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	British Columbia Schools Spring 2009 A Day in Davis Bay   NDVR Alternative School A Robber Stole My Homework   Georges Vanier Elementary School Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Fair   Kerrisdale Annex Elementary School Can't Go Back   Queen Mary Elementary School Cats and Dogs   Queen Mary Elementary School Dream High   Sumas First Nation Free as the Wind   Mackenzie Elementary School Friends Til the End of Time   Carney Hill Elementary School Frostbite   Queen Mary Elementary School Go With It   Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School If I was the Principal   Queen Mary Elementary School If Only the Window was Open   A.H.P. Matthew Elementary School I'm Always There   Queen Mary Elementary School In My Mind   Queen Mary Elementary School I Sprained My Brain   Henry Bose Elementary School It's All Good at Westwood   Westwood Elementary School It's Raining Pets   Bridgeview Elementary School It's Up to You and Me   Glenview Elementary School I've Got Ants in My Pants   Queen Mary Elementary School Keep On Trying   Mackenzie Elementary School Our Patchwork Garden   Mackenzie Elementary School Rise Above   Foothills Elementary School Roller Coaster Ride   Betty Huff Elementary School School's Out, It's Summertime!   James Ardiel Elementary School Snow on Monday Morning   Queen Mary Elementary School Taking Care of Each Other   Henderson Annex The Champions   Lena Shaw Elementary School When Everyone is Kind   George Greenway Elementary School When the Kids Take Over the School   Riverdale Elementary School When the School Bell Rings   Queen Mary Elementary School When We Grow Up   Holly Elementary School You're the Music in Me   K.B. Woodward Elementary School British Columbia Schools Fall 2008 Best Buddies   South Broadview Elementary School Be the Best You Can Be   Armstrong Elementary School Don't Let Go   Falkland Elementary School Dreams Come True   Silver Creek Elementary School Fly Away   Ashton Creek Elementary School How Did This Happen   Shuswap Middle School In Your Eyes One   Cailin Middle School It Only Takes One   M.V. Beatie Elementary School It's a Beautiful Day   Bastion Elementary School It's Electric in the Air   Huband Park Elementary School It's Our Time to Shine   Carlin Elementary School Let's Play Ball   Ranchero Elementary School Lost in the Rain Forest   Highland Park Elementary School My Pets Are On The Loose   North Canoe Park Elementary School School's Out!   Sorrento Elementary School The Great Big Grizzly   Hillcrest Elementary School The Night on the Farm   Salmon Arm West Elementary School The School in the Valley   Malakwa Elementary School Two Steps Forward, One Step Back   Len Wood Middle School We Can Live in Peace   Grindrod Elementary School We're In This Together   North Shuswap Elementary School You're Always There for Me   Parkview Elementary School 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 Been A Long Time   Sun Haven School It's Never Too Late   Dunster Fine Arts School Just Say Hi   Mt. Pleasant Elementary 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 Words of Wisdom   Tyee 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 AT DAVIS BAY © 2009 NDVR Alternative School, Sechelt and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to  A Day at Davis Bay                                       -- download the chords Chorus A day at Davis Bay, sunshine on the water, Soaking up the rays, it couldn't get much hotter, We'll go splashing in the waves It's a day at Davis Bay. We'll jump off the pier, and swim to the raft, Make some brand new friends out there, and share some laughs. Then head back to the beach, and we'll build a fort, Make it out of driftwood, we find along the shore. Chorus We can fly a kite when the wind is right, We'll look for jellyfish, have a water fight. We can ride our skimboards, go and get ice cream, Watch the sun go down, at Pier 17. Chorus 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 A ROBBER STOLE MY HOMEWORK © 2009 Georges Vanier Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   A Robber Stole My Homework                                       -- download the chords Chorus A robber stole my homework In the middle of the night He climbed in through my window And gave me quite a fright. Please Mr. Principal, it might sound suspicious Might seem unusual, hard to believe, But what I say is true, it could happen to you, And there's no need, for the police. Chorus I worked so hard on it, and I did it perfectly, And to tell the truth of it, I would have got A plus. I had it done in record time, but I'm the victim of a crime, There's footprints on my lawn, and my homework's gone. 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 BE KIND, BE SAFE, BE FAIR © 2009 Kerrisdale Annex Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Fair                                       -- download the chords Chorus: Be kind, be safe, be fair, To everybody, everywhere, Spread your love around the world, Be kind, be safe, be fair. When we take care of each other, It makes us feel bright and strong, When we open up our hearts, We sing a beautiful song. When we give each other courage, It makes our home a better place, We can change the world forever With just a little grace. Chorus When we're all together, On the playground having fun, It makes everybody happy When there's room for everyone. We know how to be a friend, How to help each other out. Be kind, be safe, be fair, It's what it's all about. 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 BEST BUDDIES © 2008 South Broadview Elementary, Salmon Arm BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Best Buddies Chorus Best buddies, Stick together Pick you up when you feel down. Best buddies, Come whatever, Help you keep your feet on the ground. Everybody needs a buddy Everyone can use a friend, You always brighten the mood Just 'cause of who you are. I just like to be around you, Even when you're feeling blue And I don't mind listening 'Cause that's what best friends do. Chorus Thanks for being my best buddy Thanks for being by my side 'Cause it's fun to play in the sunshine or the rain. Can't imagine what I'd do without you, Nothing's gonna stop us now. 'Cause a friend like you Is stronger than Superglue. Chorus BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE © 2008 Armstrong Elementary, Armstrong BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Be the Best You Can Be Chorus Never give up, you gotta try, Keep moving forward, you're gonna fly If you never lose hope, one day you'll see If you just keep going, you'll be the best you can be. Today's the day they pick the teams and Jim would love to play, But if he didn't make it, what would everybody say? The other kids might laugh and then he'd be ashamed, That's when the coach came up to him, and this is what he said. Chorus Katy wishes she could sing in the talent schow at school, But the voice inside her head is scared that she'll look like a fool When she told her Dad, he took her in his arms Said "Everybody has a chance and Katy you'll go far." 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'T GO BACK © 2009 Queen Mary Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Can't Go Back Chorus You can't go back, You gotta keep going You can't go back You know you have to try. Stay on track, hold on to your dreams 'Cause you can't go back in time. Coulda, shoulda, woulda's no way to live your life, And everybody makes mistakes. That's just the way it goes, there's no shame in that, And you've got what it takes. Chorus Regret is just an obstacle you face along the way, Hold your head up high. If you don't walk away, you get stronger every day, Reaching for the sky, so go ahead and try . . . Chorus CATS AND DOGS © 2009 Queen Mary Elementary School Grade 2 Class, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Cats and Dogs Chorus Cats and dogs, _ are totally different. Cats meow, dogs go bow-wow Cats climb trees, dogs don't try And I don't know which one to buy I'm in the pet store with my money Puppies and kittens of every kind Momma told me I could just buy one It's so hard to decide Cats don't come when you call them You can't train a cat to sit But kittens are so soft and cuddly Even if they won't do tricks. Chorus Dogs can work in search and rescue But cats can purr and make you feel so nice. Dogs can swim, cats don't know how, Dogs chase cats and cats chase mice. And now it's time for my decision Will my parents cry or laugh Won't buy a puppy or a kitten, I'll come home with a GIRAFFE! 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 DON'T LET GO © 2008 Falkland Elementary, Falkland BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Don't Let Go Chorus Don't let go, Hold on to your dreams forever. Don't let go. Never stop believing. Don't let go. Dreams mean more than anything. Don't let go. All my life, I've been a dreamer, Shooting for the stars, never looking back. I've got people who believe in me. That's what keeps me going. It's their words that keep me on track. Chorus When you know the path you want to follow, You have to take a chance before it disappears. You've got to grab the moment, Got to listen to your heart, And this is what you need to hear. 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 DREAMS COME TRUE © 2008 Silver Creek Elementary School, Salmon Arm BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Dreams Come True Chorus Dreams come true For me and you All you have to do is try. If you put your mind to it, You know you can do it, You can make your dreams come true. Sittin' on the couch, dreamin' about What I'm gonna do with my life. I want to follow my heart, Go where it takes me. Chorus Life is a journey, twisting and turning, So many ways that you could go, And whatever it takes, You've gotta be brave to get there. Chorus Every morning is a brand new day, You never know what's coming next. So when you wake up, Just try to remember… Chorus DREAM HIGH © 2009 Sumas First Nation, Abbotsford / Sumas BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Dream High                                       -- download the chords Chorus Dream high Above the mountains The sky is not so far When you're reaching for the stars You discover who you are, So dream high, dream high. I've known you for a long time And I believe in you. I've watched you through the years I know you're strong and true. Strong enough to grow, Brave enough to cry, So let your feelings show Go on and give it a try. Chorus Fear is nothing but a word, Just be who you are, When you're looking deep within, You find strength in your heart. Life is like a treasure A gift for you and me We can help each other see And set our spirits free. 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 FLY AWAY © 2008 Ashton Creek Elementary, Enderby BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Fly Away Chorus Fly away, on a summer's day We can float away, just watch us glide. In between the reeds and the shady trees We're gonna fly away on a river ride. Now that school's out And the summer's here, We can rock and roll and just let go Do anything we please We can scream and shout "Go get the tubes out!" And float along the river in the summer breeze. Chorus There's a swimming hole By the waterwheel Where the kids are laughing, watch them splashing, Listen to them squeal And we all know That the water's cold But we don't care "Cause we like the way it feels! 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 FREE AS THE WIND © 2009 Morfee Elementary, Mackenzie BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Free as the Wind                                       -- download the chords Chorus I wanna be free as the wind, soar through the sky, Way up about the clouds, feeling so alive, I wanna be free as the wind, fly like an eagle Free as the wind. I'm down here on the ground, watching the eagles glide, Floating like feathers in the sky. In my imagination, anything is possible, Dreams can make you fly. Chorus There's so many things I could do with my life, So many places I could go. If I take some chances, just think where I could be If I let my spirit show. 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 TIL THE END OF TIME © 2009 Carney Hill Elementary School, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Friends Til the End of Time                                       -- download the chords Chorus Friends til the end, that's what we are, You're always there for me, and I won't let you down. Friends til the end, together we will shine, 'Cause we're friends til the end of time. A friend is someone in your life who cares for you Gives you courage, and you can count on too. A friend is someone you can trust, and tell your troubles to, A friend is fun, a friend is kind, just like you. Chorus A friend is someone who is loyal and you look up to, Who you respect because they're honest and true. A friend is someone you can lean on And share your secrets, too A friend is nice, a friend is cool, just like you. 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 FROSTBITE © 2009 Queen Mary Elementary School Grade 3-4, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Frostbite I'm gonna put on my thermal underwear, Pull on my warmest pants, An extra coat so I don't get cold I can't take a chance. Two cozy sweaters, a balaclava Ear muffs pulled down tight, Cuz it's cold as ice outside tonight And I don't wanna get frostbite. Chorus Mom's right, she's always so bright. It's sucha cold night And that's a huge fright. I'm a strange sight, all bundled up tight But I won't get frostbite Tonight! I'll wrap an electric blanket Like a scarf around my head Might look like a mummy, but I'll feel yummy, Sliding on my sled. My mom said to be careful And I know she's right Cuz it's cold as ice outside tonight And I don't wanna get frostbite. Chorus Gonna borrow a pair of my Daddy's socks Slip on my winter boots Pull on my mitts, make sure they fit Snug with my winter suit. I've got all my stuff on But now it's suppertime I'm boiling hot, but tonight I'm not Gonna face the fright - frostbite. Chorus 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 GO WITH IT © 2009 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Go With It!                                       -- download the chords If you've got a song to sing. Go with it. If you want to live your dream, Go with it. You don't have to be shy, just give it a try Til it's your time to shine. Go with it. Go with it. If you believe you can reach the stars, Go with it. Be true to who you are Go with it. What's holding you down, there's no need for a frown, You can turn it all around. Go with it. Go with it. When you follow your heart It's new day To start_ again. Every journey begins with a single step, Go with it. Just make a promise to yourself Go with it. You can shout it out loud Break free from the crowd You'll be standing proud. Go with it. Go with it. Go with it. Go with it. Go with it. Go with it. 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 HOW DID THIS HAPPEN © 2008 Shuswap Middle School, Salmon Arm BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   How Did This Happen? Every time I see your face, My heart starts to race, I see the sparkle in your eyes And I get hypnotized. And I get butterflies, Every time you pass me by. Chorus How did this happen? How did it come to this? I was only standing there, Minding my own business How did this happen? How could you feel that way? I can't believe you love me How did this happen today? It's the happiest day of my life, You made everything feel right My dreams have all come true Knowing that you love me too I don't know how you knew But I'm so glad you do. Chorus IF I WAS THE PRINCIPAL © 2009 Queen Mary Elementary, Grade 4 class, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   If I was the Principal                                       -- download the chords If I was the principal, I'd change all the rules Wouldn't be no homework, no tests in the school We'd skateboard in the hallway, eating pizza and ice cream, It'd be so good, we could be so bad, We'd make the teachers scream. If I was the principal, we wouldn't have to work, Recess wouldn't end, we'd go berserk! We'd have a roller coaster, ride it all day long, It'd be so fun, til the day is done, And nothing could go wrong. Chorus If I was the principal, I was the principal, Let's make it perfectly clear, If I was the principal, I was the principal, Things would be different 'round here. If I was the principal, we could change our names We'd fire all the teachers and play video games. We'd write our own report cards, get straight A's Mom'd be so glad, even though we're bad Every single day! Chorus If I was the principal, we could bring our pets Have food fights in the lunchroom, the place would be a mess Disco in the classroom, wouldn't it be cool Might not be fair, but we don't care 'Cause kids would run the school! Chorus IF ONLY THE WINDOW WAS OPEN © 2009 A.H.P. Matthew Elementary, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   If Only the Window was Open                                       -- download the chords Chorus If only the window was open, I wouldn't be stuck with these chores, If only the window weren't broken, I wouldn't be scrubbing these floors. I'm in deep trouble now. I hit a home run. Fast as a comet, no one could have caught it. I smashed the neighbour's window, And now my life is shattered, His face is turning red, I've never seen him madder. Chorus My dad says I'm bad, Took away my allowance, Unplugged the TVm He's really mad at me. I think I'll stick to tennis, Or something more like chess I was just doing my best, And now my life's a mess! Chorus X 2 I'M ALWAYS THERE © 2009 Queen Mary Elementary, Grade 6 class, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   I'm Always There Chorus I'm always there for you When you need me, I'm always there for you When you fall. You know I care for you, You're my best friend. You can count on me I'm always there We've known each other for a long time Hasn't always been so smooth, We've helped each other through the rough times 'Cause that's what best friends do. Chorus If you're lost and feeling lonely, If you're pressed against the wall, If you need someone to listen Just remember you can call. Chorus 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 IN MY MIND © 2009 Queen Mary Elementary School, Grade 2 class, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   In Your Eyes                                       -- download the chords Chorus In my mind, I see butterflies It's a wonderland for all to share In my imagination There's a world of my creation That shines _ in my mind. When I'm dreaming, all my wishes can come true, When I sing my voice just floats along the wind, And the time flies by like blue jays in the sky And I smile _ all the time. Chorus When I'm swimming in the water, I feel free, Drifting like a leaf out on the sea We build castles on the beach made out of sand, Like we're kids, _ in a faraway land. IN YOUR EYES © 2008 Carlin Middle School, Tappen BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   In Your Eyes Chorus In your eyes, I see the light Shining strong and shining bright, And in your eyes, I feel your love, In your eyes, in your eyes. Heaven must be missing an angel, You're so enchanting to me Every time you look my way, You turn night into day. Chorus The sound of your voice lifts me higher The touch of your hand sets me free. You show your joy and grace On your beautiful face. Chorus X 2 I SPRAINED MY BRAIN © 2009 Henry Bose Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   I Sprained My Brain                                       -- download the chords My teacher's cruel, and it makes me cry, She makes me work so hard, I think I'm gonna die I hate to complain, but I'm feeling faint. I don't feel the same, I think I sprained my brain. Chorus I sprained my brain, I took too many tests, I did too much homework, now I need a rest. I need to watch TV, slouch down on the couch Can't you feel my pain, I sprained my brain. And now it hurts to think, and it hurts to move, And it hurts to spell, not much that I can do. Ain't it a shame, though it might sound lame I think I'm going insane, I think I sprained my brain. Chorus You might not believe, but it's really true, I know it's hard to see, and it's hard to prove. But I feel so drained, like I've been hit by a train, And I can't be blamed, I think I sprained my brain. 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 ONLY TAKES ONE © 2008 M.V. Beattie Elementary, Enderby BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It Only Takes One Chorus It only takes one To make a difference. It only takes one To change the world. One hand reaching out, One voice in the crowd. It only takes One heart standing proud. It only takes one. Did I tell you what it means to me? How good it feels when you're around. How your laugh is like a shining sun That lifts me up when I feel down. You make everything alright. As a friend, you're strong and true. You're always there when I need you most And I can always count on you. Chorus Sometimes you feel like you're the only one, So small and all alone. You don't realize how strong you are But deep inside you always know. There isn't anyone the same. There isn't anyone like you. And we only have to be ourselves. No one can do what you can do. Chorus IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY © 2008 Bastion Elementary, Salmon Arm BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's a Beautiful Day Chorus It's a beautiful day, it's a beautiful day, It's a beautiful day today Let's go outside and play It's a beautiful day. Even when it's cloudy all day, Skies are gloomy and grey, It can be sunny and bright On the inside. There's no need for a frown Turn that frown upside down, Call a friend and once again You'll feel fine. Chorus When you fell like having some fun Go build a fort with someone Just being out in the woods Makes you feel good. Find something you love to do You might even learn something new And everybody will Feel the same way as you. Chorus IT'S ALL GOOD AT WESTWOOD © 2009 Westwood Elementary, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's All Good at Westwood                                       -- download the chords It's all good at Westwood, it's the place to be Everyone is welcome, one big family, We love it here at Westwood, we all have our dreams, It's all good, it's all good, Here at Westwood. We care about each other like we're _ sisters and brothers, We know that understanding is the key, We all have different faces, come from different places, And anyone can see… Chorus We love having fun, til the _ school day is done We learn something new everyday. We're all so creative, that's what we're made of And that is why we say… Chorus IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME © 2008 Sun Haven School, Roberts Creek BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's Been a Long Time So many memories, We've come so far. We're like a family, Look at where we are, From kindergarten To graduation day. Chorus: It's been a long time It's been a long time We've been growing together Seems like I've known you forever And it's been a long time. We keep on learning Head, Heart and Hands, We help each other To understand. We're on a journey, A path that never ends. Chorus And now we're leaving And saying goodbye, But we've got a history That's never gonna die. I'm going to miss you, But I'll hold you in my heart. Chorus IT'S ELECTRIC IN THE AIR © 2008 Huband Park Elementary School, Courtenay BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's Electric in the Air Chorus It's electric in the air You can see it everywhere Smiling faces, all around, It's electric in the air. It's fun to learn, it's good to try It's great to grow, I'll tell you why, 'Cause every day brings something new At Huband Park for me and you. Chorus We love our friends and teachers too I can be myself, and so can you. We love to sing, we love to play, We'll make the world a better place. Chorus All through the years, it's felt like home, A family, to call our own, And Huband Park will always be, A special place for you and me. 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 OUR TIME TO SHINE © 2008 Carlin Elementary School, Tappen BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's Our Time to Shine Carlin is a cool school, There's kindness in the rooms, Tunnels in the tires, There's so much to do. We look out for each other And we have a lot of fun, Being together Til the school day is done. Chorus It's our time to shine, It's our time to grow, Our time to learn And don't you know, It's our time to shine. We're so glad to be here, There's spirit everywhere It's such an awesome feeling When everybody cares. Anything is possible, You can feel it in the air, Everyone feels welcome When everybody shares. 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 IT'S RAINING PETS © 2009 Bridgeview Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's Raining Pets                                       -- download the chords Chorus It's raining pets, it's raining cats and dogs Out in the world, it's raining turtles. It's raining bats and frogs and rats and hogs, I'm getting wet, it's raining pets! I better run for cover or I might get squished By a rabbit or a snake, a poodle or a fish. I'll race into the house, stay until it stops, Call my friends, so they don't get squashed. Chorus I can't believe what I'm seeing, pets falling from the sky, Everybody's screaming, running for their lives, The weather is so weird, we won't soon forget, The day it started raining pets. Chorus X 2 IT'S UP TO YOU AND ME © 2009 Glenview Elementary School, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's Up to You and Me                                       -- download the chords Chorus We can make this happen Nothing's gonna stop us, wait and see We'll do this together It's up to you and me. Life is an adventure Takes you where you've never been, And we're building a foundation To help us reach our dreams. Chorus We love to laugh and learn, And everybody really cares, We'll be tomorrow's leaders And we'll all do our share. Chorus We love to have some fun, This is such a special school Glenview really rocks! I bet you think so too! Chorus I'VE GOT ANTS IN MY PANTS © 2009 Queen Mary Elementary School, Grade 2, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   I've Got Ants in my Pants                                       -- download the chords Chorus I've got ants in my pants and it's drivin' me crazy Ants in my pants and it ain't no fun I'm shakin' all over, like I'm doin' a dance, Somebody help, I've got ants in my pants I went for a picnic, down at Spanish Banks, We had a lot of goodies, me and Tom and Frank. We spread out the blanket, laid out the snacks, Didn't see the ant hill, right beside our packs. Chorus We didn't see 'em coming, 'cause ants are really small, They smelled the chocolate cake, and they began to crawl, They thought they'd take a shortcut, climbed up on my shoes, Right onto my leg, I tried to shake 'em loose. 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 SAY HI © 2008 Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, Vancouver, BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Just Say Hi Chorus Just say hi, just say hello When you make a start Then you never know You could change the world You could make a friend So don't be shy, just say hi. If there's a new kid in school There's something you can do To welcome them so they won't feel alone. 'Cause everybody needs someone To brighten up their day, A word from you can make them feel at home. CHORUS When you put yourself in someone's shoes, See what they're going through, You might find that they're a lot like you. And peace will fill our hearts If we all do our part Reach out our hand And say "How do you do?" CHORUS 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 KEEP ON TRYING © 2009 Mackenzie Elementary School, Mackenzie BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Keep On Trying                                       -- download the chords Chorus Keep on trying, don't let go, Keep on trying, let it show Let it shine, all the time Keep on trying. When you're feeling down And you've lost your way Take a look around, It's gonna be okay. We'll be there for you We can talk it out, We can help you through That's what it's all about. Chorus I hate to see you sad, 'Cause you've been there for me, And when we stick together, That's what sets us free. I love to see your smile, So spread it all around, Beauty's on the inside And you can let it out. 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 LET'S PLAY BALL © 2008 Ranchero Elementary School, Salmon Arm BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Let's Play Ball Chorus Let's play ball, one and all Let's play ball together. Let's have fun, everyone, Let's play ball together. Davey was standing outside Mellor's Country Market, Watching the cars go by Joey came up, said "Why don't you come, We're looking for one more guy. We're going to play baseball And we need another player Though you're new at Ranchero School I'll bring an extra glove, we'll see you there, If you join us, it would be so cool." Chorus Out on the baseball diamond, everyone was cheering, It was Davey's first time at bat The score was tied, five on five, Davey pulled down his hat. The pitcher threw a fast one Davey hit it hard He could not believe what he had done The crowd went wild, everyone smiled, 'Cause Davey, just hit a home run. Yeehaw! 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 RAINFOREST © 2008 Highland Park Elementary School, Armstrong BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Lost in the Rain Forest I was on an airplane on my way around the world When it ran out of gas, so my parachute unfurled I landed in the Amazon, all these miles from home I don't know where I am, I'm out here all alone Chorus I'm lost in the rainforest, can't find my way I've been walking in circles, it all looks the same I'm lost in the rainforest, how can this be true? I'm lost in the rainforest, don't know what I'll do. There's anacondas, hairy spiders, frogs and chimpanzees, Wiggly, squiggly worms and bugs in every tree, Toucans, sloths and crocodiles, as night begins to fall, I wish I was safe at home, shopping at the mall. Chorus I grab a vine and start to climb and swing from tree to tree, High above the jungle and you won't believe, There's a little village with a helicopter pad. Soon I'll be home again with my Mom and Dad. 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? MY PETS ARE ON THE LOOSE © 2008 North Canoe Elementary School, Salmon Arm BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   My Pets Are On The Loose My pets are on the loose I don't know what to do I've got to try to catch them but I'm gonna need some help I need a friend or two whose fast and not afraid We'll sneak up and surprise them and put them in a cage. Chorus I had a moose, I had a goose Some caribous and some gnus But they vamoosed, they're on the loose, My pets are on the loose, I don't know where they are I left the back door open and they marched right into town Cuz there's a restaurant that serves their favourite snacks I bet they're having dinner and they're not coming back. Chorus My pets are on the loose I know what we can do Cuz Jack and Pat and Lucy will help us play a trick We'll make a cherry pie and call them on the phone And tell them they can have some as soon as they come home. Chorus x 2 But now they're comin' home 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 OUR PATCHWORK GARDEN © 2009 Sun Haven School, Roberts Creek BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Our Patchwork Garden                                       -- download the chords Chorus In our patchwork garden, We've been growing, The years have all been passing And we're about to blossom In our patchwork garden. When we first met, we were like tiny seedlings, Just a glimpse of what we could become, Eager to grow tall, dig our roots down deep, Reaching for the light of the sun. Chorus We're all here in this garden for a reason, To share our gifts and beauty all around. So many different flowers, so may different kinds Flourish in this fertile ground. Chorus And we know that we'll never stop growing In our hearts this garden will live on, Stronger every season, together like a family, Now it's time to pass this garden on. Chorus 1 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 RISE ABOVE © 2009 Foothills Elementary School, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Rise Above                                       -- download the chords Chorus Rise above, over the hills and mountains, Don't let your dreams fall down, You know you can fly like a falcon, Rise above. When you let your heart lead you, And you take a leap of faith, Spread your wings and let them hold you, Let your courage show the way Chorus You never know until you try it It could be just around the bend Just beyond the next horizon, The sun will rise again. Chorus You know that we believe in you, When you're reaching for the sky And we'll be right beside you And together we can fly. Chorus ROLLER COASTER © 2009 Betty Huff Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Roller Coaster Ride                                       -- download the chords Chorus Trip and flip and slip and slide On a roller coaster ride, Let's all dive and zoom and glide On a roller coaster ride. There's a haunted house, a carousel, Ferris wheel and go karts, Cotton candy, popcorn and ice cream, But our favourite one that's so much fun Is the roller coaster ride, Sure to make you laugh and scream. Chorus There's a pirate ship and bumper cars, Motocross and log ride, Corn dogs, pizza and lollipops, But the one that's better than the rest Is the roller coaster ride You'll never, ever want to stop. 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, Campbell River BC and Lowry Olafson   -- 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! SCHOOL'S OUT! © 2008 Sorrento Elementary, Sorrento BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   School's Out! Chorus School's out for the summer Time to laugh and play School's out! Let's scream and shout! Summer's here and school's out! There's no more math And no more teachers, No more excuses Just tons of fun. We stay up late, Jump in the swimming pool, With all our friends, And we feel great! Chorus There's no more tests, And no more homework, There's no more "F's", Just lots of laughs. We climb the cliffs On Copper Island And we enjoy, just being kids! Chorus X 2 SCHOOL'S OUT, It's Summertime! © 2009 James Ardiel Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   School's Out, It's Summertime!                                       -- download the chords Chorus School's out, it's summertime, We're on holidays. We're going on vacation, We can play all day. Our cottage on the beach Is gonna be so sweet. School's out, it's summertime, We're on holidays. We can stay up late now, Don't have to go to school, We can just have fun now, It'll be so cool. And we'll build castles, Made out of sand. And eat some treats, From the ice cream stand. Chorus We can learn to surf now, We can ride the waves, Swim just like just dolphins Mom will be amazed We'll make new friends and We can form a band, We can rock and roll and Work on our tans. Chorus 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 SNOW ON MONDAY MORNING © 2009 Queen Mary Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Snow on Monday Morning Woke up this morning with a picture of snow In my head, head, head, head, I looked out the window And see it's really true. I wish I could just go back to bed, bed, bed, bed, But I've got to face the snow That's why I'm blue. Oh no! Chorus Snow on Monday morning, The winter's cold and cruel. Snow on Monday morning I shouldn't have to go to school. I came down the stairs My mother said, said, said, said, "Better get your coat And go dig out the car." The world is white but now I'm seeing red, red, red, red. All this snow is really quite bizarre. Oh no! Chorus Snow on Monday morning, The winter's cold and cruel. Snow on Monday morning I shouldn't have to go to school. 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 TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER © 2009 Henderson Annex, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Taking Care of Each Other                                       -- download the chords Chorus Taking care of each other, Is what we do in our school, At Henderson Annex…every day. Taking care of each other, Reaching out to everyone, And we'll never stop taking care. We take the time to listen, Time to understand. We know it makes a difference To lend a helping hand. And we play and we share, And we learn everywhere, And we do the best we can. Chorus And everyone is welcome To come join our song Cause when we stand together That's what makes us strong And there's peace and there's joy For every girl and boy Because we feel like we belong Chorus And we'll never stop…taking care 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) 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 CHAMPIONS © 2009 Lena Shaw Elementary, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The Champions                                       -- download the chords Chorus The champions, never give up They work as a team and they show their stuff The champions stay in the game 'Cause that's what it takes to be champions. It isn't always easy, but we can find a way. We can rise to the challenge, we can play the game. If we work together, we'll take it to the highest level Reach our dreams, and win the day. Chorus And we know we can do it, we know we can't go wrong If we put our hearts to it, do our best all along. We know we'll succeed, if all of us believe, 'Cause we're brave, and we're strong. 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 GREAT BIG GRIZZLY © 2008 by Hillcrest Elementary School, Salmon Arm BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The Great Big Grizzly Chorus The great big grizzly came roaring down the mountain Hungry from a long winter's nap Tired and grumpy, ready for some breakfast, Searching for a tasty snack. My friends and I were hiking, enjoying the springtime air, Chattering like squirrels, we didn't have a care My mom had always told me To make a lot of noise There's danger in the forest for girls and boys. Chorus We thought we'd do some fishing, have a little trout for lunch. We sat down by the river, and in no time, we caught a bunch. But then we heard it coming Crashing thru the trees It sounded just like thunder, what could it be? Chorus Then suddenly we saw him, the biggest bear we'd ever seen. We were paralyzed with fear, because he looked so big and mean. Then Sam had an idea She grabbed a fish to throw She tossed it to the bear and we all ran home! Chorus THE LEMONS ARE COMING © 2006 Roberts Creek Elementary School and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The Lemons Are Coming We just got a message, there's just enough time To run and take cover from the lemons and limes. If you like to eat candy and all kinds of loot, Beware the invasion of the sourest fruit. Chorus The lemons are coming, and so are the limes. Grapefruit and quince are not far behind. They're coming to get us, and they have the power To take everything sweet, and turn it all sour. They come from the crisper, from deep in the fridge, And they've got a mission, taking candy from kids. The dentist has sent them, and my parents agree That Kitkats and Skittles aren't good for me. Chorus The lemons are coming, so grab what you can Hide all your candy, and ruin their plan Kids will be kids, and always love sweets As long as we remember to brush our teeth. Chorus THE NIGHT ON THE FARM © 2008 by Salmon Arm West Elementary School, Salmon Arm BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The Night on the Farm The night on the farm, when papa woke up, Something was wrong. What could be going on? He looked out the window, saw a light in the barn, And when he got there, All the animals were gone. Chorus The chickens flew the coop The pigs weren't in their pen, The cows weren't in the hay Not where they should have been, No dogs were in the doghouse, No donkeys in the stall Everyone had disappeared, one and all. He put on his hat, got into his car, He zoomed down the road, He didn't get very far. Out in the field, guess what he saw, The party was on, Underneath the stars. Chorus There were the pigs, there were the cows, And when they saw him, They let out a great big scream They sang Happy Birthday To Farmer Brown And that woke him up This was all a dream! Chorus The chickens were in the coop The pigs were in their pen, The cows were in the hay Just where they should have been. The dogs were in the doghouse, The donkeys in the stall. Everyone was where they should be, one and all. THE PRIDE OF MCBRIDE © 2007 McBride Centennial Elementary School and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The Pride of McBride The pride of McBride is in the Robson valley Where the mountains stand so proud And peace comes flowing through, A school where dreams can fly as high as eagles And kids are there to catch them, Help them all come true. Chorus: Centennial Elementary A place where we can dream A place where we can learn A place where we can be. The pride of McBride, Centennial Elementary, Where rivers run like friends and everybody cares. We're like a family when we work together, Treat our friends so kind and everybody shares. Chorus 2: Centennial Elementary, A place where we can dream, A place where we can learn, A place where we can be. Centennial Elementary, A place where we can dream, A place where we can sing, A place where we can be. 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 SCHOOL IN THE VALLEY © 2008 by Malakwa Elementary School, Malakwa BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The School in the Valley Chorus At the school in the valley The kids are kind And you will find At the school in the valley Everyone can shine. Here at Malakwa, the Eagle River flows And the mountains climb up to the sky, And there's a little school down in the evergreens Where the children dream and grow. Chorus And it's magical being part of this 'Cause you can be yourself and it's ok And there's so much to learn and we feel so free 'Cause here it's cool to be a kid. Chorus THERE'S NO COLOUR TO FRIENDSHIP © 2006 by Crescent Park Elementary School, Dawson Creek BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   There's No Colour to Friendship Chorus There's no colour to friendship, There's no colour at all. It doesn't really matter if you're black or white, So let's break down the wall, 'Cause there's no colour, there's no colour There's no colour to friendship. Amy is the new girl, she came from out of town. She feels a little different, 'cause her skin is brown. She met a girl named Rachel, and Rachel didn't care, What was on the outside, because she was aware... Chorus 2: There's no colour to friendship, There's no colour at all. It doesn't really matter if you're black and white, So let's break down the wall. 'Cause there's no colour, there's no colour There's no colour to friendship. 'Cause there's no colour, there's no colour There's no colour to friendship. Johnny's from Jamaica, Nick is from Nepal, Chen came here from China, I'm glad to have them all. They're all a different colour, and they don't look like me We're best of friends forever, just like a family. Chorus 2 X 2 THERE'S SOMEONE ELSE © 2006 by Chatelech Secondary School, Sechelt BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   There's Someone Else There's someone else, and you should know, We have to talk, I need to go There's someone else, somebody new. I hate to have to be the one to tell you, There's someone else. There's someone else, please don't cry. We had our time, it's not a lie. There's someone else, it's nobody's fault, I hate to have to be the one to tell you There's someone else. Bridge: I never planned for this to happen And I'm sorry to cause you pain. I hope someday you will forgive me When you find love again. Repeat Verse 1 and 2 THE SCHOOL DOWN THE ROAD © 2007 Shady Valley Elementary School, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The School Down the Road The school down the road is called Shady Valley. It's nestled in the forest where the bluebirds sing, Where people are so kind, the valley rings with laughter And we all love to go to the school down the road. The school down the road is like a tiny treasure Where everybody knows you and we keep each other safe, Where all the kids are learning, and everyone is growing And it feels just like home at the school down the road. Bridge: Where smiles are contagious And every day is new Where everyone is welcome And so are you! Repeat verse 1 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 TOGETHER IN THIS WORLD © 2008 Trafalgar Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Together in This World Chorus Together in this world, We are like a family. We long to live in peace. We long to live in harmony. We're all warmed by the sun. There's a place for everyone, For every boy and girl, Together in this world. We may not look the same, And kids play different games, We come from different places, We all have different faces. Chorus We love to laugh and play, Every single day, We love to dance and sing along, Even if we sing a different song. Chorus TOUCH THE SKY © 2007 Hartley Bay Community School, Hartley Bay BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Touch The Sky Chorus It takes courage, it takes time And to reach the top, you have to climb. You have to trust, you have to try To be the best, to touch the sky. It's so easy to get discouraged And we all make mistakes But once you take the first step Then you're on your way. Chorus Sometimes it gets lonely Sometimes you lose your way But if you keep on believing It's gonna be okay. Chorus TRUE COLOURS © 2006 Langdale Elementary, Langdale BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to True Colours Tom was sitting at his desk Looking kind of sad. I asked him what was wrong Why he was feeling bad. He said that he felt different Like he didn't quite fit in. I said "Tom, you're just yourself, And that's why you're my friend." Chorus Show your true colours Just be who you are. When you're true to yourself, You can reach the stars And you can show the others That there's no need to hide Your true colours inside. Susan sat in the audience Watching all her friends, Thinking she wasn't good enough Wishing she was more like them. Tom sat down beside her, Said "You should be aware, No one has a voice like you, You should be up there." Chorus TWO STEPS FORWARD, ONE STEP BACK © 2008 Len Wood Middle School, Armstrong BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to Two Steps Forward, One Step Back Everybody makes mistakes, gotta learn to let it go You can take it with a smile, you can take it nice and slow, Everybody has a dream, you've got to hold it to your heart Light a candle in the dark, all you gotta do is start Chorus Two steps forward one step back, that's the way it goes, Keep on walking stay on track, feel the rhythm flow, Two steps forward one step back, everybody knows, You can't stop now and that's a fact, let your spirit show. Every time you take a first step, you might feel a little scared, You might feel a little shaky, that's a feeling we all share, Cause you know you're on your way, and if the roads a little rough And it feels a little tough, just know that you're enough. Chorus TURN THAT FROWN UPSIDE DOWN © 2007 Seal Cove Elementary School, Prince Rupert BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to Turn That Frown Upside Down Chorus Turn that frown upside down, And it changes to a smile, Spread your joy all around (all around) Turn that frown upside down, And let it shine for miles, Why don't you turn that smile upside down. There's nothing like a smile To change how you feel, 'Cause it makes you happy just to do it. When you're feeling sad, You don't have to feel so bad, A smile will always help you through it. Chorus Smiles are priceless, And they're free, So give a smile to everyone you meet. Smiles are contagious, They make you feel outrageous. A smile will come back when you're in need. Chorus UNSPOKEN BEAUTY © 2007 George M. Dawson Secondary, Masset BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to Unspoken Beauty She wears her hair so it hides her face, Her voice is soft and she shies away, She's not the one to steal the show. But in her eyes, I see the sun, I know I'm not the only one, I think its time to let her know. Chorus Unspoken beauty, that's what I see, It shines within her, like a symphony. She might not see it, and it's a mystery, Her unspoken beauty, So clear to me. She likes to laugh and she's not afraid, To comfort you when skies are grey, Just being with her feel so right. I want her to realize, she's so lovely in my eyes, Maybe then she'll see the light. Chorus UNSTOPPABLE ITCH © 2006 by Davis Bay Elementary School, Davis Bay BC Lowry Olafson and Louise Herle   -- listen  to Unstoppable Itch Chorus Got this unstoppable itch And it's making me twitch It's driving me mad It's uncontrollably bad. Somebody help me with this unstoppable itch. The cat's name was Gary, and he was really hairy, I suspect that he was covered in fleas. One day he walked by me, Lay down right beside me Flopped his furry head on my knees Chorus I saw a little flea, hop up on my knee Then he scurried on to my back. He had a little party, invited all his friends, That's when they began to attack. Chorus I went to the doctor, knocked on the door, He wouldn't even let me in He said I was contagious, isn't that outrageous Said he didn't want the fleas on him. Chorus WALKING BY THE BAY © 2007 Annunciation School, Prince Rupert BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to Walking By the Bay Chorus Walking by the bay, At the end of the day, Talking with my friends, We've got so much to say. The sun is going down, I wish we could hang around, Oh how we'd love to stay and keep on Walking by the bay. There's a special place, where we love to go, When we've got some time to spare, And you can taste, the salty air, Where the ocean meets the shore. Chorus We can skip some stones 'cause it's a lot of fun, To watch them splash across the waves, And the waters cold but if we're feeling brave, We'll kick off our shoes and run. Chorus WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE © 2008 Grindrod Elementary School, Grindrod BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to We Can Live in Peace All over the world Everybody's different But we all have dreams And we all need love. Every boy and girl Needs someone to understand them We have to get the message out That's what peace is all about. Chorus We can live in peace We can all be free We can all be friends And live in harmony. If we could all agree That we're one family Then we can put an end to war And we can live in peace. When we take each other's hand And touch each other's heart You don't feel alone And you won't fall down And we can take a stand. 'Cause we know it's up to us And if we just work together It will stay forever. Chorus WE'D RATHER BE HERE © 2008 Thunderbird Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to We'd Rather Be Here Chorus We'd rather be here, Anytime of the year, With all of our friends Where the fun never ends, Sharing our joy With each girl and boy Give a Thunderbird cheer We'd rather be here. We get here in the morning And we say "What's up?" We care about each other, Know that we can trust. Everyone is special, every one of us And we all do our part. Chorus T-Bird has a spirit That you cannot stop. Our Superstars and buddies Take us to the top. Wacky hair and volleyball This school is hot! It all come from our hearts. Chorus WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER © 2006 Eighth Ave Elementary School, Grade 5, Pt Alberni BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to We're All in this Together Chorus We're all I this together We're all in this today. We're gonna make it better, We're gonna find a way. We're all in this forever, And we're here to stay. There's so much fighting in the world today, We've got to make a change. Brothers and sisters all around the world, Underneath we're all the same. Chorus We need love and kindness everyday, We've got to end the pain. Fear is like a storm that never ends, Love will always show the way. Chorus x 2 WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER © 2008 North Shuswap Elementary School, Celista BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to We're In This Together Chorus We're in this together. Everybody knows your name. We'll remember this forever, 'Cause we're in this together. We live on the edge of the Shuswap in a small town, Where the salmon run and the mountains touch the sky. In our little school, we like to say "hello", Make everybody feel like they're right at home, We care about each other, And that's the reason why. Chorus We take pride in our work and we're learning. Everyday brings something that's brand new All the kids say "Hey, give me five." We all feel the Cougar pride Through thick and thin We'll always make it through. Chorus WHAT ARE FRIENDS FOR? © 2007 Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary School, Skidegate BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to What Are Friends For? Chorus What are friends for? A shoulder to cry on What are friends for? Someone to rely on What are friends for? Someone who will hold you All this and more What are friends for? When, you're got a friend, you look out for each other You share your joy, and share your secrets too You play all day and talk all night 'Cause friends can make you feel alright Good friends stick together just like glue. Chorus When you see your friends, it makes you feel like smiling Makes you want to run and have a little fun. You can shoot some hoops, ride your bikes Draw some pictures, go for hikes Just be together til the day is done. Chorus WHAT I SAW ON THE ROOF © 2006 Robert Ogilvie Elementary School, Fort St. John BC and Lowry Olafson, Louise Herle   -- listen  to What I Saw on the Roof One frosty winter's night, when everything was still, Snow was falling like a quilt on the houses and hills. I stood beside the window, looking out at the night, And there on the neighbour's roof, I saw a very strange sight. Chorus What I saw on the roof, there's no way to explain, The print of a hoof, and the tracks of a sleigh, The blinking of a light, glowing red in the night, And a wonderful jolly old man. So I ran down to my mom, and told her what I'd seen. I told her she should come, she said, "It must be a dream." She said, "How could a sleigh ever land on a house? It's probably just the neighbour's cat, chasing a mouse." Chorus So I went up to my room, and laid down my head, But a clatter on the roof made me jump from my bed. I ran down the stairs and I let out a hoot, 'Cause tumbling down the chimney came a black pair of boots! Chorus I hid behind the couch, so no one would suspect, Just as quiet as a mouse, and guess what happened next. The man in red said "Ho Ho Ho!" and filled the room with light, And shouted "Merry Christmas" and was gone in the night! Chorus WHEN DARKNESS FALLS © 2006 Wickaninnish Community School, Tofino BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to When Darkness Falls When darkness falls, it's quite a sight, When the ghouls come out in the dead of night. You eyes may bulge, your face turn white, Your body shakes, gives you quite a fright. When darkness falls, and you're all alone, And now your room feels like a danger zone. So you lock the door, and you hear a groan, The wind blows in and it's cold as stone. Now it's at my door, my heart skips a beat, What can it be, what does it eat? It's banging at my door, I can hear it scream "I want candy, Trick or treat!" WHEN EVERYONE IS KIND © 2009 George Greenway Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to When Everyone is Kind                                       -- download the chords Chorus When everyone is kind and everybody cares, This is the kind of place where everybody shares. And when we're together, everything is better When everyone is kind and everybody cares. You can sing along with us, You can join our song, 'Cause we've got room enough And everyone belongs If we open our hearts, we can spread the joy, And share the love with every girl and boy. Chorus We can help each other learn, Lend a helping hand, We can meet new friends We can understand. We can keep on growing in harmony, Keep on trying and the world will see. Chorus WHEN SOMBODY CARES © 2007 Kinnaird Elementary School, Castlegar BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to When Somebody Cares Chorus When somebody cares, What a difference it makes. You don't have to be scared, All by yourself. When somebody helps, And somebody shares, It changes everything, When somebody cares. Everyone in the world needs love. We all need someone to understand Everybody wants to find a friend 'Cause all of us can use a helping hand Chorus All of the world longs for peace There's money for guns but not enough for food. There's too many people starving in the streets Just takes a little change of attitude. Chorus WHEN THE CANUCKS WIN THE CUP © 2007 Port Clements Elementary School, Port Clements BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to When the Canucks Win the Cup Chorus When the Canucks win the Cup And they rule…supreme You've gonna hear a cheer Everyone is gonna scream We'll be leaping from our seats Have a party in the streets Yeah, we're gonna live it up When the Canucks win the Cup Last year they didn't make it to the playoffs, But this year, you know they've got a better chance, This time they'll make it thru There's nothing they can't do Now you know, they're playing just like champs. Chorus They never had a goalie like Luongo, He can stop a slapshot, easy as can be, The Twins are like a train And Naslund has the brain And we're all pumped up for a victory. Chorus WHEN THE KIDS TAKE OVER THE SCHOOL © 2009 Riverdale Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to When the Kids Take Over the School                                       -- download the chords When the kids take over and the word gets around, We'll get a big TV in the teacher's lounge, Throw the coffee out the window, _ all drink pop, The party's gonna start and it's never gonna stop! When the kids take over, we can all chew gum, Recess is forever, time to have some fun, You can say goodbye to homework For the rest of the year. It'll be so great, everyone will cheer! Chorus When the kids take over, The kids take over When the kids take over the school. When the kids take over, The kids take over When the kids take over the school. When the kids take over, we can eat ice cream, Hot dogs and pizza, it'll be a dream. We'll ride our skateboards in the hall, Take a field trip to the shopping mall! Chorus X 2 WHEN THE SCHOOL BELL RINGS © 2009 Queen Mary Elementary School, Grade 6, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to When the School Bell Rings                                       -- download the chords Chorus When the school bell rings, it's a brand new day, Everybody comes together, to learn and laugh and play. When the school bell rings, since back in 1915 Queen Mary Elementary has helped kids follow their dreams. When you get to school You get to meet your friends, You say hello to them And talk about your plans, 'Cause there's so much to do So much for me and you, There's a harmony And there's a spirit too. Chorus We're a community, and we believe in peace, Responsibility, and we hold the keys We know how to share, And how to show we care, Make it a better world For people everywhere. Chorus When the school bell rings, now the day is done We'll all be back tomorrow, to learn and have some fun. When the school bell rings, since back in 1915 Queen Mary Elementary has helped kids follow their dreams. WHEN WE GROW UP © 2009 Holly Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to When We Grow Up Chorus When we grow up, This could be a better world, This could be a kinder place For everyone to live. When we grow up, We can live in harmony 'Cause you know that you and me Have so much to give. If we're going to make some changes, There's some things that we can do Reduce, re-use, recycle We'll save the planet if we do. We need clean air and water to help the children grow, We can do it if we try, we know. Chorus When we come together We are proud and we are strong, If we treat each other right, How can we go wrong? When we let our spirits shine, We're the best that we can be, In our hearts we hold the key. Chorus WHERE DID MY TARANTULA GO? © 2007 Robert Ogilivie Elementary School, Fort St. John BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to Where Did My Tarantula Go? Have you seen my tarantula? He's big and brown and hairy Poison in his fangs, people think he's scary He used to live in Africa, but now he lives with us And I don't want to make a fuss, but… Chorus Where did my tarantula go? He's not in his cage where he should be I've searched high and low But I still don't know Just where did my tarantula go? Granny's coming over She's probably scared of spiders He could climb up her chair, and curl up beside her She'll probably start to scream, say I'm a bad kid When she sees my arachnid. Chorus She's knocking on the door Calling out my name Said, "I forgot to tell you, I was here the other day I borrowed your tarantula, to catch those pesky mice And I think that he's kind of nice!" Last Chorus Where did my tarantula go? He's not in his cage where he should be I've searched high and low And now I know Where did my tarantula go. WHERE THE LAND IS SILENT © 2007 Lach Klan School, Kitkatla BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to Where the Land is Silent Chorus Where the land is silent and the ocean roars, The winds blow hard from across the sea, Where the salmon runs and the raven soars, A wonderful place to be. There's a village on the water, Out there on its own, And it's nestled on an island, Kitkatla is my home. Chorus And there's dolphins, and there's otters, Killer whales and a whole lot more, And we're people of the ocean, On this rocky, northern shore. Chorus WHO LET THE KITTENS OUT © 2007 Castlegar Elementary School, Castlegar BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to Who Let The Kittens Out? Chorus Who let the kittens out, meow meow? They've all run away. We've got to try and catch them, "Here kitty kitty" Are they hiding in the hay? They left some little paw prints, psh, psh, You can see them in the snow. Maybe we can find them, if we follow where they go. I was going to the store, made sure I closed the door, 'Cause there were seven little kittens on the floor. I really tried to hurry, I wasn't gone for long, But when I returned, all the kittens were gone. Chorus Was it my little sister, or was it my little brother, My father or my mother who forgot? You can't leave the front door flappin Or the window open wide 'Cause the little kittens love to run outside. Chorus We looked and looked all over, til my sister yelled "Hooray!" I can see them sleeping in the shed, And I still don't know who did it, 'cause no one ever said, But I'm so glad they're home in bed. Chorus WHISPERING WILLOW © 2007 Pineridge Elementary, Prince Rupert BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to Whispering Willow Chorus The whispering willow Stands all alone Down by the meadow All on its own The wind in its branches The sun on its leaves The whispering willow Is calling to me. I climbed into the tree To sit in its shade Where the leaves touched my face And the world disappeared. Way up high off the ground Where there's no one around And it feels just like home to me here. Chorus I heard some kids in the distance Calling to me. I slid down the trunk And invited them in. They climbed into the tree And they had to agree It's the best one They've ever been in. Chorus WORDS OF WISDOM © 2008 Tyee Elementary School, Vancouver and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Words Of Wisdom There's a lot to learn Here at Tyee, Like making friends And ABC. Like "Be the change That you want to see," Like "Keep on trying And you'll succeed." Chorus Words of wisdom Will reach into your heart. You'll carry them forever, You'll never be apart. Words of wisdom, We've learned here at Tyee These words of wisdom Said to you and me. When you're just a kid, And your dreams are new, There's a great big world Waiting for you. Hold your head up high. No telling what you'll do, 'Cause words of wisdom Will get you through. Chorus YOU'RE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME © 2008 Parkview Elementary, Sicamous BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   You're Always There for Me Chorus Never ending, or pretending Your spirit sets me free. Like a shining star, there you are, You're always there for me You make me laugh, You make me smile You always know what to say You go that extra mile And when I'm down, You take my frown And turn it right side round. Chorus And when it's rough You really care You make feel like I'm A real live millionaire And you and I Could touch the sky And help each other fly Chorus YOU'RE LIKE NO OTHER © 2007 Agnes L. Mathers School, Sandspit BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to You're Like No Other Chorus You're like no other, No one I've ever met. My heart's a-flutter, And I can't forget The first time I saw you, You made me want to dance, You're like no other, I'm in a magic trance. When I saw you on the beach that afternoon You were talking with your friends But you caught my eye as I walked by And I could see right then Chorus I sat under a tree not far away And waited 'til the time was right When your friends went home and you were all alone That's when I said "Hi!" Chorus YOU'RE THE MUSIC IN ME © 2009 K.B. Woodward Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson   -- listen  to You're the Music in Me                                       -- download the chords Chorus You're the music in me You're the song that's in my heart You're the melody, you're the harmony. You're the beat of my guitar I love the way you are, the music in me. My heart sings when I see you Walkin' down the street, I feel like my spirit's been set free You brighten up my day, every time we meet, Every day with you is like a dream. CHORUS It makes me feel like dancing When you're by my side You're the reason I feel so alive I begin to hum, feel like I can fly I never want to say goodbye. Chorus SASKATCHEWAN SCHOOLS BEST BUDS © 2007 Ratushniak School, Maidstone SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Best Buds Chorus Best buds, you know I'll always love ya, Best buds, I'll always care. I'll be, the shoulder that you cry on Forevermore. I'll catch you when you fall, I'll be there when you call, Don't matter where you are, It will never be too far. Remember all the times We played out in the sun, And stayed 'til after dark, 'Cause we were having so much fun. Chorus We went wading in the streams, Talked about our dreams, Watched the clouds go by, Floating in the sky. And I will not forget All those happy days, And all the times we shared, In all those special ways. Chorus x 2 CHILLIN IN THE SUN © 2007 Hawrylak Elementary School, Regina SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Chillin In The Sun Chorus I'm chillin in the sun Summer's just begun I'll still be sittin here When the day is done. I'm sippin on a chocolate shake Watching all the waves break I could jump into the lake But I'm chillin in the sun. We're out here at Regina Beach Just got out of school, Got plans for our vacation, So much we want to do. Gonna catch the biggest fish you ever saw, Build castles in the sand ten feet tall, Learn to ride a wakeboard, Might even start a band, But first I need to work on my tan. Chorus I haven't had the urge to start But time is on my side. Any minute now I know, I'll probably be inspired To run down to the lake and take a dive, Climb up to the top of the waterslide, I know it's going to happen sometime pretty soon, But first I need to listen to some tunes. Chorus COUNTRY KIDS © 2007 Bengough School, Bengough SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Country Kids Country kids, get their kicks, Cruising round, on the grids, Up at six, do their chores, They can drive a truck, they can ride a horse, Love their Chev, but they don't like Fords, That's just the way it is for country kids. Country kids, know some tricks, How to rope, a cow that kicks, Ride a bull at a rodeo, Drive a tractor straight and slow, Pray for rain and hope for snow, That's just the way it is for country kids. The rolling hills, the endless sky, The wind that shapes this land, Country life can make you strong, Help you understand. Country kids, they're pretty slick, Best of friends, through thin thick, Get up early, work till dusk, Don't give up when times get tough, Party hard and live it up, That's just the way it is for country kids DOWN TO WOJO'S © 2007 Churchbridge Public School, Churchbridge SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Down To Wojo's Chorus I'm going down to Wojo's on Highway 16 The whole town knows It's quite the happening scene Travelers stop for gas, locals get the news That's where everybody goes, down to Wojo's When you're driving into Churchbridge, coming from the west Just past the great big loonie, you could stop and take a rest Pull off on the service road, it's pretty hard to miss Fillin' station, blue and white, The only one there is. Chorus Tyler comes to fill your tank, while you go inside to chat Who knows who'll be there today, sitting in the back. Lacey gets you at the till, she's always got a smile And time for conversation That will last you for a while. Chorus DRIVING ME BANANAS © 2007 Springside Elementary School, Springside SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Driving Me Bananas Chorus He's drivin' me bananas Drivin' me bananas He follows me everywhere I go He's drivin' me bananas I'm gonna have to move to Grandma's Why won't he leave me alone? My little brother thinks I'm great, And I guess it's probably true, I'm good at hockey, good at math, And everything I do. But he worships me and copies me, It's really quite bizarre, And when I'm not looking, He bangs on my guitar. Chorus He's scaring all my friends away, I'm getting kind of mad. He always wants to play with us, I'm gonna go and tell my Dad. He always seems to find us When we're playin' hide and seek, I'm trying to be nice, But sometimes it makes me shriek! Chorus FOREVER AND EVER © 2007 Kihiw Waciston School, Muskeg Lake SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Forever and Ever Chorus Forever and ever I love you Forever and ever I'll care You know that I'll be there With a love that's deep and true Forever and ever with you. When I first met you You looked like an angel With your beautiful smile And your soft brown hair You stood behind the counter And you brought me coffee You were sweet as toffee, standing there. Chorus So I went there often Just so I could see you Til I found the courage to ask you out Now we're standing here together Promising forever We take our vows. Chorus FRIENDSHIP NEVER FADES © 2007 Columbia School, Yorkton SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Friendship Never Fades Chorus Friendship never dies Friendship never fades It never disappears When you're far away When your life gets rough If you care enough To pick each other up Your friendship never fades. I like to ride my bike to Scoops For an ice cream waffle cone Eat it at the picnic table I never sit alone. I always meet my best friend Underneath the sign It's something we both love to do In the summertime. Chorus Then we ride down to the park And play a game of catch And race up to the highest hill Until we both collapse. We tell each other funny jokes And laugh until we cry And promise we'll be best of friends Until the day we die. Chorus IF YOU WERE HERE © 2007 Unity Composite School, Unity SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   If You Were Here Chorus If you were here, I'd love you better I'd hold you longer, draw you near, But now you're gone, my heart is longing, Oh what I'd do , if you were here. All the times I left you wondering, And I didn't even call, I just thought you'd always be there, To catch me when I'd fall. I didn't think how much it hurt, But any fool can see, I never gave you what you needed, And you gave up on me. Chorus Now I've had time to do some thinking, Since the day we fell apart, Now I see what I've been missing, Should have known it from the start. If you'd just give me one more chance, You'd see that I'm a different man. Please let me back into your heart, And forgive me if you can. Chorus I MISS YOU © 2007 Victoria Elementary School, Kamsack SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   I Miss You Lyrics Coming Soon ... IT'S OUR DECISION © 2007 Victoria Elementary School, Kamsack SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   It's Our Decision Chorus It's our decision, it's up to us We can make a difference If we try hard enough If we do our part and if we care We can make a change Everywhere. We're cutting down their habitat, They're losing all their homes, Bears and frogs and ducks and moose, Wolves and bucks and doe. Cities spreading, getting bigger, Cars and trucks and roads, The animals are moving out, They've got no place to go. Chorus If we used a little less, It wouldn't be so hard. If we lived in smaller houses, Made do with smaller yards. Saving paper, saving water, Less shopping at the mall, And the animals would thank us, It could save us all. Chorus I'VE GOTTA STOP TALKING © 2005 St. Michael Elementary School Song Class, Moose Jaw SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   I've Gotta Stop Talking I don't get to go for recess I have to stay after school and clean. I'm in danger of another detention Don't get to jump on the trampoline. Chorus I've gotta stop talking It's just not working for me I've gotta stop talking The teacher's getting mad, it's plain to see. She sent me to the principal, he phoned my mom, I got grounded for a week, and that's no fun, So I've gotta stop talking, I've just gotta stop talking. My friends don't have this problem, They're all very well behaved, They listen and they pay attention Then they go outside and play! Chorus I guess I get too excited And let my mind run away, I wish I could sit and listen, But I've got so much to say! MY SPECIAL PLACE © 2007 Sunningdale Elementary School, Moose Jaw SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   My Special Place Chorus My special place Is where I go To find some peace And be alone When I need some time When I need some space It's always there My special place When life gets tough And things go wrong And you feel like giving up There's a place I know Where dreams can grow A place that feels like home. Chorus When rain comes down And I feel blue And dark clouds hide the sun There's a place that's dry And full of light Like a rainbow in the sky Chorus PUT YOUR VOICE ON PAPER © 2005 Vanier High School, Moose Jaw SK and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Put Your Voice on Paper Chorus Put your voice on paper, for everyone to see, Don't back down under pressure Show the world what you believe. If you got a dream you can reach it, If you got a goal you can fly, You can write it in the hall, you can carve it on the wall, All you got to do is try. There's a girl I knew, and she loved to dance She dreamed someday she would get her chance To show the world what she could do, She took a leap of faith in her ballet shoes. Chorus I know a kid, and he plays guitar And he tries his best, plays with all his heart. I told him about that dancing girl, He said to me, "I'm gonna be like her." Chorus SMALL TOWN, BIG HEART © 2007 Rocanville School, Rocanville Sk and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Small Town, Big Heart Chorus Small town, big heart You never feel alone Friendly faces everywhere That's where we call home. I've been living here all my life I know everyone around I've had the same friends since Kindergarten In this little town When people pass you on the street They smile and say hello They make you feel so welcome Everywhere you go! Chorus The air is fresh and clean And the water's crystal clear We love it on the prairies Anytime of year Everybody does their part And that's how things get done We all pitch in together Then we go have fun! Chorus THE BEST FEST EVER © 2007 Dorintosh School, Dorintosh Sk and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The Best Fest Ever Chorus Oh my gosh, in Dorintosh, Everybody's celebrating. Goodbye winter weather. Everybody comes to town, Join the fun that's all around, It's the best fest ever. By the middle of March, We've all had enough of winter. In Dorintosh, we know just what to do, Put on a parade, and crown a queen or king, Decorate the floats, ' cause now it's almost spring There's curling for the tough, and if that ain't enough, There's bubblegum blowing too. Chorus They've baked all the pies, we're needing for the contest. Whoever eats the fastest wins the prize. Shinny in the streets, hockey in the hall, Chili and there's stew for us all. Mouse trap's set, so you bet There's fun for all the gals and guys. Chorus THE EIGHT SECOND RIDE © 2007 Hillmond School, Hillmond Sk and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   The Eight Second Ride I woke up this morning, it's my lucky day. Rodeo's on, that bull is gonna pay. I'm gonna pull on my chaps, and slap on my hat, Get my best bull rope, head out of camp, Ride into town, and nothing's gonna stop me now. Chorus The eight second ride Is the ride of your life, This time I'm ready, Gonna put up a fight. The gate shoots open and the crowd goes wild, You gotta hang on for the eight minute ride. Chorus The bull is snortin', he's a beast in black. The chute swings open, there's no going back. He's spinning left and dodging right, He kicks and bucks with all his might But I hold on tight, till I hear that buzzer sound. Chorus THESE BROKEN DREAMS © 2007 Indian Head High School, Indian Head Sk and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Broken Dreams Chorus These broken dreams, hopes and wishes, Forgotten memories, passing on, All those promises, have simply vanished These broken dreams, won't last long I'm moving on, I'm getting over it, I'm down the road, I'm on my way And I'll succeed in what I do Do what it takes to make it through Chorus I'm feeling strong, I'm working hard at it I got a plan, I know its up to me And when it's tough, it might be rough But its okay, 'cause I believe Chorus x 2 TWENTY ONE WAYS TO BUG YOUR TEACHER © 2005 Shaunavon Public School Song Class, Shaunavon Sk and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Twenty One Ways to Bug Your Teacher Chorus There's twenty-one ways to bug your teacher, Twenty-one ways to go Twenty-one ways to bug your teacher Twenty-one ways I know. There's spit balls, eyeballs, bouncing balls And laughing when your pencil falls, Hanging spiders on the door, Throwing garbage on the floor Chorus There's food fights, late nights, laser lights And don't forget eraser fights, Sugar rushes, laugh attacks, Everybody's talking back. Chorus There's messy desks and failing tests And bringing little furry guests Whoopee cushions, rubber snakes, Making lots of dumb mistakes. And we know this song isn't done Cause it don't add up to twenty-one, Oh well! Chorus WE ALL SMILE IN THE SAME LANGUAGE © 2007 Yorkdale Central Elementary, Yorkton Sk and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   We All Smile in the Same Language Chorus We all smile in the same language We all laugh, we all cry, Everyone can make a difference Change the world if we try, We all smile in the same language We all dance, we all sing, And when we stand together We can do anything. There's a boy that I saw walking down the street His skin was a different colour He didn't dress the same as me I asked him, would he like to come to my place, He answerd "Yes I would" That's when I could see… Chorus He told me about his culture and his home Traditions that they celebrate So much I didn't know He and I became the very best of friends And I will not forget, everywhere I go… Chorus ALBERTA SCHOOLS GEARING UP FOR THE SILVER CUP © 2006 McLaren School, and Longview School, Black Diamond/Longview AB and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Gearing Up for the Silver Cup I'm not superstitious, But I'm growing a playoff beard. I'm at the rink and training hard, To make our team most-feared. We've got the tunes cranked up In the dressing room at every game. We're gonna play like champs And put the other teams to shame. Chorus We're gearing up for the silver cup With any luck, our team'll burn them up, We're gonna shoot, We're gonna score, We're gonna make those home fans roar. We're gearing up for the silver cup. We've got the home ice advantage And it's game #1 tonight We're gonna take control Gonna put up a major fight. We're gonna push 'em to the limit Gonna get out there and do our best, And they better be ready Cuz they're gonna face the ultimate test! Chorus HILLS OF BILLS © 2007 H.A. Kostash School, Smoky Lake AB and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   Hills of Bills Chorus I've got hills of bills, 'cause I can't stop shopping, No money in the bank 'cause I spent it all, I'm feeling down, 'cause I went to town, Blew my allowance at the shopping mall. I think, I'm in a state of shop, I guess, I don't know when to stop, I feel, like I'm gonna drop From sheer exhaustion. I bought everything I could, I thought that it all looked good And now it's gonna cost me. Chorus I'm broke - and my feet are sore My brain - can't take it anymore My mom - is gonna shout and roar When she sees me coming. These bags - are overflowing, Tags - and labels showing, But I don't care 'cause I look stunning! Chorus X 2 I WANNA GO HOME © 2006 Ecole Meridien, Spruce Grove AB and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   I Wanna Go Home Lyrics Coming Soon NO CHAINS ON MY FEET © 2006 Millarville School, Millarville AB and Lowry Olafson   -- listen to   No Chains On My Feet Lyrics Coming Soon