LORD NELSON MUSIC

FATHER SKY (Mass Choir Song - Choir Festival)

2012-01-16T15:51:00.000-08:00

Father Sky, Father sky is gray as the new light appears.
The laughter of the birds is still and the clouds shed their tears.
The land drinks of this heav'nly dew, and puddles replace the dust.
Temptation for the little feet, jump in, they must, they must.

Part 1: (Part 2 echoes)
Father Sky, Father sky is gray as the new light appears.
The laughter of the birds is still and the clouds shed their tears.
Turning my face to the sky and feeling the gentle falling mist
Washing away my cares, filling my heart with joy!

Part 1: (Descant)
Father Sky (4x)
Part 2: (Melody)
Father Sky, Father sky is gray as the new light appears.
The laughter of the birds is still and the clouds shed their tears.

Part 1:
Raising my arms, I give thanks, I give thanks Father Sky, Father Sky.
Part 2:
Lifting my spirits, I give thanks, I give thanks Father Sky, Father Sky.

Father Sky - click here to listen to the choir performance

Father Sky - Rehearsal Parts

Father Sky - Piano

JOY INSIDE (Mass Choir Song - Choir Festival)

2012-01-09T13:28:00.000-08:00

There is a song inside of the sunrise.
There is a song inside of the sea.
There is a song inside of the bright blue sky
and there's a song inside of me!

Clap your hands you mountains and rivers.
Clap your hands ev'ry forest and tree.
Clap your hands in delight; it's a wonderful sight,
for there is joy inside of me!

There is a dance inside of the sunrise.
There is a dance inside of the sea.
There is a dance inside of the bright blue sky
and there's a dance inside of me!

La la la la la la la!
La la la la la la la!

La la la la la la la
La la la!
La la la la la la la!

There is a laugh inside of the sunrise.
There is a laugh inside of the sea.
There is a laugh inside of the bright blue sky
and there's a laugh inside of me!

Clap your hands you mountains and rivers.
Clap your hands ev'ry forest and tree.
Clap your hands in delight; it's a wonderful sight,
for there is joy;
for there's a song;
for there's a dance;
for there's a laugh;
for there is joy inside of me!

Click here to listen to the choir performance

*You will be able to see the sheet music to practice the hand clap parts*

Joy Inside - claps & melody

Joy Inside - Piano only

I'VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING (Grades 4-7)

2012-01-06T16:56:00.000-08:00

I've got the world on a string,
sittin' on a rainbow, got that string
around my finger, what a world, what a life,
I'm in love.

I've got a song that I sing,
I can make the rain go,
anytime I move my finger, lucky me can't you see,
I'm in love (I'm in love, I'm in love)

Life is a beautiful thing (a beautiful thing)
As long as I hold that string (hold that string)
I'd be a silly so and so (silly, silly so and so)
If I should ever let you go (ever let you go)

I've got the world on a string,
sittin' on a rainbow, got that string
around my finger, what a world, what a life,
I'm in love.

Scat section:
Doo doo doo doo doo doot, doo doo doo doot, doo doo doo doo doo doo
doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Ba doo ba doo ba doo ba doo ba doo ba doo doo doo doot doo doo doot doo doo doot do ba do bah, ba da ba da ba da ba da ba da ba da ba da ba da ba da ba doot, doo ba doo ba doo daht!

Life is a beautiful thing (a beautiful thing)
As long as I hold that string (hold that string)
I'd be a silly so and so (silly, silly so and so)
If I should ever let you go (ever let you go)

I've got the world on a string,
sittin' on a rainbow, got that string
around my finger, what a world, what a life,
I'm in love. (I'm in love)

Got the world on a string, what a world,
I'm in love! (I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love!)

I've Got the World on a String - Part 1

I've Got the World on a String - Part 2

I've Got the World on a String - All Parts

I've Got the World on a String - Piano

WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF TOMORROW (K-7)

2012-01-06T16:43:00.000-08:00

Together we can make a difference.
Together we can make a start.
So put your hand in my hand,
this song comes straight from the heart.

Nothing can stand between us.
United we are strong.
With you my friend beside me,
I know where I belong.

We are the children of tomorrow. (Part II echoes)
It's all up to us to find a better way. (Harmony)
We are the children of tomorrow. (Part II echoes)
We won't let a thing stand in our way. (Harmony)

We can change the land together.
We'll make the world a better place.
With peace and love forever,
Friendship will lead the way.

We'll teach the next generation.
We believe we can.
Join in our celebration,
the future is in our hands.

We are the children of tomorrow. (Part II echoes)
It's all up to us to find a better way. (Harmony)
We are the children of tomorrow. (Part II echoes)
We won't let a thing stand in our way. (Harmony) 3x

We are the Children of Tomorrow - Part 1

We are the Children of Tomorrow - Part 2

We are the Children of Tomorrow - All parts

We are the Children of Tomorrow - Piano

PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ (Grades 1-3)

2012-01-06T16:30:00.000-08:00

Have you seen the well to do
Up and down Park Avenue
On that famous thorough fare
With their noses in the air
High hats and arrow collars
White spats with lots of dollars
Spending every dime, for a wonderful time!

If you're blue and you know where to go to
what don't you go where fashion sits, puttin' on the Ritz.
Different types who wear a daycoat, pants with stripes
or cut away coat perfect fits, puttin' on the Ritz.

Strolling up the avenue so happy (Part 2)
All dressed up just like an English Chappie,(Part 1) very snappy (All Parts)

Come let's mix where Rockefelers walk with sticks
or "umberelas" in their mitts, puttin' on the Ritz.

If you're blue and you know where to go to
what don't you go where fashion sits, puttin' on the Ritz.
Different types who wear a daycoat, pants with stripes
or cut away coat perfect fits, puttin' on the Ritz.

Dressed up like a million dollar trooper (Part 2)
Trying hard to be like Gary Cooper (Part 1), super duper (All Parts)

Come let's mix where Rockefelers walk with sticks
or "umberelas" in their mitts, puttin' on the Ritz.

Puttin' on the Ritz (4x)

Puttin' on the Ritz - Part 1

Puttin' on the Ritz - Part 2

Puttin' on the Ritz - All Parts

Puttin' on the Ritz - Piano

JINGLE BELL ROCK (K-7)

2011-12-05T15:15:00.000-08:00

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring
Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun
Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock
Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time
Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square
In the frosty air.

What a bright time, it's the right time
To rock the night away
Jingle bell time is a swell time
To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling beat
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell,
That's the jingle bell rock.

Jingle Bell Rock - Voice & Piano

Jingle Bell Rock - Piano

XYLOPHONE PICTURE

2011-11-30T13:21:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of a xylophone to help you practice or you can use it to draw your own xylophone!

SLEIGH RIDE (gr. 4-7)

2011-11-21T16:28:00.000-08:00

PART 1: Divisions: 4, 5, 6, 7
PART 2: Divisions: 1, 2, 3

Sleigh Ride!
It's a sleigh ride!

Just hear those sleigh bells jingleing, ringting tingleing too,
Come on it's lovely weather for a Sleigh Ride together with you,
Outside the snow is falling and friends are calling "Yoo hoo"
Come on it's lovely weather for a Sleigh Ride together with you.
Bop bop bah dop!
(Part II)
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doot doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo Bop bop bah dop!

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap let's go
Let's look at the show
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap it's grand
Just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairy land

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we
We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be
Let's take the road before us and sing a chorus or two
Come on it's lovely weather for a Sleigh Ride together with you
Bop bop bah dop!
(Part II)
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doot doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo Bop bop bah dop!

Bop bah yah bah dee ahp bop bah, bop bah yah bah dee ahp bop bah (2x)
Bop bop bah dop!

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap let's go
Let's look at the show
We're riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap it's grand
Just holding your hand
We're gliding along with a song of a wintery fairy land

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy cozy are we
We're snuggled up together like two birds of a feather would be
Let's take the road before us and sing a chorus or two
Come on it's lovely weather for a Sleigh Ride together with you
Bop bop bah dop!
(Part II)
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doot doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo Bop bop bah dop!

Ending:
It's a Sleigh Ride!
It's a Sleigh Ride!
It's a Sleigh Ride!

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THESE RECORDINGS DO NOT HAVE THE REPEAT!

Sleigh Ride - Part 1 Piano

Sleigh Ride - Part 2 & Piano

Sleigh Ride - Both Vocal Parts & Piano

Sleigh Ride - Piano

ROCK N' ROLL REINDEER (gr. K-3)

2011-11-21T12:13:00.000-08:00

PART 1: Divisions. 8, 10, 12, 14
PART 2: Divisions. 9, 11, 13, 15

Santa’s got a brand new reindeer crew,
Rock ‘n Roll Reindeer, two by two.
They’ve got a sleigh full of toys; they know what to do,
Rock n’ Roll Reindeer, two by two.
They’ve got four on the floor, now they’re in control,
It’s time to fly and let the good times roll!

Chorus:
Rock n’ Roll Reindeer are really gonna to rock tonight!
They’ll have fun, fun, fun flyin’ high up in the midnight sky.
Now they’re ready to go!(part 1)
They’re ready to ride;(part 2) you know they’re gonna to take it right in stride.
Rock n’ Roll Reindeer are really gonna rock tonight!

So many toys, so little time,
Rock n’ Roll Reindeer two by two.
They’re all revved up, now they’re in their prime,
Rock n’ Roll Reindeer two by two
So when Santa’s back’s up against the wall,
Rock n’ Roll Reindeer will answer the call!

Chorus:
Rock n’ Roll Reindeer are really gonna to rock tonight!
They’ll have fun, fun, fun flyin’ high up in the midnight sky.
Now they’re ready to go!(part 1)
They’re ready to ride;(part 2) you know they’re gonna to take it right in stride.
Rock n’ Roll Reindeer are really gonna rock tonight!

Ending:
Oo (Rock n’ Roll Reindeer two by two)
Oo (Rock n’ Roll Reindeer two by two)
Now they’re ready to go!(part 1)
They’re ready to ride;(part 2) you know they’re gonna to take it right in stride.
Rock n’ Roll Reindeer are really gonna rock tonight! (2x)
Yeah, Rock n’ Roll Reindeer are really gonna rock tonight!
Yeah!

Rock n' Roll Reindeer - Vocals & Piano

Rock n' Roll Reindeer - Piano

SR. BAND

2011-11-18T13:08:00.001-08:00

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Practice:
153, 184
Jus'Plain Blues

JR. BAND

2011-11-18T13:07:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, Jan. 10
Practice: #58-64

O CANADA

2011-11-16T15:45:00.000-08:00

O CANADA
OUR HOME AND NATIVE LAND
TRUE PATRIOT'S LOVE
IN ALL OUR SON'S COMMAND

WITH GLOWING HEARTS, WE SEE THEE RISE
THE TRUE NORTH STRONG AND FREE
FROM FAR AND WIDE OH CANADA
WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE

GOD KEEP OUR LAND
GLORIOUS* AND FREE (*REMEMBER TO SING "GLORIOU SAND" FREE)
O CANADA WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE
O CANADA WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE
(*YOU CAN SING THE ENDING HIGH OR LOW)

O Canada - Vocals & Piano

O Canada - Piano

DO RE MI

2011-11-16T15:09:00.000-08:00

DO, A DEER, A FEMALE DEER

RE, A DROP OF GOLDEN SUN

MI, A NAME, I CALL MYSELF

FA, A LONG, LONG, WAY TO RUN

SOL, A NEEDLE PULLING THREAD (*REMEMBER THAT THE L IS SILENT)

LA, A NOTE TO FOLLOW SOL

TI, A DRINK WITH JAM AND BREAD

THAT WILL BRING US BACK TO DO - SOL - MI - DO!

Do Re Mi - Vocals & Piano

Do Re Mi - Piano

BONGO JOE

2011-11-07T19:34:00.000-08:00

HEAR THE MUSIC WITH THE JUNGLE BEAT
IT'S COMING FROM THE HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET
FOR THERE LIVES BONGO JOE WITH HIS DRUMS SO GRAND
AND HE'S THE BEST BONGO PLAYER IN ALL OF THE LAND

Bongo Joe - Vocals & Piano

Bongo Joe - Piano

SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT

2011-11-07T19:31:00.000-08:00

CHORUS
SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT
COMIN' FOR TO CARRY ME HOME
SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT
COMIN' FOR TO CARRY ME HOME

I LOOKED OVER JORDAN AND WHAT DID I SEE?
COMIN' FOR TO CARRY ME HOME
A BAND OF ANGELS COMIN' AFTER ME
COMIN' FOR TO CARRY ME HOME

CHORUS

IF YOU GET THERE BEFORE I DO
COMIN' FOR TO CARRY ME HOME
JUS' TELL MY FRIENDS THAT I'M COMIN' TOO
COMIN' FOR TO CARRY ME HOME

CHORUS

I'M SOMETIMES UP, I'M SOMETIMES DOWN
COMIN' FOR TO CARRY ME HOME
BUT STILL MY SOUL FEELS HEAVENLY BOUND
COMIN' FOR TO CARRY ME HOME

CHORUS

Xylophone part:
C - G (4x)
C - A (2x)
C - G (6x)
B - G (4x)

C - G (4x)
C - A (2x)
C - G (4x)
B - G (2x)
C - G (4x)

*RECORDINGS ARE IN THE KEY OF D*
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Vocals & Piano

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Piano

THE NELSON SONG

2011-11-07T13:25:00.000-08:00

JUST AN EASTSIDE SCHOOL
WHERE TOLERANCE AND KINDNESS RULE
NELSON'S SPIRIT'S ALWAYS IN THE AIR

WE'RE A FAMILY
AND WE KNOW WE'LL ALWAYS BE
A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY, GOING ON AND ON AND ON AND ON

BRIDGE
1911 KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 7
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD AHEAD

CHORUS
DON'T STOP BELIEVIN', HOLD ONTO THAT FEELING
AT NELSON SCHOOL WE BELONG

CHORUS
DON'T STOP BELIEVIN', WHEN WE KEEP ACHIEVING
WE WILL NEVER GO WRONG

DON'T STOP!

The Nelson Song - Vocals & Piano only

The Nelson Song - Piano only

SIYAHAMBA

2011-11-07T13:10:00.000-08:00

Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos',
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos',
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos',
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' wenkhos',
Khanyen' kwenkhos',
Siyahamba, hamba,
Siyahamba, hamba, ooh
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwen-,
Khanyen' kwenkhos'.
Siyahamba, hamba,
Siyahamba, hamba, ooh
Siyahamb' ekukhanyen' kwenkhos'.

We are marching in the light of God,
We are marching in the light of God,
We are marching in the light of God,
We are marching in the light of,
The light of God,
We are marching, marching,
We are marching, marching,
We are marching in the light of,
The light of God,
We are marching, marching,
We are marching, marching,
We are marching in the light of God

Siyahamba - Part 1

Siyahamba - Part 2

Siyahamba - Piano only

Siyahamba - Rhythm only

Siyahamba - Singing & Rhythm

LEAN ON ME

2011-11-07T13:02:00.000-08:00

SOMETIMES IN OUR LIVES, WE ALL HAVE PAIN, WE ALL HAVE SORROW
BUT IF WE ARE WISE, WE KNOW THAT THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW

CHORUS:
LEAN ON ME, WHEN YOU'RE NOT STRONG, I'LL BE YOUR FRIEND
I'LL HELP YOU CARRY ON, FOR IT WON'T BE LONG,
'TILL I'M GUNNA NEED SOMEBODY TO LEAN ON

PLEASE SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE, IF YOU HAVE THINGS YOU NEED TO BORROW
FOR NO ONE CAN FILL, THOSE OF YOUR NEEDS, THAT YOU WON'T LET SHOW

CHORUS

BRIDGE
JUST CALL ON ME BROTHER, IF YOU NEED A HAND
WE ALL NEED SOMEBODY TO LEAN ON
I JUST MIGHT HAVE A PROBLEM, THAT YOU'LL UNDERSTAND
WE ALL NEED SOMEBODY TO LEAN ON

CHORUS

IF THERE IS A LOAD, THAT YOU NEED TO BEAR, THAT YOU CAN'T CARRY
I'M RIGHT UP THE ROAD, I'LL SHARE YOUR LOAD, IF YOU JUST CALL ME.

CHORUS

Xylophone part:
C - G (4x)
C - A (4x)
C - G (4x)
B - G (4x)

C - G (4x)
C - A (4x)
C - G (4x)
B - G (2x)
C - G (4x)

*RECORDINGS ARE IN THE KEY OF D*
Lean On Me - Vocals & Piano

Lean On Me - Harmony (Part 2)

Lean On Me - Piano

CIRCLE CHANT

2011-11-06T23:08:00.000-08:00

CIRCLE ROUND FOR FREEDOM
CIRCLE ROUND FOR PEACE
FOR ALL OF US IMPRISONED
CIRCLE FOR RELIEF

CIRCLE FOR THE PLANET
CIRCLE FOR EACH SOUL
FOR THE CHILDREN OF OUR CHILDREN
KEEP THE CIRCLE WHOLE

Circle Chant - Vocals & Piano

Circle Chant - Piano

REMEMBRANCE DAY CHILD

2011-11-06T22:57:00.000-08:00

WHAT CAN I DO? TO SAY THANK YOU, TO A TIME SO LONG AGO.
WHAT CAN I DO? HOW CAN I KNOW, IT SEEMS SO FAR FROM ME.
I KNOW THAT YOU DIED, SO MANY HAD DIED
LONG YEARS AGO, YOU FELT THE DAWN YOU SAW THE SUNSET GLOW.
I KNOW THAT I'M JUST A CHILD, HOW'S A CHILD TO KNOW?
I HAVE A PLACE TO SLEEP, MY FAMILY HAS FOOD TO EAT,
I CAN FEEL SAFE WHEN I'M WALKING DOWN THE STREET
HOW CAN I KNOW, WHAT IT MEANS?
IN FLANDERS FIELDS.

IN FLANDERS FIELDS, IN FLANDERS FIELDS
WHERE YOU DIED LONG YEARS AGO
IN FLANDERS FIELDS, IN FLANDERS FIELDS
WHERE THE POPPIES GROW AND MARK THE ROWS

I TRY TO UNDERSTAND, WHAT IT IS THAT WE HAVE GAINED
WE CAN BE WHO WE ARE, WE CAN REACH FOR THE STARS
WE CAN BE ANYTHING
WE CAN FOLLOW ANY GOD, HAVE A CREED OR NO CREED AT ALL
WE CAN GO ANYWHERE WE WANT, HAVE ANY FRIENDS WE WANT
WE CAN DECIDE FOR OURSELVES THE TRUTH WE WANT
THESE ARE HERE FOR ME BECAUSE OF YOU
WHAT CAN I DO? TO SAY THANK YOU
I'LL REMEMBER YOU.

Remembrance Day Child - Vocals & Piano

Remembrance Day Child - Piano