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Born to rock
03:31
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When the world was young and out of control
There was rock and there was roll
And when they came together it sounded like [BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG, BANG]
I was born to rock I was born to rock ‘n’ roll
I was born to rock I was born to rock ‘n’ roll
I’ll be rockin’ and rollin’ till I’m 99 years old
When I was in my mummy’s tummy I was rock’n’rolling all day long
When I was in my mummy’s tummy I was rock’n’rolling all day long
And when I was born I came out singing this song
I was born to rock (boom boom). I was born to roll (boom boom).
I was born to call a baby horse a foal.
And when I’m kicking a ball it goes somewhere near the goal.
When I was in my mummy’s tummy I was rock’n’rolling all day long
When I was in my mummy’s tummy I was rock’n’rolling all day long
And when I was born I came out singing this song
I was born to rock (boom boom). I was born to roll (boom boom)
I was born to dig in the dirt like a musical mole.
And if I was a goldfish I’d be rocking in my bowl
I got a rocking horse and a rocking chair
A stick of rock from the sea-side when I go there
I was born to rock I was born to rock ‘n’ roll
I’ll be rockin’ and rollin’ till I’m 99 years old
I’ll be rockin’ and rollin’ till I’m 99 years old
I was born to rock I was born to rock ‘n’ roll
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2. |
The Celebrate song
02:23
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Clap hands. Clap hands.
Come on! Let’s celebrate!
Clap hands. Clap hands.
That’s what we’ll do.
You did a great thing so let’s all sing.
Now it’s time to celebrate you.
Well done. Well done.
We want to shake your hand.
Well done. Well done.
That’s what we’ll do.
You’ve done so well. We just wanted to tell you
It’s time to shake hands with you.
Shout Hoorah! Hoorah!
Come on let’s big you up.
Hoorah! Hoorah!
That’s what we’ll do.
We love who you are. You’re a superstar.
Now it’s time to big up you.
Clap hands. Clap hands.
Come on! Let’s celebrate!
Clap hands. Clap hands.
That’s what we’ll do.
You did a great thing so let’s all sing.
Now it’s time to celebrate you.
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3. |
Everybody's body
01:55
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Everybody’s body is different.
Everybody’s body’s not the same.
So come on everybody find the pieces of your body.
Every bit of every body’s got a name.
Every bit of every body’s got a name.
Now touch your knees and give them a squeeze.
Now touch your chin and give me a grin.
Now pat your head and if you’re feeling clever,
Pat you head and rub your tummy both together.
Everybody’s body is different.
Everybody’s body’s not the same.
So come on everybody find the pieces of your body.
Every bit of every body’s got a name.
Every bit of every body’s got a name.
Now touch your cheeks and give them a tweak.
Now touch your hair. Make sure it’s still there.
Now rub your nose. Go on, I’ll let you.
Now rub your nose on the nose of the person you are next to.
(Shoop body body, Shoop body body, nose, nose, nose
Shoop body body, Shoop body body, knees, knees, knees)
Everybody’s body is different.
Everybody’s body’s not the same.
So come on everybody find the pieces of your body.
Every bit of every body’s got a name.
Every bit of every body’s got a name.
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My magic dog
02:30
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I took my dog into town.
He stared off white then his ears went brown.
He’s a magic dog. He’s a magic dog.
He’s a colour changing canine don’t you know
There’s lots of dogs. All different types.
My dog’s red and blue with zig-zag stripes.
He’s a magic dog. He’s a magic dog.
He gets the party jumping every time.
My dog’s so cool. It must be said.
He’s got a pin stripe body and a polka dot head.
He’s a magic dog. He’s a magic dog.
He’s a pretty, purple, patchwork kind of pooch.
(Take it Andy)
My dog can woof. My dog can bark.
Turn off the light and he glows in the dark.
He’s a magic dog. He’s a magic dog.
He’s my fun fluorescent feline-chasing friend.
I love my dog. I wanna give him a kiss.
How could you not love a dog when he looks like this?
He’s a magic dog. He’s a magic dog.
It’s like having a brand new doggy every day.
If you see my dog come and give him a stroke.
He’s a walking, woofing kaleidoscope.
He’s a magic dog. He’s a magic dog.
He’s a cuddly, cute chameleon with fur.
He’s my sweet angelic, psychedelic dog.
He’s my cat walk strutting, cute as a button dog.
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Time to rhyme
03:06
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I think it’s time to make a rhyme ...
Let’s play a game to find words that sound the same
The first letter might change but the sound it stays the same
Let’s play a game to find words that sound the same
The first letter might change but the sound it stays the same
Like cat, bat, rat, mat, hat, splat, pat, pat, pat
Or, fly, spy, cry, shy, dry, pie, why, why, why
Can you tell some words that rhyme with ….
Tell some words that rhyme with ….
Dog! (Log!) Nose (Rose!) Scooter (Computer!) Custard (Mustard!)
I’m praising your phrasing. Your rhymes are so amazing!
You’re so enthusiastic. Your rhymes are so fantastic!
I think it’s time to make a rhyme.
I think it’s time to make a rhyme.
Let’s play a game to find words that sound the same
The first letter might change but the sound it stays the same
Like car bar star far jar scar Ha! Ha! Ha!
Or feet beat sweet treat meat greet neat neat neat
Can you tell some words that rhyme with ….
Tell some words that rhyme with ….
Jelly (Smelly!) Crumpet (Trumpet!) Flower (Shower!)
Rhinoceros (Hippopotamus!)
I’m praising your phrasing. Your rhymes are so amazing!
You’re so enthusiastic. Your rhymes are so fantastic!
I think it’s time to make a rhyme….
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Open up wide
02:37
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Open up wide. I want to see your teeth.
My, my! They look so clean.
You tongue and your gums are looking wonderful.
Your molars and incisors are so beautiful.
I can see that you’ve been brushing and I’m happy to say…
They’ll be no fillings today.
In the waiting room there are books and games.
Please take a seat until I call your name.
Now, won’t you come on through?
I will tell you what to do.
And the very first thing I’m going to say to you is …
Open up wide. I want to see your teeth.
My, my! They look so clean.
You tongue and your gums are looking wonderful.
Your molars and incisors are so beautiful.
I can see that you’ve been brushing and I’m happy to say…
They’ll be no fillings today.
My special chair it goes up and down,
And if you’re very lucky I can spin you around.
Now, this might be quite bright.
I‘ll turn on my special light.
But I’ll never see a thing if you’re closing them tight.
Open up wide. I want to see your teeth.
My, my! They look so clean.
You tongue and your gums are looking wonderful.
Your molars and incisors are so beautiful.
I can see that you’ve been brushing and I’m happy to say…
They’ll be no fillings today.
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7. |
Let's make a band
04:10
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Let’s make a band. Let’s make a band.
We need drums, guitars and microphone stands.
Are you ready? (Yeah!)
You can sing up high. Or you can sing down low.
You can sing anyway you want so let’s give it a go.
Are you ready? (Yeah!)
Let’s make a band. Let’s make a band
Let’s make a band, a band, a b-b-b-b-band
Are you ready? (Yeah!)
We could play very quiet. Or we could play really loud.
We could play to ourselves or in the middle of a crowd.
Are you ready? (Yeah!)
Let’s make a band. [solo]
What shall we call our band?
I said, what’s the name of our band?
Just say your name and the somethings and we’ll all understand.
Are you ready? (Yeah!)
We could call ourselves ….
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Talking on the telephone
03:09
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Say ‘hello’ or say ‘goodbye’
Say ‘so long’ or just say ‘Hi!’
When you’re talk, talk, talk, talk, talking on the telephone
What’s the weather like today?
Would you like to come and play?
When you’re talk, talk, talk, talk, talking on the ‘phone
Dial the number. Let it ring.
Think of all the joy it may bring.
Listen closely for ‘Helloooo!’
It’s so good to hear you. Tell me how you been?
Do you wanna fly the kite in the park again?
Bring your Wellies and I’ll bring mine too.
Say ‘hello’ or say ‘goodbye’
Say ‘so long’ or just say ‘Hi!’
When you’re talk, talk, talk, talk, talking on the telephone
It’s been ages. How are you?
You must tell me all the news.
When you’re talk, talk, talk, talk, talking on the ‘phone
Speak and listen. Take your turn.
There’s so many different numbers to learn.
Phone your Auntie, down in Leeds.
And if you ever get to feeling that you’re on your own,
You might wanna to speak to Grannie’s Answer Phone.
Please leave your message when you hear the beep!
Ring. Ring. How do you do? I wanna talk all day on the phone to you.
Ring. Ring. How do you do? I wanna talk all day on the phone to you.
Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, da, daaaah!
Say ‘hello’ or say ‘goodbye’
Say ‘so long’ or just say ‘Hi!’
When you’re talk, talk, talk, talk, talking on the telephone
Mum, I miss you. You’re a star!
Can you hear me where you are?
When you’re talk, talk, talk, talk, talking on the telephone
Ring. Ring. How do you do? I wanna talk all day on the phone to you.
Ring. Ring. How do you do? I wanna talk all day on the phone to you.
Ring. Ring. How do you do? I wanna talk all day on the phone to you.
Just talk, talk, talk, talk, talking on the ‘phone
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9. |
Darren's Double Bass
03:31
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Darren’s got a double bass.
And he’s got three spare ones just in case.
He plays with style and he plays with grace.
They can hear him rocking in outer space!
Darren’s flying fingers they keep the pace.
Woah! Nice and steady. No need to race.
Some say it takes up too much space.
But it’s a double (double) double (double) double bass!
Slapping on the strings making things sound so pretty.
Sliding up and down making things sound so ace.
It’s Darren’s double bass.
The time has come now I just can’t wait.
I want to see what’s inside this double bass.
He’s got taps and a tooth brush and tooth paste.
He’s got a duvet and a pillow and a pillow case.
Slapping on the strings making things sound so pretty.
Sliding up and down making things sound so ace.
Rain or shine. He always gets everybody jumping.
You know that moving to the music puts a smile on his face.
It’s Darren’s double bass.
It’s Darren’s double bass.
It’s Darren’s double bass.
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Tidy up
02:59
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This is a dance from way back when.
It will help to you see your bedroom floor again
It’s called ‘The Tidy Up’
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
And if we do it together, it won’t take long.
Putting things back where they belong.
That plastic elf? Back on the shelf!
This cuddly fox? In the toy box!
These dinosaurs? Back in the drawers!
Pterodactyl’s wing? Straight in the bin!
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
And if we do it together, it won’t take long.
Putting things back where they belong.
This dented globe? In the wardrobe!
This half a drink? Straight down the sink!
This baby toy? To the neighbour’s boy!
This too tight top? To the charity shop!
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
We’re tidying up. We’re tidying up.
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I’m standing … standing on the edge of a sneeze.
I’m standing … standing on the edge of a sneeze.
My nose starts to freeze.
My chest starts to wheeze.
I’m down on my knees. Oh Oh.
My hanky is ready.
My legs feel like jelly.
Oh, where is my teddy?
I’m … aaah, aaaah, aaaaah …… No!
I’m standing … standing on the edge of a sneeze.
I’m standing … standing on the edge of a sneeze.
My nose has been running
My heart’s started drumming
I think a sneeze is coming but it’s snot!
My nose feels all tickly.
My eyes feel all prickly.
Oh sneeze, please come quickly.
I’m … aaah, aaaah, aaaaah …… It’s gone!
I’m standing … standing on the edge of a sneeze.
I’m standing … standing on the edge of a sneeze.
I wanna go aaah, aaaah, aaaaah Achoo!
I wanna go aaah, aaaah, aaaaah Achoo!
I wanna go aaah, aaaah, aaaaah Achoo! Don’t you?
I’m standing … standing on the edge of a sneeze.
I’m standing … standing on the edge of a sneeze.
When I say ‘Aaah’ you say ‘Choo’. Aaah! Choo! Aaah! Choo!
When I say ‘Bless’ you say ‘You’. Bless! You! Bless! You!
When I say ‘Tish’ you say ‘shoo’. Tish! Shoo! Tish! Shoo!
When I say ‘Aaah’ you say ‘Choo’. Aaah! Choo! Aaah! Choo!
I’m standing … standing on the edge of a sneeze.
I’m standing … standing on the edge of a …
Aaah, aaaah, aaaaah …… CHOO!
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12. |
Mermaid
02:50
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Sing to me, Siren your beautiful song.
Mermaid. Mermaid. Keep me from harm.
Your voice in the distance, so clear and so calm.
Mermaid. Mermaid. Keep me from harm.
When my ship gets blown all alone on the stormy sea,
The danger seems far away when you sing for me.
Troubles seem closer when silence returns.
Mermaid. Mermaid. Mermaid has gone.
“Closer. Come closer” your song seems to say.
Mermaid. Mermaid. I can’t keep away.
Too close to the rocks and the danger I stray.
Mermaid. Mermaid. I can’t keep away.
My ship is torn. The sails are gone. My heart fills with fear.
The storm crashes over me and suddenly you’re here.
Deeper, still deeper. Now peaceful and calm.
Mermaid, forever, I’ll sleep in your arms.
Mermaid. Mermaid. Keep me from harm.
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I’m a friendly little alien. My name is Joey Chrome.
I’m from a distant galaxy. I’ve come to find a home.
I’ve looked at every asteroid and comet whizzing round.
I’ve seen some sights so just sit tight. I’ll tell you what I’ve found.
At the centre of your solar system sits a sizzling sun.
And around it fly the planets. I’ve explored them one by one.
Mercury’s the smallest. It looks like a tiny dot.
Venus has volcanoes and is very, very hot.
Earth is next. That’s where you live. There’s land and sea and ice.
Mars is not that far away. It’s red and looks quite nice.
I’m a friendly little alien. My name is Joey Chrome.
I’m from a distant galaxy. I’ve come to find a home.
Mercury. Venus. Earth and Mars. Which one shall I choose?
Hang on! There’s four more planets and, Blow me down! They’re huge!
Jupiter’s a giant, on its face a big red spot.
Saturn’s circled by a ring that’s made of dust and rocks.
Uranus is freezing like a snow ball in the sky
Neptune’s blue and windy. Don’t forget to take your kite.
Jupiter. Saturn. Uranus. Neptune.
Which is the one for me?
I need to choose a planet before I have my tea.
I’m a friendly little alien. My name is Joey Chrome.
I’m from a distant galaxy. I’ve come to find a home.
Eight lovely planets. All nice in their own way.
But now the time has come to choose. On which one shall I stay?
I’ll toss my purple alien coin. It’s got eight sides. It’s true,
It could be worse. It’s come up Earth. So can I stay with you?
I’m a friendly little alien. My name is Joey Chrome.
I’m from a distant galaxy. I’ve come to find a home.
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Johnny and the Raindrops Nottingham, UK
Jump-up-and-down-rocking-and-rolling-can’t-sit-down-best-time-ever music for cool kids and funky families.
Make some noise for the UK’s hottest live band for children and families!
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