Are We There Yet?
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
How much longer will it take?
You told me we were almost there,
But we aren't getting anywhere, I'll bet.
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Are we there yet?
I can't sit still much longer.
I need to exercise.
I've been sitting here so long,
I'm growing old and wise.
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
How much longer will it take?
You told me we were almost there,
But we aren't getting anywhere, I'll bet,
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
Are we there yet?
I can't stand this boredom,
I hope we get there soon.
We've been traveling for so long,
We should be to the moon!
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
How much longer will it take?
You told me we were almost there,
But we aren't getting anywhere, I'll bet.
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
Are we there yet?
I've brought crayons and paper,
Magazines and comics, too,
And video games and travel games,
But nothing I want to do.
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
How much longer will it take?
You told me we were almost there,
But we aren't getting anywhere, I'll bet.
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
Are we there yet?
I know I'll have a real good time
When we get there,
And I know you told me not to whine,
So I'll sing it: I've got to know...
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
How much longer will it take?
You told me we were almost there,
But we aren't getting anywhere, I'll bet.
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
How much longer will it take?
You told me we were almost there,
But we aren't getting anywhere, I'll bet.
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
Are we there yet?
Are we there yet?
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
How much longer will it take?
You told me we were almost there,
But we aren't getting anywhere, I'll bet.
Tell me, tell me, tell me,
Are we there yet?
©1997 Michael A. Vreeland Happy In Their Habitat
They're happy in their habitat
Where they live is where it's at
I hope you will remember that
They're happy in their habitat
If I find a speckled newt
Hiding by a mossy root
I just want to look because I'm curious
I know that I should leave him there
So I put him back with care
Speckled newts need mossy roots. It's true because...
They're happy in their habitat
Where they live is where it's at
I hope you will remember that
They're happy in their habitat
If I find a water snake
Swimming in a mountain lake
I just want to look because I'm curious
I don't know much about its care
So I think I'll leave him there
Water snakes need mountain lakes. It's true because...
They're happy in their habitat
Where they live is where it's at
I hope you will remember that
They're happy in their habitat
They belong where they belong
Like a note in this song
What could be wrong
Where nature put them they belong...
They're happy in their habitat
Where they live is where it's at
I hope you will remember that
They're happy in their habitat
If I find a big bull frog
Hopping near a swamp or bog
I just want to look because I'm curious
For me it's just a place to roam
But a wetland is his home
Big bull frogs need swamps and bogs. It's true because...
They're happy in their habitat
Where they live is where it's at
I hope you will remember that
They're happy in their habitat
They're happy in their habitat
Where they live is where it's at
I hope you will remember that
They're happy in their habitat
©1998 Michael A. Vreeland Exercise
When you wake up in the morning
Do you drag yourself from bed?
Does your brain feel kind of mushy?
Does your body feel like lead? You've got to...
Exercise when you rise!
Start your day with vigor!
Your body will feel energized,
And your muscles will get bigger!
What you get is a healthy heart,
It's the only one you've got!
Plenty of sleep and eatin' smart
Sure do help a lot! You've got to...
Exercise when you rise!
Start your day with vigor!
Your body will feel energized,
And your muscles will get bigger!
'Stead of sittin' there watching T.V.
Get up and show what you're made-a!
Who wants to spend their life sittin' around
Bein' a couch po-ta-ta!? You've got to...
Exercise when you rise!
Start your day with vigor!
Your body will feel energized,
And your muscles will get bigger!
You don't have to go out and buy
An expensive home gymnasium
'cause putting one together
Is enough to drive you crazy...um. You've got to...
Exercise when you rise!
Start your day with vigor!
Your body will feel energized,
And your muscles will get bigger!
©1991 John Calabrese and Michael A. Vreeland Wake Up, Dad! Every Saturday Dad depends on me To get him up so cheerfully. So, wake up, Dad, it's time to play. "Rise and shine," you always say! It's already six-thirty, no time to waste Get up, get dressed, grab the toothpaste. I got out your clothes, they're on the chair, Pants and shirt, and under there Are your socks, but there's one color of each, 'cause they're the only ones that I could reach. Aren't you proud of me for what I did? You always say I'm such a good kid. I made your breakfast, I don't mean to boast Made it really fancy, OOPS! Orange juice ON toast! You can add some more sugar if you want it sweet, Come on, Dad, it's morning, you need to eat. It'll give you energy to start the day After all it's hard work, us two at play. So wake up, Dad, it's time to get crackin' There you go, Dad, on your feet, no slackin' Dad, you want to shave and use the bathroom? Dad, that's the closet! Dad, that's a broom! I get the feeling you're not quite awake. What?? It's only FOUR-THIRTY, oops, my mistake! ©1997 Michael A. Vreeland Accidents Will Happen
Accidents will happen
That?s a guarantee
But why does it always seem....they?re happening to me?
Woke up this morning when I fell out of bed
Wouldn?t?ve been so bad except for the lump on my head
After all the ice melted down my face
I looked in the mirror and that lump was still in place
So, I tell my friends my brain?s grown a size
And I hope they?re not too jealous now that I?m so wise.
Accidents will happen
That?s a guarantee
But why does it always seem....they?re happening to me?
Poured myself some grape juice; it spilled on my new shirt
And after begging mom to buy it, now don?t I feel like dirt
Rushed it to the washer so it won?t be stained
But after several washings those purple spots remained
So, I tell all my friends that it?s a brand new style
My favorite shirt, but I?d loan it for a while.
Accidents will happen
That?s a guarantee
But why does it always seem....they?re happening to me?
Can it be with all my friends that none have accidents?
When I think about it, it doesn?t make much sense
Maybe they have troubles and struggle like me
To cover up their accidents with creativity...
Accidents will happen
That?s a guarantee
But why does it always seem....they?re happening to me?
Left all my baseball cards on my bedroom window sill
The wind blew them into the yard where they are blowing still
Out the door I ran to get them ?fore they ran away
And who showed up at my house then, my schoolmates set to play
So, I tell all my friends that it?s part of a game
And they could help me win if they pick up just the same.
Accidents will happen
That?s a guarantee
But why does it always seem....they?re happening to me?
Can it be with all my friends that none have accidents?
When I think about it, it doesn?t make much sense
Maybe they have troubles and struggle like me
To cover up their accidents with creativity...
Accidents will happen
That?s a guarantee
But why does it always seem....they?re happening to me?
©1998 Michael A. Vreeland Cactus Cowboy
Oh, I'm a cactus cowboy
The desert is my home
I'm a cactus cowboy
Cross the desert I will roam...all by myself
Traded my cattle for a rattlesnake
Make my camp in a dried up lake
Fry me up a dinner of cactus steak
Whistlin' the tune of "Sweet Baby Jake"...for goodness sake
My pet vulture is a friend indeed
My curly-tailed lizard is a curious breed
If I want to know the weather, watch a tumbleweed
I have no watch 'cause I have no need...to tell the time
Oh, I'm a cactus cowboy
The desert is my home
I'm a cactus cowboy
Cross the desert I will roam...all by myself
Early in the mornin' it's time to rise
Head for the shade when the sun gets high
Watch the sun go down, paint an orange sky
Count the stars 'til I close my eyes...my sleepy eyes
Need to find a pillow for to get some rest
A sleeping armadillo seems to work the best
And if I haven't already confessed
I sure love livin' in the ol' Southwest...I must confess
Oh, I'm a cactus cowboy
The desert is my home
I'm a cactus cowboy
Cross the desert I will roam...all by myself
I found out why the coyotes howl
And it's not for choir practice
In the pale moonlight it's kinda hard to see
And they keep sittin' on a thorny cactus!
Oh, I'm a cactus cowboy
The desert is my home
I'm a cactus cowboy
Cross the desert I will roam...'cause I'm a cactus cowboy.
©1996 Michael A. Vreeland Mammals, Hurray!
Though the dinosaurs laughed at me
'Cause they were so big and I was "Tee-hee-hee"
They weren't prepared when disaster struck
The climate changed, they were out of luck
But I in my smallness and furry warm coat
Made the grade...they missed the boat...
Invertabrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles
All have had their glory day
Now is the time, now IS the time
Of the mammals, hurray!
First came tiny water creatures
Jellyfish and squid...no boney features
Then came fish with strong backbones
Then a group born in water found new land homes
Next, reptiles with scaly skin,
Were born on land and fit right in...it's...
Invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles
All have had their glory day
Now is the time, now IS the time
Of the mammals, hurray!
The fossils show who came here first
A rocky record of life on Earth
We mammals have it made right now
So be happy and take a bow
But way before we came along
All of those creatures had sung their songs...so it's...
Invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles
All have had their glory day
Now is the time, now IS the time
Of the mammals, hurray!
But who will be next to have their day
It could be insects, scientists say.
So next time you see an ant or bee
Maybe you should give 'em a big "Howdy!"
I wouldn't laugh at them out loud
'Cause we might fall if we're too proud...it's... (Countermelody:)
Invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles Sheep, goats, lions, tigers, elephants,
All have had their glory day Camels, mice, orangutans, kangaroos,
Now is the time, now IS the time Cows, cats, dogs, horses, guinea pigs,
Of the mammals, hurray! Zebras, and bats...mammals, hurray!
Invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles Rabbits, rats, bears, beavers, manatees,
All have had their glory day Humans, giraffes, wallabies, chimpanzees,
Now is the time, now IS the time Wolves, whales, pigs, hippos, buffalo,
Of the mammals, hurray! Aardvarks and seals...mammals, hurray!
Invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles
All have had their glory day
Now is the time, now IS the time
Of the mammals, hurray!
Invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles
All have had their glory day
Now is the time, now IS the time
Of the mammals, hurray!
©1998 Michael A. Vreeland Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Each year we see them all
We are glad for all the seasons
We like them all for different reasons
Spring brings a lot of things
Flowers in bloom and wedding rings
Budding leaves, longer days,
Butterflies and warm sun rays
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Each year we see them all
We are glad for all the seasons
We like them all for different reasons
Summer comes with tons of fun
Swimming, no school, and time to run
Lots of folks go on vacation
Taking trips across the nation
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Each year we see them all
We are glad for all the seasons
We like them all for different reasons
Fall is bright with falling leaves
Football, school, and pets with fleas
We can press some apple cider
On Halloween see spooks and spiders
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Each year we see them all
We are glad for all the seasons
We like them all for different reasons
Winter time has ice and snow
To ski and sled down hills we go
Build a snowman or an igloo
Have hot cocoa to help warm you
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Each year we see them all
We are glad for all the seasons
We like them all for different reasons
We like them all for different reasons
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