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What is the purpose of my eyebrows?
Are they there to keep me extra warm?
Maybe they are there to be a shelter
For an ant who’s passing in a storm
What is the purpose of my eyebrows?
Are they there so I can paint them green
Then I am a little closer to being a wild monster
And I have a great excuse for being mean
Fuzzy fuzzy little strips of hair
I’m so curious why it is you’re there
Like two islands stranded in the middle of the sea
Which is my face
So what is the purpose of my eyebrows?
Maybe they are there to be a clue
Then when I am sad or happy
Mad or glad or extra zappy
You will know because of what my eyebrows do
But then I read in the encyclopedia
That what our eyebrows do for us
Is keep our eyes more safe from sweat and dust
So that is the purpose of my eyebrows
But clearly it is not the only one
And I love how some are thick or thin
Or black or brown or blonde
Or long or short or curly
Or whatever form they come
Fuzzy fuzzy little strips of hair
Now I know why it is you’re there
Like two islands stranded in the middle of the sea
Which is my face
So that is the purpose of my eyebrows
But clearly it is not the only one
And I love how some are thick or thin
Or black or brown or blonde
Or long or short or curly
Or whatever form they come
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What’s gonna happen today?
I really don’t know
What’s gonna happen today?
I really don’t know
I might think that I’m gonna do
the things that I think I’ll do
And I might think that I’m gonna go
to the places that I think I’m gonna go
But what’s really gonna happen today
I just don’t know
I didn’t know that a cloud would pass by
looking just like a slice of lemon meringue pie
And I didn’t know that I would draw a picture
of a black-bellied shark taking a nap in the dark
And I didn’t know that I’d laugh for half an hour
when my friend pretended that she was a piece of cauliflower
And I didn’t know that I’d write this song for you
Oh, I didn’t know that I’d feel something warm
and fuzzy in my heart
just as the day began to start
And I didn’t know that I’d water the grass
with a tear that needed to fall down
No, I didn’t know that I’d say something to you
that would make you so excited
and fill you with delighted
And I didn’t know that I’d sing this song with you
So, what’s gonna happen today?
I really don’t know
What’s gonna happen today?
I really don’t know
I might think that I’m gonna do
the things that I think I’ll do
And I might think that I’m gonna go
to the places that I think I’m gonna go
But what’s really gonna happen today
I just don’t know
And I like it that way
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The Cycle of Poo
03:42
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If you are an animal the poop comes out
The poop comes out and it falls on the ground
If you are an animal the poop comes out
Of your butt and it falls on the ground
Then the rain and bugs come and break it down
They break it down so it mixes with the dirt
Then the rain and bugs come and break it down
So it mixes in with the dirt
Now the soil is richer and the plants can grow
The plants that the animals need to eat
Now the soil is richer and the plants can grow
So the animals can eat
Cycle of Life, you’re so amazing
Cycle of Life, you’ve got me celebrating
All of those things that I thought were gross
Well it turns out that they deserve
A hardy toast
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4. |
Good Morning Everything
03:04
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Good morning to the trees
Good morning to the rocks
Good morning to the dirt
And good morning to your socks
Good morning to the air
Good morning to my hair
Good morning everything
Good morning to the birds
Good morning to a snail
Good morning to the lizards
And good morning to a toenail
Good morning to the light
Good morning to a kite
Good morning everything
Ahh…
Good morning to the planets
Good morning to the stars
I can’t see you right now
But I still know where you are
Good morning to a rainbow
Good morning to an elbow
Good morning everything
Good morning to the color yellow
Good morning to the color black
Good morning to the bumblebee
With both colors on its back
Good morning to your smile
Good morning to your heart
Good morning everything
Ahh…
Your turn!
Good morning to _________
Good morning to_________
Good morning to _________
And good morning to _________
Good morning to ___________
Good morning to ___________
Good morning everything.
Ahh…
Ahhh…
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Me
04:13
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I got a little place in me that keeps me warm
It’s got a wink and a smile mm hmm
I got a little place in me that keeps me warm
And the door is always open
I got a little place in me that keeps me warm
It likes to sing and breathe
And I know, yes I know it’s there
I got a place inside of me that sees so well
That everyone is in the same sailboat
I got a place inside of me that sees so well
That we are all just dancing rainbows
I got a place inside of me that speaks so well
The language of the ancient trees
And I know, yes I know this place is me
Do you know this place? Yes I’m sure you do
It’s a part of me and it’s a part of you
Oh, do you know this place? Yes I’m sure you do
It will never part
It’s in your heart
And beneath this dusty shoe
I’ve got a little place in me that falls in love
With the really big buttons on a winter coat
I’ve got a little place in me that like to laugh
When I hear the word impossible
I’ve got a little place in me that tells me when
I need to wiggle and a jiggle like a Boogleeboo
And I know, yes I know this place is me
I got a place inside of me that picks me up
When a wave comes and knocks me over
I got a place inside of me that holds me tight
While everything else comes and goes
I got a place inside of me that doesn’t care
If everybody stops to stare
And I know, yes I know it’s there
Do you know this place? Yes I’m sure you do
It’s a part of me and it’s a part of you
Oh, do you know this place? Yes I’m sure you do
It will never part
It’s in your heart
And beneath this dusty shoe
Do you know this place? Yes I’m sure you do
It’s a part of me and it’s a part of you
Oh, do you know this place? Yes I’m sure you do
It will never part
It’s in your heart
And beneath this dusty shoe
I got a little place in me that keeps me warm
But it’s actually not so little
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I Love To...
02:55
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I love to ride my bike
I love to ride my bike
I love to read a book
In a cozy nook
And on a special day, you just might find me
Eating an ice cream sandwich in the shower
I love to smell the flowers
I love to smell the flowers
I love to kick a ball
To my friends or to the wall
And on a special day, you just might find me
Painting a rock to make it look like a giant ladybug
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
I love to pet a dog
I love to pet a dog
I love to draw a picture
Of a weird lookin’ creature
And on a special day, you just might find me
Making a hula skirt out of grass
I love to climb a tree
I love to climb a tree
And see what I can see
Ants crawling on my knee
And on a special day, you just might find me
Practicing walking like a crab
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!
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A Normal Day
02:06
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It’s just a normal day
I’ve nothing in particular to say
I’m feelin’ all right and ok
It’s just a normal day
My sister’s sitting on the couch
Her shoulders are in a slouch
She’s reading a book which makes her look a little bit like a grouch
But she’s not, she’s just fine.
Oh the telephone’s ringing
The radios’ singing
And someone is makin’ a snack
The neighbors are playing
The laundry is swaying
and suddenly I have a rhythm attack
Pots and pans
Bottles and can
Banana flute
A stomping boot
Oh zipper jam
The soft lullaby of a door going slap
I’m playin’ sweet tunes
On my magical spoons
All together now!
“LESLEY!!”
I’ts just a normal day
I think it’s time for quiet play
I’ll sing this in a very soft way
It’s just a normal day
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The Opera Singalong
04:02
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There’s a chicken
On a tuba
On a ten foot trampoline
Thinking about a t-shirt
Singing an opera song
There’s a cat
On a diamond
On the doorknob of a dungeon
Doing some disco dancing
singing an opera song
Well I guess it’s just one of those musical moments
There’s a fly
On the telephone
On the tire of a truck
Twirling in a turquoise tu-tu
singing an opera song
There’s a turtle
On the toilet
In a tower
Made of tom toms
Trying to read his tea cup
singing an opera song
Well I guess it’s just one of those musical moments
There’s a me
And a you
And whomever else would like to
Sharing our voices freely
singing this opera song
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Hugs Are Awesome
02:44
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I need a hug sometimes, sometimes
I need a hug sometimes
And if you need a hug from me
I've got one waiting for you
Oh oh, la da dat dah
Oh oh, la dat dat dah
Everyone needs a hug sometimes
Everyone needs a hug sometimes
So always keep a hug in your pocket
In case you meet someone who needs it
Oh, oh, la da dat dah
Oh, oh, la dat dat dah...
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A Purple Hat
00:43
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I much prefer to look at the world from under my purple hat
It makes everything feel like a secret and yes a quite magical secret at that
I’ll stare at you with sparkles and dew dancing inside of my eyes
and you will be thinking of elephants blinking and strawberry chocolate pies
Oh what a lovely thing it is to skip up to a tree
and lift my hat up when I meet a friendly bumblebee
So if you’re feeling plippety-plop and you’d like to feel zippity-zoo
you might want to try on a purple-y hat or at least one that’s orange and blue
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11. |
The Cold Bed Cure
03:40
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When I jump into my bed
And the sheets have goosebumps
I just wiggle, wiggle, wiggle…
Cause my poor bed is oh so cold
It needs me to warm it
So I wiggle, wiggle, wiggle…
Wiggle. Wiggle. Wiggle.
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle. Wiggle, wiggle.
If I’m turning into an icicle
I jump on my invisible bicycle
And I pedal, pedal, pedal…
Cause I’m protector of my knees
I’m not gonna let them freeze
So I pedal, pedal, pedal…
Pedal. Pedal. Pedal.
Pedal, pedal, pedal. Pedal, pedal.
Oh it’s the Cold Bed Cure
We’re raisin’ up the temperature
Oh it’s the Cold Bed Cure
It’s gonna get warm in here for sure
It’s the Cold Bed Cure
We’re raisin’ up the temperature
Oh it’s the Cold Bed Cure!
When I feel that shivery shake
It’s time for a vertebrae earthquake
And I wiggle, wiggle, wiggle.
I’m not gonna go to sleep
Counting all them blue-lipped sheep
So I pedal, pedal, pedal.
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle.
Pedal, pedal, pedal.
Wiggle, pedal, wiggle, pedal
Wedal, piggle, wedal, piggle…
Oh it’s the Cold Bed Cure…(chorus)
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12. |
The Backpack
04:40
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I’ve been carrying a backpack
All day long with me
Gathering some amazing things
That I happened to see
First I’ll pull out this feather
It is very light
Feathers’ help the birds to stay warm
And help them to control their flight
Oh ooo, ooo
You know the whole world is a treasure chest
Yeah, ooo, ooo
And everything has got its own cool story
So let’s keep exploring this backpack
‘cause it sure is interesting
Here’s a heavy fist-sized
Pink and white and black speckled thing
It’s a rock called Granite
Made from Earth’s magma core
Pushing up to the surface of the Earth
But hardening before it gets there
[chorus]
[whistle over one full verse chords]
ohh, yes this treasure chest is filled with such beauty
filled with creatures like Giant Flying Foxes
and Sea Cucumbers, and Stick-bugs
and bioluminescent microorganisms
But let’s get back to this backpack
‘cause I’ve got one more treat
this one you can find in the trees
and you can find them at your feet
It is brown and prickly
And filled with lots of seeds
Yes I’m talkin’ bout a pine cone
They are how we get new pine trees
[chorus 2x]
And that’s why, that’s why, that’s why…
It’s so great to take care of the Earth
That’s why…
I love to recycle and compost
That’s why…
I love to grow my own food and share it with others…
Hi there sweet pea, would you like to eat a sugarsnap pea from my garden? It tastes so much sweeter to share it with you sweetie…
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Thank you for singing with me
I love to hear you sing
Thank you for singing with me
I love, I love to sing
Thank you for singing with me
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14. |
Animal Dreams
03:38
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Goodnight, little baby, goodnight
Goodnight, little baby, goodnight
There are so many little ones sleeping right now
won't you join them to dance in the clouds
There are people and puppies and emu and elephants
taking a moment to rest
With the peacocks and swordfish and antelopes
and all the puffy young chicks in their nest
So goodnight little baby, goodnight
Goodnight little baby, goodnight
You are perfect exactly the way that you are
partly angel and partly bizarre
And the rhythm that falls from the sky through your toes
is a mystery nobody knows
But we do know that love is the most precious thing
and it's love for you that makes me sing
So goodnight little baby, goodnight
goodnight little baby, goodnight
Goodnight fluffy chickens, goodnight puffy kittens,
goodnight giant whales in the sea
Let's wink to the moon and set down the bassoon
as the wind does it's dance with the trees
All the twinkling stars, and the martians on mars
have sent kisses to bid you bonne oui
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Lesley & the Flying Foxes Los Angeles, California
Welcome to the music of Lesley & the Flying Foxes. We make music that celebrates life and learning and silliness! Some of the songs are wild, some are gentle, some have that big band swing feel, and others are more folky. Whatever the groove, we hope that these songs get the kids AND the adults singing, dancing, and feeling good! ... more
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