Tuesday 23 March 2010

Build it high!

This is another new song - have a listen and let me know what you think. Click on the link below to listen to it.

http://www.singup.org/songbank/songs/view/song/439/build-it-high/


We’ve got a problem,
We can work it out.
Let’s get together,
That’s what it’s all about.
Got to build it, build it high.
Got to build it, build it high.

We’ve got a problem,
We can work it out.
Let’s get together,
That’s what it’s all about.
Got to build it, build it high.
Got to build it, build it high.

Don’t give in because you fail your first attempt.
Don’t start shouting, what’s the point in argument?
Let’s stand united, take the challenge in our stride.
Just remember that we’re on the same side.

We’ve got a problem,
We can work it out.
Let’s get together,
That’s what it’s all about.
Got to build it, build it high.
Got to build it, build it high.

Don’t start blaming someone else when things go wrong.
That’s wasting precious time and we don’t have too long.
No use in panic when the situation’s grim,
Trust in teamwork and let the game begin!

We’ve got a problem,
We can work it out.
Let’s get together,
That’s what it’s all about.
Got to build it, build it high.
Got to build it, build it high.
Build it high,
Build it high,
Build it high.

I wish I knew how it would feel to be free


I wish I knew how it would feel to be free.
I wish I could break all the chains holding me.
I wish I could say all the things that I should say
Say ‘em loud, say ‘em clear
For the whole round world to hear.

I wish I could share all the love that’s in my heart.
Remove all the bars that keep us apart.
I wish you could know what it means to be me,
Then you’d see, and agree
That ev’ry man should be free.

I wish I could give like I’m longing to give.
I wish I could live like I’m longing to live.
I wish I could do all the things that I can do
And tho’ I’m way overdue
I’d be starting anew.

Well I wish I could be like a bird in the sky.
How sweet it would be if I found I could fly.
Oh I’d soar to the sun and look down at the sea,
Then I’d sing ‘cos I know
How it feels to be free.
Then I’d sing ‘cos I know
How it feels to be free.
Yes I’d sing ‘cos I know
How it feels to be free!

Click on the link below and you can listen to the music and sing along!

http://www.singup.org/songbank/songs/view/song/434/i-wish-i-knew-how-it-would-feel-to-be-free

Great Day!

Great day!
Great day and the sun is shining.
Great day!
The sun’s gonna shine on everyone.


Shine on! Shine on me,Won’t you
Shine on!Shine on me,Won’t you
Shine on! Shine on me.
The sun’s gonna shine on everyone.

Dvm, dvm, dvm,
Dvm, dvm, dvm,
Dvm, dvm, dvm.
Sun’s gonna shine on everyone.

Click on the link below and you can listen to the music and the different parts in the song.

http://www.singup.org/songbank/songs/view/song/435/great-day/

Tuesday 2 March 2010

Shadow

Verse 1
Something’s right behind me,
Following me round,
Something dark and fuzzy,
Sticking to the ground.

Chorus
Don’t look now, it’s creeping and gliding,
Don’t look now, it’s slipping and sliding,
Let’s turn round and catch it while it’s hiding!
What a funny shadow!

Verse 2
Running, jumping, hopping,
Like an acrobat
Creeping round the garden
Frightening the cat!

Chorus

Verse 3
Sitting in the sunshine
Playing in the sand
Like a little echo
Always close at hand.
Chorus

Verse 4
When I’m in my bedroom
Gives me quite a scare
Crouching round the corner
Waiting on the stair.

Thursday 25 February 2010

Sing Up Spectacular!!!

A very big thank you to all the children and parents that joined us for the Sing Up Spectacular on 24th February 2010. It was a great success and we hope you enjoyed learning some news songs. I have attached the words for the 2 songs I taught at the end of the session for you to sing at home. Keep looking at the blog for new songs and ideas - keep on singing!




Have you ever ever ever......

Have you ever ever ever.......?

Call
Have you ever ever ever in your long legged life,
Met a long legged sailor and his long legged wife?

Response
No I've never never never in my long legged life,
Met a long legged sailor and his long legged wife?


Your have to swap the bold/italic words for the ones below to make a new verse:

Short
Bowed
One
Crossed
Hairy

Boa Constrictor

Boa Constrictor

I’m being eaten by a boa constrictor
A boa constrictor, a boa constrictor.
I’m being eaten by a boa constrictor,
And I don’t like it one bit!

Oh blow, it’s up to my toe,
Oh gee, it’s up to my knee,
Oh my, it’s up to my thigh,
Oh fiddle, it’s up to my middle,
Oh pest, it’s up to my chest,
Oh heck, it’s up to my neck,
Oh dread, it’s up to my (gulp)
I’m dead!

Tuesday 9 February 2010

Red Riding Hood Rap


Chorus
She’s the coolest in the wood!
What’s she called?
RED RIDING HOOD!

Verse 1
She’s off to visit granny with a great big cake!
Yum! Red Riding Hood!
Grandma Lives in a cottage by a lake!
Splish splash, Red Riding Hood!
But the big bad wolf’s already there!
Grrrrrrr, the big bad wolf!
He’s locked grandma under the stairs!
Nasty! The big bad wolf!

Chorus
She’s the coolest in the wood!
What’s she called?
RED RIDING HOOD!

Verse 2
Granny what big eyes you have!
All the better to see you with!
Granny what big ears you have!
All the better to hear you with!
Granny what big teeth you have!
All the better to EAT you with!

Chorus
She’s the coolest in the wood!
What’s she called?
RED RIDING HOOD!

Verse 3
Now his jaws are open wide!
Grrrrrrr, the big bad wolf!
She jumps down the stairs and runs outside!
GO! Red Riding Hood!
A wood cutter cutting down a nearby tree,
With a chop, chop ,chop,
With a chop, chop, chop,
Helps to set her grandma free,
With a chop, chop ,chop,
With a chop, chop, chop!

Chorus
She’s the coolest in the wood!
What’s she called?
RED RIDING HOOD!

Wintertime


Wintertime

When it is the wintertime,
I run up the street.
And I make the ice laugh,
With my little feet.
Crickle Crackle, Crickle Crackle,
Crrreeeet, Crrreeeet, Crrreeeet

Teddy Bear Rock & Roll


Teddy Bear Rock ‘n’ Roll

Teddy’s feeling sad today,
Gotta chase those blues away,
We know just the very thing to do.
Listen while we sing a song,
Soon you’ll want to jive along,
This will bring a smile to me and you.

Chorus
Shake those paws little Teddy Bear,
Shimmy, shimmy, shimmy like you just don’t care,
Take those feet dancing everywhere and let’s rock!
Twist and turn, give a jump or two,
Wriggle, wriggle, wriggle till your fur turns blue,
Take my hand till the music’s through and let’s roll!

Teddy’s feeling tired today,
Gotta chase those blues away,
We know just the very thing to do.
Listen while we sing a song,
Soon you’ll want to jive along,
This will bring a smile to me and you.

Chorus

Teddy’s feeling cross today,
Gotta chase those blues away,
We know just the very thing to do.
Listen while we sing a song,
Soon you’ll want to jive along,
This will bring a smile to me and you.
Chorus

Fairlop has pledged to be a Singing School

Fairlop Primary School has pledged to become a Sing Up school and is currently working towards a Silver Award. Fairlop is committed to developing children's learning through singing. Children sing everyday as part of their classroom routine and every 3 weeks learn a new song as a whole school. These songs that are avaliable to listen to at home by clicking on the link - Sing up songs.
In addition, children at Fairlop are taught songs in their lessons that link to year group topics which enhance the curriculum andmake learning fun. There are also videos attached to the blog if you want to find out more about Sing Up and the impact it has on children's learning and general development.
The Sing Up Awards celebrate and promote schools that value singing as an important part of each day. The Awards complement other initiatives and programmes, such as Healthy Schools and the School Sports Initiative. Similarly, the Every Child Matters objectives can be achieved through the Awards, by putting singing at the heart of school life.
Fairlop offers children the opportunity to attend a choir after school on a Tuesday morning 8.15 - 9.15 and Tuesday evening from 3.30 - 4.30. The Lower School Choir, for years 1, 2 & 3 is run by Mrs Low and the Upper School Choir, for years 4, 5 & 6 is run by Mr Powell. If you would like to find out more about the choirs and singing events coming up in the school year then please do not hesitate to ask one of us.
Keep your eye on this blog to see children throughout the school singing.