A few years ago, one of my little friends named Ariya said she would like a song about Rainbows. So, I started thinking on it. Not long after we went to visit a close family member who was going through the fight of her life.
We joined to just spend time together and that's where I wrote this song... on a porch in Minnesota looking to the sky for signs of hope.
Happy to report our family member is fully recovered! And now, with the help of some amazing friends, I'm finally releasing this song that celebrates hope, possibility, inclusiveness, and all the colors of love.
Rainbow Love Song
Written by Kelli Caldwell
If all of the colors of the rainbow
Were my love for you
Together we’d be purple
And apart, I would be blue
We’d have happiness in yellow
And our kindness would be green
Oh darling, you are everything to me
Oh darling, you are everything
Gray raining down and the sun was shy
I didn’t know what to do
Then you showed up
And you changed my view
Suddenly life was colorful
Painting skies
You make my heart new--
Oooooh—
Black and white and cold, hard lines
Telling me who I should be
Then you showed up and reminded me
Color is what I need—and I am free!
Painting skies
You make my heart new—
Oooooh—
If all of the colors of the rainbow
Were my love for you
Together we’d be purple
And apart, I would be blue
We’d have happiness in yellow
And our kindness would be green
Oh darling, you are everything to me
Oh darling, you are everything
Orange is the fun we’re having
Red is the color of our cheeks as we’re dancing
And we’re laughing in hysterics
And indigo is the sky at night
As we fall asleep
Giving thanks for a life well-loved—
I’m so thankful for you
If all of the colors of the rainbow
Were my love for you
Together we’d be purple
And apart, I would be blue
We’d have happiness in yellow
And our kindness would be green
Oh darling, you are everything to me
Oh darling, you are everything
Oh darling, you are everything to me
My darling, you are everything
"Let's Go, Pistachio!"
"Let's Go, Pistachio!" Lyrics
The Hat Song
Written by Kelli Caldwell
I put this hat upon my head
And suddenly I’m feeling like a pirate
On the open sea
A pirate just climbed into me
I put this hat upon my head
And suddenly a pirate said, Arrrgh!
A pirate said, Arrrgh—!
Chorus x 2
And that’s what a hat
And that’s what a hat
And that’s what a hat can do for you
And that’s what a hat
And that’s what a hat
And that’s what a hat can do!
I put this hat upon my head
And suddenly I’m feeling like an astronaut
In outer space
An astronaut just took my place
I put this hat upon my head
And suddenly an astronaut said, 5-4-3-2-1
Blast off—!
Chorus x 2
And that’s what a hat
And that’s what a hat
And that’s what a hat can do for you
And that’s what a hat
And that’s what a hat
And that’s what a hat can do!
Mini-bridge:
And that’s what a hat can do!
And that’s what a hat can do!
And that’s what a hat
And that’s what a hat
And that’s what a hat can do!
I put this hat upon my head
And suddenly I’m feeling like a cowpoke
On a wild mustang
A cowpoke riding on the range
I put this hat upon my head
And suddenly an cowpoke said, Yippy kay ay
Giddy up, little doggie—!
Chorus x 2
Bridge:
Today I am a pirate
And tomorrow I’m an astronaut
And later I’m a pilot
Then I’m Irish or a graduate
I’m French or I’m a firefighter
Maharajah or a chef!
I can be anything!
A hat is all that I will need
I can be anything!
A hat is all that I will need
Chorus x 2
Short Verse:
I put this hat upon my head
And suddenly, I decree
That we shall all sing...
Happy Birthday to me——!
Chorus x 2
The Smilers
Written by Kelli Caldwell
Ohh--the Smilers
Oh oh--the Smilers
No one beats a Smiler
On a summer day
They'll be shining
Brighter than the sun
Oh, the world could run
On their glow
You know, you know it's so
Smiling on a Monday
Though the rain is coming down
So much work to be done
Gotta make it fun
If you can
I bet you bet you can
Smiling on a Tuesday
Though you're feeling kinda blue
Someone's taking care of you
Don't forget to say “Thank You”
When you can
And you will feel better
Chorus:
Ohh--the Smilers
Oh oh--the Smilers
No one beats a Smiler
On a summer day
They'll be shining
Brighter than the sun
Oh, the world could run
On their glow
You know, you know it's so
Smiling on a Wednesday
As you're climbing up that hill
Heavy load on your shoulders
Stick a grin to feel bolder
And press on
You know you know you're strong
Smiling on a Thursday
As you're feeling sink or swim
Though your nerves may be thinning
A happy face helps you win it
Yes it can
I bet you bet you can
Chorus:
Ohh--the Smilers
Oh oh--the Smilers
No one beats a Smiler
On a summer day
They'll be shining
Brighter than the sun
Oh, the world could run
On their glow
You know, you know it's so
Made it through to Friday
And it's time to kick our heels up!
Let's kick our heels up!
Chorus:
Ohh--the Smilers
Oh oh--the Smilers
No one beats a Smiler
On a summer day
They'll be shining
Brighter than the sun
Oh, the world could run
On their glow
You know, you know it's so--
End:
Smiling on a Monday
Smiling on a Tuesday
Smiling on a Wednesday
Smilers make every day better
Cause they know they can
Smilers make every day better
Cause they know they can
I bet you bet you can — you know, you know it’s so
You know you know you can — I bet you bet you can
I bet you know you can — you know you know you can
She's So Bright
Written by Kelli Caldwell
Honorable Mention 2021
She’s smiling because
Today she got a new wheelchair
And she’s falling in love
With a kid who’s in her class
The rainbow on her t-shirt
May be a little bit faded out
But that’s alright— it’s alright—
Cause she’s so bright
She’s so bright—
Yeah, the future’s in her eyes
She’s so bright—
Tracing dark clouds with silvery lines
She’s so bright—
She’s breaking again
Through the sound of doubt in her favor
And she’s taking a stand
In the best way that she can
The angel on her shoulder now
May be a little bit tired out
But that’s alright— it’s alright—
Cause she’s so bright
She’s so bright—
Yeah, the future’s in her eyes
She’s so bright—
Tracing dark clouds with silvery lines
She’s so bright—
Bridge:
Bright Miss
It’s her state of mind
Keeps it shining all the time
Don’t hold her back—no!
Get out of her way
Bright Miss saves the day!
She’s so bright—
Yeah, the future’s in her eyes
She’s so bright—
Tracing dark clouds with silvery lines
She’s so bright—
She’s so bright
Growing Like a Stringbean
Written by Kelli Caldwell
You are... growing like stringbean
Growing like a weed
Growing like a big ol’ tree
Blooming like a flower
More every hour
Probably grow bigger than me
Who woulda known
That watchin’ you grow
Would be the best time
I’ve ever had?
Hard to believe
You started from a seed
And some day you’ll be grown up
You’re gonna grown up
Someday, not too soon, I hope
Someday, not too soon, I hope
Someday, not too soon, I hope—
You are... growing like stringbean
Growing like a weed
Growing like a big ol’ tree
Blooming like a flower
More every hour
Probably grow bigger than me
Who woulda known
That helpin’ you grow
Would be the best job
I’ve ever had?
Hard to believe
You started from tiny
And some day you’ll be grown up
You’re gonna grown up
Probably been eating that broccoli
Probably been munching on carrots and peas
Probably been eating tomatoes and greens
Eating healthy, I see, must be
Probably been jumpin and running around
And around and around and around and around
Probably been dancin and stompin and shoutin—
I’m gonna grow up, you’ll see
I’m gonna grow up, you’ll see
I’m gonna grow up, you’ll see
Peanut, Pinenut
Written by Kelli Caldwell
Peanut, pinenut, peanut, pinenut
Is it a peanut? Is it a pinenut?
Pinenut, peanut, pinenut, peanut
Is it a pinenut? Is it a peanut?
Is it a peanut?
No!
Is it a pinenut?
No!
It’s a Brazil—nut!
Let's Go, Pistachio!
Written by Kelli Caldwell
I went to a party
On a Saturday night
With a big ol' pistachio by my side
He opened all the presents
And he ate up all the cake
Yeah, he went a little nuts
So I had to say
Let's go, Pistachio
Na na na na
Let's go, Pistachio
Let's go, Pistachio
Na na na na
Let's go, Pistachio
We loaded up some buddies
And we headed to the pool
With a promise that Pistachio
Was gonna be cool
But he got so excited doing cannonballs
That he emptied all the water
And I had to call
Let's go, Pistachio
Na na na na
Let's go, Pistachio
Let's go, Pistachio
Na na na na
Let's go, Pistachio
We got all gussied up
And headed to the dance
Pistachio was ready
Out looking for a romance
The music started playing, he was on the floor
Yeah, Pistachio had moves
I’d never seen before
Let's go, Pistachio
Na na na na
Let's go, Pistachio
Let's go, Pistachio
Na na na na
Let's go, Pistachio
Jumpin' Beans
Written by Kelli Caldwell
1, 2, 3, 4
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
We are jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
We are jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
You can bounce like a bunny
You can pounce like a cat
Leap like a lizard
And stick like that
You can boing boing boing
Like a kid who ate too much candy
But nobody jumps like a jumpin’ bean
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
We are jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
We are jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
You can bound like a hound
You can hop like a frog
Hurdle like a horsey
Headed over a big log
Spring, spring, spring like a…
Super springy thing…
But nobody jumps like a jumpin’ bean
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
We are jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
We are jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Jumpin' beans
Tinkle Tinkle Toot
Written by Kelli Caldwell
I’m a big duck now, cause I go on the potty
I’m a big duck now, tinkle tinkle tinkle toot
I’m a big duck now, cause I go on the potty
I’m a big duck now, tinkle tinkle tinkle toot
Tinkle tinkle toot tinkle toot tinkle toot
Tinkle tinkle toot tinkle toot toot toot
Tinkle tinkle toot tinkle toot tinkle toot
Tinkle tinkle toot tinkle toot—
I'm Proud of You
Written by Kelli Caldwell
I'm proud of you
I'm proud of you
I'm so proud of you
I'm proud of you
I'm proud of you
I'm so proud of you
I'm proud of what you've done today
And I'm proud of who you are
And I hope you see
That I believe
You can reach up to the stars -- if you want to
I'm proud of you
I'm proud of you
I'm so proud of you
I'm proud of you
I'm proud of you
I'm so proud of you
I'm proud of what you've done today
And I'm proud of who you are
And I hope you see
That I believe
You can reach up to the stars -- you can do anything
Tonight I'll Be Brushing One Less Tooth
Chorus written by Alice Block - age 8 at the time and verses by Kelli Caldwell
My tooth came loose when I took a bite
Of a big green apple on a Friday night
I chomped on down and something wasn’t right---
Wiggle, wiggle
The next few days it was on my mind
Every minute of the hour all day and night
I wanna pull it out, but ooh ooh ahh ahh ehh…
Wiggle, wiggle
What you gonna do when your tooth gets loose?
You can wait for like forever til it falls in your food
Or you can tie a string around it and hold on tight and then…
Get it over with
Tonight, I’ll be brushing one less tooth
One less tooth
One less tooth
Tonight, I’ll be brushing one less tooth
Cause it came out today
Nothing quite the same as your first loose tooth
Feels super-duper strange while it’s super-duper cool
And one of the few things only kids get to do--- Go kids!
What you gonna do when your tooth gets loose?
You can wait for like forever til it falls in your food
Or you can tie a string around it and hold on tight and then…
Get it over with
Tonight, I’ll be brushing one less tooth
One less tooth
One less tooth
Tonight, I’ll be brushing one less tooth
Cause it came out today
The Waiting Song
Written by Kelli Caldwell
I'm waiting
I'm waiting
I'm waiting for my turn
I'm waiting
I'm waiting
I'm waiting like I've learned
I am waiting
I am waiting
I'm waiting patiently
Oh, no matter how I yearn
I'm waiting for my turn
Kickin' It with My Chicken
Written by Kelli Caldwell
I am kickin’ it, kickin’ it with my chicken
My chicken, my chicken is kickin’ with me
Some people may say a chicken can’t be
Your best friend, but those people will see
My chicken bawk bawks
My chicken rock rocks
My chicken is rockin’ and kickin’ along
My chicken bawk bawks
My chicken rock rocks
My chicken is rockin’ and kickin’ along
My chicken is listenin’ to my song
And bobbin’ its head
And kickin’ along
My chicken has heart
My chicken has soul—
If you don’t have a chicken
You may not know
My chicken bawk bawks
My chicken rock rocks
My chicken is rockin’ and kickin’ along
My chicken bawk bawks
My chicken rock rocks
My chicken is rockin’ and kickin’ along
Bawk, bawk, bawk, bawk
Bawk, bawk, bawk, bawk (variations)
Bawk, bawk, bawk, bawk
Bawk, bawk, bawk, bawk (variations)
My chicken bawk bawks
My chicken rock rocks
My chicken is rockin’ and kickin’ along
My chicken bawk bawks
My chicken rock rocks
My chicken is rockin’ and kickin’ along
Can't Find My Appendix
Written by Kelli Caldwell
I can't find my appendix
Oh when did I drop it?
I had it this morning
On my way to school
I've looked in my pockets
And all through my legos
I've looked in the back yard
And under my sister's teddy bear
Oh where
Oh where
Did it go?
I don't know
I can't find it, so...
Let's retrace our steps
I can't find my tonsils
Oh when did I drop them?
I had them this morning
On my way to school
I've looked in my pockets
And all through my legos
I've looked in the back yard
And under my sister's teddy bear
Oh where
Oh where
Did it go?
I don't know
I can't find it, so...
Let's retrace our steps
I can't find my front teeth
Oh when did I drop them?
I had them this morning
On my way to school
I've looked in my pockets
And all through my legos
I've looked in the back yard
And under my sister's teddy bear
Oh where
Oh where
Did it go?
I don't know
I can't find it, so...
Let's retrace our steps
Mom can’t find her car keys
Oh when did she drop them?
She had them this morning
On our way to school
She’s looked in her huge purse
And all through Dad’s legos
She’s looked in the back yard
And under my sister's teddy bear
Oh where
Oh where
Did it go?
I don't know
I can't find it, so...
Let's retrace our steps
I can't find my appendix
Oh when did I drop it?
I had it this morning
On my way to school
I've looked in my pockets
And all through my legos
I've looked in the back yard
And under my sister's teddy bear
Oh where
Oh where
Did it go?
I don't know
I can't find it, so...
Let's retrace our steps
I'll Be a Butterfly
Written by Kelli Caldwell
I'm a fuzzy caterpillar
Crawling on a log
Munchin' on a leaf or two
I don't get very far
But someday I--
I'm gonna fly--
So high
I'll be a butterfly
Chorus:
I'll be a butterfly
I'll have wings
So I can go anywhere
And do anything that I want
Na na na na
I'll be a butterfly--
Ahh ah ah ah ayy
I'm a fuzzy caterpillar
Hanging with my grubs
Our favorite thing to do
Is watch the air show above
Cause someday we--
We're gonna be up there--
Flying everywhere
Chorus:
I'll be a butterfly
I'll have wings
So I can go anywhere
And do anything that I want
Na na na na
I'll be a butterfly--
Ahh ah ah ah ayy
And now my friend, the Bee...
I'll be a busy bee
Wait and see
Flying round the globe
I'll be polinating
Za za za za za
I'll be a busy bee
Za za za za za
And now the Ladybug...
I'll be a ladybug
I seem so sweet
But I’m actually pretty tough
I keep the garden clean – munch, munch
La la la la la
I'll be a ladybug
La la la la la
And now the Dragonfly...
I'll be a dragonfly
Dip dive down
Doobie doobie doobie dow
Dippity dooo da da da
Da da da da da
I'll be a dragonfly
Da da da da da
I’m a fuzzy caterpillar
Making my cocoon
Zippin’ up and checkin’ out
I’ll see you pretty soon
But you won’t recognize me – no
I’ll be a butterfly!
Chorus:
I'll be a butterfly
I'll have wings
So I can go anywhere
And do anything that I want
Na na na na
I'll be a butterfly--
Ahh ah ah ah ayy
We're Almost There
Written by Kelli Caldwell
We're almost there
We're almost there
Don't you worry
Cause we're almost there/home
We're almost there/home
We're almost there/home
Don't you worry
Cause we're almost there/home
We are tired
We are hungry
We've been driving for forever
When our bladders might explode
We start to sing this song...
"Ooh La La Too Doo Na Na Oop Bop Oop Bop Ribbit"
"Ooh La La Too Doo Na Na Oop Bop Oop Bop Ribbit" Lyrics
Turtlurtlurtle
Written by Kelli Caldwell
Turtlurtlurtle is a turtle
Not a bird
Or an orangutan, an elephant
Or even a giraffe
She can hold her breath
Under water, like an otter
But she isn’t an otter either
And her best friend, Lou
Is a turtle too---
How do you do, Lou?
Turtlurtlurtle has a sister
Myrtlyrtle
She’s a turtle
Not a parrotfish, flamingo
Or a bat
If you get confused
When you see her on the evening news
She isn’t a TV journalist
She has a crush on Lou
If he only knew---
How do you do, Lou?
Now turtles don’t often
Get mistaken
For the other animals in the zoo--
Except for tortoises
They live on land
We're talking about turtles
They live in water and on land too
Turtlurtlurtle is a little
Bit unusual
She likes to wear a costume
Every day of her life
She’s super social
Soaking in the pools of other animals
She doesn’t seem scared at all--
And her best friend, Lou
Wears a costume, too---
But only sometimes
So, if you happen
To be at the zoo
And you see a strange looking animal—-
It might be a turtle
In disguise
Otherwise, it might be a homo sapien
Turtlurtlurtl---urtlurtlurtlurtlurtle
Turtlurtlurtlurtle and Lou--
Turtlurtlurtl---urtlurtlurtlurtlurtle
Turtlurtlurtl--urtlurtloooo
Turtlurtlurtle and Lou
Still a turtle. Quite a turtle!
And Myrtlyrtle finally married Lou
Everybody’s happy
This is sounding kind of sappy
But we hope
To see you at the zoo
Bring your best friend, too
If he’s a turtle, you—-
Are lucky
Little Ray of Sunshine
Written by Kelli Caldwell
You're my little ray of sunshine
Little ray of sunshine
Smile so bright
You could light up the night
You're my little ray of sunshine
Little ray of sunshine
Keeping me warm in a snow storm
Don't go, my little ray--ay
I need your light every day--ay
Don't go, my little ray-ay
You're the answer to a prayer
From the Lord above
The answer to a prayer
When I needed love--
You're my little ray-ay
You're my little ray-ay
You're my little ray-ay
You're my little ray-ay
Don't go, my little ray--ay
You're my rainbow maker on gray day
Don't go, my little ray--ay
You're a miracle
I didn't know I'd need
You're my vitamins
L, O, V and E--
You're my little ray--ay
You're my little ray-ay
You're my little ray-ay
You're my little ray-ay
Shine, shine and be mine all mine
Shine, shine and be mine
Shine, shine and be mine all mine
Little ray--ay, little ray
Shine, shine and be mine all mine
Shine, shine, little ray
Shine, shine and be mine all mine
Little ray--ay, little ray
You're my little ray of sunshine
Little ray of sunshine
Smile so bright
You could light up the night
You're my little ray of sunshine
Little ray of sunshine
Keeping me warm in a snow storm
Don't go, my little ray--ay
You're my rainbow maker on gray day
Don't go, my little ray--ay
You're a miracle
I didn't know I'd need
You're my vitamins
L, O, V and E--
You're my little ray--ay
You're my little ray-ay
You're my little ray-ay
You're my little ray-ay
Sunlight all night and day...
With my little ray--ay
You're my little ray-ay
You're my little ray-ay
You're my little ray-ay
Tacos, Bananas, & Toy Boats
Written by Kelli Caldwell
Tacos, bananas, and toy boats
Tacos, bananas, and toy boats
Tacos, bananas, and toy boats—
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
I love tacos
Cause they’re so good
I’d eat a million of ‘em
If I could
I love tacos
Cause they’re so good
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
I love bananas
Cause they go “squish!”
And I like ‘em cut up
An my ice cream dish
I love bananas
Cause they go “squish!”
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
I love toy boats
Cause they can float
I like to set ‘em floating
In my sandcastle moat
I love toy boats
Cause they can float
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
CHORUS:
Tacos, bananas, and toy boats
Tacos, bananas, and toy boats
Tacos, bananas, and toy boats—
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
MODULATE:
Puppy dogs, rainbows, and rocket ships
Puppy dogs, rainbows, and rocket ships
Puppy dogs, rainbows, and rocket ships
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
I love puppies
Cause they’re so wiggly
I watch 'em chase their tails
And it makes me giggly
I love puppies
Cause they’re so wiggly
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
I love rainbows
Cause they paint the sky
Mix the sun with the rain
What do you get? Oh my!
I love rainbows
Cause they paint the sky
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
I love rockets
Cause they shoot up in the air like this
Fshhhhheeeeeeewwww!
You can take ‘em to the moon
Or just about anywhere
I love rockets
Cause they shoot up in the air like this…
Fshhhhheeeeeeewwww!
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
Bridge:
Now you can change this song
To say anything you want
Just think of what you like
Think of what you love
Figure out the reason
And you find the words to rhyme
It’ll take a little practice
It’ll take a little time
But I believe in you - yes I do!
And maybe writing a song
Is something you’ll love too
FINAL CHORUS:
Tacos, bananas, and toy boats
Tacos, bananas, and toy boats
Tacos, bananas, and toy boats—
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
These are things that I love—
These are things that I love
These are things that I love—
These are things that I— love
Froggie on My Windowsill
Written by Kelli Caldwell
There’s a froggie on my window sill
He’s a noisy little guy
Keeps me up all night
He’s saying…
Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit ribbit
There’s a froggie on the front porch swing
She’s a chatty little girl
Talking, talking to the world
She’s saying…
Ribbit ribbit ribbit, redeep redeep,
Ribbit ribbit ribbit, redeep, redeep
There’s a froggie in the mailbox
He’s a booming old man
Sending echoes through the land,
He’s saying…
Ooh bop, ooh bop bop, ooh bop, ooh bop, ooh bop bop
There’s a froggie in the bath tub now
I don’t know how she got there
But I think I’ll let her out
She’s saying…
Oopsie, oop oop sie, oopsie, oopsie, oop oop sie
There’s a choir in the garden now
A bunch of noisy little frogs
Making music on a log
They’re singing…
Ooh bop, ooh bop bop, ribbit ribbit ribbit ribbit ooh bop bop
Oopsie, oopsie, ribbit redeep, oopsie, oopsie, ribbit redeep…
I'm in Love with You
Written by Kelli Caldwell
I'm in love with the words you say your way
I'm in love with the silly games you play
I'm in love with yogurt on your nose
I'm in love with the counting of your toes
And I'm love with the wonder in your eyes
As you're trying something new— “I do it”
I'm in love with most everything you're doing
I'm in love with you
I’m in love with the vrooming of your cars—vroom, vroom
I’m in love when you’re plucking my guitar
I’m in love with the diapers on your dolls
I’m in love with your growls and your bird calls
I’m in love with your ribbits and your oinks
And your quacks and your bow-wows too—and your moos
I'm in love with most everything you're doing
I'm in love with you
You make me feel like the future's filled with
Love and hope and laughter
I'm looking forward
I'm in love with your Yes’s and your No’s —more No’s
I'm in love with ring around the roses
I'm in love with how much you love the slide
I'm in love with your Why’s and your high-fives
I'm in love with your "Ooh la la la las"
As we're driving down the road— “where going to?”
I'm in love with most everything you're doing
I'm in love with you
I'm in love with most everything you're doing
Yes, I’m in love with you
I'm in love with you
Hello, I Am a Monkey
Written by Kelli Caldwell
Then You Will Run Free: A Song for Every Good Dog
Written by Kelli Caldwell and Chris Gorman
Hello, I am a monkey
I would like to play
If you will not play with me
Then I will say...
(Repeats... forever)
What does he hear?
What does he see?
Where does he go?
What does he know?
Flying along
Like life is a song
Only the good dogs know—
Chorus:
When he hears the call—
Reach into his soul—
He lets his wild fire go—
Smokey will run free
Can you hear it too—?
Reaching into you—?
Let your inner child through—
Then you will run free—
Then you will run free too
So many hills
And valleys in life
But that’s where we find
Out what’s inside
The right attitude
Can carry you through
Seems like the good dogs know—
Chorus:
When he hears the call—
Reach into his soul—
He lets his wild fire go—
Smokey will run free
Can you hear it too—?
Reaching into you—?
Let your inner child through—
Then you will run free—
Then you will run free too
The Ooh La La Song
Written by Kelli Caldwell
Ooh la la la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la
I love you
Ooh la la la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la la la
I love you—
Oooooooh
Ooh la la la la la la
Oooooooh
Ooh la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la la la
I love you—
I’ll love you when you’re feeling glad
I’ll love you when you’re feeling sad
And even when you make me mad
I’ll always love you
Oooooooh
Ooh la la la la la la
Oooooooh
Ooh la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la
Ooh la la la la la la la la
I love you—
I’ll love you in the morning light
I’ll love you when the sun is high
And when we say goodnight, you know
I’ll always love you
Oooooooh
Ooh la la la la la la
Oooooooh
Ooh la la la la
La Lullaby
Written by Kelli Caldwell
French verse translation by Natalia Perrault
Lullaby
Lullaby—
Lullaby----
To say goodnight
Lullaby
Lullaby---la lullaby
Lullaby---
Sleep tight
Every soul under the moon
Will say goodnight too
Sleepyheads tucked in their beds
A kiss and I love you--- I love you
Lullaby
Lullaby—
Lullaby----
To say goodnight
Sous la lune et les etoiles
On dit bonne nuit, bonne nuit
A chaque enfant
Dans son lit
Un bisou, je t'aime, je t'aime
Lullaby
Lullaby—
Lullaby----
To say goodnight
Lullaby
Lullaby---la lullaby
Lullaby---
Sleep tight
French translated:
Under the moon and the stars
We say/sing goodnight, goodnight
To every child
In their bed
A kiss and I love you, I love you
Just Snuggle In
Written by Kelli Caldwell
Just snuggle in, my tiny daughter
Just snuggle in, my little boy
And I will hold you close to me
And I will love you always---
Just snuggle in, my tiny baby
Just snuggle in, my little one
And I will hold you tightly
And I will hold you while you dream---
Oh, dream,
May your dreams be beautiful
Give you wings
To fly through another world---
Anything that I might do
To help your dreams come true
I’m gonna do--- my baby
Just snuggle in, my tiny daughter
Just snuggle in, my little boy
And I will hold you close to me
And I will love you always---
Just snuggle in, my tiny baby
Just snuggle in, my little one
And I will hold you tightly
And I will hold you while you dream---
May the scene be serene
When you close your eyes
Green trees
And the bluest of the blue skies
A stream of hope through solid ground
And you feel love all around
My wish for you--- my baby
Just snuggle in, my tiny daughter
Just snuggle in, my little boy
And I will hold you close to me
And I will hold you while you dream---
Just snuggle in, my tiny baby
Just settle in, my little one
And I will hold you tightly
And I will love you always---
Oh Baby Oh Baby Oh
Written by Kelli Caldwell
Oh Baby Oh Baby Oh Baby Oh
Tired and ready
Drift off to dreamland
Oh Baby Oh Baby Oh Baby Oh
May all of your wishes
Come true while you’re there
Oh Baby Oh Baby Oh Baby Oh
I hope that you know
I’ll be here when you wake
And I’ll always love you
I always will
Oh Baby Oh Baby Oh Baby Oh
Springtime Dance
Written by Kelli Caldwell
One fine day, I took a walk
And this is what I saw…
Two baby squirrels
Running round in a circle
Bushy tailed, playing games
It’s a springtime morning
Three baby birds
With their mouths open wide
Mama’s just in sight
Flying high in the sunlight
Four baby turtles
Blowing bubbles in the water
Five baby duckies
Leaving ripples on the pond
And there were six baby rabbits
Making mischief in the new, green grass
Doing a springtime dance
La la la la la --
After seven rain showers
I took a walk
And this is what I spied…
Eight daffodils
Popping out of the ground
Reaching up the sky
Waking up for the springtime
Nine little daisies
Faces following the light
What a sweet and silly sight
Soft and white in the daylight
Ten lovely tulips
Painted colors of the rainbow
Eleven lady slippers
Looking delicate as glass
And there were twelve baby ferns
Uncurling as a breeze tickled past
Part of the springtime dance
La la la la la --
Dance with me
La la la la la la la --
In the springtime
La la la la la la la
Pretend Summer
Written by Kelli Caldwell
Summer when you’re younger means
Playing all day long
Fireworks and catching fireflies and holding on
Splashing in the crashing waves
Fingers in the sand
BBQ and running through wildflowers
Getting tan
Chorus:
I don’t see a reason
To believe that summer
Ever has to ever end
Oh— I don’t see a reason
To believe that summer
Ever has to ever end
Shall we pretend?
Teasing as the summer breeze
Is blowing through my hair
Making eyes while passing by
Pretend I’m unaware
Summer lovers come and go
But never leave your heart
Flirting by the river, flowing love
Beneath the stars
Chorus:
I don’t see a reason
To believe that summer
Ever has to ever end
Oh— I don’t see a reason
To believe that summer
Ever has to ever end
Shall we pretend?
Bridge:
Summer on my mind
Summer all the time
Summer in my heart
Summer keep my troubles far from me
Chorus:
I don’t see a reason
To believe that summer
Ever has to ever end
Oh— I don’t see a reason
To believe that summer
Ever has to ever end
Shall we pretend?
Summer in my autumn years
Memories abound
My pride around the campfire
Singing favorites a round
Tiny fingers pulling strings
Make music in my heart
Laughing through the lazy days
Giving thanks for my lucky stars
Chorus:
I don’t see a reason
To believe that summer
Ever has to ever end
Oh— I don’t see a reason
To believe that summer
Ever has to ever end
Oh— I don’t see a reason
It’s my favorite season
Please don’t let my summer end—
Shall we pretend?
Got So Much Love For You
Written by Kelli Caldwell
I’ve got love, love, love
So much love
I’ve got love, love, love for you
I’ve got love, love, love,
You’ve filled me up with love
I’ve got so much love for you
We’ll turn on the radio
And dance around the kitchen
We’ll turn on the sprinkler
And run around the yard
You’ll turn on the giggles
When you see me start to wiggle
And we’ll laugh and laugh and laugh
Until it’s time to go to bed
And if I haven’t already said it…
I’ve got love, love, love
So much love
I’ve got love, love, love for you
I’ve got love, love, love,
You’ve filled me up with love
I’ve got so much love for you
I’ve got so much love---for you
I’ve got so much love for you
We’ll tell jokes to passing folks
It doesn’t matter if they laugh
We’ll sell lemonade
And maybe drink it all ourselves
You can hula hoop
And I will loop-the-loop my aeroplanes
It doesn’t matter what we do
I have fun with you---
So if I haven’t already said it…
I’ve got love, love, love
So much love
I’ve got love, love, love for you
I’ve got love, love, love,
You’ve filled me up with love (You’ve filled me up!)
I’ve got so much love for you,
I’ve got so much love for you,
I’ve got so much love---for you, I do
I’ve got so much love for you
Cooking Up Some Happiness
Written by Kelli Caldwell
too doo doo too doo doo too doo doo too doo doo
Oh Happy, we happy
Be happy too
Spread a little happiness
Around you
Oh happy, be happy
We happy too
Can I get some happiness, too ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh?
Spread a little happiness
Pick it like a sprout
And eat it on a sandwich
Put some ketchup on
And take it like a Manwich
A side or an entrée
Anything’ll do
Cooking up some happiness – with you
Can I get some happiness?
Toss it in a pan
And pop it on the stove
Shake it, Baby, shake it!
We’ll watch it grow
Treat it like an herb
May it flavor all you do
Pepper everything -- Achoo! Achoo!
Recipe for happiness – mmm…
Can I get some happiness?
Oh Happy, we happy
Be happy too
Spread a little happiness
Around you
Oh happy, be happy
We happy too
Can I get some happiness, too ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh?
Spread a little happiness
Fill it up! Fill it up!
May your cup be a brimmin’
Pour one more
Til it feels like we’re swimmin’
Steep it like a tea
Infuse in you and me
Bliss like this -- Who needs caffeine?!
Brewing up some happiness -- so sweet
Can I get some some happiness?
May it grow like a weed
Let it seed, let it seed
Toss it in a salad
We’ll start this feed!
Give thanks for the feast
Amen! to say the least
Dig into the happiness? Yes, please!
Pass along the happiness…
too doo doo too doo doo too doo doo too doo doo
Oh Happy, we happy
Be happy too
Spread a little happiness
Around you
Oh happy, be happy
We happy too
Can I get some happiness, too ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh?
Spread a little happiness
Chorus: (A cappella round)
Oh Happy, we happy
Be happy too
Spread a little happiness
Around you
Oh happy, be happy
We happy too
Can I get some happiness, too ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh?
Spread a little happiness