by Ruth Pelham – child’s view of divorce I CRIED Intro Today was real tough, I got out of bed I brushed my teeth and then I held my head And then I cried, cried, cried, cried I said “I won’t wear those shoes, and I won’t wear those socks And I won’t go to […]
Audience: Teens
You’re Okay!
– we all have wonderful, weird differences! YOU’RE OKAY! Our cat Carlos has dandruff Our dog Homer has fleas (scratch, scratch) Daddy’s breath in the morning Smells like very old cheese! (p.u.!) My big sister has pimples That just won’t go away (oh no!) If something’s wrong with you too, then you’re okay! Chorus: You’re […]
I Wanna Try It
– we learn best by trying it ourselves! I WANNA TRY IT! Cho: I wanna try it! I wanna try it! Give me a chance to learn I wanna try it! I wanna try it! It’s my turn! My Dad bought a toy for me, He opened up the box He read directions, set it […]
Bigger, Bigger, Bigger
– big folks can respect smaller folks BIGGER, BIGGER, BIGGER Sometimes when I ask you if you’ve got time to play You say “Not right now, I’m just too busy! Go away” But when you’re in a hurry, and I am moving slow You pick me up and carry me, and, (whistle!) off we go! […]
Stayin’ Over
– singin’ at Peter’s pajama party! STAYIN’ OVER All the parents gave permission Everyone can come tonight! Bring some pillows for ammunition We might have a pillow fight! Pack your toothbrush and your toothpaste Bring your sleeping bag and tapes We got towels, you bring your P.J.’s We got popcorn, juice and grapes! Cho: Stayin’ […]
While I’m Sleepin’
by Peter Alsop & Diane Grimm – for children afraid to go to sleep WHILE I’M SLEEPIN’ Cho: While I’m sleepin’, … I’m alive My heart’s beatin’, … deep inside I keep breathin’, … soft and slow How I do it? … I don’t know. I remember Gramma, she was kinda sick I offered her […]
New Ground
– looking at loss from a different perspective NEW GROUND The leaf falls from the tree The sap runs deep Snow in the winter Covers seeds that sleep Sun melts the ice And the warm Earth gives Water to the sprouts And the green world lives. Chorus: Watch for a sign Keep your heart alive […]
My Little Clock
– asking for respect when we feel powerless MY LITTLE CLOCK You’ve got a big clock I’ve got a little clock too Your clock’s for your time Your big clock pushes you When you’re in a hurry My little clock’s pushed aside Y’make me use your clock Y’don’t care about my clock’s size When your […]
Let’s Face It!
– about the reality of physical disabilities LET’S FACE IT! I love the way you laugh. I love the way you smile I love the way y’act. Y’got your own style Chorus: Let’s face it! Let’s face it! You’re feelin’ blue ’cause you look diff’rent It’s no fun when you get funny looks But life […]
A Friend Like Me
– support for a hospitalized buddy A FRIEND LIKE ME I knew that they’d kill you, those cafeteria fish sticks I told ya, “Don’t eat ’em!..They’re like paper mache!” But you never listen, and your guts glued together Then the ambulance came, and took you away So I brought you some homework, I dropped the […]