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	British Columbia Schools Fall 2007 - Spring 2008 Baby Santa   Quadra Elementary School Believe In Your Dreams   Hart Highlands Elementary School Every Child   Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School Here Comes Underdog   Mountain View Elementary School Hills of Homework   Holy Cross Elementary School Hold Your Head Up High   McCloskey Elementary School It's Never Too Late   Dunster Fine Arts School Just Two Words   Choice School Keep On Going   Vanway Elementary School Lost in the Jungle   St Joseph Elementary School Never Say Never   C.M. Finch Elementary School No Place Like Nukko Lake   Nukko Lake Elementary School On the First Day of School   Graham Bruce Elementary School Santa Stole My Homework   Ecole Willow Point Elementary School Speak Up   Chief Maquinna Elementary School The Best School in The West   Valemount Elementary School The Pride of McBride   McBride Centennial Elementary School The School Down the Road   Shady Valley Elementary School The School in the Heart of the City   Lord Strathcona Elementary School Together in this World   Trafalgar Elementary School We'd Rather Be Here   Thunderbird Elementary School Where Did My Tarantula Go?   Robert Ogilvie Elementary School British Columbia Schools Spring 2007 A Day to Remember at Roosevelt   Roosevelt Elementary School At the Break of Dawn   Kanata Elementary School A Day to Remember at Roosevelt   Roosevelt Elementary School At the Break of Dawn   Kanata Elementary School Breaking Free   Atlin School Disco Dog and Crazy Cat   J.L. Webster Elementary School Don't Give Up   Lucerne Elementary School Down In Lower Post   Denetia School Eagle Rock   Dease Lake School Fifty Feet from the finish Line   Kaien Island Alternate School/Friendship House Funky Monkey   Robson Community School Fun in the Sun   Conrad Elementary School Happy You're Here   Eagle Ridge Elementary School He Shoots He Scores   Twin Rivers Elementary School Home of the Nisga'a Nation   Nisga'a Elementary School I'll Be There   Lakalzap Elementary School It's Gonna Be OK   St. Michael's Elementary School It Comes Alive   Creston Community Alliance for Literacy I Wish For You   Fruitvale Elementary School Kids Forever   Port Edward Elementary School No Place Like Home   Tahltan School Northern Treasure   Gitwinksihlkw Elementary School Now's the Time   Glenmerry Elementary School My Dog Ate My Homework   Tahayghen Elementary School One Big Family   Nakusp Elementary School Secrets of the Deep   Ecole Westview School Swish!   Nathan Barton Elementary Take the First Step   Queen Charlotte Secondary School This School Is Cool!   MacLean Elementary School Touch The Sky   Harley Bay Community School Turn That Frown Upside Down   Seal Cove Elementary School Unspoken Beauty   George M. Dawson Secondary Walking By the Bay   Annunciation School What Are Friends For?   Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary School When Somebody Cares   Kinnaird Elementary School When the Canucks Win the Cup   Port Clements Elementary School Where the Land is Silent   Lach Klan Elementary School Who Let The Kittens Out   Castlegar Elementary School Whispering Willow   Pineridge Elementary School You're Like No Other   Agnes L. Mather School British Columbia Schools 2006 Along This Dusty Road   Sechelt Elementary School Among Us   Pender Harbour Secondary School Any Kind of Pie   Kinnickinnick Elementary School Black Beauty   Kamloops Art Council Break Away From Yesterday   West Sechelt Elementary School Can You Imagine?   Eagle Ridge Elementary School Cherry Creek   John Howitt Elementary School Dancing in my Red High Heels   Tatla Lake School Down In Lower Post   Lower Post School Falling Feather   Bamfield Community School Fighting for Love   Parkhill Elementary School Freedom Isn't Free   Sunshine Coast Alternate School Friends are Like Noodles   Ecole College Heights Elementary School Friends Come from the Heart   Canalta Elementary School Friends Forever   Ucluelet Elementary School Friends Forever II   Tumbler Ridge Elementary School Here With You   Silver Creek Elementary School Hope is Like a Chicken   Springwood Elementary/Secondary School It's Raining Cash   Boston Bar Elementary/Secondary School Keep Their Memories Alive   Mountainview Elementary School Jeepers Creepers   Gill Elementary School Life is Going My Way   C.E. Barry Intermediate School Marathon of Hope   Eagle Ridge Elementary School Memories Will Last Forever   Pineview Elementary School Mighty McCracken   Bert Ambrose Elementary School Mrs. Abe Behave!   Ladner Elementary School Nothing Can Stop Us Now   Wood Elementary School One Day I'll Be There   Cedar Grove Elementary School People Like That   Charlie Lake Elementary School Rainbow of Peace   Madeira Park Elementary School Remember the Time   Tremblay Elementary School Santa Claus was Late for Christmas   Ron Brent Elementary School Shattered Dreams   Blackburn Elementary School Sparkles in My Heart   Hope Elementary School Stand Tall   Maquinna Elementary School Strum The Chords Of Nature   Halfmoon Bay Elementary School Sunshine Ends   Gibsons Elementary School Swish   Kincolith Elementary School Tears Forge Diamonds   Elphinstone Secondary School Til You Take Your Final Bow   Central Middle School The Funky Chicken   Alberni Elementary School The Lemons Are Coming   Roberts Creek Elementary School There's No Colour to Friendship   Crescent Park Elementary School There's Someone Else   Chatelech Secondary School True Colours   Langdale Elementary School Unstoppable Itch  Davis Bay Elementary School We're All in this Together  Eighth Ave Elementary School What I Saw on the Roof  Robert Ogilvie Elementary School When Darkness Falls   Wickaninnish Community School Alberta Schools 2007 Hills of Bills   H.A. Kostash School Alberta Schools 2006 Gearing Up for the Silver Cup   McLaren School and Lonview School I Wanna Go Home   Ecole Meridien School No Chains On My Feet   Millarville School Saskatchewan Schools 2007 Best Buds   Ratushniak School Chillin In The Sun   Hawrylak Elementary School Country Kids   Bengough School Down To Wojo's   Churchbridge Public School Driving Me Bananas   Springside School Forever And Ever   kihiw waciston School Friendship Never Fades   Columbia School School If You Were Here   Unity Composite High School I Miss You   Campbell Collegiate Spedial Ed It's Our Decision   Victoria Elementary School My Special Place   Sunningdale Elementary School Small Town, Big Heart   Rockanville School The Best Fest Ever   Dorintosh School The Eight Second Ride   Hillmond School These Broken Dreams   Indian Head High School We All Smile in the Same Language   Yorkdale Central Elementary School Saskatchewan Schools 2005 I've Gotta Stop Talking   St. Michael Elementary School Song Class Put Your Voice on Paper   Vanier High School Twenty One Ways to Bug Your Teacher   Shaunavon Public School Song Class
	A DAY TO REMEMBER © 2007 Roosevelt Elementary School, Prince Rupert and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to  A Day to Remember at Roosevelt A day to remember at Roosevelt Is every day of the week. There's lots of excitement at Roosevelt Our school is so unique. There's so much going on We're having so much fun, Roosevelt's so cool We're glad that it's our school. A day to remember at Roosevelt Is when everybody's here. There's lots of adventure for all of us, And it lasts all through the year. There's Gymbaree at lunch Drop in after school Sometimes when it's Sports Day We go swimming in the pool. A day to remember at Roosevelt Was when the principal shaved his head And who can forget how at Hallowe'en The haunted House fills us all with dread. And if you survived There's Night's Alive til five, By now you might have guessed We think Roosevelt's the best. ALONG THIS DUSTY ROAD © 2006 Sechelt Elementary School, Sechelt BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to  Along This Dusty Road My feet are sore, I've walked so far, I have no shoes, I am so poor, The tourist busses pass me by, Along this dusty road. I wish that I could get a ride And let go of my heavy load, But I was born in poverty Along this dusty road. Chorus If we could trade places For just one day If we could change races Maybe then they'd see the way It feels to be, a child of poverty. We have only bread to eat We get our water down the street And we could use a little help Along this dusty road. Chorus AMONG US © 2006 Pender Harbour Secondary School, Pender Harbour BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Among Us Among us there is a river that flows On a journey to the open sea And all of us drink from a common stream We all share this common need Chorus Among are there are differences, Things it's hard to hide. It's easy to see the surfaces Not who we are inside Among us there is a forest that grows Springing from a tiny seed And all of us share the forest air We all share this common need We all share this common need. Chorus ANY KIND OF PIE © 2006 Kinnickinnick Elementary School, Sechelt BC and Lowry Olafson, Alison Davies   -- listen to   Any Kind of Pie Chorus Any kind of pie, any time of day, I love any pie made the perfect way. When the crust is flaky and the top is golden brown Steaming hot, with ice cream dripping down I love my pie, it makes me shout hooray, HOORAY! I love any pie, any time of day. Strawberry, rhubarb, lemon meringue, Blackberry, apple and the whole shebang, I love plum pie, cherry and banana too, Any kind of pie is good for you. Chorus Raspberry, coconut and Saskatoon, I eat pie for breakfast and pie at noon, Any pie is better than alfalfa sprouts Any pie but COW pie, you can leave IT out! Chorus AT THE BREAK OF DAWN © 2007 Kanata Elementary School, Prince Rupert BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   At the Break of Dawn Chorus At the break of dawn, the robin sings Its morning song, on graceful wings, And the silent breeze, whispers to me From across the pond, At the break of dawn. When the sun comes up, And a new day begins, The world awakes, And you feel like sleeping in. If you can just get out of bed, Lift your weary head, You'll feel the magic, Every morning brings. Chorus The rising sun Fills the earth with light, And the early dew Glistens oh so bright. If you take a walk outside, The forest is alive, The clouds have turned to crimson In the sky. Chorus BABY SANTA © 2007 Quadra Elementary, Quathiaski Cove, BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Baby Santa Chorus: Baby Santa, playing in his new toy sleigh, Dreaming of the world, all the boys and girls, And the happiness he'll bring them, some day. Once upon a snowy night, Santa ran to get his sleigh, Gave everybody quite a fright, Baby Santa was born the next day. They bundled him to keep him warm. The reindeer loved him oh so much. The elves were happy he was born. Gave him toys and lots of cool stuff! Chorus His first words were "Ho Ho Ho!" He grew a beard when he turned three, Loved to slide out in the snow, Loved to climb on Christmas trees. He helped the elves to make the toys, Test them all and shine them too, Wrap them up for girls and boys, So many things he loved to do! Chorus BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS © 2007 Hart Highlands Elementary, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Believe In Your Dreams Sometimes we get lost Sometimes we get hurt You feel like you're all alone You fall down in the dirt But if you reach inside And listen to your heart Who knows what you might find CHORUS Believe in your dreams And make them come true 'Cuz if you believe Then that's what they do If you reach for the sky You might even fly Set your heart free Believe in your dreams When you've got a dream You've got to let it grow Find a way to follow it And never let it go It's as precious as a pearl And if you let it shine You can share it with the world CHORUS BLACK BEAUTY © 2006 Kamloops Arts Council, Kamloops BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Black Beauty She always comes running when I call her name When I'm standing at the fence, with a bucket full of grain. She nuzzles at my pocket, while I stroke her silky ear. There's no place I'd rather be than here. Chorus She's my Black Beauty Running with the wind, She's my Black Beauty Truly born to win. There's freedom in her eyesbr Spirit in her stride How I love to take her reins and ride. When I climb into the saddle, I leave the world behind. The rhythm of the ride Always clears my mind. We glide across the pasture Wet with morning dew I know Black Beauty loves this too. Chorus X 2 BREAK AWAY FROM YESTERDAY © 2006 West Sechelt Elementary School, Sechelt BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Break Away From Yesterday Chorus Break away from yesterday, Leave the past behind. Tomorrow is another day So why not break away. The phone rang this morning, It was my best friend. I told him how I was feeling To discouraged to pretend I said I felt like giving up, Like going back to bed He listened to my words, And this is what he said: Chorus My friend said, "It's not easy, But you can make it through. Don't worry, just call me, And I'll be there for you." He said "I've felt this way myself, But we can't always win, Tomorrow will be brighter And you can try again." Chorus BREAKING FREE © 2007 Atlin School, Atlin BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Breaking Free Chorus Breaking free, it's up to you It's up to me, there's nothing we can't do If we don't give up, no telling where we could be It's up to us, and we're breakin' free. Can you find the courage within When hard times get you down? Can you break the shackles and chains That confine you to the ground? Can you find your voice And give yourself the choice? Break out from the pack And everything that holds you back? Chorus Will you do everything that you can When your future's looking bleak? Will you take the ultimate risk And climb the highest peak? Will you make it right And try with all your might? Give a little more And let your spirit soar! Chorus CAN YOU IMAGINE? © 2006 Eagle Ridge Elementary School, Coquitlam BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Can You Imagine? Chorus Can you imagine, Can you imagine___? Can you imagine if the stars turned blue And just like magic all your dreams came true? Can you imagine you could hold the moon? Can you imagine_____? Just the other day, I heard the ocean breeze, Calling out to me, "If you believe that you can do it You know that you'll get through it Don't ever give up on your dreams." Chorus There's a whole world waiting, just for you You can be who you want to be. If you believe that you can do it, Then there's nothing to it, It's never as hard as it seems. CHERRY CREEK © 2006 John Howitt Elementary School, Grade 4 & 5, Pt Alberni BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Cherry Creek Cherry Creek is a bubbling brook, It flows from the mountainside. In the spring, you can sit with your fishing rod, And watch the world float by. At Cherry Creek on the other side, Where the kids play hide and seek, The meadow is aglow with buttercups, Down at Cherry Creek. Chorus Cherry Creek, flow forever Cherry Creek, flowing by. Chorus Cherry Creek is a wonderful place A magic place to me. In the fall, you can watch the salmon run, On their journey from the sea. At Cherry Creek, when it's shivering cold, And there's frost on all the trees, You can slide on the ice across the bridge Down at Cherry Creek. Chorus DANCING IN MY RED HIGH HEELS © 2006 Tatla Lake School, Tatla Lake BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Dancing in my Red High Heels Chorus I'm dancing in my red high heels On a Saturday night. I'm dancing in my red high heels, 'cause it feels alright. I go twirling across the floor These shoes were handed down the line, From my grandma down to me. My mother gave them to me on the day I turned sixteen. She said they felt like magic when you start to move, And ever since that day, my feet have got the groove. Chorus It's so much fun to put them on and dance the night away Forget about your worries, who cares what people say. I'll go for gold in my red high heels, I'll show them what I've got. Everyone will think I'm cool, 'cause these heels are burning hot! Chorus DISCO DOG AND CRAZY CAT © 2007 J.L. Webster Elementary, Trail BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Disco Dog and Crazy Cat Chorus Disco Dog and Crazy Cat Dancing through the town. Only rascals could look like that, They're the coolest guys in town. Disco Dog and Crazy Cat, They're the best of friends. When you've got two guys like that, The party never ends. Disco Dog and Crazy Cat met one day at school. They were wearing baseball caps, And they both looked pretty cool. Disco Dog said to Crazy Cat, "Where'd you get a hat like that Would you like to be my friend, And we could start a brand new trend" Chorus Pretty soon everyone at school Was wearing caps and fancy jewels, Eating jumping jelly beans, It was quite a crazy scene. Going to class was so much fun, We all got our homework done, ?And with nothing left to do, The teachers started dancing, too. Chorus DON'T GIVE UP © 2007 Lucerne Elementary, New Denver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Don't Give Up Chorus Run away from your broken dreams, Find a place to begin again. There's better times that lie ahead So don't give up, and don't give in. She thought that she could do it, She knew she had to try, Born to be a writer, reaching for the sky. She wrote a little story, put it in the mail She didn't win the contest, she thought that she had failed. Chorus That's what her brother told her When she came home in tears, His arm around her shoulder, He wiped away her fears. "It's only the beginning, this is not the end. I'll help you to get through it, And you can try again." Chorus DOWN IN LOWER POST © 2007 Denetia School, Lower Post BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Down In Lower Post Chorus When it's summertime, down in Lower Post They're the days I like the most. When the trout are biting, and the river runs, Down in Lower Post. There's a little village By the Yukon border Just past Lucky Lake That's where I was born A little piece of magic Where my spirit stays. Chorus I go biking in the forest On the winding trails, When the sun is burning hot. My friends come too And when we reach the lake, That's the place we stop. Chorus EAGLE ROCK © 2007 Dease Lake School, Dease Lake BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Eagle Rock Chorus Eagle Rock is where we go And if you climb up to the top You can see the Tahltan River flow Eagle Rock is where we love to walk The world is at your feet At Eagle Rock. You can still see the caves People lived in long ago Up on Eagle Rock Where the soap berries grow Where the First Nations hunted With their arrows and their bows High above the valley far below Chorus The hawks soar and circle In the clear blue sky The ravens full of mischief Are never far behind In the mountain silence You can hear their cry Way up where the eagles fly. Chorus EVERY CHILD © 2008 Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School, Westbank BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Every Child Chorus Every child has a heart Every child is a friend Every child gets a chance To make a difference in the end We learn to love We love to learn We walk in faith With Jesus at every turn We've got a school Where we can grow It's a special place Our Lady of Lourdes where… Chorus Reach down inside And lend a hand You can help a child Just listen and understand Here at our school We try to care For other children Everywhere, 'cause… Chorus x2 Yes, we'll make a difference in the end FALLING FEATHER © 2006 Bamfield Community School, Grade 4-9, Bamfield BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Falling Feather Chorus Falling feather, falling down, Down where I am, here on the ground, A gift from an eagle, up in the sky, Picking me up, bringing me luck, helping me fly. Down at Brady's Beach, you can see the open ocean, Feel the pounding of the surf, as it crashes on the shore. I come to watch the sunset, beyond the Broken Islands, When the sky is glowing crimson, up where the eagles soar. Chorus Walking along the sand, one day I saw a feather Falling from the sky, and I caught it in my hand. I held it like a treasure, like a blessing from the elders, And circling far above me, I could hear the eagles cry. Chorus x 2 FIFTY FEET FROM THE FINISH LINE © 2007 Kaien Island Alternate School/Friendship House, Prince Rupert, BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Fifty Feet from the Finish Line I was fifty feet from the finish line And the rain was pourin' down My feet pounding hard against the ground I could not hear a sound Chorus Don't give up, You're almost there Don't lose hope, You've come so far. Everybody thought I would finish first And I don't wanna let 'em down But my legs feel like they're made of stone And I could pack it in right now. Chorus Bridge: Just when you think you can't go on You get a second wind And start to feel so strong. I can hear the crowd shoutin' out my name Rain drippin' off my brow I'm gonna cross that line, gonna show 'em all Nothing's gonna stop me now. Repeat Chorus FUNKY MONKEY © 2007 Robson Community School, Bamfield BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Funky Monkey I was walking in the jungle, I could not believe my eyes When I saw the funky monkey get a great surprise. He was sitting on an anthill, but he did not see the ants When all of a sudden, he began to dance. Chorus The funky monkey is kind of crazy, Does the disco, even though he's lazy, He puts bananas in his coffee, Tops it of with chewy toffee That's why we all call him The funky monkey. I was driving in the city, and I very nearly crashed Almost hit the funky monkey, he was speeding way too fast. He was in a hot pink sports car with a spoiler on the back When he swerved across the traffic just to get himself a snack. Chorus I was sailing in the ocean, I was sure I saw a shark, But it was just the funky monkey swimming in the dark. He was wearing purple swim trunks, and he climbed into my boat. He told me he was thirsty, then he stole my root beer float. Chorus FUN IN THE SUN © 2007 Conrad Elementary, Prince Rupert BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Fun in the Sun Chorus Fun in the sun, school is history, Summer's just begun, and it does this to me. I'm feelin' so free, bursting with energy, I'm having fun in the sun. I go swimming down at Rainbow Lake, On sunny afternoons, There's castles out of sand to make So many things to do, Like catching fish on days like this, Throw frisbees in the air, And friends are with me everywhere. Chorus I go biking down the mountain With my friends not far behind. It gets your heart to poundin' When you take a jump and fly. There's frogs to catch on lily pads, You can watch the salmon run, Tell stories til the day is done. Chorus FIGHTING FOR LOVE © 2006 Parkhill Elemenatary, Dawson Creek BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Fighting for Love Chorus Fighting for love, to make this world free, They're so far from home, over the sea. They're fighting for us, They're fighting for love. They left their friends and their families To fight for their country Left hopes and their dreams far behind. They traded their shoes in for new army boots and They didn't know what they would find. Chorus The trenches were muddy, and soldiers were falling, And the cold chilled them right to the bone. But they didn't give up, no they didn't back down, Til the battle was over and won. Chorus FREEDOM ISN'T FREE © 2006 Sunshine Coast Alternate School and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Freedom Isn't Free Chorus Freedom isn't free It costs a lot to win It's something we can't see But that's where life begins It's what we need to be But freedom isn't free. They fought a war that ended back in '45 We watched our mothers crying As our fathers said goodbye. They risked their lives for liberty, So their children could live peacefully They left us with this legacy For us to keep alive. Chorus I'm standing in a meadow with my little girl, She takes this for granted She's new to the world. She does not know the history She has not seen the tragedy, The gift they gave humanity 'Cause she still hasn't heard (that) Chorus FRIENDS ARE LIKE NOODLES © 2006 Ecole College Heights Elementary School, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Friends are Like Noodles Chorus Friends are like noodles They're all different kinds Everyone should have oodles Of every design In all different colours Saucy or plain There's never two noodles Exactly the same. Noodles are fun to play with, no matter what the flavour Some are cheesy, some are messy It's just how they're created. Macaroni bounces, spaghettini twirls Tortellini's totally awesome Just like boys and girls. Chorus Noodles are always noodles, no matter what the sauce is Friends will bring you comfort No matter what the cost is. Fettuccini's filling, angel hair's divine Lasagna saves your life and Linguini makes you shine. Chorus FRIENDS COME FROM THE HEART © 2006 Canalta Elementary School, Dawson Creek BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Friends Come from the Heart Chorus Friends come from the heart And friends will always care. And when you're apart You can always hold them there. You can count on them right from the start, 'Cause friends come from the heart. I've got a friend, his name is Jim I can always depend on him. We like to run in the summer sun Skipping stones and having fun, And Jim will always listen, he never walks away, When times are tough, he cheers me up, That's why I have to say… Chorus And then there's Sue, and she's like that too, She likes to do the same things I do. We like to talk, take afternoon walks, Telling our secrets and sharing thoughts. And Sue is like a treasure, 'cause she takes me as I am, When I feel down, she sticks around And that's why she's my friend. Chorus FRIENDS FOREVER © 2006 Ucluelet Elementary School Grade 3-4, Ucluelet BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Friends Forever Chorus Friends forever, friends for life You'll always be a friend of mine. We'll make a promise, give our word, We'll be friends until the end of time. You're the best friend I ever had, I can always count on you. You're thoughtful and you listen and you like the things, That I like to do. Chorus Down at Wickaninnish in the summertime, We surf and swim and play, Build castles in the sun on the sandy beach, That's where we stay all day. Chorus X2 FRIENDS FOREVER II © 2006 Tumbler Ridge Elementary School, Tumbler Ridge BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Friends Forever II Chorus We'll be friends forever, Best of friends together. I'll always be there when you call, I'll try to catch you when you fall, We'll be together, standing tall, Friends forever, forever friends forever. We grew up together, you lived just down the street, There was an old oak tree where we used to meet. We would lie there for hours throwing rocks in the stream, Shared our secrets and hopes and dreams. Chorus We went sledding in December, and swimming in July I can still remember those days gone by. Now that we are older, many things have changed, But one thing remains the same… Chorus HAPPY YOU'RE HERE © 2007 Eagle Ridge Elementary School, Coquitlam BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Happy You're Here Chorus We're happy you're here You're welcome to stay We want you to know We're glad that you came. We're happy you're here Make yourself at home, Let's all give a cheer, 'Cause we're happy you're here. I can see that you're new Won't you tell me your name I can show you a round Then we'll go play a game. There's so much to do And you can be part We can make a brand new start. Chorus So don't be afraid, it'll all be okay Everyone's special in their own way, You'll make lots of friends, have lots of fun And you know we've just begun. Chorus HERE COMES UNDERDOG © 2008 Mountain View Elementary School, Coquitlam BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Here Comes Underdog We're lost at sea, it's getting dark The waves are huge, I see a shark. He's circling round, we're going down, Can this be true? What will we do? Chorus: Here comes Underdog Through the wind and through the fog He's our hero, he's our friend He'll save us once again. Here comes Underdog Flying at the speed of zog He'll be with us to the end It's Underdog again And now he's here, but he's too small Even Underdog can't lift us all Our only hope if he has a rope Is to tie our boat and pull us home Chorus He ties it on, the shark is mad Tries to attack, he's coming fast No need to fear, we're out of here Thanks Underdog, we're in the clear. HERE WITH YOU © 2006 Silver Creek Elementary School Grade 4-7, Hope BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Here With You Chorus Here with you, I belong, A love like this can't be wrong, I never dreamed, I never knew, That I'd find love here with you. When I saw you at the party in your silky dress, Your smile was like the silver, You wore around your neck. When I saw your face, bright and clear, Everybody else, seemed to disappear. Chorus When I walked towards you And I asked your name, Your voice was like an angel I've never felt the same. Ever since, our first kiss, Tjere's been nothing else That feels like this. Chorus HE SHOOTS, HE SCORES © 2007 Twin Rivers Elementary School, Castlegar BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   He Shoots, He Scores Chorus He shoots, he scores, And everybody roars We'll win, this game, Gonna make it to the hall of fame. If we win tonight, we'll make it to the playoffs. If we get it right, we'll take it all the way. We've been training hard all year, It's time to put on all our gear, And show the world that we know how to play. Chorus The fans are here, they're filling up the bleachers The other team is pumped, they're playing pretty rad. Nobody's giving in, we both want to win Everybody wants these playoffs bad. Chorus Now we're tied three-three, going in to overtime We're one man short, when Tommy intercepts a pass He gets a breakaway He's got to save the day He takes his shot on goal lightning fast. Last Chorus He shoots, He scores And everybody roars We've won, this game Gonna make it to the hall of fame. HILLS OF HOMEWORK © 2008 Holy Cross Elementary School, Penticton BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Hills of Homework Chorus I've got hills of homework, what a mess Tonight I won't get any rest Someone save me SOS I've got hills of homework, sitting on my desk My teacher told me it was due last Friday And she'll scold me if I don't get it done This long division has got me wishin' That I was fishin' And having fun Chorus And did I mention… I've got a headache And a detention And it really hurts I'm feeling lazy And kind of hazy I'm going crazy I'm gonna burst! Chorus Hills of homework SOS HOLD YOUR HEAD UP HIGH © 2008 McCloskey Elementary, Delta BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Hold Your Head Up High When you're down on your luck, And you feel like giving up, You can turn it all around, Get your feet back on the ground. CHORUS Hold your head up high, You can do it if you try, When you're reaching for the sky, Your dreams will never die. You know that you'll succeed, So set your spirit free, You might even fly, Hold your head up high. When it's one of those days, And skies are dark and gray, Just jump right out of bed, There's a brand new day ahead. CHORUS It's a choice that you make, It's your world to create, It's all there inside, If you just let it shine. CHORUS HOME OF THE NISGA'A NATION © 2007 Lowry Olafson and Songwriting Class at Nisga'a Elementary School, New Aiyansh BC   -- listen to   Home of the Nisga'a Nation Chorus In the valley where the Nass River flows That's the home of the Nisga'a Nation. On the mountains where the cedar forest grows, That's the home of the Nisga'a Nation. The Eagle and the Killer Whale The Raven and the Wolf live there. The Land of the beaver, frog and owl and bear. It's the place they're free to roam The part of earth that we call home And we need to treat this land with care. Chorus In the spring when the oolichan run Just before the salmon come, Such a beautiful sight in the Land of the Rising Sun Where the Totem Pole was born And the Chilkat first was worn, It's the place where we will always live as one. Chorus HOPE IS LIKE A CHICKEN © 2006 Springwood Elementary School, Pr George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Hope is Like a Chicken Hope is like a chicken walkin down the street He might be panic stricken, but he's still on his feet. He's still got his heart, and if he keeps his head, If he keeps on believing, who knows where this road will end. Chorus Keep going, keep trying, Never quit, keep flying, Have fun, hang on, Love life, hold strong. Life is like an eagle, soaring thru the skies He's free to spread his wings and go, anywhere his heart desires He can fly up to the heavens, thru all the ups and downs If he learns to let the currents lift him off the ground. Chorus Faith is like a turtle, who lays her eggs down in the sand She leaves them there forever, and does not come back again There's only some that make it, from the nest down to the sea But that mama turtle knows that's how it has to be. Chorus x2 I'LL BE THERE © 2007 Lakalzap Elementary, Greenville BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   I'll Be There Chorus I'll be there When you're down No matter what I'll stick around When you feel alone Oh don't despair You can count on me Cause I'll… be there You can always make me smile Always got a kind word to say You never fail to stand up for me Each and every day… When I'm feeling full of doubt You're there to help me out And I just gotta say That I will always feel the same Chorus So many things we like to share And we've got a common point of view Did I tell you I believe in you And I know that you… do… too We will be forever friends Stay together till the end My heart is with you everywhere You know I'll always care. Chorus IT COMES ALIVE © 2007 Creston Community Alliance for Literacy, Creston BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It Comes Alive Chorus It comes alive, Like darkness turning into light, Warmth within the coldest night Passion rising like a kite, It comes alive. Pick yourself up off the floor You've found something worth living for You can see it coming clear All your worries disappear. Chorus And maybe then, you'll understand What you once thought would never end So close your eyes, dry your tears Let go of all your fears Chorus IT'S GONNA BE OKAY © 2007 St. Michael's Elementary School, Trail BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's Gonna Be Okay Chorus There was a storm at midnight It was pouring rain, And when the lightning flashed, It was as bright as day. But you were there beside me, So I was not afraid. As long as we're together, It's gonna be okay. We were sitting by the fire, it was way past time for bed. I thought I felt some raindrops falling on my head. The wind began to blow, the trees began to sway. We battened down our tent, so it wouldn't blow away. Chorus We ran into the tent, huddled safe and dry, Jumped into our sleeping bags, while the thunder roared outside. We didn't sleep a wink, but we were nice and warm, And when the sun arose, we knew we'd made it through the storm. Chorus IT'S NEVER TOO LATE © 2007 Dunster Fine Arts School, Dunster BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's Never Too Late Chorus: It's never too late, So don't give up, Don't ever lose faith, 'Cause it's never too late. Amy isn't smiling, Not like she used to do. The house is dark and silent, Her Mom is sleeping in the next room. The doctor said, "She needs her rest, We're going to try and do our best But you can help her too." Chorus Amy sits beside her Because she understands. She tells her not to worry, She'll be there to hold her hand. "I know that you'll get better soon, You know how much we all love you, And Mom there's one thing you can do." Chorus IT'S RAINING CASH © 2006 Boston Bar Elementary/Secondary School, Grade 4-7, Boston Bar BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's Raining Cash What's that rustling noise outside my window? It doesn't sound familiar to me. I should get out of bed and check it out 'Cause it's aroused my curiosity. Chorus It's raining cash! Oh yes it is, so I'll get my dump truck And fill it up-so, We'll all be rich, Won't have to work now. Quick as a flash, It's raining cash. And when I opened my door, My dog was whimpering, He was covered in hundred dollar bills. I looked up to the sky, money was floating down, Hiding all the hills. Chorus Then my alarm went off And that's what spoiled it all That's what ruined my perfect dream. And now I'm late for work Because my truck won't start And all I want to do is scream ... Chorus I WISH FOR YOU © 2007 Fruitvale Elementary School, Fruitvale BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   I Wish For You Chorus I wish for you a field of gold A sky of blue, a hand to hold. A life that's long, a heart that's true. All of this and more I wish for you. There's always a rainbow after the rain There's always tomorrow to help ease the pain There's always a star bright To wish on a dark night Make everything all right All over again. Chorus Some people believe to make wishes come true You just have to imagine and next thing they do. If you never give up When you're down on your luck, That might just be enough For someone like you. Chorus JEEPERS CREEPERS © 2006 Gill Elementary School, Pt Alberni BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Jeepers Creepers Jeepers Creepers, what's that sound? I hear something underground. I feel like there's something near, Knees are trembling with fear. Things aren't what they seem Because it's Halloween. Jeepers Creepers, cats and bats, Chocolate candy, stuff like that. Fill your bag with lots of treats, Forget about the cavities! And if your face turns green, It must be Halloween. Chorus And if you're walking out in the moonlight, You'd better watch your back There could be monsters down in the shadows, You'd make a tasty snack! Jeepers Creepers, witches brew, They may cast a spell on you. Spiders crawling from their webs, Mummies come back from the dead. It's such a spooky scene, because it's Halloween. Chorus Repeat 1st verse JUST TWO WORDS © 2008 Choice School, Richmond, BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Just Two Words Chorus Just two words Can change the world Just two words Can make it work Something we all need to know Just two words Faith and Hope When you're lonely and sad When good things turn to bad When your lost and in need You can still believe Don't give up the fight Try with all your might, 'cause you know It's gonna be alright Chorus When you're losing heart You can make a brand new start When you're feeling down You can go another round Tomorrow's another day You know you're on your way You know, it's gonna be okay Chorus x 2 KEEP ON GOING © 2007 Vanway Elementary School, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Keep On Going Chorus Keep on going, don't stop now, Keep on singing, you know how, Keep on shining like the sun Keep on going, everyone! We all start in kindergarten, there's so much to learn, ABCs and one, two, threes, saying thank you, saying please. As we move from grade to grade, we make friends along the way, And if you need a hand, There's someone there to understand. Chorus Once you've been to Vanway School, you never want to leave, There's slides and swings, lots of things And a great big evergreen. The Vanway Vikings do their best, the Vanway Trebles do the rest, As they sing their song, we all cheer them on. Chorus KIDS FOREVER © 2007 Port Edward Elementary School, Port Edward BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Kids Forever Chorus We wanna be kids forever, Don't want to grow up, not ever, We wanna have fun together, We wanna be free. We wanna be kids forever, We wanna be young whatever, There's nothing that could be better, Free as can be. Kids have got it made Cuz they get to play all day. If they stay up late on weekends, Then they can sleep in late. Kids can kick a football, And they can change all the rules, Kids don't get embarrassed, Even when they act like fools. Chorus Kids never seem to tire, They're so full of energy, They run around like crazy, With no responsibility. Kids go to the carnival, They go on all the rides, They get their kicks and don't get sick, When they're spinning in the sky. Chorus KEEP THEIR MEMORIES ALIVE © 2006 Mountview Elementary School, Williams Lake BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Keep Their Memories Alive A letter came this morning from far across the sea. It said my son would never be coming home to me. It said he was courageous, it said he didn't run. It said that I should always be proud of my son. Chorus I still miss him so, and I will not forget When I see the poppies grow, the legacy he left. For the freedom we have now, so many gave their lives And we must keep their memories alive. I remember when he left, the day he said goodbye He promised he would write me, He told me not to cry. The last time that I saw him, he was waving from the train, Standing in his uniform, as it pulled away. Chorus LIFE IS GOING MY WAY © 2006 C.E. Barry Intermediate School Grade 5-7, Hope BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Life is Going My Way Chorus Life is going my way, yeah, yeah, Life is going my way. Life is going my way, yeah, yeah, Life is going my way. It's been long and rocky road, But it's okay. I'm growing stronger in my heart, everyday. I've learned a lot About who I am, I'm brave enough to answer "Yes, I can!" Chorus We all want to make the world a better place. I found out that it's alright to make mistakes. I've got friends that stick beside me, And I'm with them, So I've just got to tell you once again ... Chorus LOST IN THE JUNGLE © 2008 St Joseph Elementary School, Kelowna BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Lost in the Jungle Chorus I'm lost in the jungle Don't know where to go I'm hungry and scared I'm out here all alone. Lions are roaring, The rain keeps on pouring, I'm lost in the jungle, Can't find my way home. We were out in safari, I fell off the truck, Nobody noticed, what terrible luck! It's dark and it's creepy, there's snakes in the trees, Gorillas and tigers, all eyes are on me. Chorus The cheetahs are hungry, I look like a snack. I hope they don't eat me, I've got to get back, But somebody's coming, who is that man? He's here to save me, hey look, it's Tarzan! Chorus MARATHON OF HOPE © 2006 Eagle Ridge Elementary School Grade 2 & 3, Coquitlam BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Marathon Of Hope Chorus The Marathon of Hope saves so many lives It began as one man's dream And now it still survives, The Marathon of Hope brought this world together And changed us all forever. Terry had a dream, to run across this land, To help to find a cure, to lend a helping hand. He thought that he could make it "Dreams are made if people try" He set off from St. John's Beneath an April Sky. Chorus Terry had to stop one day in Thunderbay, 'Cause tho he tried his best He couldn't make it all the way. And now it's up to us To carry on what he began And follow in the steps that Terry ran. Chorus Capo 2nd MEMORIES WILL LAST FOREVER © 2006 Pineview Elementary School, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Memories Will Last Forever Chorus Memories will last forever, Shining in the sky, You and I will long remember He days of you and I, As the years pass by. Friends like you are hard to find You're so gentle, you're so kind You help me through the hardest times, come what may. And I know that we won't change, We will always stay the same, Like a picture in a frame that never fades. Chorus We will be forever friends, Though the road will twist and bend, And we know we can depend on each other. Like an answer to a test, Like a treasure in a chest, Friends like us forever blessed shine forever. Chorus MIGHTY McCRACKEN © 2006 Bert Ambrose Elementary School, Fort St. John BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Mighty McCracken He's sitting in is office when the sun comes up, Drinking something awful from his coffee cup, He heads down to the gym to keep the kids on track, Plays a little badminton and skips right back. Chorus Mighty McCracken keeps us all laughing Here at Bert Ambrose School. He wears a Scooby Doo tie, makes the time fly, And everybody thinks he's cool. He never has a lot of time to eat his lunch 'Cause he'd rather come and spend it hanging out with us. He dances up a storm until the class bell rings, He loves "The Muffin Man" and that's the song he sings. Chorus When the day is over and the kids head home, He's still I his office, talking on the phone. Then he parties with the teachers till the sun goes down, He's mighty as a king and funny as a clown. Chorus MRS. ABE BEHAVE! © 2006 Ladner Elementary School, Division 1, Ladner BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Mrs. Abe Behave! Chorus Mrs. Abe, Behave! You never do You never act your age So I'm telling you You've got a stubborn side You always break the rules You make us run and hide So Mrs. Abe, behave! She hasn't changed a bit Ever since grade six She's wild and she's mischievous Like a bobcat in a fix She likes to be obeyed She likes to get her way Shes sassy and she's dangerous And I've just got to say ... Chorus She gives us so much work It makes my mind go mush. It seems like she's oblivious When she makes us blush You could say that she's high maintenance And she thinks she makes our day She's silly as a chimpanzee So, I've just got to say… Chorus MY DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK © 2007 Tahayghen Elementary, Masset BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   My Dog Ate My Homework My dog ate my homework, it's slimy and chewed, Will the teacher believe me, or think it's not true? What if she scolds me, and I get a detention, Or a suspension? I don't know what I'll do. My dog ate my homework. It isn't my fault. My mom didn't feed him, and she's an adult. How could anyone blame me? I had it al finished. He thought it was spinach, all covered in salt. My dog ate my homework, so I threw it away. I put it in the garbage, and they took it today. So don't call my parents, I know I can't prove it. But I really did do it, what else can I say? NEVER SAY NEVER © 2007 C.M. Finch Elementary, Fort St. John BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Never Say Never You've lost that sparkle in your eye, You feel you can't go on. Tears have washed away your smile, But it's always darkest Just before the dawn. Chorus Never say never, When the going gets tough. It can only get better, So don't give up. If you follow your dreams, Hold them close to your heart, Forever and ever Never say never. Tomorrow is another day, The start of something new. When the sky looks bleak and grey, Just remember I believe in you. Chorus X 2 NO PLACE LIKE HOME © 2007 Tehltan School, Telegraph Creek BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   No Place Like Home Chorus No place like home, Nowhere I know, Where the eagles fly, And the caribou roam. No place like this, canyons of stone, Where the Stikine River flows, No place like home. Telegraph Creek flows right through town On Tahltan Nation land We still fish for salmon, just like they did back then. We run across "Big Log", Climb right up the hill, And when we reach the road, We take a break and chill. Chorus There's poplar trees growing everywhere, And grizzly bears around. The Sawtooth Mountains come alive When the sun goes down. We go biking in the summer, skidooing in the snow, There's always lots to do With everyone you know. Chorus NO PLACE LIKE NUKKO LAKE © 2007 Nukko Lake Elementary and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   No Place Like Nukko Lake Chorus Open spaces, smiling faces, Everywhere you go, There's no place like Nukko Lake, That's why we love our home. When I wake up in the morning, sunshine on the poplar trees, I go running for the bus, say goodbye to my family. My friends are waiting, there's so much to say, Talk about what we're gonna do today, Waving to all the people on the way. Chorus Every day's a new adventure when you live in Nukko Lake There's bear and deer and beaver, cause here they still feel safe. You can ride a horse, you can row a boat, You can catch a fish, you can swim and float, And everywhere you look, there's someone that you know. Chorus NORTHERN TREASURE © 2007 Gitwinksihlkw School, Gitwinksihlkw BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Northern Treasure Chorus Northern treasure, white as winter snow, Beyond measure, more precious than people know, Courageous creature, so wild and so rare, Our northern treasure, the Spirit Bear. Along the west coast, north of the Skeena River, That's the only place you'll find the Spirit Bear. It roams the river valleys catching salmon in the creeks, And climbs up to the top of the highest peaks. Chorus When the Northern Lights float across the sky, You can see nature's magic in the wilderness. This land needs our protection, and it needs our care, It's the home and the heart of the Spirit Bear. Chorus NOTHING CAN STOP US NOW © 2006 Wood Elementary School, Pt Alberni BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Nothing Can Stop Us Now Chorus Nothing can stop us now, we'll do what we think we can, We're not afraid to try, we know we can take a stand. We might need a helping hand, sometimes we don't know how, You know I believe in you And nothing can stop us now. If you're feeling scared, you can talk to me, 'Cause I'm your friend and you and I have always been a team. If we keep this up, we're gonna be just fine, We can change this world forever, make it shine. Short Chorus Nothing can stop us now, We're not afraid to try. You know I believe in you, And nothing can stop us now. We want to live in peace, wouldn't that be great? And if we care enough, we'll make this world a better place. It's gonna take some work, it's gonna take some heart But if we stick together, it will be a work of art. Short Chorus X2 NOW'S THE TIME © 2007 Glenmerry Elementary School, Trail BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Now's the Time From finger paints to algebra From crayons to pastels, We've always been the best of friends, We know each other well. We held each other's secrets, We held each other's hand. We built our friendship carefully, Like castles in the sand. Chorus Now's the time to say goodbye, We know it's not forever. Now's the time to leave behind The years we shared together. From hide and seek to broken hearts From crushes to the Prom, You were always there for me Whenever things went wrong. Remember when we promised, We'd be forever friends? This may be goodbye But this isn't where it ends. Chorus ONE BIG FAMILY © 2007 Nakusp Elementary, Nakusp BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   One Big Family Chorus There's no place like this No place I'd rather be From sea to sea to sea It's beautiful and free This country is our home It's made for you and me We love this land, so let's join hands Like one big family. Canada is where we live It's the second biggest country that there is It's a land of hope It's a land of peace Where everyone is free To follow their own dreams Chorus Canada is big and bold Filled with all kinds of people Young and old With hearts that glow And room to grow And if we stick together Who knows where we could go. ONE DAY I'LL BE THERE © 2006 Cedar Groove Elementary School, Gibsons BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   One Day I'll Be There Chorus I wish I could believe My dreams would all come true I wish that I could be myself Sometimes that's hard to do, I wish that I could fly Way up in the air There's so many dreams I'm reaching for And one day I'll be there. When I was a child Learning how to crawl, I'd fall flat on my face, And I didn't mind at all. I'd push myself back up Try and try again And I never thought of giving in. Chorus Now that I have grown And learned a little more, It's not that different From how it was before pick myself back up Every time I fall, Next thing I know, I'm standing tall. Chorus ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL © 2008 Graham Bruce Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   On the First Day of School Chorus On the first day of school Everybody feels shy Everybody feels scared Everybody feels new But when you make some friends Learn a few names You feel so cool On the first day of school. With my brand new shoes, and my hair combed back, I kissed my mom, and I grabbed my snack, Headed off to catch the bus to school. I was wondering what to expect. I didn't know anybody yet. I didn't even know what I should do. Chorus When the recess bell rang at ten o'clock, We went outside and began to talk, Found a ball and tossed it round and round. Next thing we knew, we were full of joy, Felt at home every girl and boy, Thanks to al the new friends that we'd found. Chorus PEOPLE LIKE THAT © 2006 Charlie Lake Elementary School, Fort St. John BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   People Like That Chorus They feel the passion, they feel the pain They wake up every morning, set to seize the day They are such an inspiration, nothing they can't do And people like that make me feel it too. Eva has a dream, she carries in her heart She's reaching for the stars, she knows just where to start She keeps both feet on the ground, and a sparkle in her eye Even when she's down, she holds her head up high. Chorus 2: She feels the passion, she feels the pain She wakes up every morning, set to seize the day She's such an inspiration, nothing she can't do And people like that make me feel it too. Adam has a gift, as precious as a pearl, He's got his mind made up, he wants to share it with the world. He wants to make a difference with his life He wants to do his part He wants to leave a trail of hope, and open some hearts Chorus 3: He feels the passion, he feels the pain He wakes up every morning, set to seize the day He's such an inspiration, nothing he can't do And people like him, make me feel it too Repeat Chorus 1 RAINBOW OF PEACE © 2006 Madeira Park Elementary School, Madeira Park BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Rainbow Of Peace Chorus I see a rainbow of peace Up in the sky, above us, I dream this rainbow will grow And colour the world with love. The grass is green, the ocean blue, Every raindrop makes this true The sun is gold, the poppies red, And they all need each other. Chorus This is our home, it's what we share Many colours everywhere Red and yellow, green and blue Side by side together. Chorus REMEMBER THE TIME © 2006 Tremblay Elementary School, Dawson Creek BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Remember the Time I was down at the park, sitting by river, When you came walking by. You had a blue bandana holding back your hair, And that's when you said "Hi." Chorus Remember the time, The day that we met? Seems like yesterday, I'll never forget. I remember the time, Cause ever since then, You and I have always been The very best of friends. You came and sat down beside me and we talked for awhile, I didn't even know your name, But the way you listened and the way you smiled, I could see we were the same. Chorus When we said good-bye, You took your bandana and you offered it to me. I put it in my pocket to remember you, And the friends we'd always be. Chorus SANTA CLAUS WAS LATE FOR CHRISTMAS © 2006 Ron Brent Elementary School, Pr George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Santa Claus was Late for Christmas Chorus Santa Claus was late for Christmas one cold Christmas Eve Everyone was wondering just where could Santa be? Is he stuck in traffic somewhere in the sky, Or in somebody's chimney way up high? Did an avalanche come down, and sweep him off his sleigh? Will Santa make it here by Christmas Day? The North Pole is a busy place to be Santa and his elves are working constantly. Hammers banging, scissors snipping, Brushes painting, the clock is ticking. The toys must all be done by Christmas Eve. Chorus Rudolph's got a problem with his nose. He blew a fuse and it no longer glows. Elves are scurrying, Santa's worrying, They're all frantic, in a panic. Can they fix it up? Nobody knows. Chorus Amidst the chaos, someone shouts "Hooray!" They found a disco ball in Santa's sleigh. They got some glue, a little wire, Now it's flashing like a fire, That blinking disco ball has saved the day. 2nd Chorus Santa Claus was late for Christmas one cold Christmas Eve Everyone was wondering just where could Santa be? But take a look, what's coming in the sky? Is that a comet, flying way up high? It's Santa and his reindeer, and though they're a little late, They still made it here by Christmas Day! SANTA STOLE MY HOMEWORK © 2007 Ecole Willow Point Elementary and Lowry Olafson, Campbell River BC   -- listen to   Santa Stole My Homework Santa stole my homework on my way to school. I know it isn't like him, usually he's so cool. He snatched it from my backpack, And stuffed it in his sack, Santa stole my homework, and he won't give it back! Santa stole my homework, it's crazy, but it's true So please, Monsieur Koebel, je ne sais pas, what should I do? He took it to the North Pole, Where it's snowy and it's cold Santa stole my homework, now it's prob'ly turned to mold! Santa stole my homework, so am I off the hook? I think you should trust me, you really shouldn't look Gee, looks like you found it, I guess I left it in my desk, I thought Santa stole my homework, Monsieur Koebel you're the best! I thought Santa stole my homework But I was wrong I guess! SECRETS OF THE DEEP © 2007 Ecole Westview School, Prince Rupert BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Secrets of the Deep The secrets of the deep, the secrets of the deep. The secrets of the deep are way beneath the surface, Where no man can ever go. You'll need your submarine to find the sunken treasure That's sitting on the sand below. The secrets of the deep, the secrets of the deep. On the ocean floor, you can see it out your window. But look out for the hungry shark. If he sees you coming, he'll rip your sub to pieces, You're gonna have to be so smart. The secrets of the deep, the secrets of the deep. Chorus We're gonna be brave, We're gonna be bold, We're gonna be rich, We're gonna find gold. Everybody knows a shark cannot swim backwards, We'll get him stuck between the rocks. And while he's in a daze, we'll throw a net around it, And float the treasure to the top. The secrets of the deep, the secrets of the deep. Chorus The secrets of the deep, the secrets of the deep, The secrets of the deep. SHATTERED DREAMS © 2006 Blackburn Elementary School, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Shattered Dreams Chorus Shattered dreams, broken hearts, When your world falls apart When hope is lost, and times are tough Hold on tight, don't give up. Joey always had a dream, that one day he would play Right up there with the pros, until that tragic day. Now he can't walk and he can't skate, That accident has changed his fate He's lying in bed and he can't move It's not an easy road to take… Chorus Joey has a special girl, she's not about to leave him now. She's praying for a miracle, she knows he'll make it through somehow. She sits there and holds his hand, Tells him he will walk again, She's always going to be his friend, together til the end… Chorus SPARKLES IN MY HEART © 2006 Coquihalla Elementary School, Grade 3, Hope BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Sparkles in My Heart It's a great big world we share with everyone And we all love to dance beneath the sun. Everybody loves their friends and their family. You can feel the love that shines in you and me. Chorus I've got sparkles in my heart And they're dancing like a starbright Got a love big as a mountain, And it bubbles like a fountain. Oooh Ooooh, yeah. And we all have so much that we can give, To make our home a better place to live. If we let the kindness flow, perhaps we'll see, So everybody, sing along with me Chorus SPEAK UP © 2008 Chief Maquinna Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Speak Up I know 'cause I've been there before You're not the only one who's shy, Sometimes it's hard to speak your mind, But I will listen if you try. Chorus Speak up, say what's on your mind Dig deep, see what you can find, Tell the world, so everyone can hear. Speak up, don't be afraid to shine, Stand tall, you've got it all inside, Shout it out, say it loud and clear. You know, you gotta take a chance, It takes courage every day. We each have to find our voice, We all have something to say. Chorus Good things come when people talk When we share, it sets us free. Friendship comes from reaching out We can't solve what we can't see. Chorus STAND TALL © 2006 Maquinna Elementary School, Pt Alberni BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Stand Tall Chorus Stand strong, stand tall. Show the world that you can give your all, 'Cause you know, there's hope, And even when you're feeling small, Stand tall. When you walk up to the stage, and you feel a little scared, Your stomach's in a knot, 'cause it's your turn to go on. You could use a little boost, to remind yourself to smile, You could use a little love, 'til the butterflies are gone. Chorus When you're walking home from school, and there's a bully being cruel, Picking on a little kid, who could really use a friend, And you want to help him out, even though you're scared yourself, So you rush up to the scene with a helping hand to lend. Chorus X2 STRUM THE CHORDS OF NATURE © 2006 Halfmoon Bay Elementary School, Halfmoon Bay BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Strum The Chords Of Nature Chorus Strum the chords of nature Hum the melody of earth Play the strings of wilderness Keep it free forever. Climb the mountain, look around. We all live on fragile ground, This planet is a gift to share It needs our tender loving care. Chorus Feel the wind upon your face. Take your time, life's not a race. Let us live in harmony Raise your voices, sing with me. Chorus SUNSHINE ENDS © 2006 Gibsons Elementary School, Gibsons BC and by Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Sunshine Ends Chorus Sunshine ends, when war begins When loved ones leave And we miss our friends, No one wins, when the fighting starts, Leaving broken hearts, That's when the sunshine ends. The poppies grow, and time goes by, And we can see, where soldiers lie, Will we ever learn from their sacrifice That the cost of war is too high a price? Chorus The rain will fall, and life goes on And we all know, that war is wrong If in our hearts, we can find a way to bring an end To war some day. Chorus SWISH! © 2007 by Nathan Barton Elementary School, Kincolith BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Swish! Chorus When the ball goes swish, It's a perfect shot, Doesn't touch the rim Just sinks right in. It's what I really want, What I always wish, When the ball goes swish. I was dribbling down the court, I thought the coast was clear. I tried to pass the ball, but someone interfered. I had to deek him out, so I spun myself around, Then I took my shot, but it landed out of bounds. Chorus The score was tied up tight, with fifteen seconds left. The fans were going wild, it was anybody's guess Just who would take control, which team was going to win, Then I got the ball, and I swished it in! Chorus TAKE THE FIRST STEP © 2007 by Queen Charlotte Secondary School, Queen Charlotte BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Take the First Step Chorus Take the first step You know you can do it, Give it your best, put your heart into it. Follow your dreams, wherever they lead Woho, take the first step. Life is a staircase, it keeps right on winding, We never know where it goes. We climb at our own pace, Sometimes we need reminding With each step, how our confidence grows. Chorus It's such an adventure, A spiraling journey, When it captures your heart and takes hold. Feel the wind on your face, There's no need to worry, When you reach for your ultimate goal. Chorus TEARS FORGE DIAMONDS © 2006 by Elphinstone Secondary School, Gibsons BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Tears Forge Diamonds Tears forge diamonds, And we can't see The broken hearts, The misery. The jewels' light blinds us To the tragedy And hides the faces of poverty. Chorus But we can make a difference Even if it's small Every voice that speaks the truth Takes another brick from the wall. Tears forge diamonds You see it every day People in the streets We turn and walk away Sitting in our houses, in our luxury, How distant it all seems Watching it on TV. Chorus (repeat) THIS SCHOOL IS COOL! © 2007 by MacLean Elementary School, Rossland BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   This School Is Cool! Our school is cool, you can bend all the rules We're living proof, kids can play on the roof. We're sitting on an old volcano, Everybody skis to school. When people come here they exclaim, Oh Man, this school is cool! Our school is cool, we go on trips to the pool Got lots of friends, so the fun never ends. It's kind of like a magic kingdom, It stands out like a jewel. If you think so too, why don't you sing some Man, this school is cool!      Wake up in the morning,      We can hardly wait to go.      Snap into our skis and go gliding      Through the snow. Our school is cool, we're not trying to fool you We took first place in the cross-country race. Here at MacLean Elementary Everybody thinks it's true, We're the school of the century, Man, this school is cool! Our school is cool, you can bend all the rules We're living proof, kids can play on the roof. We're sitting on an old volcano, Everybody skis to school. When people come here they exclaim, Oh Man, this school is cool! TIL YOU TAKE YOUR FINAL BOW © 2006 by Central Middle School, Dawson Creek BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Til You Take Your Final Bow When the lights come up, and you feel the rush And you have to face the fear, And you're all alone, now its up to you, And the crowd begins to cheer. Chorus Hold your head up high, Don't look down, Keep that music flowin', Keep your courage goin'. Don't lose heart, Don't quit now, Until you take your final bow. When you feel the beat, start to tap your feet, And you begin to play. So you start to move, cause you've got the groove, And it carries you away. Chorus I was a lonely guy, and I was really shy, That's how I used to be, And I didn't see, the possibility, Till someone said these words to me… Chorus THE BEST SCHOOL IN THE WEST © 2007 Valemount Elementary and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The Best School in The West There's a magic school Where the mountain peaks Stand high above the town. It's the coolest school around. We like to rock n roll, We like to take a stroll, The teachers think we're great, And everyone's first rate. Chorus Valemount Elementary Is the school that we call home, Where the kids stick together, never stand alone. At Valemount Elementary, We all try to do our best, Everybody's welcome, It's the best school in the west. It's the kind of school Where there's lots to do We're on the playground when it's hot In the gym, __ when its not, We get a music class, Where we can play the drums, And even though you can't chew gum, It's always lots of fun. Chorus THE FUNKY CHICKEN © 2006 by Alberni Elementary School, Grade 4, Pt Alberni BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The Funky Chicken The funky chicken walking down the street Bok bok, b-goo, bok bok, b-gee, Daces to a crazy beat, Bok bok, b-goo, bok bok, b-gee, He's headed for a disco dance Shiny shoes and checkered pants, He's the funky chicken, and he's steppin' out. The funky chicken's gonna bust a move Bok bok, b-goo, bok bok, b-gee, Tonight he's got a point to prove, Bok bok, b-goo, bok bok, b-gee, The contest starts at six o'clock, He's going to maker those chickens rock, He's the funky chicken, and he's stepping out. Chorus He's the Funky chicken, Funky chicken, yeah. The funky chicken's putting on a show Bok bok, b-goo, bok bok, b-gee, He's up there dancing like a pro. Bok bok, b-goo, bok bok, b-gee, Now the crowd is on its feet Dancing to that funky beat, He's the funky chicken, and he's steppin' out. Chorus THE SCHOOL IN THE HEART OF THE CITY © 2008 by Lord Strathcona Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The School in the Heart of the City Chorus In the heart of the city, There's an open door. It's been here a hundred years and more, Strathcona School, where our spirits soar, Strathcona School, Where the dragons roar. There's lots to do at Strathcona School, Basketball and volleyball, hockey, too, We put on plays and love to dance, Sing all day and play in bands. It's a magical place to be, And it is here for you and me. Chorus We take care of each other like a family, Like sisters and brothers, a community, There's room for everyone to grow, Smiling faces everywhere you go. It's a place where kids can dream, The home of the yellow and green. Chorus X2 THE LEMONS ARE COMING © 2006 Roberts Creek Elementary School and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to