THE FATHER OF OUR COUNTRY... GEORGE WASHINGTON

Words by - Sam & Gary Francis; Music - Gary Francis

Our war for independence
Was fought and finally won.
The leader who was in command
Was General Washington.
George was strong and noble
A man of dignity
He kept his soldiers going
As they fought for liberty.

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General George Washington
Kept the British on the run
‘Till the war was finally won
Our Nation had begun.
George became our President
He was number one.
The Father of our Country...A brave American!.

At Valley Forge they suffered
For it was very cold.
His troops were sick and hungry
Their bread covered with mold..
How could they keep on fighting'
The condition they were in.
Got strength from their commander
Together they would win!

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A man of faith and courage
With great integrity.
He led his troops to battle
And on to victory!

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(Tag)-
The father of our country...
General George Washington!

ABE LINCOLN

Words - Sam & Gary Francis
Music - Gary Francis

Born in a small log cabin, yet he grew up to be
Our country's sixteenth president, who served with dignity.
Had just one year of schooling, read books of every kind.
He studied by the fire light, developing his mind.

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Abe Lincoln, Abe Lincoln, is known in history
As the President who worked real hard to end the slavery.
Abe Lincoln, Abe Lincoln, brought peace and unity.
He showed us by example the way we ought to be!

(Bridge)
A nation divided until the war was done.
Abe, put us back together all as one!

He had strong moral values, applied what he believed.
Gave credit to his mother for the things that he achieved.
Took good care of his body, was strong and very tall.
Abe, stayed away from harmful things like drugs and alcohol.

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(Tag)
He showed us by example the way we ought to be!

I HAVE A DREAM...MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Words and Music - Sam Francis, Gary Francis

"I have a dream"
That one day we will see
A world that's filled with hope
Peace and harmony.
A place where all are free
And have equality.
That is the way it ought to be!

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Let freedom ring
Let freedom ring
From the hilltops and the mountains
Let freedom ring!
Martin Luther King
Said, ‘Let Freedom Ring'
Free at last, we're free at last.
Let's all join hands and sing.

"I have a dream"
That one day there will be
Fair laws and civil rights
For all humanity.
And justice is for all,
Men walk with dignity.
That is the way it ought to be!

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(Bridge)
It doesn't really matter
The color of our skin
Inside we're all Americans
Together we will win!

‘I have a dream'
That one day we'll be free
From hate and racial strife
And no more poverty.
A brotherhood of man
Where all of us are free.
That is the way it ought to be

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Tag-
Free at last, we're free at last.
Let's all join hands and sing.
I Have a Dream!

LET'S SEND THE WORLD A VALENTINE

Words and Music - Sam Francis

Let's send the world a Valentine
Share our hearts with all mankind.
Words don't even have to rhyme.
‘I Love You' will do just fine.

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Can you just imagine
The joy that we could see
If people lived together
In peace and harmony?
Can you just imagine
A world where all are free?
If we would love each other
How happy we would be!

Let's send the world a Valentine
To nations of every kind.
With words of caring and good will
Tell them how we really feel.

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(Bridge)Love can cross the mountains
Love can span the seas.
Love can change the hearts of men.
We can live in harmony!

Let's send the world a Valentine
Share our hearts with all mankind.
Words don't even have to rhyme
‘I love you' will do just fine.

(tag)
Let's send the world a Valentine!

YOU BETTER BE WEARIN' GREEN

Words and Music - Sam Francis

‘Everything is Irish' on St. Patrick's Day.
We eat corned beef and cabbage
For that's the Irish way.
We decorate with shamrocks...
Balloons and banners too...
But, there's still one thing the Irish say
That everyone should do.

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Oh....you better wear some green
You better be wearin' green.
That's one thing that everyone should do.
You know a Leprechaun or two.
They might be pinchin' you!
So...you better be a wearin' green!

‘Everything is Irish' on St. Patrick's Day
If you kiss the Blarney Stone
They say you'll get your way.
You could catch a Leprechaun
Bad-tempered though they seem
But, you still won't find their ‘pot of gold'
Unless you're wearin' green.

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(Bridge)
‘Top of the morning' to you.
Keep ‘those Irish eyes a Smiling' too.
Shenanigans they play
On St. Patrick's Day
So you had better wear some green.

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(Tag) You better be a warin' green!

GOIN' GREEN

Words- Sam Francis, Cliff Maag
Music- Cliff Maag, Sam Cardon

Let's all take care of our forests green
Save our lakes and our mountain streams.
Pick up trash and keep our water clean
We'll make the world a green place
It's up to you and me.

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Come join our team... we're goin' green
We need recruits from everywhere.
Come join our team... we're goin' green
And we can win if you are there.
Fight, fight, fight, to save our planet
Win, win, win, is what we'll do.
Come join our team... we're goin' green
Let's show the world how much we care.
Let's all take care of our forests green
Save our lakes and our mountain streams.
Pick up trash and keep our water clean
We'll make the world a green place
It's up to you and me.

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(CHANT)
Get the idea' See what we mean'
To save our planet...let's go green!

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(Tag) Let's show the world how much we care!

(Shout) We're Goin' Green!

THE EASTER BUNNY HOP (Activity Song)

Words- Sam Francis
Music- Gary Francis, Brian Jensen

Hop, Hop, Hop,
Let's run in place and Stop!
Hop, Hop, Hop
Let's run in place and Stop!
Don't be embarrassed...you look fine
Rabbits do it all the time.
Regenerate your heart and mind.
Hop, Hop, Hop

Hop, Hop, Hop,
Let's run in place and Stop!
Hop, Hop, Hop,
Let's run in place and Stop!
Exercise is good for you
It's good for kids and grownups too
That is what we all should do.
Hop, Hop, Hop.

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Rabbits hop and turkeys trot.
Which would you rather be...
A hopping Easter Bunny
Or a big roasted turkey'

Hop, Hop, Hop
Let's run in place and stop!
Hop, Hop, Hop
Let's run in place and stop!
Don't be embarrassed...
you look fine
Rabbits do it all the time.
Regenerate your heart and mind.
Hop, Hop, Hop.

(Bridge)
We should all control our weight
Don't have to lose a ton.
Hopping burns up calories
And it is lots of fun!

Hop, Hop, Hop
Let's run in place and Stop!
Hop, Hop, Hop
Let's run in place and Stop!
Don't be embarrassed...
you look fine
Rabbits do it all the time.
Regenerate your heart and mind
. Hop, Hop, Hop.

Exercise is good for you
It's good for kids and grownups too.
That is what we all should do
Hop, Hop.............................Hop!

MILITARY MEDLEY(Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines)

(Air Force)
Off we go into the wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun;
Here they come, zooming to meet our thunder,
At em boys, give er the gun!
Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,
Off with one terrible roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame
Hey! Nothing can stop the US Air Force!

(Army)
Over hill, over dale, we have hit the dusty trail,
And those caissons go rolling along.
‘Counter march! Right about!'
Hear those wagon soldiers shout,
While those caissons go rolling along.
For it's Hi! Hi! Hee! In the Field Artillery,
Call off your numbers loud and strong-...2, 3, 4,
And where we go, you will always know
That those caissons are rolling along.

(Navy)
Anchors aweigh my boys, Anchors aweigh,
Farewell to college joys,
We sail at break of day, day, day, day!
Through our last night on shore,
Anchors aweigh, Until we meet once more
Here's wishing you a happy voyage home

(Coast Guard)
We're always ready for the call,
We place our trust in Thee.
Through surf and storm and howling gale
High shall our purpose be,
‘Semper Paratus' is our guide,
Our fame our glory, too,
To fight, to save, or fight and die!
Aye! Coast Guard, we are for you.

(Marines)
From the halls of Montezuma
To the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land, and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom.
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marines.

OUR FLAG- THE RED, WHITE & BLUE

Words- Sam Francis; Music- Gary Francis

A promise for our future
A reminder of our past
The flag of the United States
A symbol meant to last.
And when we see it waving
Let's pledge allegiance to
This emblem of our country
The Red, White, and Blue.

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Red in our flag it stands for courage
Blue symbolizes loyalty.
White is the color...unlike all others
It stands for purity.
One star for each State in our Union
Stripes for the thirteen colonies
Liberty under law...it is a symbol of
A country that is free!

We're proud to see these colors
Wave over land and sea
This banner of America
Says that we are free!
With hearts and hands together
We show our reverence to
This emblem of our country
The Red, White, and Blue'

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All our hearts are filled with pride
When the flag goes marching by.
This country will always be
A land of liberty!

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THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Words and Music- Sam Francis

The Declaration of Independence
Says ‘we hold these truth to be....'
‘All men are created equal'
To live in harmony.
‘They are endowed by their Creator
With certain unalienable rights...
That among these are life, liberty,
And the pursuit of happiness.'

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The Declaration of Independence
‘In the name, and by authority...
Declare, that these United Colonies
Are ‘free and Independent States'
A land of Liberty!

It was written by Thomas Jefferson
Signed on the 4th of July.
It declared our Independence
And told the reasons why.
In support of this declaration
Valiant men, strong and true.
They bravely ‘ pledged their lives, their fortunes.
And their sacred honor too.'

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(tag)
It declared our Independence
And fought to keep men free!

FIGHTING FEAR WITH FRIENDSHIP

(A request made by Pres. George W. Bush to America's children)
Words- Sam Francis Music- Merrill Jenson

Children of America
There's a way to conquer fear.
It's time that we all get along
So hate will disappear.
There's one thing that we can do
And we should start today.
We'll fight fear with friendship
There is no better way.

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Fighting fear with friendship
It is our Nation's call
Our President has asked the ‘kids'
To be a friend to all!
Fighting fear with friendship
There's letters we can send.
Tell the ‘kids' throughout the world
We want to be their friend!

Children of America
We love our liberty.
We wish that kids throughout the world
Also could be free.
If only they could feel our hearts
They would know how much we care.
We all want peace on earth for children everywhere!

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(Bridge)
Regardless of our color or nationality,
We should respect our differences
And friends we all should be.

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(Tag) Let's tell the kids throughout the world
We want to be your friend.

40 HOUR WEEK

Words- Dave Loggins
Music- Lisa Silver, Don Schlitz

There are people in this country who work hard everyday
Not for fame or fortune do they strive.
But the fruits of their labor are worth more than their pay,
And it's time a few of them were recognized.

Hello Detroit, auto worker, let us thank you for your time.
You work a 40 hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line.
Hello Pittsburgh, steel mill worker, let us thank you for your time.
You work a 40 hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line.

This is for the one who swings the hammer, drivin' home the nail,
For the one behind the counter, ringin' up the sales.
For the one who fights the fires, the one who brings the mail,
For everyone who works behind the scenes.
You can see them every morning in the factories and the fields,
In the city streets and the quiet country towns.
Workin' together like spokes inside a wheel,
They keep this country turnin' around.

Hello Kansas, wheat field farmer, let us thank you for your time
You work a 40 hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line.
Hello West Virginia, coal miner, let us thank you for your time.
You work a 40 hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line.

This is for the one who drives the big rig, up and down the road.
Or the one out in the warehouse, bringin' in the load.
Or the waitress, the mechanic, the policeman on patrol
For everyone who works behind the scenes,
With a spirit you can't replace with no machine.

Hello America! Let us thank you for your time.

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

Words- Sam Francis
Music- Gaye Gibbs

Christopher Columbus, with three ships and crew,
Discovered America in fourteen ninety two.
Ferdinand and Isabella, the rulers of Spain
Financed the journey...with hope of wealth and fame.

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Christopher Columbus, admiral of the sea.
Sailed west to the Indies...made a great discovery.
A new continent which came to be
This land of America, land of America,
Home for you and me!

With compass to guide them, they sailed Westerly.
Courageous men ventured into unknown seas.
Thirty-three days they traveled...imagine their joy
A watchful sailor shouted, ‘there's land ahoy!'

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SPOOKY, SPOOKY HALLOWEEN

Words by- Sam Francis
Music- Gary Francis, Brian Jensen

Halloween, it's Halloween
And strange things are happening.
Cats, and bats...and Witches too...
They delight in scaring you!

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Halloween, Halloween
Spooky, Spooky Halloween
Ghosts and Goblins can be seen.
They come on Halloween!

A haunted house designed to scare.
Go inside it...if you dare!
Scarey monsters you will find
Dressed in costumes of every kind.

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Halloween, Halloween
Spooky, Spooky Halloween
Ghosts and Goblins can be seen.
They come on Halloween!

(Bridge)A chilling mist is in the air
Scarey creatures everywhere.
They knock on doors...say ‘Trick or Treat!'
Then fill their sacks with food to eat.

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Halloween, Halloween
Spooky, Spooky Halloween
Ghosts and Goblins can be seen
They come on Halloween!

THANK YOU MILITARY

Words- Sam Francis Music- Gary Francis

It takes a lot of courage
To have to say ‘goodby'
Not knowing as you go to war
If you will live or die.
Many make this sacrifice
And they fight to keep us free.
They're doing it for each of us
They're doing it for me!

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Thank you! Military
Our Country's proud of you
We are all so grateful
For everything you do!
And with our flags a wavin'
We'll proudly stand and say
THANK YOU! Military
We honor you today.

It takes a lot of courage
For families left behind.
They worry for your safe return
You're always on their mind.
We pray your strength will change this earth
That one day we will see
A world that's filled with hope and love
With peace and harmony!

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(Bridge)
The Army and the Navy
The Air Force and Marines.
To our Allied Forces
And those behind the scenes.
Let's not forget our Coast Guard
They protect our homeland too.
America is grateful
We give our thanks to you!

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(Tag)
Thank you military
We honor you today.

LET'S VOTE AMERICA

Words and Music- Sam Francis, Cliff Maag

Give me a V...(V) Give me an O...(O)
Give me a T...(T) Give me an E...(E)
V O T E ....Vote!

Voting is a privilege...
Responsibility.
It's the basic right
That keeps this country free.
It gives the right to choose
In a true democracy.
We The People' at the polls
Decide own destiny!

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V O T E...Vote for honesty.
V O T E....Vote integrity...
V O T E... Protect our Liberty.
V O T E... Keep this country free!

Give me a V... (V) Give me an O...(O)
Give me a T... (T) Give me an E...(E)
V O T E... Vote!

Let's vote America
Don't stand idly by...
Elect those who are strong...
Who keep their standards high.
Leaders are important
In a true democracy.
We The People' at the polls
Decide our destiny!

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(Tag)
Voting keeps us free! (VOTE!)

THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

Words and Music- Sam Francis

The Mayflower sailed in 1620
Came to the New World ‘cross the sea.
On board were Pilgrims...searching for a place
Where they could raise their family.
One hundred and two were passengers
Each one desiring to be free.
They landed in Massachusetts
And started the Plymouth Colony.

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The Pilgrims had found a place of refuge
Where they could worship as they please
To give thanks for a plentiful harvest
They held a feast and that is how....
Our Thanksgiving came to be!

The Pilgrims learned from the Indians
How to hunt wild turkey and deer.
They learned to fish and to plant corn,
Had food to eat throughout the year.
And with a plentiful harvest
They gave thanks in a special way.
Had a feast and ate the turkey.
It was the first Thanksgiving Day.

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THE BILL OF RIGHTS

Words- Sam Francis, Cliff Maag
Music- Cliff Maag, Sam Cardon

In our Constitution there's a written guarantee
That defends our rights and protects our liberty.
It's called the Bill of Rights... forever it will be
The document of freedom that promotes democracy.

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Free to peaceably assemble...free, without punishment or fear.
Free to petition any grievance we want our government to hear.
We are free to speak and print our thoughts,
Free to disagree with what they say,
Free to have a trial by jury... free to worship how we may.

We just cannot be deprived of life...or liberty.
‘Due process of law' is there protecting you and me.
We have the Bill of Rights... It's there to keep us free.
We have the right to choose ... and reach our destiny.

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THE GIFT OF LOVE

Words- Sam Francis, Cliff Maag
Music- Sam Cardon, Cliff Maag

Christmas time is here again...it's that time of year again
We shop for special gifts for friends, so dear.
We offer a suggestion everyone should try...
Give the present money cannot buy.

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Of the Christmas gifts you give this year
Don't worry if they're big or small.
Just give of yourself the gift of love...
It's the greatest gift of all.

Presents bought are soon forgot ... lost along the way.
The love we give to others... they'll remember every day.
As gifts of love are given to those both far and near...
The joy we feel will last throughout the year.

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(Bridge)
For the gift of love is lasting, sweet memories you'll recall,
Just give of yourself and give the greatest gift of all.

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(Tag)
Just give of yourself the gift of love...
It's the greatest gift of all!