want to be a jumpin' bean, a jump, jump, jumpin', jumpin' bean?  
                  
String beans are tied up, French style have a special cut. 
Navy beans are off to sea.  Black eyed peas, no fighting please.  
Beans are healthy to eat,a good source of protein.  
Eat 'em fresh, frozen or canned, not to many you might get gas.

Chorus    
Snap, soy, kidney beans in your belly.  My favorite one is a bean named jelly. There are Lima, pinto too, baked beans are bar-b-qued.  
Great northern white, lentil or black, magic beans by a boy named Jack. Chick peas are garbanzo beans, fry 'em in a pan they're refried beans, refritos frijoles!  Did you know that jumpin' beans come from Mexico?

Mexican Hat Dance  

Chorus
(Repeat) 

 

READ A BOOK

Words & Music by Jodi Simon Koplin ( Copyright 2011)     
I can climb a mountain, go sailing on the sea. 
Diving in the ocean, I can climb a tree.

I can go to Treasure Island or maybe Neverland

Or meet Captain Hook by reading a book

Chorus: 
Take a look, look, look and read a book  (2x's)

I can learn about science and geography 
Language arts and math & world history 
Learn how to drive a car and how to play guitar 
I can learn how to cook by reading a book

         
I can have adventure with out leaving my room. 
Learn about the world or blast off to the moon. 
If you want some peace and quiet find your little nook 
Curl up with a blanket and read a book

Chorus

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BOUNCING ON THE BED

Words & Music by Jodi Simon Koplin (Copyright 2011)

Chorus:                  
Boucing on the bed , bouncing on the bed ,  
Can you chose a safer place instead of bouncing on the bed? 
Where's  a safer place to bounce?   On the ground!

Bouncing on the ground, bouncing on the ground  
So much fun to be found bouncing on the ground. 
Can you tell me another safe place to bounce?   On the trampoline! 
Bouncing on the trampoline, boucing on the trampoline 
So much fun to be seen bouncing on the trampoline

 Bouncing , Bouncing, Bouncing on the trampoline 
Just 'cause your mom can't see, doesn't mean that you should be…

Chorus
Boucing in the pool, bouncing in the pool 
 What a way  to stay cool, boucing in the pool.


Bouncing on the floor, bouncing on the floor  
So much fun is in store, bouncing on the floor. 
Bouncing, Bouncing, bouncing on the floor

Just  'cause your dad is not around, doesn't mean that you should be found….

Chorus 

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LOOSE TOOTH

Words & Music by Jodi Simon Koplin ( copyright 2011)

Chorus:        
I've got a wiggle jiggle wiggle jiggle loose tooth, wiggle  jiggle  wiggle jiggle loose tooth, 
wiggle jiggle  wiggle jiggle loose  tooth and I wonder when it's gonna fall out?
      
I went to the dentist, she looked at my teeth. 
She said you've been brushing conscientiously 
See that tooth in front?  It won't be long before it falls out

 Chorus
Bit into an apple felt something weird.  
Ran to the bathroom, looked in the mirror.
Saw my smile, knew something was wrong 
Then I noticed my first tooth was gone!

Chorus
& I hope the tooth fairy finds my house

         
Loosing  teeth may be cause alarm 
I'm here to tell you It will do you no harm
'Cause In that missing space
Another tooth will take it's place  

Chorus

Loose tooth, loose tooth , loose tooth, loose teeth

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STOP, DROP & ROLL

Words & Music by Jodi Simon Koplin ( Copyright 2011)


There are lots of lessons that we must learn.  
Don't play with fire you might get burned 
Electricity is not a toy it's not to play with girls and boys.  
Smoke detectors let you know if there's a fire then you can go. 
You've got to know where to go, and how to stop, drop and roll.

Chorus:                  
Stop, drop and roll   Stop drop and roll  
If there's a fire you've got to know where to go and how to stop, drop, and roll.
       
If there's smoke crawl on the floor. 
Follow the escape route to the door. 
Don't go back in no matter what.  
Find your meeting place then call 911. 
Fire prevention is the key discuss it with your family.  
Then you'll know where to go & how to stop, drop and roll.

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Firefighters want you to know where to go 
& how to stop, drop & roll, how to stop, drop & roll, how to stop, drop & roll.

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MACARONI AND CHEESE PLEASE

Words and Music by Jodi Simon Koplin ( Copyright 2011             
Mom called me for breakfast there was oj freshly squeezed . 
My brother's having Cherios… 
I'll have macaroni & cheese please

Chorus:                
Macaroni & Cheese please, macaroni & cheese .    
 
Let's sprinkle a few Cherios in my Macaroni and Cheese.

               
Dad said "Chicken and peas for lunch it's good variety" 
Will you please add  some in my macaroni and cheese? 
Chorus :               
Macaroni and cheese please , Macaroni and cheese 

Will you please add some in… my macaroni and cheese.

                
At dinnertime , I was told it's tacos, rice and beans. 
It might not taste very good with my macaroni and cheese.

Chorus :               
Macaroni and cheese please, macaroni and cheese. 
I don't think it will taste very good  with my macaroni and cheese.          

               
My folks wondered would there ever come a day? 
When I'd ask for something different or answer it's o.k. 
One day I discovered a new food for my belly. 
From that day on I only ate peanut butter & jelly. 

Chorus
Peanut butter & jelly peanut butter & jelly 
 from that day on I only ate peanut butter and jelly, peanut butter & jelly … 

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HOT COCOA

Words & Chant by Jodi Simon Koplin (Copyright 2011)

What do you drink in the winter time? 
(Hot, hot, hot, hot, Cocoa!) 
Down in your tummy it will make you feel fine.           
(Hot, hot, hot, hot, Cocoa!) 
Get some milk put it in a pot.                
(Hot, hot, hot, hot, Cocoa!) 
Add some cocoa get it nice & hot          
(Hot, hot, hot, hot, Cocoa!) 
Top it with a marshmallow or two         
(Hot, hot, hot, hot, Cocoa!) 
Yummy whip cream and sprinkles too    
(Hot, hot, hot, hot, Cocoa!) 
What do you drink in the winter time? 
(Hot, hot, hot, hot, Cocoa!)

(Hot, hot, hot, hot, Cocoa!) 
(Hot, hot, hot, hot, Cocoa!) 
(Hot, hot, hot, hot, Cocoa!)

  
POPSICLE

Words & Music by Jodi Simon Koplin (Copyright 2011)

In the summer when it's really hot, I want something that will hit the spot. 
Well, it's not a pickle & I'm not very fickle.  All I want is an ice cold popsicle.

I'm eating a grape popsicle. I'm eating a grape popsicle. 
Slurp, Slurp, Slurp.  Yum , Yum Yum. 
Now stick out your tongue .  .. egh , egh, egh. 
Stick out your tongue.  Egh ,egh, egh. 
What color is your tongue when you're done.?    PURPLE

I'm eating a lime popsicle. I'm eating a lime popsicle. 
Slurp, Slurp , Slurp.  Yum, Yum, Yum 
Now stick out your tongue,  egh, egh, egh 
Stick out your tongue , egh, egh, egh 
What color is your tongue when your'e done?    GREEN

Bridge:    
Some people crave ice cream or a cold soda pop.  Juicy watermelon for some may hit the spot.  
But for me on a hot summer day nothing else will do, then to turn my tongue orange, red, purple, green or blue!

I'm eating a rainbow popsicle. I'm eating a rainbow popsicle.  
Slurp , Slurp, Slurp.  Yum, Yum, Yum. 
Now stick out your tongue, egh, egh, egh, 
Stick out your tongue, egh , egh, egh 
What color is your tongue when your done?   ( Kids yell out colors)

  
BLUE GNU

Words & Music by Jodi Simon Koplin (Copyright 2011)
Is it true was it you who saw a blue gnu?  2 x's
Eenie, meanie, miney, moo can you catch a blue gnu?  If he hollers what do you do? 
Eenie, meanie, miney, moo.

   Please reveal if you feel you've seen a teal eel.  2 x's
Eenie , meanie, miney, meal can you catch a teal eel?  If he hollers let him squeal ,
eenie, meanie, miney meal

It's no use to yell vamoose at a chartruse goose 2 x's  
Eenie ,meanie, miney, moose can you catch a chartruse goose?  If he hollers let him loose. 
Eenie, meanie, miney moose
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Eenie, meanie, miney mazy, is this song driving you crazy? 
Eanie, meanie, miney mun this silly song is done.

  
BUBBLE GUM

Words & Music by Jodi Simon Koplin  ( copyright 2011)

Bubble gum bubble gum yummy yum chomp chomp chew chew I want some… 
You blow & you blow & you blow… oh no! The bubble gum popped all over my nose 
Bubble gum bubble gum yummy yum chomp chomp chew chew I want some… 
You blow & you blow & you blow oh my!   The bubble gum popped all over my eye. 
Bubble gum bubble gum yummy yum chomp chomp chew chew I want some… 
You blow & you blow & you blow oh dread!  The bubble gum popped all over my head. 
Chomp chomp chew chew bubble gum, chomp chomp chew chew I want some 
Bubble gum, bubble gum yummy yummy oops I swallowed now it's down in my tummy! 

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SHAKE IT

Words & Music: Jodi Simon Koplin ( copyright 2011)

Shake your feet to the beat, come on and shake it baby shake it to the beat 
Shake your knees if you please, come on shake it baby shake it shake your knees if you please. 
Shake your feet, to the beat come on shake it, baby shake it to the beat 
Shake your belly, your jelly belly, come on shake it , shake it shake your belly your jelly belly , 
Shake your knees if you please, shake your feet to the beat, come on and shake it baby shake it to the beat. 
Shake your hands all around the land, come on and shake it , shake your hands all around the land,          
Shake your belly, your jelly belly, shake your knees if you please, shake your feet to the beat, 
Come on and shake it baby shake it to the beat. 
Now shake your head, that's what I said.  Come on and shake it, shake it shake your head that's        
What I said. Shake your hands all around the land.  Shake your belly , your jelly belly.  Shake 
Your knees if you please.  Shake your feet to the beat.  Come on and shake it baby shake it to  
The beat.

Alright are you ready to shake your whole body?  Here we go!  Shake it baby shake, shake it baby shake, shake it baby shake , shake it baby shake.. whole lotta shaking going on.

That was great! Now let's try it a little faster.. here we go! Shake it baby shake, shake it baby shake, shake it baby shake , shake it baby shake.. whole lotta shaking going on.   Shake it baby!

Whole lotta shaking going on.

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FROG IN MY THROAT

Words & Music:  Jodi Simon Koplin ( copyright 2011)

I've got a frog in my throat.   Oh no! 
I've got a frog in my throat.  Oh no! 
How does it sound?   Ribbet, ribbet 
How does it sound?    Ribbet, ribbet. 
I've got a frog in my throat.  Oh no! 
I've got ringing in my ears.   Oh no. 
Ringing in my ears.    Oh, no. 
How does it sound?   Ring a ding ding 
How does it sound?    Ring a ding ding 
I've got ringing in my ears.  Oh no.

Butterflies in my tummy.   Oh no 
Butterflies in my tummy   Oh no 
How do they sound?   Flutter, flutter 
How do they sound?   Flutter ,flutter 
Butterflies in my tummy.  Oh no.

My foot fell asleep.   Oh no 
My foot fell asleep.  Oh no 
How does it sound?   (snore) 
How does it sound?  (snore) 
My foot fell asleep.  Oh no

I've got a frog in my throat . Ribbet ribbet 
I've  got ringing in my ears.  Ring a ding ding 
Butterflies in my tummy.  Flutter flutter 
My foot fell asleep . (snore)

I've got a frog  in my throat, ringing in my ears, butterflies in my tummy, my foot fell asleep. 
Oh no!  Someone call a doctor! 

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ACHOO BLUES

Words & Music : Jodi Simon Koplin (copyright 2011)

Achoo Blues, achoo blues nobody likes the achoo blues. 
Oh no, not another slight case of flu. 
I've got the germy wormy achy squirmy, achoo achoo blues.

I've got to stay home again.  I can't go play outside. 
Mom's taking me to the doctor. I think I'm going to hide. 
Oh no, not another tissue or two. 
I've got the wheezy queasy achy sneezy, achoo achoo blues.

Playstation doesn't work, computer is on the fritz , 
It's really hard to sit & read when I'm feeling like this. 
Oh no, not another cartoon or two, 
I've got the ooey gooey achy fluey, achoo achoo blues.  

Solo

I'm really feeling better.   I'm telling you the truth. 
Dad said I must be sick if I want to go to school. 
Oh no, not another glass of juice, 
I've got the icky wicky achy sicky, achoo achoo blues.

Repeat 1st verse

Ending:  
I've got the germy wormy achy squirmy, achoo achoo blues 
I've got the wheezy queasy achy sneezy, achoo achoo blues 
I've got the ooey gooey achy fluey, achoo achoo blues 
I've got the icky wicky achy sicky, achoo achoo blues.

  
HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Words & Music :  Jodi Simon Koplin  (Copyright 2011)
It's been a long day, it's time to settle down. 
Go to bed sleepy head, make a wish upon a far away star. 
Don't worry what tomorrow may bring.  Together our heart will sing…

Chorus:        
Sail away on your dream ship through the clouds, 
Over rainbows past the moon and dream happily ever after. 

All tucked in you feel safe and warm 
Sweet dreams go to sleep , Teddy will protect you from any harm 
A kiss goodnight & I'll hold you close. 
Forever & always I'll love you so

Chorus
Bedtime stories & lullabies, call the sand man to close your sleepy eyes. 
This is how the story always ends.

Repeat 1st verse & Chorus

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