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Story Time
00:59
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It’s story time
So gather near
Of heroes and villains
We soon will hear
So my friends,
Will you lend me your ears?
For once upon a time.
It’s story time
So please come round
Of birds, frogs and dragons
We’ll soon hear sound
So my friends,
Will you hear what I’ve found?
‘Bout once upon a time
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Hey there bird, sitting in the tree
Singing and squawking so happily!
What’s that there, you’ve got on your head
Won’t you tell me my feathery friend?
Weee-elllllll I’m…
Boris the bird I’ve got black feathers
I’m Boris the bird, I’ve got black feathers
I’m Boris the bird, I’ve got black feathers
And I make a noise like this – BARP
Hey there bird, sitting in the tree
Singing and squawking so happily!
What’s that there, you’ve got on your feet
Won’t you tell me my feathery friend?
Weee-elllllll I’m…
Boris the bird I’ve got blue feet
I’m Boris the bird, I’ve got blue feet
I’m Boris the bird, I’ve got blue feet
And I make a noise like this – BARP
Hey there bird, sitting in the tree
Singing and squawking so happily!
What’s that there, you’ve got on your face
Won’t you tell me my feathery friend?
Weee-elllllll I’m…
Boris the bird I’ve got an orange beak
I’m Boris the bird, I’ve got an orange beak
I’m Boris the bird, I’ve got an orange beak
And I make a noise like this – BARP
Hey there bird, sitting in the tree
Singing and squawking so happily!
What’s that there, you’ve got on your back
Won’t you tell me my feathery friend?
Weee-elllllll I’m…
Boris the bird, I’ve got lovely wings
I’m Boris the bird, I’ve got lovely wings
I’m Boris the bird, I’ve got lovely wings
And I make a noise like this – BARP
And I fly away like this – WHOOSH
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3. |
This Shoe I Carry
02:09
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They made me throw a ball to find myself a wife
But who knew I’d find a girl who’d change my life?
I met a girl, so interesting and kind
But now that girl, I simply cannot find
Who will try on this shoe that I carry?
The girl that it fits, I hope, she’ll be the girl I marry
I said who will try on this shoe that I carry?
The girl that it fits, she’ll be the girl I marry
They made me thow a ball, to dance with all the girls
But who knew I’d find someone, who’d totally rock my world?
We danced and talked all night, until the clock did sound
And then she disappeared, and she simply can’t be found
Who will try on this shoe that I carry?
The girl that it fits, I hope, she’ll be the girl I marry
I said who will try on this shoe that I carry?
The girl that it fits, she’ll be the girl I marry
They made me throw a ball, to help me fall in love
But who knew the girl I’d find would fly off like a dove?
I thought we’d hit it off, I thought she liked me too
But when that midnight bell did sound, all she left was her right shoe!
Who will try on this shoe that I carry?
The girl that it fits, I hope, she’ll be the girl I marry
I said who will try on this shoe that I carry?
The girl that it fits, she’ll be the girl I marry
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It’s a drag being a dragon
It’s frustrating breathing this fire
It gets in the way when I’m trying to sing
And I just want to join the church choir
It’s a drag being a dragon
It’s gruesome being this green
I try my best to be so friendly
But everyone thinks I am mean
I don’t want to eat a princess for my tea
I’d rather have crumpets and a nice piece of cheese
I have such good manners, I always say please
But everyone runs from me
It’s so sad being a dragon
I’m reluctant to use this big road
I want to do yoga, pilates, tai chi
Being loud, it just makes my throat sore
It’s too bad being a dragon
I’m not greedy ‘bout big piles of gold
I want to paint pictures, oh I want to dance
But they think that I’m mean, bad and cold
I don’t want to fight with a knight on a steed
I’d rather have a chat and work out what he needs
I’m a reasonable dragon, but no one pays heed
Everyone runs from me
It’s a drag being a dragon
Everyone runs from me!
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Magic Beans
02:26
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Oh no, my son’s done a foolish thing
He took my prize cow, and sold her for nothing
We needed money
We needed food
But all I’ve got is magic beans
No I don’t believe in magic
No I don’t believe in beans
I needed some food in my belly
But all I’ve got is ears full of Jack’s mad dreams
Oh no, my son’s done a foolish deed
He never listens, or does the things we need
He went to market
He went to make cash
But all I’ve got is magic beans
No I don’t believe in magic
No I don’t believe in beans
I needed some food in my belly
But all I’ve got is ears full of Jack’s mad dreams
Oh no, my son’s done a foolish act
I miss dear Daisy, I wish he could get her back
He never listens
He only dreams
But all I’ve got is magic beans
No I don’t believe in magic
No I don’t believe in beans
I needed some food in my belly
But all I’ve got is ears full of Jack’s mad dreams
No I don’t believe in magic
No I don’t believe in beans
I needed some food in my belly
But all I’ve got is ears full of Jack’s mad dreams
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6. |
Big Bad Wolf
03:40
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Pleased you meet you I’m the Big Bad Wolf
I’m long of claw, and I’m sharp of tooth
Those little piggies I would like to meet
Those little piggies, I would like to EAT
Pleased you meet you I’m the Big Bad Wolf
I’m long of claw, and I’m sharp of tooth
Red Riding Hood, I would like to meet
Red Riding Hood, I would like to EAT
Huffing and a pufifing I’ll blow your house down
Huffing and a puffing I’m the toughest in town
Huffing and a puffing I’d win any race
I’m the Big Bad Wolf, you can tell from my face
CELLO SOLO
Pleased you meet you I’m the Big Bad Wolf
I’m long of claw, and I’m sharp of tooth
Those little piggies I would like to meet
Those little piggies, I would like to EAT
Pleased you meet you I’m the Big Bad Wolf
I’m long of claw, and I’m sharp of tooth
Red Riding Hood, I would like to meet
Red Riding Hood, I would like to EAT
Huffing and a pufifing I’ll blow your house down
Huffing and a puffing I’m the toughest in town
Huffing and a puffing I’d win any race
I’m the Big Bad Wolf, you can tell from my face
Pleased you meet you I’m the Big Bad Wolf
I’m long of claw, and I’m sharp of tooth
Those little piggies I would like to meet
Those little piggies, I would like to EAT
YUM YUM
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It’s fabulous being a frog
I can sit here and think on my log
If I’m feeling hungry, I’ll gobble a fly
I’ll sit on a lily pad
And watch clouds go by
Yes it’s fabulous being a frog
It’s ace being an amphibian
I reckon we frogs have most fun
If I’m feeling happy
I’ll jump up and down
If I want to cool off
I’ll just swim to uptown
Yes it’s ace being an amphibian
It’s terrific to hang out with toads
They’re so warty and wise, I learn loads
If I’m feeling sleepy
I’ll doze on my log
I love being pondlife
I love being a frog
Yes it’s terrific to hang out with toads
It’s fabulous being a frog
I can sit here and think on my log
If I’m feeling hungry, I’ll gobble a fly
I’ll sit on a lily pad
And watch clouds go by
Yes it’s fabulous being a frog
Yes it’s fabulous being a frog
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8. |
Spider Song
02:15
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I’ve got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 legs
And if I wriggle and I jiggle
I can spin extraordinary webs
Do you wanna see a trick?
I can hang upside down
Yes I’m a spider and I’m boss of this town
I’ve got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 legs
Yes I’m an arachnid
And some people want to get rid
Of cute little critters like me
I don’t know why! Cos I help get rid of flies
And I’m bout as cool and cute as can be
Cos I’ve got….1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8 legs
And if I wriggle and I jiggle
I can spin extraordinary webs
Do you wanna see a trick?
I can jump for miles
When people see me, they should start to mile
Cos I’ve got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8 legs
Yes I’m a spider
And some people want to hide a-
..way from creepy crawlies like me
But it makes no sense! Hey if you’re on the fence
Why not come on down and hang out with me?
Cos I’ve got….1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8 legs
And if I wriggle and I jiggle
I can spin extraordinary webs
Do you wanna see a trick?
I can tap dance all night
But when people see me, they just take fright
Cos I’ve got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 8 legs
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9. |
Lullaby
03:35
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Shut your eyes, my darling child
Rest your weary limbs just a while
Save all your giggles, and save all your smiles
We’ll need them in the morning
Shut your eyes, my darling wee dear
I promise I will stay near
There’s no need to worry, there’s nothing to fear
I’ll see you in the morning
Snoring, Yawning
Rest your head, my darling small child
Snoring, yawning
Close your eyes, my dear
Shut your eyes, my darling child
Rest your weary limbs just a while
Save all your giggles, and save all your smiles
We’ll need them in the morning
Shut your eyes, my darling wee dear
I promise I will stay near
There’s no need to worry, there’s nothing to fear
I’ll see you in the morning
Snoring, Yawning
Rest your head, my darling small child
Snoring, yawning
Close your eyes, my dear
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Becky, Boris and the Beats London, UK
'Becky, Boris and the Beats' is the house band for the Beanstalk Arts classes led by Becky and her cello across SE
London!
Becky is a cellist, ukulele player and storyteller, who tells tales and sings original songs to under 5s and their grown ups.
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