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Song CollectionSongs for Elementary choirs and classroom singers
by Donna RhodenizerCopyright © Red Castle Publishing
Juno -nominated songs
Dinosaurs, Dragons and Me
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Dinosaurs, Dragons and Me
Dinosaurs, Dragonsand Me
Donna & Andy with the Relative Minors
Performance Tracks Instrumental Accompaniment Tracks
RCP 007© ® 2005
A Collection of songs by Donna Rhodenizer
www.donnaandandy.com
1. Ed the Invisible Dragon2. The Most Important Person
3. I Need a Home for my Dinosaur4. Gramma's Pajamas5. The Best One for the Job6. Cool Bob7. The "Can't Wait 'til I'm Older" Blues 8. No More School for Me!9. Bedtime Tango 10. Sleep Gently Tiny Child 11. Just Passing By 12. Raise Up Your Voices
Ed the Invisible Dragon .13The Most Important Person .14
I Need a Home for my Dinosaur .15Gramma's Pajamas. 16
The Best One for the Job .17Cool Bob .18
The "Can't Wait 'til I'm Older" Blues .19 No More School for Me! .20
Bedtime Tango .21 Sleep Gently Tiny Child .22
Just Passing By .23Raise Up Your Voices .24
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Dinosaurs, Dragons and Me
Songs for Elementary choirs and classroom singers
Donna Rhodenizer
Edited by Andy Duinker
Cover artwork by Matth Cupido
Copyright © 2020 Red Castle Publishing 20 Silver Fox Ave., PO Box 10001
New Minas, NS CANADA B4N 5K1
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Dedicated, with love and thanks, to my three sons, my parents and family members,
and the friends who continue to support and encourage me as a composer and publisher. Special thanks to Andy for his musical input and exceptional hearing,
his editorial excellence, and his ability to be consistent.
Thank you to Gisèle Caron for her French translation expertise.
Dinosaurs, Dragons and Me (Song Collection): Print version ISBN 978-0-9735495-3-9
e-book ISBN 978-1-989720-05-9
Copyright © 2020 Red Castle Publishing
Previous editions © 2005, 2010, 2019 Red Castle Publishing
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When There Was Music
When I learned my alphabet…there was music, and it was fun to learn.
When I jumped rope at recess…there was music, and it was fun to play.
When I had a birthday…there was music, and it was my turn to be special.
When I went to camp…there was music, and the magic of the campfire will stay with me always.
When I went to gymnastics, figure skating or hockey…there was music, and the moment was exciting.
When I had my first boyfriend…there was music, and it was “our” song.
When I graduated from high school…there was music, and I will remember that day forever.
When my Grandma died…there was music, and I was comforted.
When I had a child…there was music, and we sang as we cuddled and rocked.
When my child goes to school, he will come home and tell me, “I learned my alphabet… and there was music…”
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CONTENTS All titles written by Donna Rhodenizer
Bedtime Tango Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 84 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 119 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 83
Cool Bob Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 58 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 115 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 56
Ed the Invisible Dragon Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 9 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 109 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 6
Gramma’s Pajamas Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 41 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 113 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 37
I Need a Home for my Dinosaur Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 34 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 112 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 32
Just Passing By Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 92 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 121 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 90
No More School For Me! Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 76 Lyrics (Winter) .................................................................................................. 117 Lyrics (Winter French/English mix and Summer) ............................................ 118 Performance Notes ........................................................................................... 68 Vocal part (Two‐part, Winter version) ............................................................. 69 Vocal part (Unison, Summer version) .............................................................. 72 Vocal part (Winter version, English / French mixed lyrics) .............................. 74
Raise Up Your Voices Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 99 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 122 Performance Notes ........................................................................................... 108 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 96
Sleep Gently Tiny Child Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 88 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 120 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 87
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The Best One for the Job Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 52 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 114 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 51
The “Can’t Wait ‘til I’m Older” Blues Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 66 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 116 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 65
The Most Important Person Director/Accompanist ....................................................................................... 19 Lyrics ................................................................................................................. 110 Vocal part .......................................................................................................... 15
When There was Music Poem ................................................................................................................. 3
All titles in Donna’s song collections are available as Registered Reproducible Masters (single‐song downloads) at: www.redcastlepublishing.com.
Performance and accompaniment tracks for each song in this collection may be purchased as MP3s and/or physical CD. Track numbers, indicated at the top of each title page in this book, correspond to the tracks as they appear on the physical CD.
Music and resources by Donna Rhodenizer Song collections Teacher’s Resources with cross‐curricular activities CDs Individual tracks /digital downloads Registered Reproducible Masters (single‐song downloads) Choral octavos
Available at: www.redcastlepublishing.com
The original purchaser of this book is given permission to copy the printed student vocal parts and lyric sheets for his or her students. The CD tracks and MP3 download tracks associated with this publication are not to be reproduced and/or shared in any form or by any means of reproduction.
EXPANDED RESOURCE
The expanded version of this song collection is entitled Dinosaurs, Dragons and Me Teacher’s Resource. This comprehensive resource contains student vocal and lyrics pages, plus full accompaniments for all songs, as well as cross‐curricular activities in a variety of subject areas. The music is a springboard into the various activities, or the activities may be used on their own. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden the use of music in the overall education of children. SAMPLE
q = 128 Swing the eighths
Voice Ed the Invisible DragonWords and music by
Donna Rhodenizer
eaa z=[ep ]r
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13
17
23
26
I have a drag on- and his name is Ed.
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He
sleeps in the space at the foot of my bed. He fol lows- a long- where -
ev er- I go, but he keeps him self- in vis- i- ble- so no one will know. He's
Ed, the in vis- i- ble- drag on,- he's Ed, the in vis- i- ble- drag on,- he's
Ed, the in vis- i- ble- drag on,- oh where did that drag on- go?
2. When I'm home af ter- school and I'm look ing- for a snack, it's
all
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I can do to hold Ed back, and when the kitch en's- in a mess and
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q = 128 Swing the eighths
Ed the Invisible DragonWords and music by
Donna Rhodenizer
eaa z=[ep ]r
5
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CD tracks 1 & 13
Full score
I
Gm Bb Cm D Gm Gm7/ F Eb D7
have
Gm
a drag
Bb
on- and his name
Cm
is Ed.
D
He sleeps
Gm
in the space
Bb
at the
foot
Cm
of my bed.
D
He fol
Gm
lows- a long
Bb
- where ev
Cm
- er- I go,
D7/A
but he
Duration: approx. 2:50
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14
18
22
keeps
D7
him self- in vis- i- ble- so no one will know.
Gm
He's Ed, the in vis-
Gm7/ F
i- ble-
drag
Cm / Eb
on,
D
- he's Ed,
Gm
the in vis- i
Gm7/ F
- ble- drag
Cm / Eb
on,
D
- he's Ed,
Gm
the in vis
Gm7/ F
- i- ble-
drag
Eb
on,
A7
- oh where
D
did that drag on- go?
Gm Gm7/ F Eb D
Gm
Gm7/ F Eb D
2. When I'm home
Gm
af ter- school
Bb
and I'm
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizerh = 120
The Most Important Person
14
19
24
29 A
41
46
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CD tracks 2 & 14
I am the cap tain- of this sea far- ing- ves sel,- and you will
Voice
sa -
lute me on the deck (on the deck, my ma teys).- I am the cap tain- of this
sea far- ing- ves sel,- the most im por- tant- per son- on the ship, don't for -
get! The most im por- tant- per son,- the most im por- tant- per son,- the
most im por- tant- per son- is the cap tain,- don't for get!-
I2. am the cook ie- of this sea far- ing- ves sel,- and you will
eat
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the slop you get (eat the slop, my ma teys).- I am the cook ie- of this
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56
61 1. 2.
B66
79
84
89
94
sea far- ing- ves sel,- the most im por- tant- per son- on the ship, don't for -
get! The most im por- tant- per son,- the most im por- tant- per son,- the
most im por- tant- per son- is the S cap
cook ietain-
- T don't for get!- The - get!
3. I am the sail or- of this sea far- ing- ves sel.- I keep all the
sails and rig ging- set (all the sails, my ma teys).- I am the sail or- of this
sea far- ing- ves sel,- the most im por- tant- per son- on the ship, don't for -
get! The most im por- tant- per son,- the most im por- tant- per son,- the
most im por- tant- per son- is the sail
capcook
tainieor,-
--
don't for get!
1. 2.
- The - get!
3.
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
h = 120
The Most Important Person
5
9
13
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CD tracks 2 & 14
Ewith "theatrical flair"
E /G# A F#
Full score
B E
I
E
am the cap tain- of this sea far- ing- ves sel,- and
you
[ E ]
will sa lute- me on the deck
B
(on the deck, my ma teys).-
Duration: approx. 3:40
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
q = 132 Blues Shuffle
I Need a Home for My Dinosaur
eaa z=[ep ]r
8
13
17
22
26
30
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Voice
I need a home for my di no- saur.- I need it right a
CD tracks 3 & 15
way.-
I need a home for my di no- saur,- my mom wants to give him a way.-
1. I gave him some corn flakes for break fast,- in a chi na- bowl with a
spoon; he sure did love those corn flakes, but he al so- ate the spoon. I
need a home for my di no- saur.- I need it right a way.- I
need a home for my di no- saur,- my mom wants to give him a way.-
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2. He saw my dad's new slip pers- in his fa vour- ite- shade of blue; he
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizerq = 132 Blues Shuffle
I Need a Home for My Dinosaur
eaa z=[ep ]r
5 / 22 / 39
9 / 26 / 43
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Full score
G
E7/G#
Am D G
E7/G# Am
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D
I
need
G
a home
E7/G#
for my di
Am
no- saur.-
D
I need
G
it right
E7/G#
a way.-
Am D
I
3
need
G
a home
E7/G#
for my di
Dsus2
no- saur,-
D
my mom wants to give him a way.
G
-
Duration: approx. 2:15
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
q = 124
Gramma's Pajamas
8
11
A14
17
20 B
23
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CD tracks 4 & 16
Gram ma's- pa ja- mas- are pink
( )
with fril ly- lace. Gram ma's- pa ja- mas-
Voice
tick le- her face. Gram ma- can not- get to sleep, try as she might, be cause- those
pes ky- pa ja- mas- keep her
( )
a wake- all night.
Lace a round- the col lar- and lace down by her toes. Why she wears those jam mies,- why,
no bod- y- knows. In som- ni- a- is ver y- real, she's ti red,- and her fate is sealed, that
lac y- pink night ie- has got to go, I tell you! Gram ma's- pa ja- mas- are
pink
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( )
with fril ly- lace. Gram ma's- pa ja- mas- tick le- her face.
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
q = 124
Gramma's Pajamas
5
8
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CD tracks 4 & 16
Full score
C F C G C
Gram
C
ma's- pa ja
C7
- mas- are pink
( )
F
with fril ly- lace.
C
Gram ma's- pa ja- mas-
Some of the lower notes may be out of the range of younger singers. Suggested alternates are provided.
tick
D
le- her face.
G
Gram
C
ma- can not- get
C7
to sleep, try
F
as she might, be cause- those
Duration: approx. 3:15
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h = 114
The Best One for the JobWords and music by
Donna Rhodenizer
10
15
21
27
33
53
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CD tracks 5 & 17
I
(on repeat - a tempo)
am not a pi rate,- or a sail or,- or a rogue. I
Voice
can not- fight a fi re,- or cir
molto rit.
cum- nav- i- gate- the globe.
But
a tempo
you see, I am
me, and I think you will a gree,- I real ly- am the best one for
last time to CODA
the job.
1.
3.2. No
No
Eve ryoneone
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else
sinelse
glecancan
-feelper
smile extheson-
actsunis
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alight
--
speshinjust the
ingcial-
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way
timyI
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- INoneNo
cancanone
notusehas
- bemymy
legsspar
you,tokle
you
- injumpcan't be
uptheir
me.
eye.high.
When
I
Run
must
andit
becomesjump
tothe
and
onbecel e
lying
---
permebrate-
Ison
the
- suit
perreal
edly
son
-
--
to
thatmust
bebeyou
are.frank,me,
Iso
Be
no
haphave
one
pythe
- withjobelse
yoursewnneed e
self,up
-soven
that
- go
isdon't ap
and
the
tryplykey,
-
molto rit.
sototo
dododo it.
it.it.
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CODA
I real ly- am the best one for the job.
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Full Score
h = 114
The Best One for the JobWords and music by
Donna Rhodenizer
6
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C G C G
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I
(on repeat - a tempo)C
am not a pi rate,- or a sail
G
or,- or a rogue.
C
I can
D7
not- fight a
fi re,- or cir
G
cum- nav- i- gate- the globe.
But
a tempo
you see,
C
I am
molto rit.
a tempo
Duration: approx. 2:20
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15
20
24
me,
Em
and I think
F
you will a gree,
C
- I real
G
ly- am the best
G7
one for the
job.
C 2.1.
NoNo
Eve
F
ryoneone
-
else
sinelse
glecancan
- perfeelsmile ex
sonthe
-
act
issun
-
a
lylight
--
3.
speshinjust
C
ingthe
cial-- on
en
way
timyI
- ty,
do.face.
- INoneNo
F
cancanone
not
hasuse
-
mymybe
legsyou,
spar
you
kleto
- in
can'tjump up
their
be me.high.eye.
C
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
q = 138
Voice Cool Bob
Swing the eighths iq = q e
9
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14
16
A19 B
33
I
K
had an awe some- kit ty- who had a crook ed-
CD tracks 6 & 18
tail. He was
black and white and or ange- and he stud ied- Jazz at Yale. Since I was known as "Cool Bob", I
named my cat the same; so Cool Bob man and Cool Bob cat went to
3
Hol ly- wood- for fame. They asked us when we got there, "What
can you cool Bobs do?" "We can play some groov in'- mu sic.- Have a lis ten,- here's a tune."
2. I love to play pi a- no- and Bob cat, he loves to drum, and
both
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of us to geth- er,- we tap our toes and hum. We will play a lot of con certs- (we mu-
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
Style consultant Greg Simmq = 138
Cool BobSwing the eighths eaa z=[ep ]r
6
9
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Full score
Eb
CD tracks 6 & 18
Percussion intro
[Eb]
I had an awe some- kit ty- who had a crook ed- tail. He was
black
[Eb]
and white and or ange- and he stud ied- Jazz at Yale. Since I
Ab
was known as "Cool Bob", I
3 3
named my cat the same; so Cool
Eb
Bob man and Cool Bob cat went to
3
Hol ly- wood- for fame. They
3 3
Duration:approx. 3:00
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15 A
17 A
20
24
asked
Bb
us when we got there, "What can
Ab
you cool Bobs do?" "We can
play
Eb
some groov in'- mu sic.- Have a lis ten,- here's a tune."
Instrumental verse
3 3
[Eb] Ab
Eb
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1.
3.2. Can't
Can't
Can'twaitwait
wait'til'til
'til
I'mI'mI'm
oldold
old ererer
--
- andandand
getget
getamy
mygreatown
own
job.car;
place.
a
AndI'll
thenmakesport
lotsy
my
-ofred
dearmonmod
moth
el
erey,-
-
-
sojust
won'tpilesI
be
can
inandgo
my
4
far.gobs.face.
I'llI'll
I'll
dohave to
my
be
ownpay
clean
paytax
inges,ing-
--
for
anda
bankmortcook
loans,
inggage-
- and
inde
shop
surduc
--
ance
pingtions
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--
and
andga
gas,lore,
laun-
dry-
reandand
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6
er
pairwork o
work,
rands-
inverand
-spec
paytime
-- to
tions
my
-
owngetand
more.bills.
tune ups-I've got the "can't
8
wait 'til I'm old er,- so I can wish I were young er"- blues.
9
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VoiceThe "Can't Wait 'til I'm Older" BluesWords and music by
Donna Rhodenizer
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C F/C C F/C C F/C
1.
3.2.
C
Can't
Can'tCan't
waitwaitwait
'til'til
'til I'mI'mI'm
oldoldold
C
erer
er---
F/C C
andandand
get
getget
F/C
amy
mygreatown
own
q. = 90
job.car;
place.
C F/C C
And
aI'll
thenmakesport
F/C
my
ylots
- red
dearof
C
monmod
moth
F
el
erey,-
-
-
B¨/F F
so
won'tjust piles
I
be
B¨/F
can
inandgo
my
F4
CD tracks 7 & 19
Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
The "Can't Wait 'til I'm Older" Blues
Duration:approx. 2:05
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PERFORMANCE NOTES
NO MORE SCHOOL FOR ME!
No More School for Me! has a narrow pitch range, perfect for exuberant but pitch‐challenged classes. There are lyric and/or melodic options to increase the versatility of the song, e.g. you may use a mix of English and French lyrics, or add a counter melody.
Three versions of No More School for Me! are provided in the following pages. ‐ counter‐melody harmony complementing the very straight melody line (see page 69). ‐ summer version ‐ unison (see page 72). ‐ French and English mixed lyrics ‐ unison (see page 74).
The CD performance track (#20) provides the harmonized winter version, but all the above options are included in the songbook.
The CD instrumental accompaniment track (#20) will accommodate the following performance options: winter version summer version mixed French and English lyrics (Winter version only). mixture of summer and winter verses (Please note: when mixing and matching your
own version/lyrics, keep in mind the instrumental accompaniment track providesaccompaniment for only three verses).
No More School for Me! can be sung in unison or two parts, as provided. You may choose which “melody line” to sing, the original tune or the counter melody/harmony line. There is also the option to “create” a tune using a combination of both parts, mixing and matching the parts as desired.
Have fun creating your own version of this song!
Note: in the version recorded on the CD, the melody line is sung by the male voice and the harmony line is sung by the female voice.
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SAMPLE
Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
q = 124
No More School For Me!(Winter version)
7
11
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One, two, three feet, let it snow, or hail, or sleet. Send it all our way.
Voice 2-part
One, two, three feet, let it snow, or hail, or sleet. Send it all our way.
Four, five, six feet, love ly,- fro zen- win ter- treat. We will have no school to day.-
Four, five, six feet, love ly,- fro zen- win ter- treat. We will have no school to day.-
We love school it's true, it's true, but we a dore- our beds. We love go ing-
We love school it's true, it's true, but we a dore- our beds. We love go ing-
off to school but we'd rath er- sleep in stead!-
One, two, three feet,
off
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to school but we'd rath er- sleep in stead!-
One, two, three feet,
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
q = 124
Voice No More School For Me!(Summer version)
6
10
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20
25
One, two, three weeks, bring on sum mer- sun and heat.
CD instrumental track 20
Send it all our
way. Four, five, six weeks, love ly,- gold en- sum mer- treat. We will have no
school to day.- We love school it's true, it's true, but we a dore- our beds.
We love go ing- off to school but we'd rath er- sleep in stead!-
One, two, three weeks, we must re peat,- sun, keep shin ing- please. Four, five, six weeks,
this
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is so neat! No more school for me. We love school it's true, it's true, but
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SAMPLE
Words and music byDonna RhodenizerFrench adpatation
Gisèle Caronq = 124
No More School For Me! (Winter version - French / English mixed lyrics)
6
10
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19
24
28
Voice
Un, deux, trois pieds, nous vou lons- ex cla- mer- nous
CD accompaniment track 20
ai mons- la
neige qui tombe. Quatre, cinq, six pieds, nous pou vons- an non- cer- il n'y a pas d'é -
cole de main.- Nous ai mons- l'é cole- c'est vrai, mais nous ai mons- nos
lits. Quand l'é cole- est an nu- lée,- nous res tons- en dor- mis!-
One, two, three feet, we must re peat,- snow keep fall ing- please.
Four, five, six feet, this is so neat! No more school for me, for me.
We
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love school it's true, it's true, but we a dore- our beds.
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
q = 124
No More School for Me!
3
6
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Full score
D Daug Bm/D Daug D Daug Bm/D
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Daug
One,One,
D
two,two,
Daug
threethree
Bm/D
feet,weeks,
Daug
letbring
D
iton sum
snow,
Daug
ormer- sun
hail,
Bm/D
orand
sleet.heat.
D
SendSend
Em7
itit all
allourour
way.way.
A A¨ A
Four,Four,
A7
five,five,
sixsix
feet,feet,
lovelove
ly,ly,
-- fro
gold enzen-
-winsum
termer
-- treat.
treat. }
Duration: approx. 2:15
See page 74 for alternate French lyrics
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9
12
16
We
D
will have no
Ddim
school
D
to
Ddim
day.
D
- We
G
love school
D
it's
true,
Em7
it's
A
true,
D
but we
G
a dore
Em7
- our beds.
A
We
D
love go
A7
ing-
off
D/F#
to school
G
but we'd rath
A
er- sleep in stead!
D
-
Ddim D Ddim
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q = 88
Bedtime TangoWords and music by
Donna Rhodenizer
6
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13
16 3.
19
22
CD tracks 9 & 21
When
mp
it is time for bed and I don't want to
Voice
go, that mo ment- seems the per fect- time for 1.
3.
2.
play
dancread
mf
inginging,-
-- a
the
for play
Tanstor
ing.y.go.
-
--
I
II
tanlikeplay
gothewith
-one
'round
allthemy
mybesttoys
room, Ia
that- boutdance
are
withthenot
digreat
put a
finno-
way.
esse.saur.
-
--
I
II
tan
playread
go
unun
- 'tiltiltil-
-mymymy moth
mothmoth er
er
er-
--
says,says,says, "Stop
"Stop"Stop
readplay
danc ing,ing,ing,
--
- it's
it'sit's
bedbedbed
time.
time.time.
--- It's
It'sIt's
bedbed
1. 2.
time,time,
--
stopstop
readdanc
ing."ing."
-- When
When
bed time,- stop play ing."- I tan go- and I read and play, but
most of all I like to tan go.- ("Stop danc ing.")- But most of all I like to
tan
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go.- Good night. Good night. Good night.
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
q = 88
Bedtime Tango
5
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Full score
Bb
F
When
mp
it
Bb
is time
Bb/D
for bed
Fsus4/C
CD tracks 9 & 21
F
and
mp
l.h
r.h
simile
I
Bb
don't want
Bb/D
to go,
F
that mo
Bb
ment- seems the per
Ab/C
fect- time
F
for
1.
3.2. read
play
danc
mf Bb
inging
ing,--
-afor
the Tanstorplay
goy.
ing.
---
I
II
tanlikeplay
F7
gothewith
- 'roundoneall
themy
mybesttoys
room, Ia
that-
mf detached (à la Tango)
Duration: approx. 2:30
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
q = 84
Sleep Gently, Tiny Child
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9
18
23
32
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1. Sleep
mp
gent ly,- ti ny- child, Moth er,- watch is keep ing.-
Voice
Rest gent ly,- ti ny- babe, as you dream and sleep.
Fine 2. Morn
mf
ing- is
com ing- soon, sun light- will come creep ing.- Rest now 'til morn ing- comes.
3. Rock
Optional descantp
gent ly,- ti ny- child, Moth er's- arms en -
Sleep dear small one, sleep.
3.
mp
Rock gent ly,- ti ny- child, Moth er's- arms en -
fold you. Hush,
p
hear the lul la- by.- Sleep dear ba by,- sleep.
D.C. al Fine
fold
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you. Hush,
p
hear the lul la- by.- Sleep dear ba by,- sleep.
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Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
q = 84
Sleep Gently, Tiny Child
7
13
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Full score
C
F
G F
Dm Gsus4 G C
mp
Sleep gent ly,- ti
F
ny
CD tracks 10 & 22
- child,
Gsus4 G
mp
1.
Moth
C
er,- watch
Dm
is keep
Gsus4
ing.
G
- Rest
C
gent ly,- ti
F
ny- babe,
Gsus4 G
as
F
you
Dm
dream
Gsus4
and
G
sleep.
C Fine
C
F
Gsus4 G F
Dm Gsus4 G C
Morn
mf
ing- is
2.
mf
com
F
ing- soon,
Gsus4 G
sun
C
light- will
Dm
come creep
Gsus4
ing.
G
- Rest
C
now
C/E
'til morn
F
ing
Dm
- comes.
G
Duration: approx. 2:30
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Just Passing ByWords and music by
Donna Rhodenizer
q = 138
Voice
9
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20
25
30
35
Guitar Capo 3rd fret
C
G/B
Am
G7
reflectivelyC
Just pass ing- by,
G/B Am
just pass ing
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- by,
Em
F
I'm on my way,
C/E
on my way
Dm7
to for ev-
Gsus4
er.
G7
-
C
I'll say good bye,
G/B
-
Am
though I may hate
Em
to see this end,
F
just pass ing- by,
C/E F
I will not
pass
G
this way a gain.
C
-
1.
1.
C
This
mf
is just a rest
G/B
ing- place and
so
Am
we must go on.
C/E F
But we'll take our mem
C/E
o- ries- and cher
Dm
ish- eve ry-
one.
Gsus4 G C
We say fare well
G/B
- to friends, the laugh
Am
ter- and the fun,
Em
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Dm
but we know life's jour
B¨
ney- has on ly- just be gun.
Gsus4
-
G7
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Just Passing ByWords and music by
Donna Rhodenizer
q = 138
7
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Full score
reflectively
Just pass ing-
CD tracks 11 & 23
by,
mp
Eb Bb/D Cm Bb7 Eb Bb/D
simile
Cm
just pass ing- by,
Gm Ab
I'm on my way,
Eb/G
on my way
Fm7
to for ev-
Bbsus4
er.
Bb
-
Eb
I'll say good bye,
Bb/D
-
Cm
though I may hate
Gm
to see this end,
Ab
just pass ing-
See vocal part for Guitar chords with capo
Duration: approx. 2:55
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23
29
34
by,
Eb/G Ab
I will not pass
Bb
this way a gain.
Eb
-
1.
1.Eb
This
mf
is just a rest
Bb/D
ing- place and so
Cm
we must go on.
Eb/G Ab
But we'll take our mem
Eb/G
o- ries- and
1.
mf
cher
Fm
ish- eve ry- one.
Bbsus4 Bb Eb
We say fare well
Bb/D
- to friends, the laugh
Cm
ter- and the fun,
Gm Fm
but we know life's jour
Db
ney- has on ly- just be gun.
Bbsus4
-
Bb
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Raise up your voic es.- Raise up your voic es.-
h = 96
Sing and be joy ful.- Sing and be joy ful.- Raise up your
13
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voic es.- Raise up your voic es.- Sing we, all sing.
18
Sing we, all sing. Sing we to geth- er- in cel e- -
A23
bra tion.- Join ing- our voic es,- sing, sing, sing, sing, sing.
28
Sing we to geth- er- in cel e- bra- tion.- Join ing- our
33
voic es- sing. Raise up your voic es.- Raise up your
B38
Voice
Call Response
CD tracks 12 & 24
Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
Raise Up Your Voices
Unison
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SAMPLE
Gh = 96
Raise
G
up your voic
Am/G
es.
G
-
6
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Raise
G
up your voic
Am/G
es.
G
- Sing and be joy
Am/G
ful.
G
- Sing and be
11
CD tracks 12 & 24
Full score
Words and music byDonna Rhodenizer
Rhodenizer & Duinker Arrangement
Raise Up Your Voices
Open with 2 bars of drumming or play the same notes as appear in bars 3-4
.
Divide the choir into two equal parts for call and response (until bar 25)
Call
Response
Duration: approx: 2:55
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SAMPLE
joy
Am/G
ful.
G
- Raise up your voic
Am/G
es.
G
- Raise up your voic
Am/G
es.
G
-
16
Sing
G
we, all
Am/G
sing.
G
Sing we, all sing.
Am/G G
Sing
C
we to geth- er
D
-
A21
in
G
cel e- bra-
Am/G
tion.
G
- Join
C
ing- our voic es,
D
- sing,
G
sing,
Am/G
sing,
G27
Unison
* see note
*Note: At bar 25 add additional percussion instruments and have them continue playing to the end of the piece.
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PERFORMANCE NOTES
RAISE UP YOUR VOICES
SUGGESTED MOVEMENT: The divided choir begins by singing the call and response phrases with no actions. At bar 41 everyone sings both the call and the response and adds the following movements: “Raise up your voices.”
(Call) – Over the span of the two bars, raise one hand (with open palm facing up) from waist level to just above head level.
(Response) – Lower the first hand and repeat the action with the opposite hand.
“Sing and be joyful.” With both hands over head, wave side to side from the elbows, with palms facing
the audience, four movements. Repeat.
“Sing we, all sing.” With both hands in fists, keep elbows next to the body with hands at chest level. Alternate hands down and up, in a motion like a wooden soldier drumming (like pistons). Move fists with the rhythm of the words (one fist per word), four movements.
“Sing we together” section (bar 77 – 92) Clap on the off beat (second half of each bar). At the end of the section (“Joining our voices sing, we sing.”) when the word “sing” is repeated (and held for eight beats) clap eight times. Begin clapping hands at waist level, raising each clap until hands end up above the head on the eighth clap.
Return to the instructions for “Raise up your voices.” “Sing and be joyful.” and “Sing we, all sing.” for the remainder of the piece.
For the final four phrases‐ Rehearsal letter G ‐ end (“Sing we, all sing.”): Use the fist action described above for the first three “sing we, all sing” phrases. The final "sing we, all sing" action is four movements (one for each word):
fist, fist, fist, one hand straight up and above the head, open palm facing the audience, and freeze.
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CD tracks 1 & 13
Ed the Invisible Dragon
I have a dragon and his name is Ed. He sleeps in the space at the foot of my bed. He follows along wherever I go, But he keeps himself invisible so no one will know.
He’s Ed, the invisible dragon, he’s Ed, the invisible dragon,
He’s Ed, the invisible dragon, oh where did that dragon go?
When I’m home after school and I’m looking for a snack, It’s all I can do to hold Ed back, And when the kitchen’s in a mess and Mom has a fit, I look at Ed and shrug and say, “I didn’t do it!”
It was Ed, the invisible dragon, it was Ed, the invisible dragon, It was Ed, the invisible dragon, oh where did that dragon go?
Playing in the rec‐room with a bat and a ball, A lamp gets smashed, but it’s not my fault at all. It was Ed who knocked it down with his pointy, pointy tail, But no one seems to listen when I begin to wail:
It was Ed, the invisible dragon…
So if you notice in your house that things begin to break, And you’ve taken all the blame that you can take, You might try looking at the foot of your bed. Don’t be surprised if there you find Invisible Ed.
He’s Ed, the invisible dragon…
(spoken)
Hey, Ed!!! Didn’t you see him? He was here a minute ago. It was Ed!!!
Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer
Copyright © 1993, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com
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CD tracks 2 & 14
The Most Important Person I am the captain of this sea‐faring vessel, And you will salute me on the deck (on the deck, my mateys). I am the captain of this sea‐faring vessel, The most important person on the ship, don’t forget!
The most important person, the most important person, The most important person is the captain, don’t forget!
I am the cookie of this sea‐faring vessel, And you will eat the slop you get (eat the slop, my mateys). I am the cookie of this sea‐faring vessel, The most important person on the ship, don’t forget!
The most important person, the most important person, the most important person is the cookie, don’t forget! The most important person is the captain, don’t forget!
I am the sailor of this sea‐faring vessel. I keep all the sails and rigging set (all the sails, my mateys). I am the sailor of this sea‐faring vessel, The most important person on the ship, don’t forget!
The most important person, the most important person, the most important person is the sailor, don’t forget! The most important person is the cookie, don’t forget! The most important person is the captain, don’t forget!
I am the fisherman of this sea‐faring vessel. I catch all the fishies in my net (in my net, my mateys). I am the fisherman of this sea‐faring vessel, The most important person on the ship, don’t forget!
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The most important person, the most important person, the most important person is the fisherman, don’t forget! The most important person is the sailor, don’t forget! The most important person is the cookie, don’t forget! The most important person is the captain, don’t forget!
I am the owner of this sea‐faring vessel. I pay all the money that you get (all the money, mateys). I am the owner of this sea‐faring vessel, The most important person on the ship, don’t forget!
The most important person, the most important person, the most important person is the owner, don’t forget! The most important person is the fisherman, don’t forget! The most important person is the sailor, don’t forget! The most important person is the cookie, don’t forget! The most important person is the captain, don’t forget!
I am the captain of this sea‐faring vessel, And you will salute me on the deck (on the deck, my mateys). I am the captain of this sea‐faring vessel, The most important person on the ship, don’t forget! Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer Copyright © 2003, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com SAMPLE
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CD tracks 3 & 15
I Need a Home for my Dinosaur
Chorus: I need a home for my dinosaur. I need it right away. I need a home for my dinosaur, My mom wants to give him away.
I gave him some corn flakes for breakfast, In a china bowl with a spoon; He sure did love those corn flakes, But he also ate the spoon.
Chorus
He saw my dad’s new slippers In his favourite shade of blue; He ate my dad’s new slippers, Now what am I gonna do?
Chorus I’d like to let my sister Go play in the dinosaur pen; Except he’d probably eat her, And I’d be in trouble again!
I need a home for my dinosaur. I need it right away. I need a home for my dinosaur, My mom wants to give him away.
My mom wants to give him away. My mom wants to give him away.
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CD tracks 4 & 16
Gramma’s Pajamas
Gramma’s pajamas are pink with frilly lace. Gramma’s pajamas tickle her face. Gramma cannot get to sleep, try as she might, Because those pesky pajamas keep her awake all night.
Lace around the collar and lace down by her toes. Why she wears those jammies, why, nobody knows. Insomnia is very real, she’s tired, and her fate is sealed, That lacy pink nightie has got to go, I tell you!
Gramma’s pajamas are pink with frilly lace. Gramma’s pajamas tickle her face. Gramma cannot get to sleep, try as she might, Because those pesky pajamas keep her awake all night.
Gramma and Grampa crawl into bed. They pull the covers up to their head. Grampa doesn’t get much sleep, try as he might, Because my Gramma’s loud giggling keeps him awake all night.
Lace around the collar and lace down by her toes….
Gramma is tired because she cannot sleep. She drinks hot milk and she even counts sheep. Gramma says, “Oh mercy me, that lace will not stop tickling me!” So, Gramma give up, surrender, A.S.A.P.
INSTRUMENTAL VERSE
Lace around the collar and lace down by her toes….
Gramma’s pajamas are pink with frilly lace. Gramma’s pajamas tickle her face. Gramma cannot get to sleep, try as she might, Because those pesky pajamas keep her awake all night. I tell you,
Gramma’s pajamas are pink with frilly lace…
Yes sir, my Gramma’s pajamas keep her awake all night.
Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer Copyright © 2005, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com
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CD tracks 5 & 17
The Best One for the Job
Chorus: I am not a pirate, or a sailor, or a rogue. I cannot fight a fire, or circumnavigate the globe. But you see, I am me, and I think you will agree, I really am the best one for the job.
No one else can smile exactly just the way I do. No one has my sparkle in their eye. I must be the only person suited to be me, So no one else need even go and try to do it.
Chorus No one else can feel the sunlight shining on my face. None can use my legs to jump up high. When it comes to being me I really must be frank, I have the job sewn up so don’t apply to do it.
Chorus Every single person is a special entity, I cannot be you, you can’t be me. Run and jump and celebrate the person that you are. Be happy with yourself, that is the key, so do it.
I am not a pirate, or a sailor, or a rogue. I cannot fight a fire, or circumnavigate the globe. But you see, I am me, and I think you will agree, I really am the best one for the job.
I really am the best one for the job.
Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer Copyright © 1993, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com
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CD tracks 6 & 18
Cool Bob
I had an awesome kitty who had a crooked tail. He was black and white and orange and he studied Jazz at Yale. Since I was known as “Cool Bob”, I named my cat the same, So Cool Bob man and Cool Bob cat went to Hollywood for fame. They asked us when we got there, “What can you Cool Bobs do?” “We can play some groovin’ music. Have a listen, here’s a tune.”
I love to play piano and Bob cat, he loves to drum, And both of us together, we tap our toes and hum. We will play a lot of concerts (we musicians call them gigs), We will play the kind of music that the music critics dig. We’ll rock and roll all mornin’ and sign autographs at noon, We’ll sell them for a dollar and make millions pretty soon.
We were gettin’ kinda hungry and we had no place to go. We knew we had to make a plan and make ourselves some dough. We found an old guitar case and we set it on the street. We played our groovin’ music with the happ’nin’ dancin’ beat. The people threw in money as they listened to our act. We’re Cool Bob man, the person, and Cool Bob cat, the cat….Yeah! Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer Copyright © 2005, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com
Composer’s Anecdote
I was teaching a grade one class and I decided to create a nonsense poem with my students. Their suggestions were put into the poem and I tried to make it rhyme. The original version only had two verses, but for this recording and songbook, the musicians playing the jazz/blues music track were so good, we wanted to hear more of their music. I kept the name “Cool Bob”, changed the story to be about two jazz musicians, and added more verses. If you consider the original “Cool Bob” was written in 1993, and this newly revised and rewritten version was finished in 2005, it took twelve years to write this song! A lesson to be learned from this process is: be open to revising your writing. Your first draft may not be the best version possible.
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CD tracks 7 & 19
The “Can’t Wait ‘til I’m Older” Blues
Can’t wait ‘til I’m older and get my own car; A sporty red model so I can go far. I’ll be paying for bank loans, insurance and gas,
repair work, inspections and tune‐ups. I’ve got the “can’t wait ‘til I’m older,
so I can wish I were younger” blues.
Can’t wait ‘til I’m older and get a great job. I’ll make lots of money, just piles and gobs. I’ll have to pay taxes, a mortgage, deductions galore,
and work overtime to get more. I’ve got the “can’t wait ‘til I’m older,
so I can wish I were younger” blues.
INSTRUMENTAL VERSE
Can’t wait ‘til I’m older and get my own place. And then my dear mother won’t be in my face. I’ll do my own cleaning and cooking
and shopping and laundry and errands, and pay my own bills.
I’ve got the “can’t wait ‘til I’m older, so I can wish I were younger” blues.
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CD tracks 8 & 20
No More School for Me! (Winter version)
One, two, three feet, Let it snow, or hail, or sleet. Send it all our way. Four, five, six feet, Lovely, frozen winter treat. We will have no school today.
We love school it’s true, it’s true, But we adore our beds. We love going off to school But we’d rather sleep instead!
One, two, three feet, We must repeat, Snow keep falling please. Four, five, six feet, This is so neat! No more school for me.
We love school it’s true, it’s true, But we adore our beds. We love going off to school But we’d rather sleep instead!
In the winter it is cold, icy winds will blow. We don’t mind the chilly air as long as there is lots of snow!
One, two, three feet, Snow is so sweet. We will have such fun. Four, five, six feet, Pile it high and pile it deep, Lots of snow for everyone.
We love school it’s true, it’s true, But we adore our beds. We love going off to school But we’d rather sleep instead!
Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer Copyright © 2003, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com
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CD accompaniment track 20
No More School for Me! (Winter version with French/English mixed lyrics) (Summer version)
Un, deux, trois pieds, One, two, three weeks, Nous voulons exclamer Bring on summer sun and heat. Nous aimons la neige qui tombe. Send it all our way. Quatre, cinq, six pieds, Four, five, six weeks, Nous pouvons announcer Lovely, golden summer treat. Il n’y a pas d’école demain! We will have no school today.
Nous aimons l’école, c’est vrai, We love school it’s true, it’s true, Mais nous aimons nos lits. But we adore our beds. Quand l’école est annulée, We love going off to school Nous restons endormis! But we’d rather sleep instead!
One, two, three feet, One, two, three weeks, We must repeat, We must repeat, Snow keep falling please. Sun keep shining please. Four, five, six feet, Four, five, six weeks, This is so neat! This is so neat! No more school for me, for me! No more school for me, for me!
We love school it’s true, it’s true, We love school it’s true, it’s true, But we adore our beds. But we adore our beds. We love going off to school We love going off to school But we’d rather sleep instead! But we’d rather sleep instead!
En hiver il neige très fort. In the summer when it’s hot, En hiver il fait froid. Barbecues will glow. En hiver il neige encore We don’t mind the summer heat, Et ça va selon moi! Even if there’s grass to mow!
Un, deux, trois pieds, One, two, three weeks, Nous voulons exclamer Summer is sweet. Nous aimons la neige qui tombe. We will have such fun. Quatre, cinq, six pieds, Four, five, six weeks, Nous pouvons announcer Toughen up those tender feet, Il n’y a pas d’école demain! Lots of sun for everyone.
Nous aimons l’école, c’est vrai, We love school it’s true, it’s true, Mais nous aimons nos lits. But we adore our beds. Quand l’école est annulée, We love going off to school Nous restons endormis! But we’d rather sleep instead!
Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer French editing: Gisèle Caron
© 2003, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing © 2005, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com www.redcastlepublishing.com
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CD tracks 9 & 21
Bedtime Tango When it is time for bed and I don’t want to go, That moment seems the perfect time for dancing the Tango. I tango ‘round my room, I dance with great finesse. I tango ‘til my mother says, “Stop dancing, it’s bedtime. It’s bedtime, stop dancing.”
When it is time for bed and I don’t want to go, That moment seems the perfect time for reading a story. I like the one the best about the dinosaur. I read until my mother says, “Stop reading, it’s bedtime. It’s bedtime, stop reading.”
When it is time for bed and I don’t want to go, That moment seems the perfect time for playing, for playing. I play with all my toys that are not put away. I play until my mother says, “Stop playing, it’s bedtime. It’s bedtime, stop playing.”
I tango and I read and play, But most of all I like to tango. (“Stop dancing.”) But most of all I like to tango. Good night. Good night. Good night.
Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer Copyright © 1995, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com
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CD tracks 10 & 22
Sleep Gently, Tiny Child
Sleep gently, tiny child, Mother, watch is keeping. Rest gently, tiny babe, As you dream and sleep.
Morning is coming soon, Sunlight will come creeping. Rest now ‘til morning comes. Sleep dear small one, sleep.
Rock gently, tiny child, Mother’s arms enfold you. Hush, hear the lullaby. Sleep dear baby, sleep.
Sleep gently, tiny child, Mother, watch is keeping. Rest gently, tiny babe, As you dream and sleep.
Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer
Copyright © 1993, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com
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CD tracks 11 & 23
Just Passing By
Chorus: Just passing by, just passing by, I’m on my way, on my way to forever. I’ll say goodbye, though I may hate to see this end, Just passing by, I will not pass this way again.
This is just a resting place and so we must go on. But we’ll take our memories and cherish every one. We say farewell to friends, the laughter and the fun, But we know life’s journey has only just begun.
Chorus Our future is unknown, it’s like an open door; Bidding us to go where we have never been before. I’m not afraid to go ahead, but please lend me your hand. The future’s not so frightening when you face it with a friend. Final Chorus:
As we pass by, as we pass by, We’re on our way, on our way to forever. Don’t say goodbye, our memories will not let this end. If just in memories, I know we’ll pass this way again.
Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer Copyright © 1990, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com
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CD tracks 12 & 24
Raise Up Your Voices
Raise up your voices. Raise up your voices. Sing and be joyful. Sing and be joyful. Raise up your voices. Raise up your voices. Sing we, all sing. Sing we, all sing.
Sing we together in celebration. Joining our voices, Sing, sing, sing, sing, sing. Sing we together in celebration. Joining our voices sing.
Raise up your voices. Raise up your voices. Sing and be joyful. Sing and be joyful. Raise up your voices. Raise up your voices. Sing we, all sing. Sing we, all sing.
Raise up your voices. Raise up your voices. Sing and be joyful. Sing and be joyful. Raise up your voices. Raise up your voices. Sing we, all sing. Sing we, all sing.
Sing we together in celebration. Joining our voices, Sing, sing, sing, sing, sing. Sing we together in celebration. Joining our voices sing, we sing.
Raise up your voices. Raise up your voices. Sing and be joyful. Sing and be joyful. Raise up your voices. Raise up your voices. Sing we, all sing. Sing we, all sing.
Raise up your voices. Raise up your voices. Sing and be joyful. Sing and be joyful. Raise up your voices. Raise up your voices. Sing we, all sing. Sing we, all sing.
Sing we, all sing. Sing we, all sing. Sing we, all sing. Sing we, all sing!
Words and music by Donna Rhodenizer
Copyright © 2003, 2020 Donna Rhodenizer / Red Castle Publishing www.redcastlepublishing.com
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Donna Rhodenizer is a respected music educator, composer and performer. Her passion for music is reflected in her active involvement with many facets of music making. Donna directs children’s choirs and handbell choirs. She is an accomplished accompanist, a classically trained violinist and pianist and she also plays accordion, pipe organ, recorder and ukulele. She performs and records as part of the vocal duo, Donna & Andy.
Donna has established a reputation for fine choral writing. The songs from Donna’s books are popular with elementary school children and their teachers. Her songs are sung by choirs and in music programs around the world. Donna’s musical compositions are all “child tested and approved” by the students with whom she shares her music in her elementary school classroom.
Donna’s original songs are published in five song collections for children including: Dinosaurs, Dragons and Me, Computer Cat, It’s Christmas Time/C’est Noël, the French collection, La vie pour moi; and Blue Skies and Pirates co‐written with fellow performer and composer, Andy Duinker. Each collection is supported by a CD or downloadable tracks, with performance tracks by JUNO nominees, Donna & Andy, plus accompaniment tracks for all the songs. Two song collections (Computer Cat and Dinosaurs, Dragons and Me) also have been expanded to create Teacher’s Resources, adding cross‐curricular activities for each song.
Donna Rhodenizer and Andy Duinker co‐founded Red Castle Publishing, which publishes and distributes their original songs and recordings. In addition to publishing, Andy is a composer, performer and recording artist. He performs children’s music with “Donna & Andy” as well as maintaining a solo career as the vocalist with a 17‐piece big band or singing easy‐listening, contemporary folk music in adult venues.
Donna Rhodenizer and Andy Duinker demonstrate their musical versatility as they write, publish, record and perform. These two composers use a variety of musical styles and topics to reach into the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike. In addition to their song collections, many of their songs are available in digital format for use by high school, university, community and church choirs.
For further information contact Donna Rhodenizer or Andy Duinker at: Red Castle Publishing PO Box 10001 20 Silver Fox Avenue New Minas, Nova Scotia Canada B4N 5K1
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
www.redcastlepublishing.com
ISBN 978‐1‐989720‐05‐9
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