I LIKE TO DANCE
FANTASTIC FRIENDS
Lyrics and music by Cathy Gehr. Sung by Roberto Fernandez.
Arranged and engineered by Francesco Paladino.
Capo: 1st fret
Intro: (D-G-A) four times
Verse
We’re a(D)team of Fan(G)tas(D)tic(A)Friends, on the(C)lookout for(G)ways to help eve(A)ryone!
Sing a(D)long, Fan(G)tas(D)tic(A)Friends! There are(C)so many(G)good things that need(A)to be done!
Chorus
(Em)We(F#m)can(Gmaj7)be(A)today a(Em)help(F#m)in(Gmaj7)a(A)ny way!
(Em)Hip,(F#m)Hip! Hur(G)ray!(A7sus4)The Fantastic(D)Friends!(G)We’re Fan(A)tastic(D)Friends!
(G-A)
(D-G-A) 2 more times
Repeat Verse / Repeat Chorus
(G)The Fan(A)tastic(D)Friends!(G)We’re Fan(A)tastic(D)Friends! (G-A)
(D-G-A) Repeat and fade
I LIKE TO DANCE
Lyrics and music by Michael Dooley. Sung by Roberto Fernandez.
Arranged and engineered by Jerry Paladino.
Capo: 1st fret
Intro: (D-Bm7-Em-D) (G-A-D-G/A)
Chorus
I like to(D)dance, like to(Bm7)dance whenever I(Em7)get the(G/A)chance. I like to(Dmaj7)swing,
Like to(Bm7)spin ‘round and(E7)’round.(A)I like to(D)lift up my(Bm7)feet
To some(Em7)music with a(D)beat,(G)moving to that hap(A)py(D)sound.
(A7) / Repeat Chorus
(B7)
Verse 1
(Em7)I like to(A)dance the(D)rhumba,(Bm)(Em)and bossa(A7)nova(D)too.(Daug)
(Gm)Sometimes I(C)like to(F)samba,(F6)and the(Bm)polka is(E7)so much fun to(A)do.
Repeat Chorus
Verse 2
(D-G-A)I like to dance the(D)tango,(Em7)the cha cha(A7)cha is(Dmaj7)fun.
(C7)Have you ever seen the fan(F6)dango? And the(Bm)square dance in(E)cludes every(A)one.
Repeat Chorus
Verse 3
(B7)When I(Em7)waltz ‘round the(A)floor, I(F#m7)feel I could(Bm)soar
Through the(Em)air like a(Asus4)bird(A)in the(D)sky. I like to(Gm7)dance rock and(C)roll
To a(Am7)beat with some(Dm)soul,(Bb)doing the twist or the(A)jive.
Repeat Chorus
(B7-Em)Moving to that hap(A)py(Bm)sound.
(E7)(Em)Moving to that(A7)happy(D)sound.(Gmaj7-F#m7-Em7-Dmaj7)
LEARN A NEW THING
Lyrics and music by Jerry Paladino. Sung by Jerry Paladino.
Arranged and engineered by Jerry Paladino.
Intro: (G-F/G-C/G-Bb-C-Eb-F) (G-F/G-C/G-Bb-C-Eb-F)
Chorus 1
(G)Learning is a lotta fun, a(F/G)real must for anyone
(C/G)Interested in checking out what(Bb)life is all a(C)bout!
The(G)way things work or why they won’t; why(F/G)some things fly but others don’t.
(C/G)Summer, autumn, winter, spring, we(Ebmaj7)all love to(F)learn a new(G)thing!
(F/C-C/G-Bb-C-Ebmaj7-F)
Chorus 2
(G)Learning is the thing to do, it’s(F/G)opening up to something new.(C/G)Little steps along the way towards (Bb)What you’ll be one(C)day.(G)Out in nature, in the pool,(F/G)all the world is one big school!
(C/G)Summer, autumn, winter, spring, we(Ebmaj7)all love to(F)learn a new(G)thing!
(Ooo, learn a new thing, love to(F)learn a new(G)thing!)
Verse 1
(Bm)Open up your eyes and(Em)ears to(C)all that is a(G)round you. There’s(Am)so much input(G)everywhere,
It(C)simply(A7)will a(D)stound you!(Bm)Learn the secrets of the(Em)air.
What(C)makes the clouds move(G)everywhere?
What(Am)makes it rain, then(G)makes it stop? (Hey,(C)I just(A7)felt a(C/D)drop!)
Chorus 3
(G)Learning is a lotta fun, a(F/G)wonderworld for anyone(C/G)interested in checking out what(Bb)life is all a(C)bout!
The(G)way things work or why they won’t; why(F/G)some things sink but others don’t.
(C/G)Summer, autumn, winter, spring, yes, we(Ebmaj7)all love to(F)learn a new(G)thing!
(Ooo, learn a new thing, love to(F)learn a new(G)thing!)
Verse 2
The(Bm)world is full of myste(Em)ries that(C)wait to be dis(G)covered. There’s(Am)so much all a(G)round us now
Just(C)itchin’ to(A7)be un(D)covered! Un(Bm)der the sea, or in the(Em)air, right(C)next to you, or(G)way up there.
(Am)Soak it up and(G)take it in! (Yeah!) (C)Let the(A7)fun be(C/D)gin!
(G-F/G-C/G-Bb-C-Ebmaj7-F) (G-F/G-C/G-Bb-C-Ebmaj7-F)
Verse 3
The(Bm)good thing about learning(Em)is it’s(C)cool, it’s fun, it’s(G)easy; and(Am)you can do it(G)anytime,
Un(C)less you’re(A7)way too(D)busy.(Bm)Open up your eyes and(Em)look, ask(C)questions, or pick(G)out a book.
Ad(Am)ventures in(G)learning can happen(C)any(A7)where. Let’s(C/D)hear it for learning!
Chorus 4
(G)Learning is a lotta fun, a(F/G)real thrill for anyone(C/G)interested in checking out what(Bb)life is all a(C)bout!
The(G)way things work or why they won’t. Why(F/G)some birds sing, and others don’t.
(C/G)Summer, autumn, winter, spring, we(Ebmaj7)all love to(F)learn a new(G)thing! (Ooo, learn a new thing!) Oh, yes, we(Ebmaj7)all love to(F)learn a new(G)thing! (Ooo, learn a new thing!)
You know, we(Ebmaj7)all (we all, we all) love to(F)learn a new(G)thing!
NIP IT IN THE BUD
Lyrics and music by Michael Listen. Sung by Michael Listen, Francesco Paladino.
Arranged and engineered by Michael Listen.
[Note: The recorded version is a half-step lower.]
Intro: (Am-G-Am-E7)
Verse 1
[Person 1:] (Am7)I can’t forgive what Danny(Dm7)did to me,(Am7)I’ll pay him back some day,
Just(Dsus4)wait and see! (C)It seems he’s always doing(Dm)things that I hate;
I get so(Fmaj7)angry and bent out of(E7)shape!
Verse 2
(Am7)My pride is wounded, my(Fmaj7)ego,(E7)too.(Am7)I can’t go on this way; don’t(C)know what to(D)do! [Person 2:] Yes, they(C)call it “bitterness;” it’s like a(Dm)tiny seed, but it(Bm7)grows into a dangerous(E7)weed!
Chorus 1
(C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud! Don’t even(F)let those little roots(Bb)start!
(C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud! Don’t keep(F)bitterness in(Bb)your(Fm6)heart!
(Am)Love can heal all the(F)hurt that you feel if you’ll(Dm7)just for(G7)give and for(C)get.(E7)
Verse 3
[Person 1:] (Am7)When people bug me, or(Bm7)do me(E7)wrong,
(Am7)I’m good for nothing ‘cause I’m(D)fu(Dsus4)ming all day long!
[Person 2:] (C)Like pollution that just(Dm)poisons your heart,
[Person 1:] It’s an e(Fmaj7)motion that can tear you a(E7)part.(Dm/B-E7)
Verse 4
[Person 2:] (Am7)Those feelings harm your mind. [Person 1:] My(Fmaj7)body,(E7)too.
[Person 2:] (Am)Destroy the happiness of(C)those around(D)you. [Group:] Don’t be(C)fooled;
[Person 2:] Don’t be ruled by this in(Dm)visible seed, ’cause it(Bm7)grows into a dangerous(E7)weed, no!
Chorus 2
(C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud! Don’t even(F)let those little roots(Bb)start!
(C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud! Don’t keep(F)bitterness in(Bb)your(Fm6)heart!
(Am)Love can heal all the(F)hurt that you feel if you’ll(Dm7)just for(E7)give and for(Am)get.
(Bb-F) (Am-Bb-F) (F-G-C)
Spoken
[Person 2:) Hey, you wanna know(F)how to quit that bitterness? [Group:] (Em)Yes! [Person 2:] (F)All right! (G)Give me some numbers! (One!) Admit it, get it out in the open. There’s no use hopin’
You can hide those seeds inside you.(C-Bbmaj7-C)
(Two!)Get things right! Let go of your gripes, and hold on tight to the positive (positive) side of life!(C-Bbmaj7-C)
(Three!)Go to your friend and mend, and put an end to all the bad you have that makes you feel so sad.(C-Bbmaj7)
(Am7) (Four-get it!) Leave it in the(F)past! Don’t let those feelings last!(Dm)Stop it! (Drop it!)
(Em)Do it today! That’s(Dm)one,(Em)two,(F)three,(F#)four(G)ways to ...
Chorus 3
(C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud! Don’t even(F)let those little roots(Bb)start!
(C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud! Don’t keep(F)bitterness in(Bb)your(Fm6)heart!
(Am)Love can heal all the(F)hurt that you feel if you’ll(Dm)just for(G7)give and for(C)get.
Chorus 4
(C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud! Don’t even(F)let those little roots(Bb)start!
(C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud! Don’t keep(F)bitterness in(Bb)your(Fm6)heart!
(Am)Love can heal all the(F)hurt that you feel if you’ll(Dm)just for(G7)give and for(Am)get.(C7)
(F)Love can heal all the(Am)hurt that you feel if you’ll(Dm)just for(G7)give and for(C)get.
(Nip it!) What did he say? He said (nip it in the bud!) (C)All right! Hmmm,(F)hmmm,
((Bb)Nip it in the(F)bud!) (C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud! There’s one(F)thing I can assure you.(C) (Nip it!)
Only God’s(F)love is gonna(Bb)cure(F)you. (C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud! Bitter(F)ness will effect you!
(C)(Nip it in the bud!) Oh, watch(F)out, or it’ll(Bb)wreck(F)you!(C)Nip it(Csus4)in the bud!
Don’t(F7)let those little roots start. (Nip,(C)nip it in the bud!) Only God’s(F)love can heal(Bb)your(F)heart.
[Girl:] (Dm)Hey, you’re looking(Em)happy today!
[Person One:] Yeah, I finally for(Dm)gave Danny, and(Em)I feel great! (Dm-Em-F-F#-G)
[Group:](F)Nip it in the(C)bud!
HAPPINESS GROWING EVERYWHERE
Lyrics and music by Peter Gehr. Sung by Heidi Thomson.
Arranged and engineered by Laz Harris, Godfrey Thomson, Vas Meyers.
Capo: 2nd fret
Intro: (E-A)Happiness(F#m)is(D)growing,(A)happiness(F#m-D)everywhere.
(A)Happiness(F#m)is(D)growing,(A)happiness!(Dmaj7)
Verse 1
Juan(A)ita and Pedro were(Bm)playing,(E)throwing(Bm)frisbees(E)out on the(A)beach.(A7)
(D)I, I, I, I was a(A)little bit shy, I was(E)standing by watching,(D)hoping to(A)try
To learn(E)how to throw frisbees(D)out on the(A)beach.(F#m-E)
Verse 2
(A)Pedro seemed like a nice(Bm)fellow,(E)he(Bm)asked me to(E)come and join(A)in.(A7)
(D)Jua, Jua, Juanita was(A)eager to share. I(E)learned a good lesson from(D)this friendly(A)pair;
(E)It made me happy, it’s(D)so good to(A)share.(E)
Chorus 1
(E)When we are sharing together and(A)showing we care,(D)(E)then we see happiness growing(D)every(A)where.
(F#m-Dmaj7) (A-E-Dmaj7)
Verse 3
One(A)day in the park, feeding(Bm)pigeons,(E)an(Bm)elderly(E)lady and(A)man
(A7)Were(D)la, la, la, laughing and(A)then photographing each(E)other as pigeons(D)sat on their(A)heads,
And they(E)seemed very happy, just(D)like newly(A)weds.(F#m-E)
Verse 4
Then(A)I heard the man sweetly(Bm)saying(E)that he(Bm)was so(E)happy with(A)life.(A7)
(D)I, I, I, I was so(A)very surprised when he(E)took off his hat, and with(D)joy in his(A)eyes,
He be(E)gan to start dancing and(D)sang to his(A)wife:(F#m-E)
Chorus 2
(E)When we are sharing together and(A)showing we care,(D)
(E)Then we see happiness growing(D)every(A)where.(F#m)Sing it to(D)gether!
(E)When we are sharing together and(A)showing we care,(D)(E)then we see happiness growing(D)every(A)where.
(D) (A-Dmaj7-F#)
Verse 5
(B)At home with my little(C#m)brother,(F#)when he(C#m)asks me(F#)to come and(B)play,
(B7)(E)usually I would(B)just not agree, but I’m(F#)seeing that being a(E)help to some(B)one
Can be(F#)very rewarding and(E)plenty of(B)fun.(G#m-F#)
Chorus 3
(F#)When we are sharing together and(B)showing we care,(E)
(F#)Then we see happiness growing(E)every(B)where.(G#m)Sing it to(E)gether!
(F#)When we are sharing together and(B)showing we care,(E)(F#)then we see happiness growing(E)every(B)where.
(B)Happiness(G#m)(everywhere) is(E)growing,(B)happiness(G#m-E)everywhere!
(B)Happiness(G#m)is(E)growing,(B)happiness(Emaj7)everywhere!(B)
THE INSTRUMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA
Lyrics and music by Michael Dooley. Sung by Robert Fernandez, Chris Jung, Gregg Diamont.
Arranged and engineered by Michael Listen.
Intro: (D6-A7)
Chorus 1
The(D)instruments of the(A)orchestra(G)all play so(G/A)diffe(A7)rent(D6)ly.(G)Some play up high,
(F#m7)Some play down(Bm7)low, but(E7sus4)all are(E7)needed for the(A7)sym(G)pho(A7)ny.
Verse 1
The(D)violin plays a lovely melody. The vi(A7)ola adds a pretty(D)harmony.(G)In comes the(A)cello
With a(F#m7)sound so sweet and(Bm)mellow, the(E7)double bass plays as low as(A7)low(Em7)can(A)be.
Verse 2
The(D)piccolo plays a tune so very high. The(A7)flute sings happily so(D)clear and bright.
The(G)clarinet plays(A7)sweetly, the(F#m7)oboe answers(Bm)softly,
And(E7)soon the bassoon comes in with(A)his(G)re(A7)ply.
Chorus 2
The(D)instruments of the(A)orchestra(G)all play so diffe(A)rent(D6)ly.(G)Some play up high,
(F#m7)Some play down(Bm7)low, but(E7sus4)all are(E7)needed for the(A7)symphony.
Like(D)instruments in the(A)orchestra,(G)we all must(F#7sus4)play(F#7)our(Bm)part.
(E7)Whatever(G#dim)you are(D)needed to(B7)do,(Em7)Do it with(G)all(A7)your(D)heart.
Verse 3
The(D)trumpet plays with a loud and ringing sound. The(A7)trombone’s slide can go(D)up and down. The(G)sound of the(A)horn is(F#m7)soft and round and(Bm7)warm,
And the(E7)chubby tuba plays the(A7)low(G)bass(A7)line.
Verse 4
The(D6)harp plays softly with a lovely rippling song. (A7)Hear the ringing of the (D)bells and gongs.
The(G)funny xylo(A7)phone has a(F#m7)sound that’s all its(Bm7)own,
While(E7)drums and cymbals crash so(A7)loud(G)and(A7)strong.
Chorus 3
The(D)instruments of the(A)orchestra(G)all play so diffe(A7)rent(D6)ly.(G)Some play up high, (F#m7)Some play down(Bm7)low, but(E7sus4)all are(E7)needed for the(A7)sym(G)pho(A7)ny.
Like(D)instruments in the(A7)orchestra,(G)we all must(F#7sus4)play(F#7)our(Bm)part.
(E7)Whatever(G#dim)you are(D)needed to(B7)do,(Em7)do it with(G)all(A7)your(D)heart.
Bridge
(Gm7)Sometimes a(Bb/C)piano,(Fmaj7)sometimes a guitar,
(Gm7)With the orches(Bbm/C)tra they will(F)play(Gm)their(Fmaj7)part.
(G#m7)Sometimes there are(C#7)singers,(F#maj7)sometimes a whole choir,
But there’s(Bm7)always a con(E7)ductor to(A)keep them(Adim)all in(A7)time.
Chorus 4
Like(D)in - - - stru - ments in the(A7)or - - - ches - - tra,
(Some play so high, some play so low, some play so fast, some play so slow.)
(G)We all must(F#7sus4)play (F#7)our(Bm)part.
(The instruments all play so differently.)
All are(F#7)needed for the(Bm)sym(F#7)pho(D7)ny.
(G)Whatever(G#dim)you are(D7)need(C#7)ed(C7)to(B7)do,(Em7)do it with(A7)all your(F#m7)heart(B7),
(Em7)Do it with(A7)all your(F#m7)heart(B7),(Em7)do it with(E7)all(A7)your(D)heart.(Gm6-D6)
SAY SOMETHING NICE
Lyrics by Jerry Paladino, Peter Gehr. Music by Jerry Paladino. Sung by Jerry Paladino.
Arranged and engineered by Jerry Paladino.
Intro: (Em-A7-Am7-G) (Em-A7-Am-G-C-D)
Verse 1
Some(G)times for kicks, some(Em)rocks and sticks I’ll go a-(C)tossing and a-hurling.(Am)My(G)urge is to hit(Em)anything that(Bm)moves.(D)And(Em)when I get a(Bm)bit upset,
Which(C)I’ve been known to(Cm)do, I(Em)throw some ugly(A7)words in anger,(D)too.
Verse 2
I’ve heard that(G)“Sticks and stones can(Em)break your bones, but(C)words can really hurt you.” (Some(Am)words can really hurt you.) Still I(G)let my sister(Em)have it with a(Bm)sneer.(D)
I’ll go and(Em)start a fight to(Bm)prove I’m right, ’til(C)she ends up in(Cm)tears.
I(G)can’t keep it(C)cool,(C#dim)just(C/D)get in(D)gear, and learn to ...
Chorus 1
(G)Say something nice (think(Bm7)once, think twice). Just(Em)say something nice(C) (That’s right). Be(Em)fore you speak, turn the(A7)other cheek, and(Am7)say something(C)nice, it should suf(D)fice.
Just to(G)say something nice (Don’t(Bm7)cut, don’t slice), oh,(Em)say something nice(C)(that’s right). Be(Em)fore you speak, turn the(A7)other cheek, and(Am7)say something(C/D)nice is(G)my advice.
(Em-A7-Am7-G) (Em-A7-Am7-G-C-D)
Verse 3
Walkin’(G)down the street, I’m not(Em)always sweet, I’ve got a(C)temper like a bull dog.
(Am7)I’ll(G)snap and bite at who(Em)ever talks to(Bm)me,(D)yeah!
I’ll often(Em)answer back with(Bm)some wise crack if I(C)somehow don’t a(Cm)gree,
Or(Em)fire back double if(A7)someone fires on(D)me.
Verse 4
But my good(G)neighbor Fred, who’s got a(Em)level head, was the(C)one who finally reached me, (The(Am7)one who finally reached me), and(G)helped me see the(Em)error of my(Bm)way.(D)
When(Em)I would start with(Bm)some remark to(C)blow a friend a(Cm)way,
(G)He would ap(C)pear and(C#dim)just(C/D)simply(D)say:
Chorus 2
“Try to(G)say something nice, (think(Bm7)once, think twice). Just(Em)say something nice(C) (that’s right). Be(Em)fore you speak, turn the(A7)other cheek, and(Am7)say something(C)nice to thaw the(D)ice.
Try to(G)say something nice (don’t(Bm7)cut, don’t slice), oh,(Em)say something nice(C)(that’s right). Be(Em)fore you speak, turn the(A7)other cheek, and(Am7)say something(C/D)nice is(G)my advice.”
Bridge
He’d tell me: “When(C)someone says something that(G)hits a nerve,
(Be(F)fore you give them what you(G)think they deserve,) (C)slow down or(G)count to ten; (A7)lose a fight
But(D)keep a friend.” Why don’t you try just to ...
Chorus 3
(G)Say something nice (think(Bm7)once, think twice). Just(Em)say something nice(C)(that’s right). Be(Em)fore you speak, turn the(A7)other cheek and(Am7)say something(C)nice to melt the(D)ice.
(G)Say something nice (Don’t(Bm)cut, don’t slice), yeah,(Em)say something nice(C)(that’s right).
Be(Em)fore you speak, turn the(A7)other cheek, and(Am7)say something(C/D)nice, that’s(D)my ad(Em)vice.(A7)
(Am7)Say something nice(C/D) (say something nice) iI(Am/G)my ad(G)vice. (That’s right!)
TRY A LITTLE LAUGHTER
Lyrics and music by Peter Gehr. Sung by Ben Thomson
Arranged and engineered by Laz Harris, Godfrey Thomson, Vas Meyers.
Intro: (D)
Verse 1
When I(D)got out of bed this morning, I(G)went to put my slippers(E)on,
But they were(A)all chewed up ’cause my brand new pup had been playing with them all night(D)long.
Verse 2
So I(D)put on my clothes and got ready to eat(G)breakfast and go off to(E)school, then I re(A)membered,
“Hey, I’ve got the wrong day! it’s a holiday and there isn’t any(D)school!” (No school, school today.)
Chorus 1
I had to(G)laugh at the way I started my day,(D)things weren’t really going my way,
But(E)I’ve heard a rumor that a good sense of humor(A)can help chase those troubles away.
So I(D)tried a little laughter, felt better after, and(G)now I see (now I see)
That(E)laughter is a remedy that is good for you and(A)me. (You, you and me.)
Verse 3
Then I went(D)looking for something to do, so I(G)put on my new roller(E)blades,
But then I(A)slipped and fell, and I let out a yell, then I checked and found that I was o(D)kay. (Okay! I was okay!)
Verse 4
So I de(D)cided to help my father, who was a(G)bout to wash the Chevro(E)let.
I turned the(A)water on, but I was aiming it wrong, and I squirted myself in the(D)face!
Chorus 2
I had to(G)laugh at the way I started my day, (my day) (D)things weren’t really going my way,
But(E)I’ve heard a rumor that a good sense of humor(A)can help chase your troubles away.
So I(D)tried a little laughter, and felt better after, and(G)now I see
That(E)laughter is a remedy that is good for you and(A)me. (You,(B)you and me.)
Verse 5
So if you(E)ever have a bad day when(A)things aren’t going so(F#)well,
This may be(B)hard to do, but my advice to you is to try a little laughter on your(E)self.
Chorus 3
Have a(A)laugh at the way you started your day,(E)if things aren’t really going your way.
(F#)I’ve heard a rumor that a good sense of humor(B)can help chase your troubles away.
Come on and(E)try a little laughter, feel better after, and(A)you will see (you will see)
That(F#)laughter is a remedy that is good for you and(B)me. (You, you and me.)
So come and(E)try and little laughter, and feel better after, and(A)you will see (you will see)
That(F#)laughter is a remedy that is good for you and(B)me. (You, you and me.) (E)Try a little laughter!
BE THE BEST
Lyrics from Poem (author unknown), Joanna Carruthers. Music by Joanna Carruthers.