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Welcome to Creature Cantata 3
A third collection of original songs, featuring all sorts of creatures great and small, written by Kevin and Rebecca designed to inspire and delight children and young people. Song list
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1. Penguin Song
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All:
Have you ever had a penguin home for tea? Take a look at me, a penguin you will see! PENGUINS ATTENTION! PENGUINS BEGIN! Consider the penguin, he’s smart as can be Dressed in his dinner clothes permanently You never can tell when you see him about If he’s just coming in or just going out Voice 1: Have you ever* had a penguin home for tea? Take a look at me, a penguin you will see! PENGUINS ATTENTION! PENGUINS BEGIN! Consider the penguin, he’s smart as can be Dressed in his dinner clothes permanently You never can tell when you see him about If he’s just coming in or just going out *Voice 2 starts |
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2. Honey Bear
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All:
There was a big, big, big, big, big, big, big, big bear Who lived in a cave His greatest love, love, love, love, love, love, love was honey Honey, honey, honey bear. He had tuppence a week which he never could save So he never ever had any money He had tuppence a week which he never could save So he never ever had any money, money, money [Repeat from the start] I bought him a money box Red and rou------nd I bought him a money box In which to put his money, money, money There was a big, big, big, big, big, big, big, big bear Who lived in a cave His greatest love, love, love, love, love, love, love was honey Honey, honey, honey bear. He had tuppence a week which he never could save So he never ever had any money He had tuppence a week which he never could save So he never ever had any money, money, money I bought him a money box Red and rou------nd I bought him a money box In which to put his money, money, money, honey bear He saved and saved and saved ‘til he got a pound And then spent it all on Honey, honey, honey, honey Honey, honey, honey, honey, Honey, honey, honey, honey bear! Yeah! |
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3. Sad Badger
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All:
Here’s a little tale of a sad, sad badger A sad, sad badger A sad, sad badger Here’s a little tale of a sad, sad badger The one with the tear in her eye See my little tail said the sad, sad badger The sad, sad badger The sad, sad badger See my little tail said the sad, sad badger The one with the tear in her eye Hog badgers, ferret badgers Honey badgers with tails to die for I’m known as STINK badger The one with the very little tail That’s my little tale said the sad, sad badger The sad, sad badger The sad, sad badger That’s my little tale said the sad, sad badger The one with the tear in her eye |
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4. Animal Farm
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Voice 1:
The pig trotted out of his sty-y-y And gazed up at the sun in the sky-y-y It’s too hot to trot [stamp] I think I’ll find a spot [stamp] And sit down in the mud and roll around Voice 2: The pig trotted out of his sty-y-y And gazed up at the sun in the sky-y-y All: It’s too hot to trot [stamp] I think I’ll find a spot [stamp] And sit down in the mud and roll around Voice 1: A duck waddled out of her pond And looked out at the fields far beyond It’s too hot to flap [stamp] I think I’ll take a nap[stamp] And sit down in the mud and roll around Voice 2: A duck waddled out of her pond And looked out at the fields far beyond All: It’s too hot to flap [stamp] I think I’ll take a nap [stamp] And sit down in the mud and roll around Voice 1: The cow wandered out of his shed And flicked at all the flies on his head It’s too hot to eat [stamp] I think I’ll find a seat [stamp] And sit down in the mud and roll around Voice 2: The cow wandered out of his shed And flicked at all the flies on his head All: It’s too hot to eat [stamp] I think I’ll find a seat [stamp] And sit down in the mud and roll around Voice 1: The hen strutted out of her coop And clucked at all the chickens in her brood It’s too hot to lay [stamp] I think I’ll go and play [stamp] And sit down in the mud and roll around Voice 2: The hen strutted out of her coop And clucked at all the chickens in her brood All: It’s too hot to lay [stamp] I think I’ll go and play [stamp] And sit down in the mud and roll around |
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5. Iguanas in a Mess
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Verse 1
I’m a lizard and I’m lounging in the forest canopy. I like basking, so I’m asking: can’t you see Why I don’t go near the ground where there’s danger to be found? I’m a lizard and I’m lounging in a tree. Chorus Don’t mess with a mess of chilled iguanas, Strong jaws, sharp teeth, tail like a whip. Don’t mess with a mess of chilled iguanas, Strong jaws, sharp teeth, tail like a whip. Don’t mess! Don’t mess! Verse 2 I love living in the tropics ‘cause my blood runs cool. I’m laid back, but I ain’t nobody’s fool. Eyes as sharp as tacks, I’m safe from all attacks. I love living in the tropics ‘cause I’m cool. |
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6. Butterflies and Ladybirds
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Verse 1
Kaleidoscope of butterflies flap their wings, take to the skies, Perching on a buddleia with wings that gently beat. (Gently beat, gently beat) The loveliness of ladybirds gets eyed-up by some hungry birds. Flies away not wanting to be eaten but to eat. Verse 2 Then from their hive some busy bees swarm toward the blossom trees, Searching for some nectar that will make their honey sweet. (Honey sweet, honey sweet) Whilst underground a clew of worms keeps wriggling through twists and turns, Hides away from danger and avoids the children’s feet. Verse 3 As daylight fades to pale grey night replaces sunny day, Clouds of bats come swooping from their roost up in the eaves. (In the eaves, in the eaves) An urban fox comes skulking in and rifles through a rubbish bin, Startled by a sudden noise he turns and quickly leaves. |
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7. Gorillas and Monkeys
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Chorus
All: Gorillas forming bands, see monkeys holding hands. Trooping through the jungle in the rain. (Oh yeah!) Swinging through the trees , just doing as we please. Waiting for the sun to shine again. Verse 1 Voice 1: Lumbering around in search of food, Voice 2: Swinging around by our tails so we don’t have to go near the ground. Then we have a snooze at noon. All of this chittering, chattering, nittering, nattering making a sound that’s so LOUD! Every night we build a brand-new nest, Finding bananas and tropical fruit all so juicy and round. Sleep beneath the silv’ry moon. Nat’rally naughty we love to play tricks on each other for fun and just monkey around! Chorus All: Gorillas forming bands, see monkeys holding hands. Trooping through the jungle in the rain. (Oh yeah!) Swinging through the trees , just doing as we please. Waiting for the sun to shine again. Verse 2 Voice 1: Silver patch of hair shows who’s the boss, Voice 2: Taking good care of each other and seeing to all of our needs. Gentle hands but mighty chest. Grooming and preening and plenty of cleaning until we are gleaming and free of all fleas! I don’t want to fight to stay on top, Soothed by the touch of a sister or brother we think you’ll agree, Never put me to the test. Being a monkey’s a wonderful, marvellous, glorious riot - it’s good to be me! |
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8. Toucan Tango
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Voice 1:
Blessed with a beak of beauty no-birdy can compare Nesting in hollow tree trunks amongst the leafy canopy All: Our bills are most distinctive And so we like to show Although our flight is shaky, shaky We are masters of the Toucan Tango! [clap clap] Voice 1: Silence is not our forte! Clattering beaks resound We skip the light fandango when we are gathered with our friends |
Voice 2:
We’re quite extr’ordinary other creatures stop and stare Gives us a height advantage, a rainy forest balcony All: Our bills are most distinctive And so we like to show Although our flight is shaky, shaky We are masters of the Toucan Tango! [clap clap] Voice 2: A blend of croaks and grunting, our loud chatter is renowned Hopping along together, the fun here simply never ends! |
9. Rita the Cheetah
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Racer, chaser, stalker, mother hunter Tracker, prowler, loner, killer sprinter Voice 1: Rita the cheetah you’ll never beat her Zero to 60 in three seconds flat! Rita the cheetah you’ll never beat her Nothing runs faster; The turbo-charged cat! |
Voice 2: Racer, chaser, stalker, mother hunter Tracker, prowler, loner, killer sprinter |
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Voice 1:
African queen Lying in wait Eyes on the prize Patiently waits |
Voice 2:
surveys the savannah she spies on her victim she creeps ever closer a hungry lone ranger |
All:
Spotting her prey by day Seeking her prey by day Tracking her prey by day Stalking her prey by day |
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Voice 1:
Rita the cheetah you’ll never beat her Zero to 60 in three seconds flat! Rita the cheetah you’ll never beat her Nothing runs faster; The turbo-charged cat! |
Voice 2:
Racer, chaser, stalker, mother hunter Tracker, prowler, loner, killer sprinter |
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Voice 1:
Perfectly still Well camouflaged Galloping fast There's no escape |
Voice 2:
a silent assassin her spots keep her hidden she tears through the long grass impala the target |
All:
Watching her prey by day Hunting her prey by day Chasing her prey by day Catching her prey by day |
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Voice 1:
Rita the cheetah you’ll never beat her Zero to 60 in three seconds flat! Rita the cheetah you’ll never beat her Nothing runs faster; The turbo-charged cat! All: Racer, chaser, stalker, mother hunter Tracker, prowler, loner, killer sprinter Rita! |
Voice 2:
Racer, chaser, stalker, mother hunter Tracker, prowler, loner, killer sprinter 
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10. World of Wonder
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Voice 1:
A world of wonder A world we share All creatures great and small Need a world that cares [Repeat] All: Sing together, sign together [x3] Sing and sign it NOW! Voice 1: Sing together Sign together Sing together Sign together Sing together Sign together Sing and sign it NOW! |
Voice 2:
Amazing place that we call home Its beauty knows no bounds Creation sings and nature smiles Sweet songs of joy resound All: Sing together, sign together [x3] Sing and sign it NOW! Voice 2: Kookaburra Caterpillar Anaconda Salamander Alligator Capybara Armadillo, penguin Goose! |
