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Sandbox Fairy
03:35
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Hello, I'm the sandbox fairy
And maybe I'm a little hairy
And maybe I'm really tall
Or maybe I'm so small
What I do is find your lost toy
The one that gave you most joy
I take my fairy shaped hand
And bury it in the sand
Then I cover it over again
So in nine days or maybe ten
Yep, just what you've been wishing
You'll find what you've been missing
Hello, I'm the sandbox fairy
And maybe I'm a little hairy
And maybe I'm really tall
Or maybe I'm so small
I keep track on a grid
Which sand for which kid
Blake's toy is usually bound
For the back left corner of the park playground
Leslie's not very hard
There's a box in the backyard
Kai, it says on my papers
Will find it right at the neighbors
Hello, I'm the sandbox fairy
And maybe I'm a little hairy
And maybe I'm really tall
Or maybe I'm so small
There may be too many rules
But I bury some at your schools
I move fast as a fox
From sandbox to sandbox
And to nature's biggest sandlot
I have frequently brought
The lost toy for each
Kid who frequents the beach
Hello, I'm the sandbox fairy
And maybe I'm a little hairy
And maybe I'm really tall
Or maybe I'm so small
Oh, you just dug up your toy?
Great, I hope you enjoy!
If you're just a little courageous
That joy can be quite contagious
Meaning spread the love my friend
With you make sure it won't end
Don't thank me, so long
Just pass the favor along
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2. |
When We Cooperate
01:19
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The big digger digs and dumps
The big digger digs and dumps
The big digger digs and dumps
But it can't move the dirt
Without the dump truck
Hey, isn't it great
Hey, isn't it great
Hey, isn't it great
When we cooperate?
The dump truck dumps the dirt
The dump truck dumps the dirt
The dump truck dumps the dirt
But it can't flatten it
Without the bulldozer
Hey, isn't it great
Hey, isn't it great
Hey, isn't it great
When we cooperate?
The bulldozer pushes dirt
The bulldozer pushes dirt
The bulldozer pushes dirt
But it can't get the dirt
Without the digger
Hey, isn't it great
Hey, isn't it great
Hey, isn't it great
When we cooperate?
Trucks don't go it alone
Chimps don't go it alone
Bees don't go it alone
You don't need to go it alone
You've got us
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3. |
Remember the Sun Returns
03:16
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You fell off your bike in the rain
Grrrrr!
Now you feel that fear and pain
Grrrrr!
You get back on the seat
You're a better rider, sweet!
The fog of yucky feelings
Soon will go away
Remember that the sun
Returns to light your day
You knock over block towers you had
Grrrrr!
Now you feel frustrated and sad
Grrrrr!
But you get to build them back up again
Sturdier than when you began
The fog of yucky feelings
Soon will go away
Remember that the sun
Returns to light your day
You lost the game, once again you were mated
Grrrrr!
Now you're mad and irritated
Grrrrr!
But studying the chess board proves
You can learn your playmate's moves
The fog of yucky feelings
Soon will go away
Remember that the sun
Returns to light your day
You spill the cereal with which you were entrusted
Grrrrr!
Now disappointed and disgusted
Grrrrr!
But the dog's treat she is adoring
And you get to practice pouring
The fog of yucky feelings
Soon will go away
Remember that the sun
Returns to light your day
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4. |
Keys
02:52
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Micah's keys
Opens everything he sees
There's no locking him in
There's no stopping him
Keys for the greedy
Just lock out the needy
Put people in cages
When they oughta raise wages
They jingle jangle
They click and beep
When we share the keys
We all get free
But with Micah and friends
All the greed ends
They'll change the game
Spark more of the same
Something so small
Opens something so tall
Justice is the plan
Each a key in our hand
They jingle jangle
They click and beep
When we share the keys
We all get free
Now we all have keys
And we'll use these
To startup up the good
For our livelihood
Micah looks at his keys
It's not magic he sees
Power comes from within
And from all who join in
They jingle jangle
They click and beep
When we share the keys
We all get free
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5. |
Ouchies
03:34
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Everything's fine
Until it's not
I scraped my knee
First it felt hot
Then it tingled a bit
But when the scare went away
Pain on the inside
I have an ouchie I say
Ouchies hurt
Oh yes they do
But if no hospital's needed
It'll be all better soon
What can we do
When the pain keeps on tugging
Kisses from Daddy
Or maybe just hugging
Yes you can wash it
It stings with those wipes
But better all clean
Than germs of all types
Ouchies hurt
Oh yes they do
But clean it up well
It'll be all better soon
It's still bleeding a little
But really not bad
Yes please to the bandaid
Now I feel kind of sad
Ouchies are scary
I can cry if I wanna
I can ask for a hug
I can ask for my mama
Ouchies hurt
Oh yes they do
A hug and a bandaid
It'll be all better soon
Don't ignore me daddy
Don't tell me to be tough
My feelings are mine
And they're just enough
Each family has methods
Sana sana is ours
Plant medicine yours
As many as the stars
Ouchies hurt
Oh yes they do
Try some arnica gel
It'll be all better soon
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6. |
Birthday Bonfire
02:38
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Listen to the crackles
A little smoke in your eyes
Listen to the songs
Our elders [ancestors] are wise
A friend's arm around your shoulder
Their trust it does inspire
Feel the cold bench
And the warmth of the fire
It's time for the birthday bonfire
It's time for the birthday bonfire
A little more singing
A lot more humming
It's time for the marshmallows
I knew they were coming
Thank you to the parents
Great care and great tastes
Thank you to the trees
Your wood we will not waste
It's time for the birthday bonfire
It's time for the birthday bonfire
Please share your passion
That fire deep inside
Mine is for justice
Something I just can't hide
Poke it, feed it
Glowing red like mars
Flickering lit faces
Below the stars
It's time for the birthday bonfire
It's time for the birthday bonfire
It's time for the birthday bonfire
It's time for the birthday bonfire
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7. |
Into the Woods
02:46
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Off the screens and into the woods
Nature brings magic like no phone app could
Forts and fireflies, frogs and fresh air
Caves and cucumbers, cattails no cares
Leaves and leaping, look under logs
Worms and wonderlands, wet waterdogs
Off the screens and into the woods
Nature brings magic like no phone app could
Birds and bonfires, bamboo and birch bark
Petals and plucking, picnics in the park
Sticks and snowballs, singing from swings
Rocks and relaxing, reed grass wrapped rings
Off the screens and into the woods
Nature brings magic like no phone app could
Into the woods
Into the woods
Dew and dandelions, dancing in dirt
Shimmering stars, strawb'rry stained shirt
Trails and tree forts, lose track of time
Canoes and cocoons, cliffs you can climb
Off the screens and into the woods
Nature brings magic like no phone app could
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8. |
Frog Hunt
01:48
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Spring is here
Peepers are peeping
Bullfrogs are croaking
Water is warming
We head to the pond
With our nets in hand
Bathings suits on
Run down to the sand
We're going on a frog… frog hunt
We're going on a frog… frog hunt
Hey shhh wait
Try not to scare them
Got two in the net
Now time to share them
Leopard frog
The one that has stripes
Yellow bellied
Bullfrog with pipes
We're going on a frog… frog hunt
We're going on a frog… frog hunt
Gotta be sneaky
Wade through the muck
Here it gets deeper
Try not to get stuck
Be sure not to hurt them
Take a good look
It's catch and release
Back to the brook
We're going on a frog… frog hunt
We're going on a frog… frog hunt
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9. |
Just Jump
00:59
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Climb up the ladder
Walk on the deck
Up to the edge
Just jump, what the heck
Splash goes the water
Mouth closed eyes wide
Grab daddy's hands
Repeat, see his pride
Now up on the block
Take a hand just in case
Nothing is better
Than the joy on your face
After head-turning jumps
A new challenge you say
Throwing keys to the bottom
Underwater grab play
Of caution a trickle
But of bravery a full dump
When you head to the pool
And decide to just jump
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10. |
Rooted
02:48
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Your joy slices its way right through the brambles
Onto the boat, tippy no handles
Wind tries to trick you but each time it fails
Inner equilibrium prevails
Sometimes with a whisper, sometimes with a shout
Climb up to the spot where you can look out
See beauty, yes, but see injustice too
When you get there you'll know just what to do
Your actions result, your actions inspire
Add your long burning logs to that long burning fire
The weight of the world rests not just on your shoulders
But the part you do carry makes you stronger and bolder
Rooted, connected, resilient, intrepid
Rooted, connected, resilient, intrepid
Mud is on the way there and it's on the way back
Stuck to the treads, but not stuck to your tracks
Harness the passions that shift and grow
When it feels right to share, create then you'll know
Stay rooted in nature's gentle refresh
Connected to those who nourish your best
Choose big mountains, big lakes, big views, big change
Until new is not new and strange is not strange
Don't forget to give time to heal
Time to laugh, time to feel
My love flutters right there, you say when it lands
Reach for your tools, but reach for the hands
Rooted, connected, resilient, intrepid
Rooted, connected, resilient, intrepid
Rooted, connected, resilient, intrepid
Rooted, connected, resilient, intrepid
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