Music Performance Practice

We Are Bugs

We are bugs!
We are bugs! 
Black bugs, green bugs, gold bugs too, 
Any kind of bug will do!

A bug in a rug
A bug in the grass
A bug on the sidewalk, a bug in a glass
Round bugs, shiny bugs, cute bugs too, 
We are bugs we’ll sing for you!

We are bugs!
We are bugs!
Black bugs, green bugs, gold bugs too, 
Any kind of bug will do!

Butterfly (Connolly)

Butterfly, butterfly, where do you roam?
Whose lucky garden do you call your home?
Butterfly, butterfly, why won’t you stay?
Why are you always fluttering away?

Butterfly, butterfly, fly far away,
When you find food land lightly and stay.
Butterfly, butterfly, happy and free,
When you need shelter, fly back home to me.

Crickets (Loretan)

You don't need tickets to listen to crickets.
We chirp and cheep for free!
We fiddle and sing, by rubbing each wing, 
and never will charge you a fee!

You may not think that crickets can sing,
Since all we do is twang a wing, 
But late at night as you’re counting sheep
We’ll be strumming away while you’re trying to sleep!

You don't need tickets to listen to crickets.
We chirp and cheep for free!
We fiddle and sing, by rubbing each wing, 
and never will charge you a fee, a fee, 
And never will charge you a fee!

Firefly (Miozzi)

Firefly, firefly, wow, how you glow!
Under your body you light up below!
Firefly, firefly, wow how you shine!  
At night in the dark I can see you just fine!

A glowworm is a firefly, my Grandpa said to me.
On glowworms there aren’t any wings like fireflies, you see.
Some people call them Lightning Bugs, What’s your favorite name?
A Lightning Bug or Firefly? We know they are the same!

Firefly, firefly, wow, how you glow!
Under your body you light up below!
Firefly, firefly, wow how you shine!  
At night in the dark I can see you just fine!
At night in the dark I can see you just fine!

Bumblebees (Englert) 

Bumblebees are always busy
doing things that make them dizzy;
Nipping nectar from the flowers 
is how we spend our morning hours!

Did you know that Bumblebees Bzzz, Bzzz,
Get pollen on their hairy knees, Bzzz, Bzzz,
But would you kindly tell us, please, Bzzz, Bzzz,
Why we’ve never heard one sneeze?  Bzzz, Bzzz
 
Bumblebees are always busy
doing things that make them dizzy;
Nipping nectar from the flowers 
is how we spend our morning hours!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday Dear Ladybug,
Happy Birthday to you!

Are you 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6... stop!

We’re All A Family

We're all a family, under one sky
A family under one sky
We’re all a family, under one sky
A family under one sky!

We're butterflies, we're spiders
We’re fireflies, and crickets too!
We’re bumblebees, we’re ladybugs
We’re friends and neighbors too!

We're all a family, under one sky
A family under one sky!
We’re all a family, under one sky
A family under one sky!

Opening Rap

We have our own ideas 
of what a hero should be.
It means one thing to you 
and something different to me.

So today we’d like to share with you 
some things we found out 
In our search to discover 
what heroes are all about.

Heroes come in different ways, 
every type and age.
Some are unsung heroes, 
and others quite the rage! 

You may feel someone’s a hero, 
and much to your surprise,
I have a different point of view, 

looking through my eyes.
When you think about heroes, 
many pictures come to mind.
Well, today we’ve come to celebrate heroes of all kinds!

We Say Thank You

In every hero’s story there’s a brave tale to write.
It’s not about the glory, and it’s not about the fight.
It’s standing up for justice and any reason they can find
To make this a better world for human kind.

CHORUS:  Well, we say “Thank you for the good you do each day,
and for all of those you help along the way,
and for standing tall to always do our part.”
We say, “Thank you from the bottom of our heart.”

CHORUS 2X

Everyday Heroes

Everyday heroes, people like me and you,
Everyday heroes, doin’ what they ought to do.
Letting their conscience be their guide, 
doing things that make them feel good inside. 
Everyday heroes, wouldn’t you like to be a hero too?

Well if you want to be a hero, then, my friend, you’re gonna have to learn
to just do good the way you should, expecting nothing in return.

Everyday heroes never winning any prize.
Everyday heroes, names you may not recognize.
Spreading their good will everywhere,
pockets full of kindness with more to spare. 
Everyday heroes, doin’ what they ought to do.

Well if you want to be a hero, then, my friend, you’re gonna have to learn
to just do good the way you should, expecting nothing in return.

Everyday heroes never winning any prize.
Everyday heroes, names you may not recognize.
Spreading their good will everywhere,
pockets full of kindness with more to spare. 
Everyday heroes, doin’ what they ought to do. 
So give to others as they give to you
and someday you may be a hero too.
You can be a hero too!

Good for the Game 

CHORUS:  They were all good for the game.
Well, win or lose, they stood up tall and had no regrets.
They were all good for the game.
They gave their all and that’s about as good as it gets!

Jessie Owens, Arthur Ashe, Jackie Robinson too,
Stars in sports by all reports, but they had a job to do.
They broke down color barriers 
and fought for equality.
They passed the test as the very best 
role models for you and me!

CHORUS

Babe Zaharias, Jackie Joyner Kersee, 
Wilma Rudolph too, 
Superstars who raised the bar 
and showed the world what girls could do.
Models of diversity and 
each one faced adversity, 
but that didn’t make them stop, 
no, they never stopped ‘til they reached the top! 

CHORUS

Some famous names at the top of their game 
knew their talents were worth a lot. 
But they used their skills to do good will 
and gave back as good as they got. 
Behind the scenes they helped build dreams 
by forming charities.  
Sure, they were winners on the field,
But they were winners at life you see! 

CHORUS 2X

Wind Beneath My Wings

It must have been cold there in my shadow
to never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, you always walked a step behind.
So I was the one with all the glory
while you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name, a beautiful smile to hide the pain.

CHORUS:  Did you ever know that you're my hero
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle
‘cause you are the wind beneath my wings

It might have appeared to go unnoticed, 
but I've got it all here in my heart
I want you to know I know the truth,  I would be nothing without you.  

CHORUS 2X

With My Own Two Hands 

I can change the world, with my own two hands
Make it a better place, with my own two hands
Make it a kinder place, with my own two hands
With my own, with my own two hands

I can make peace on earth, with my own two hands
I can clean up the earth, with my own two hands
I can reach out to you, with my own two hands
With my own, with my own two hands
With my own, with my own two hands

I'm gonna make it a brighter place, with my own two hands
I'm gonna make it a safer place, with my own two hands
I'm gonna help the human race, with my own two hands
With my own, with my own two hands
With my own, with my own two hands

I can hold you, with my own two hands
I can comfort you, with my own two hands
But you’ve got to use, use your own two hands
Use your own, use your own two hands
With my own, with my own two hands
With my own, with my own two hands

Closing Rap

So you see folks, that heroes are a special breed, 
always rising to the challenge, 
or helping those in need. 
Always putting others first, 
no, there’s never any doubt, 
when it comes to the important things, 
they’ve got it figured out.

When you do kind things for others 
without being asked or told,
The gift of pride you feel inside 
comes back a hundred-fold.  

So try to take the high road 
doing worthy things, my friend,
‘cause it’s how you live your life 
that really matters in the end.

Lead with your heart and always 
let your conscience be your guide,
and you’re sure to find that 
unsung hero waiting deep inside!

Everyday Heroes Reprise

Everyday heroes never winning any prize.
Everyday heroes, names you may not recognize.
Spreading their good will everywhere,
Pockets full of kindness with more to spare. 
Everyday heroes, doin’ what they ought to do. 

Well if you want to be a hero, then, my friend, you’re gonna have to learn
To just do good the way you should, 
expecting nothing in return.

I am a small part of the world. 
I have a small hand which to hold.
But if I stand by your side and you put your hand in mine,
Together we can be strong and bold. 

I am a small part of the world. 
I have a small dream in my eyes. 
But if I tell you my dreams and if you add yours to mine,
Together we can reach up to the skies. 

Hand in hand, dreams combine,
Voice with voice, together for all time.
Hand in hand, dreams combine,
Voice with voice, together for all time. 

I am a small part of the world.
I have a small voice ringing clear.
But if I sing out for freedom, and you add your voice to mine,
Together we have nothing left to fear.

Hand in Hand...

Banaha

Si, si si, si dolada
Yaku sine la du Banana

Si, si si, si dolada
Yaku sine la du Banana

Ah, Banaha
Yaku sine la du Banana

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Kookaburra

Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree;
Merry, merry king of the bush is he.
Laugh, Kookaburra, laugh, Kookaburra,
Happy your life must be!

Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree;
Eating all the gum drops he can see.
Stop, Kookaburra, stop, Kookaburra,
Leave some there for me!

Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree;
Merry, merry king of the bush is he.
Laugh, Kookaburra, laugh, Kookaburra,
Happy your life must be!

Sous Le Pont D’Avignon

Sous le pont D’Avignon
L’on y danse
L’on y danse
Sous le pont D’Avignon
L’on y danse tout en rond!

On the bridge of Avignon
We’re all dancing
We’are all dancing
On the bridge of Avignon
We’are all dancing all around!

Ciranda da Lua

Lua, lua 
Lua traz meu bem,
Lua traz meu bem.

Pedi á lua cheia
Que te fosse visitar
E que depois à mim trouxesse
A luz do teu olhar

Moon, moon,
Bring my friend back to me

I asked the full moon to meet you
And bring me the brightness from your eyes

This Land is Your Land

This land is your land, this land is my land.
From California, to the New York Islands;
From the redwood forest, to the Gulf stream waters;
This land was made for you and me.  

As I was walking that ribbon of highway,
I saw above me that endless skyway.
I saw below me, that golden valley.
This land was made for you and me.

This land is your land…

I’ve roamed and rambled and followed my footsteps
To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts,
And all around me a voice was sounding,
“This land was made for you and me.”

This land is your land…

Go the Distance

I have often dreamed of a far off place,
where a hero's welcome would be waiting for me,
where the crowds will cheer when they see my face,
and a voice keeps saying this is where I'm meant to be.

I'll be there someday, I can go the distance.
I will find my way if I can be strong.
I know every mile will be worth my while.
When I go the distance, I'll be right where I belong.

Down an unknown road to embrace my fate,
though that road may wander, it will lead me to you,
and a thousand years would be worth the wait.
It might take a lifetime,
but somehow I'll see it through.

Like a shooting star, I will go the distance.
I will search the world, I will face its harms.
I don't care how far, I can go the distance
till I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms.
I will search the world, I will face its harms,
till I find my hero's welcome waiting in your arms. 

Have It All

May you have auspiciousness and causes of success,
May you have the confidence to always do your best,
May it take no effort in your being generous,
Sharing what you can, nothing more, nothing less.
May you know the meaning of the word happiness,
May you always lead from the beating in your chest,
May you be treated like an esteemed guest,
May you get to rest, may you catch your breath.
And may the best of your todays
be the worst of your tomorrows, whoa,
May the road less paved be the road that you follow, whoa. 

Well here's to the hearts that you're gonna break.
Here's to the lives that you're gonna change.
Here's to the infinite possible ways to love you,
I want you to have it.
Here's to the good times we're gonna have,
You don't need money, you've got a free pass.
Here's to the fact that I'll be sad without you,
I want you to have it all.
All, I want you to have it all.
I want you to have it, 
I want you to have it all.

May you be as fascinating as the slap bracelet,
May you keep the chaos and the clutter off your desk,
May you have unquestionable health and less stress,
Having no possessions, though immeasurable wealth.
May you get a gold star on your next test,
May your educated guesses always be correct,
and may you win prizes, shining like diamonds,
May you really own it each moment to the next.
And may the best of your todays 
be the worst of your tomorrows, whoa.
And may the road less paved 
be the road that you follow, whoa.  

Well, here's to the hearts that you're gonna break.
Here's to the lives that you're gonna change.
Here's to the infinite possible ways to love you,
I want you to have it.
Here's to the good times we're gonna have,
You don't need money, you’ve got a free pass,
Here's to the fact that I'll be sad without you.
I want you to have it all.
All, I want you to have it all.  
I want you to have it, 
I want you to have it all.  

Here's to the hearts that you're gonna break.
Here's to the lives that you're gonna change.
Here's to the infinite possible ways to love you,
I want you to have it.
Here's to the good times we're gonna have,
You don't need money, you've got a free pass,
Here's to the fact that I'll be sad without you,
I want you to have it all.
All, I want you to have it all.  
I want you to have it, 
I want you to have it all,
I want you to have it! 

Here's to the good times we're gonna have, 
Here's to you always making me laugh,
Here's to the fact that I'll be sad without you.
I want you to have it all. 

Westorchard School Song

Teamwork is Westorchard, our spirit’s flying high.
Assemblies, projects, and recess games,
bring us together and make us try.
We learn from eachother, we learn how to share.
Our courtesy and respect

will show the world we care.

Westorchard, Westorchard, we’re clearly the best!
With our mighty fine spirit, we’re above all the rest.
Our teachers and students work hard to achieve,
Westorchard, Westorchard, we’re sure to succeed.
 
W-E    S-T-O     R-C-H      A-R-D!
 
We’re lucky at Westorchard, It’s first class all the way.
Library, gym, music, and art, build our minds every day.
With our sports and field trips we’re always on the go.
So many things make this place the greatest school we know.

Westorchard, Westorchard, we’re clearly the best!
 With our mighty fine spirit, we’re above all the rest.
Our teachers and students work hard to achieve,
Westorchard, Westorchard, we’re sure to succeed.
 
W-E    S-T-O    R-C-H    A-R-D!
 
Westorchard, Westorchard, we’re sure to succeed!
 
GO WO!  Together We Grow!