Lowry Olafson Songwriting Workshop Results

  -- listen to  A Day at Davis Bay
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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 FRIEND LIKE YOU
© 2009 Senator Reid Elementary School, Surrey and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to  A Friend Like You

Chorus:
A friend like you
Is kind honest and true,
A friend like you
Does all the things that you do,
And it’s so cool
For me to have a friend like you.

We make each other laugh,
We make each other cry,
Best friends forever,
We’ll stick together.
Sure we’ve had our ups and downs,
But we still hang around,
‘Cause we’ve got that special bond,
We’ll always keep on keepin’ on.

Chorus

We have a lotta fun.
We have a lot in common.
We share our secrets,
And there’s no regrets.
And it won’t ever change.
Our friendship will stay the same.
There’ll be times when our hearts will ache,
But they won’t ever break.

Chorus

  -- listen to   A Hundred Years
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 ALL MY CRAZY PETS
© 2011 Ladysmith Primary School, Ladysmith, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   All My Crazy Pets
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Chorus:
All my crazy pets
Are driving me up the wall,
They just want to play all day,
And I can’t get away____
All my crazy pets.My dog wants to ride my skateboard,
My cat wants to swim in the tub,
My iguana wants to take a sauna,
My alligator thinks he’s in love!

Chorus

My elephant wants to tango,
My do-do bird wants to sing,
My porcupine wants to party,
Komodo Dragon wants to be the king!

Chorus

My tiger ripped up my homework,
My kangaroo stuffed it in her pouch,
King cobra wants to learn to tap dance,
My horse is jumping on the couch!

Chorus

My scorpion is playing the fiddle,
My platypus wants to surf,
My blue whale wants to play the tuba,
I think I’m gonna go berserk!

Chorus

A LITTLE BIT OF IMAGINATION
© 2009 Cedar Hills Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to  A Little Bit of Imagination
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Chorus:
A little bit of imagination,
A little bit of heart,
That’s what it takes to change the world
Into a perfect piece of art.
We’ll make our own creation with
A little bit of imagination.

When you’re trying to find the right path,
That will lead you to your dreams,
When there’s someone you can count on,
It helps you to believe.

Chorus

When we face our fears together,
Life’s a roller coaster ride,
Everybody has their ups and downs
Everything will be all right.

Chorus

A SMILE CAN GO A LONG LONG WAY
© 2010 Rock City Elementary School, Nanaimo, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to  A Smile Can Go a Long Long Way
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Chorus:
A smile can go a long, long way
Bring sunshine on a rainy day,
It can keep you going,
It can make you strong
It can help the whole world_ get along.
A long, long way, a long, long way,
A smile can go a long, long way.

When you give a little love,
You get a lot back,
Doesn’t take much
To fill a bucket like that,
Doesn’t cost a cent
To be a friend who cares.

Chorus

When you listen with your heart
You can feel the spark
When you lend a hand
Then you understand
When you say hello
The kindness grows and grows.

Chorus

A LOT TO GIVE
© 2010 Bruderheim Community School, Bruderheim, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to  A Lot to Give
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Chorus:
Our home is very beautiful
We love it where we live.
And each of us at Bruderheim School
Has a lot to give,
We’ve got a lot to give.

We’re learning every day to do the best we can
Reach out to others, lend them a hand,
To be kind and to care,
To be brave and to share,
‘Cause that’s what we’re all about.

Chorus

You can count on us, we’ll always give it a try.
We never give up, we’re reaching for the sky,
And we’re safe, we have fun,
We respect everyone
‘Cause that’s what we’re all about.

Chorus

Everyone is part of our community
That’s why we feel like a family,
And we’re strong and we know,
That our spirit will grow,
‘Cause that’s what we’re all about.

Chorus

We’ve got a lot to give,
We’ve got a lot to give.
We’ve got a lot to give.

  -- listen to   A Robber Stole My Homework
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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

  -- listen to   A Special Place to Grow
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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 MORICETOWN SCHOOL
© 2010 Moricetown Elementary School, Moricetown, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   At Moricetown School
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Chorus:
At Moricetown School,
Everybody knows you
We’re learning ‘bout our culture
And passing it on.
At Moricetown School,
We care about each other
And every day is new
At Moricetown School.

We’ve got a button blanket
And we wear it proud.
Beat our drums
And we sing out loud.
The elders teach us
To speak our language
Respect all that we have.

Chorus

There’s five different clans
In the Wet’suwet’en Nation
Our learning feast
Is a celebration
We laugh and play
Have lots of fun
And welcome every one.

Chorus

  -- listen to   Bad Cat
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Chorus:
My cat stole my sock,
Didn’t ask, he just took it.
He won’t bring it back.
'Cause he’s a bad cat.
He ran away,
Dropped it on the train track.
What can I say?
He’s a bad cat.

I’ve got two feet,
One of them is freezing,
It’s snowing outside,
Have to go to a meeting,
Only got this pair,
So I’ve just got one sock to wear.

Chorus

My foot’ll get cold
If I try to walk,
Or ride the bus
With just one sock,
Have to hop to the track
Go and try to get it back.

Chorus

There’s a clickety clack
Coming down the train track.
The engineer
Is my bad cat.
It always makes me mad
That cat of mine is so bad!

Chorus

  -- listen to   Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Fair
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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

BANDITS ROCK
© 2011 Hays School, Hays, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to  Bandits Rock
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Chorus:
Bandits rock and Bandits roll,
We’re a family, don’t you know,
Feels so good, feels so cool,
Learning at a small town school
Like Hays.

We’re the Bandits, we’ve got pride,
We can do anything if we try,
We’re so strong and we belong
Right here.

Chorus

We believe in co-ooperation
A safe and caring team,
Give each other inspiration
‘Cause we know what it means.

Chorus

Its prairie country where we live
Farms are all around,
There’s lots of good things here to give
Why don’t you come on down.

Chorus

Tag:
Learning at a small town school
Today.

BE KIND TO KIDS
© 2009 Henderson Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Be Kind To Kids
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Chorus:
Be kind to kids
We can help each other grow,
That’s what makes kids strong,
So everywhere you go
Be kind to kids.

We can stand up for each other,
Help each other when we fall,
Invite someone to join in
Be a part of us all

Chorus

Together we can change the world
Create a better place,
Remember we’re brothers and sisters
What a difference it makes.

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

BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER
© 2009 Mary Jane Shannon Elementary School, Surrey, BC & Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Be Kind to One Another
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CHORUS:
Be kind to one another
Beginning with yourself,
‘Cause that’s the way to make a brighter day.
When we’re kind to one another,
The world’s a better place
And each of us can lead the way.

Our school’s a wonderful place
To laugh and learn and play
We run outside at recess
With a smile on our face.
Here at M.J. Shannon, everyone is welcome
This is what you’ll hear us say…

CHORUS

The teachers help us learn
And make us feel at home.
Together we’re unstoppable
We’ll never feel alone
Here at M.J. Shannon, friends are all around you
A place that we can call our own…

CHORUS

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Chorus:
We’re best friends, we’re best friends,
We’re best friends, best friends forever.
We’re best friends, we’re best friends,
We’re best friends, best friends forever.

We come from different places
We come from different cultures,
But now we know each other
For who we really are.
We’re different on the outside,
But our hearts are joined together,
And now we’re best friends forever.

Chorus

When you get to know someone,
That’s just the beginning,
You might make a friend for life,
To be there by your side.
Someone you won’t forget,
Can’t get any better,
Than when you’re best friends forever.

Chorus X 2
 

  -- listen to   Circle of Courage
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The Circle of Courage, a gift to us all,
Is there to remind us that we can walk tall,
We learn as we live, to love as we give,
We’re all a part of the circle.

The Circle of Courage helps us to see
Believe in the power in you and in me
We know if we try, we’ll find it inside
We’re all a part of the circle.

Refrain:
So open your heart
Wherever you are
‘Cause we’re all a part
Of the circle.

The Circle of Courage, it never ends,
It’s there to guide us, just like a friend,
Through lows and through highs
In all of our lives
We’re all a part of the circle.

CIRCLE OF FAITH
© 2010 Bruderheim Community School, Bruderheim, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to  Circle of Faith
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Chorus:
Circle of faith
Reaching up to the stars
It’s a circle of faith
You can keep it in your heart.

When you hold your head up high
You can get there if you really try,
Even when you’re feeling hurt and wrong
Underneath you know your spirit’s strong.

Chorus

When someone believes in you
It gives you courage to speak your truth
Feel it flowing like a waterfall
When you know that you’re part of it all.

Chorus

When it feels like your destiny calls,
If you hear it, you’ll be standing tall.
Every hero lives for honour and peace
So many dreams lie within your reach.

Chorus

CRAZY COLOURS
© 2011 Ellison Elementary School, Vernon, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to  Crazy Colours
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Chorus:
Crazy colours, dancing like a rainbow
Crazy colours, wherever you go.
What’s on the other side
This crazy rainbow ride?
Everybody wants to know
Wo _oh_ Wo _oh_.

When it’s in your heart, you’ve got to let it show
You’ve got to let it shine, it’s just the way it goes,
Purple, green and blue, can you feel it too?
Come on and join us now.

Chorus

Look up in the sky, as far as you can see
Like a rainbow slide, there for you and me,
Sing it loud and clear, so everyone can hear
Come on and join us now.

Chorus

DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS
© 2010 Queen Mary Elementary School, Grade 2 class, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Dawn of the Dinosaurs
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Chorus:
At the dawn of the dinosaur,
A long time ago,
The earth was very different,
Perhaps you didn’t know.
T-Rex and Megasaurus
Roamed the jungles and forests
In the age pre-historic,
A long time ago.

If we could go back in time
We’d have to be careful
‘Cause we might get squished between
A Stegosaurus’ toes
And we might wish
We were safe with mom and dad,
‘Cause a dinosaur’s teeth
Can hurt real bad.

Chorus

They’re bigger than elephants
But they come from an egg
Some are vegetarians
Some are carnivores,
And you should beware of them
Cause they might think
That they’d like to eat you
‘Cept that they’re extinct!

Chorus

DIDN'T COME DOWN
© 2009 Simon Cuningham Elementary School, Surrey, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Didn't Come Down

We lost our soccer ball on the roof of the school
We lost our baseball too.
We kicked the football, it flew high off the ground
We came in with a frown, ‘cause they didn’t come down.

We bought a basketball, bounced it off the wall
It wasn’t such a great idea.
‘Cause the wind came up, blew it up all around town
Made a swooshing sound, but it didn’t come down.

We ran to the teacher
Said what we gonna do?
All our balls are sitting on the roof
She said “don’t cry”
It really doesn’t matter
I’ll get the principal
To go and get a ladder

So the principal went up, on the roof of the school
And she was having so much fun.
She called all the teachers to come up too.
So they kick the balls around,
And they wouldn’t come down.

We called 911, said what we gonna do
All of our teachers are playing on the roof
She said, they’re gonna get hungry
From all that running around
Make a big picnic, and they’ll come down

We made fries and pizza and burgers and pie
Pointed a fan at the roof.
When they smelled that feast
They dropped the balls on the ground
And they all came down,
And they all came down.

DISCO PIGS
© 2011 Rundle College Elementary, Calgary, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to  Disco Pigs
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Chorus:
Disco Pigs rule the dance floor
Bust a move, they groove and snort,
Disco Pigs are funky hogs,
Very loud, they break the law,
Muddy buddies, rockin’ Disco Pigs.

They dance all day, they squeal and shout
With Elvis wigs and big, pink snouts,
They shake and turn til their bacon burns,
They never stop until they drop!

Chorus

They splish and splash and scrub their skin
In a filthy bath till they’re squeaky clean,
Step out in style, wearing just a smile,
Slip on the tile and they go wild!

Chorus

With curly tails wiggling like a spring,
They oink and wink, they laugh and sing,
They steal the show, we won’t let them go
‘Cause we all dig the Disco Pigs!

Chorus

  DON'T BACK DOWN
© 2010 Killam Public School, Killam, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Don't Back Down
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Chorus:
Don’t back down, keep on going
Don’t back down, I believe in you.
Keep on climbing ‘til you reach the stars,
Don’t back down.

I can see by your frown that you’re feeling down,
And you think you should just give up.
But we’ve been friends for a long, long time,
And it’s not over yet.

Chorus

I haven’t seen you smile in a little while,
And I miss your cheerful ways.
You gotta pick yourself up, dust yourself off,
Tomorrow’s a brand new day.

Chorus

Well, I’ve been there too,
I’ve been in your shoes,
You’re not the only one.
Bring your spirit alive
_ Here’s a high five.
Let’s go and have some fun.

Chorus

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 LOOK UNDER THE BED
© 2009 Kirkbride Elementary, Surrey,BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Don't Look Under the Bed

When the lights go out and you’re all alone
With the sound of your beating heart,
It’s a stormy night, and you’re filled with fright,
There’s shadows in the dark.

Chorus:
Don’t look under the bed,
There might be hungry monsters,
Might be demon llamas,
To fill your heart with dread.
It’s not just in your head,
But don’t look under the bed.

There’s howling wolves and the moon is full
And there’s a witch with an evil screech.
The bed is shaking and my stomach’s aching
I’m right within their reach.

Chorus

There’s something snoring
It must be sleeping
Looks like I’ve gotten lucky,
I’ll turn on the lights and make it bright,
Oh no, it’s just my puppy!

Last Chorus:
Don’t look under the bed,
There might be hungry monsters,
Might be demon llamas,
To fill your heart with dread.
It might not be in your head,
So don’t look under the bed.
Don’t look under the bed.
Don’t look under the bed.

DOWN DOWN DOWN
© 2009 Queen Mary Elementary, Vancouver, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Down Down Down

Chorus:
I’m going down, down, down
To the bottom of the sea.
Down, down, down,
Won’t you come with me.
We’ll explore the ocean floor,
It’s so fun to be___
Down underneath the sea.

There’s a whole new world to discover
Underneath this watery cover,
Where octopi and dolphins play
Swim and splash all day.

Chorus

There’s a baby whale and its mother,
Singing a song in the water.
Where seals and sea turtles dive
The ocean’s so alive!

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
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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

  -- listen to   Fifteen Ways to Trick your Teacher
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Chorus:
There’s fifteen ways to trick your teacher
Every kid should know,
Make sure that he doesn’t catch you
Or to the office you will go.

You can show up in the morning wearing your pajamas,
Dress up like a monkey, pretend to go bananas,
Sneak out the bathroom window, leave a mannequin on your chair,
Glue his markers to his desk, put confetti in his hair.

Chorus

You can lock him out of the classroom, say the door is broken,
That you’d really like to help him but you just can’t get it open,
Bring a glass of milk that you trip and spill upon him,
Hide his reading glasses so he has to cancel classes!

Chorus

Give him a pencil that won’t sharpen, a pen that falls apart,
Put a sign that says for sale on the window of his car,
Switch his coffee for molasses, put wasabi in his sandwich
Drop an eyeball in his glass, make him beg for a different class.

Chorus

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

  -- listen to   Fifty Years
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Chorus:
Fifty years of learning,
Since they opened up these doors
Fifty years of memories,
These walls have seen it all.
Fifty years of caring
You know that we’re not done
At Milk River Elementary
Our dreams have just begun.

We’re gonna blast from the past,
Leap into the future
When you take a look back
Think of everyone who’s been here.
You can see how things have changed
But some things are still the same.

Chorus

We’re a small school
In for a big celebration
We’re part of the dream
This community was built on
And when these days are gone,
The learning carries on.

Chorus

  -- listen to   Fifty Years of Learning
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Chorus:
Fifty years of learning,
Fifty years of fun
Look at the smiling faces
Welcoming everyone.
Fifty years of caring,
Fifty years of friends,
At Christina Lake
Our story never ends.

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

FLAME FAME
© 2011 150 Mile House Elementary School, 150 Mile House, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Flame fame
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Chorus:
Flame fame, we stand strong together
Flame fame, that’s how we roll.
We’re taking aim, ready for whatever,
We’re on our game, Flame fame.

Bring on the day, bring on the fun,
When we’re with each other we’re Number One.
There isn’t anything that you can’t do
150 Mile School believes in you.

Chorus

We’re 150 Mile and we never stop,
Let’s get out and show them – what we’ve got.
Everybody’s working, we can reach the top,
We’re on fire and the Flames are hot!

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

FORTY THOUSAND THINGS TO DO
© 2010 Queen Mary Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Forty Thousand Things to Do
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Jake was lying on the couch, looking at the ceiling,
Wasn’t having any fun, had a kind of tired feeling.
Katie came along and said, “Hey what’s the matter with you?
You’re stuck inside all by yourself,
There’s forty thousand things to do!”

Chorus:
There’s forty thousand things to do.
You’ve got a lot of choices.
Ba da da da da la la loo loo
There’s forty thousand things to do.

“You can go down to the zoo, see the monkeys and the lions,
Get an ice cream and some popcorn, see giraffe’s as tall as giants.
Or you can walk down to the park, maybe make a new friend,
Do a choo choo on the slide
Climb back up and go again.”

Chorus

“Lie on the grass and watch the clouds, maybe have a little picnic
Play a game of hide and seek, write a song so you can sing it,
Ride your bike around the block, read a book or have a swim
Play some hockey on the street
Don’t care if you lose or win.”

Chorus

FREE AS THE WIND
© 2009 Morfee Elementary, Mackenzie BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Free as the Wind
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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 FOREVER
© 2009 Beaverly Elementary School, Prince George, BC, and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Friends are Forever

Chorus:
Friends are forever
Though they come and go
When you’re together
Side by side, you’ll grow
Friends are forever, forever.

They pick you up when you’re feeling sad
Hear you out when you’re feeling bad,
That’s what good friends do,
They’re always there for you.

Chorus

Friends are there through thick and thin,
Pull you out when you can’t win,
Your friends will stick around,
They’ll never let you down.

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
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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

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

  -- listen to   Friends Forever III
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Chorus:
Old friends, new friends,
Just wanna have fun together.
True friendship never ends.
We’re gonna be friends forever.

We could travel the world.
It’d be an adventure.
I know I can count on you
Wherever we go.

Chorus

We’re looking for treasure,
And what could be better,
Than a friend that’s forever?
Nothing I know.

Chorus

If we ever get lost,
It won’t really matter,
‘Cause we’ll be together,
We’ll find our way home.

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

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

FUZZY CARROTS ARE EPIC
© 2011 Sunshine Coast Camp Byng Creativity Camp, Roberts Creek, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Fuzzy Carrots are Epic

Jasper is a kid who never cleans his desk
And Zoe just couldn’t bear it,
One day she reached in and took a look,
Pulled out a fuzzy carrot!

Chorus:
Fuzzy carrots are epic,
We found them in Jasper’s desk
All gibbled and moldy and mushy,
Just guess what we found next.

There was a furry pickle and a pizza crust
A half-eaten slimy banana,
Zoe said “Jasper, I’m surprised you’re not dead.
You can smell it all the way to Montana!

Chorus

Jasper said “You ruined my experiment.
This was my science lab.
I was working on creating new forms of life
And now they’ve all gone bad!”

Chorus

 GO GREEN
© 2009 Biss Elementary School, Tumbler Ridge BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Go Green

Chorus:
Go green, ‘cause the earth is our home,
Go green, we can’t do it alone,
Go green, we can save the world together.
Go green, Mother Nature is calling for help
And she’s counting on you and me____
Go green.

You can hear it in the sound of the wind,
Listening to Mother Nature sing,
She’s saying that she’s hurt,
And she’s running out of time.
She’s telling everyone of us, “Now’s the time to start,”
We can make her shine, let’s do our part.

Chorus

I can take a bus or ride my bike,
And remember to turn out the lights,
Buy a grocery bag,
And use it every time,
Take a minute to recycle, use solar power,
Drink water from the tap, take shorter showers.

Chorus

GO WITH IT
© 2009 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Go With It!
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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

 H.E.R.O.
© 2011 Ecole Agnes Davidson Elementary, Lethbridge, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   H.E.R.O.
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Chorus:
H.E.R.O., I can be a hero
H.E.R.O., so can you
H.E.R.O., Je peux etre heros
H.E.R.O. et comme vous.

“H” is for honesty
The truth will set us free
“E” is for empathy
Be kind to you and me.

Chorus

Et “R” c’est pour respect
Et c’est ce que l’on fait,
Own my actions every day
I’m going to do just what I say!

Chorus

At Agnes Davidson,
It’s how it’s always been,
Learning and having fun,
Avec tous et chacun!

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.

HEY HO KAMEYOSEK
© 2009 Kameyosek Elementary School, Edmonton, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Hey Ho Kameyosek

Chorus:
Hey ho, Kameyosek, where we care,
Hey ho, Kameyosek, where we share,
Hey ho, Kameyosek, where we treat each other fairly,
Hey ho, Kameyosek School.

There’s lots of kids at our school,
We love to learn together,
We make lots of friends,
And we could play forever.
We love our sports and our recess,
We love our reading and writing
We love our teachers and staff
And we all feel like singing…

Chorus

And we make everyone welcome,
‘Though we’re not all the same,
Take time to listen,
Know each other by name,
Every day’s an adventure,
From spelling to gym,
From social to field trips,
It makes our hearts sing…

Chorus

HILLS OF HOMEWORK
© 2008 Holy Cross Elementary, Penticton, BC

  -- 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

HILLVIEW HEROES
© 2011 Hillview Elementary, Vernon BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Hillview Heroes
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Chorus:
Look at us, we’re Hillview Heroes,
We can do anything if we try.
Look at us, caring for each other
Hillview Heroes, reaching for the sky.

It’s fun to learn at Hillview,
It’s where we meet new friends,
We play and sing together,
The kindness never ends!

Chorus

We all respect each other.
We help each other too,
Our teachers always listen.
They’re here for me and you!

Chorus

Nature’s all around us,
Fields and birds and streams.
We’re taking care of our world
As we follow our dreams!

Chorus

HOME AWAY FROM HOME
© 2010 Canuck Place Hospice, Vancouver, BC

  -- listen to   Home Away from Home
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Chorus:
It’s our home away from home,
A place for us,
A place where we belong,
Where hearts are kind and warm,
And filled with love,
It’s our home away from home.

Canuck Place is a garden of love,
A safe haven for you and me,
Inspires every one of us
To be all that we can be.

Chorus

Canuck Place is full of laughter,
Friends and cookies and families,
Carries comfort and strength to us,
Like a waterfall of peace.

Chorus

HOME OF THE NISGA'A NATION
© 2007 Lowry Olafson
and 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

HOME WITH MY FAMILY
© 2009 Satoo Elementary, Edmonton, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Home with my Family
                                      -- download the chords

Chorus:
Home with my family,
Feels so good to me,
When we’re all together
That’s where I love to be,
Home with my family.

My brothers and my sisters, my mom and my dad,
We care about each other and we’re so glad,
To have our home to keep us warm,
When it’s cold outside in the wintertime.

Chorus

We skip outside and have so much fun,
There’s enough love for everyone.
We come inside at suppertime,
Play some games, that’s how we end our day.

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

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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 FOR YOU
© 2009 Old Yale Road Elementary, Surrey, BC and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus:
I’m always there for you,
You can count on me.
And when you’re feeling down, I’ll be around,
You just wait and see.
No matter what you’re going through,
I’m always there for you.

You’re my friend, and that won’t ever end.
That could never change, ‘cause we can get through anything.
Together we’re so strong,
You know we can’t go wrong,
We make the best of everything.

And with you, every day is new,
Like a carnival, you know we’ve got it all.
If life is just a game,
We’re in the Hall of Fame,
And we can’t ever fall.

Chorus

I'M DROWNING IN HOMEWORK
© 2009 Queen Mary Elementary, Vancouver, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   I'm Drowning in Homework

Chorus:
I’m drowning in homework
And I can’t swim, I can’t breathe,
It’s looking grim.
I’m drowning in homework,
Can you hear me shout?
I’m drowning in homework,
And I can’t climb out.

My teacher gave me a lot of homework
I put it off ‘til a _ little later,
I thought I’d wait till I’m not so busy,
_ Busy being a procrastinator.

Chorus

I stayed up late till the midnight hour
Drawing pictures in my _ science textbook,
Instead of working on my physics project,
Just hope my teacher doesn’t take a look.

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
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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.

INTO THE NIGHT
© 2010 HV Humphries School, Kaslo, BC and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus:
Into the night,
The Joker strikes,
He’s always watching
Your every move
Into the night
He fills you with fright
But don’t be afraid,
He’ll disappear with the light.

It’s a fool’s game
That the Joker plays
It’s a cruel shame
That he plays it this way.

Chorus

When the light shines
His blood runs cold
He hides behind the blinds
And he’s not so bold.

Chorus

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 SAW MY DOG DRIVING A BUS
© 2011 Lions Bay School, k-1, Lions Bay BC
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Chorus:
I saw my dog driving a bus,
Taking kids to school
He believes he’s just like us
He thinks that he’s so cool.

He doesn’t like to be left at home,
Feels sad when he’s all alone,
Nothing there but a plain old bone,
He’s dreaming of a holiday.
So he waited til a bus came by,
Asked the driver to step outside,
He snuck aboard and he locked the door,
And he drove that bus away!

Chorus

Pickin’ kids up along the way,
When they saw him they all said “Hey!
Look at the driver we’ve got today,
He’s got big floppy ears.”
Then my dog started singing a song,
All the kids started singing along,
He said “There isn’t any school today,”
And the kids gave a big “Hooray!”

Chorus

I SPRAINED MY BRAIN
© 2009 Henry Bose Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson

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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

I TRICKED MY MOM INTO DOING MY CHORES
© 2011 Kinuso School, Kinuso, AB and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus:
I tricked my mom into doing my chores,
Doing, doing, doing, yeah, doing my chores.
I tricked my mom into doing my chores
Doing, doing, doing my chores.

I was supposed to wash the dishes
But I didn’t really want to
So I told my mom that I would it later
But then I fell asleep
And she didn’t want to wake me
When I woke up, she’d done the dishes herself!

Chorus

I was supposed to clean my bedroom
But I didn’t really want to
So I told my mom I had to help my Kokum
We didn’t get much done
But I ate a lot of chocolate
And when I got home, Mom had cleaned my bedroom herself.

Chorus

I was supposed to set the table
But I didn’t really want to
So I told my mom “I have a bleeding nose”
I put ketchup on a Kleenex
Lay down on the sofa
And Mom cooked supper and she set the table herself!

Chorus

I was supposed to mow the lawn
But I didn’t really want to
So I told my mom that I was feeling ill
She said “My poor, sick child,
Tonight we’re going to a movie”
So I had to go to bed and she went to the movie with Dad!

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 A BEAUTIFUL DAY 2
© 2009 Cougar Creek Elementary, Surrey, BC and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus:
It’s a beautiful day,
Everything is gonna be okay,
I feel like things are going my way.
When I look around,
Everybody feels the same
Oh it’s a beautiful day.

At Cougar Creek,
We’ve got lot to smile about,
Friendly faces everywhere you go.
And in the halls, out on the playground,
We all belong, we’re right at home.

Chorus

We love to learn,
‘Cause that’s what life is all about,
Teachers care and parents help us too.
Working together, so much to celebrate,
And we’re so grateful for our school.

Chorus

IT'S ALL GOOD AT WESTWOOD
© 2009 Westwood Elementary, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson

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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 A SUNNY SUNNY DAY
© 2011 Dr. Probe Elementary, Lethbridge, AB and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus:
It’s a sunny, sunny day,
Come on with us, come out to play.
It’s warm outside and spring is here,
Winter is no longer near,
It’s a sunny, sunny day.

Tulips and daffodils
Bloom on the way to school,
Puddle jumping in the sun,
The fun has just begun.
Listen to the robin’s song,
Everybody sing along.

Chorus

Lambs dancing in the fields,
We know how they feel,
Snow melting, trickling,
Breathe in the scent of spring.
Feel the rhythm, it’s so strong,
Everybody sing along.

Chorus

IT'S AWESOME
© 2010 Crawford Bay School, Crawford Bay, BC and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus:
It’s awesome, so awesome,
This feeling of love.
It’s awesome, so awesome,
Like it comes from up above.

Love is a dream,
Love changes everything,
Floats like the clouds
On a summer day.
High in the sky,
There’s enough for everyone,
Open up your heart,
Love leads the way.

Chorus

Starts with a smile,
Love spreads so easily,
All across the world,
When we care.
We’re all here
To share the love around,
You can find it everywhere,
Love is in the air.

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 SCHOOL
© 2010 Fort Langley Elementary School, Fort Langley, BC and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus:
It’s our school,
Feels like a family,
It’s our school,
We’re ready to learn.
It’s so cool,
Ft. Langley Elementary,
It’s our school.

We’re here for each other,
We’re part of a team,
Sharing our stories,
Sharing our dreams.

Chorus

We’re full of pride and respect
And we love to have fun.
We’re not afraid to stand up
For each and every one

Chorus

We live in a small town
But we’ve got lots of heart
We’ll value each other
Even when we’re apart.

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
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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

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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
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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 GOING KIDS
© 2011 Senator Buchanan Elementary, Lethbridge, AB and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus:
Keep going, _ keep going,
Keep on going kids.
Keep going, _ keep going,
Keep on going kids.

Oh don’t give up,
Go and have some fun,
You can be a hero,
Shine like the sun!
Sing with the music
Dance with the breeze,
It all starts with you,
It all starts with me.

Chorus

Just be yourself,
‘Cause you know what’s right,
You can be a true friend,
Sparkling bright.
Spread a lot of kindness.
Fill the world with peace.
It all starts with you,
It all starts with me.

Chorus

You can reach your dreams…

Chorus

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 KEEPING ON
© 2011 J.A. Williams High, Lac la Biche, AB and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus: Keep on keeping on
When you feel like giving in
And you think that you can’t win
May your heart beat strong
And keep on keeping on.

After the darkest of nights
The sun will always rise
And you’ll see the light
Just have to open your eyes.
When you believe in everything
That you can be
You can do anything.

Chorus

Hey you don’t have to wait,
‘Cause today is the time
With the dreams you create
Tomorrow you’ll shine
When you believe in everything
That you can be
You can do anything.

Chorus

When you’re a student at JAWS
You’ve got endless swag
You’ll get endless applause
Flying your swagger flag
When you believe in everything
That you can be
You can do anything.

Chorus

KEEP ON TRYING
© 2009 Mackenzie Elementary School, Mackenzie BC and Lowry Olafson

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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

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

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

KIDS TO THE RESCUE
© 2009 Bisset Elementary School, Edmonton, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Kids to the Rescue

Chorus:
Kids to the rescue, kids of the world,
We’re here to help, every boy and girl.
Kids to the rescue, we’ll make it like new,
Kids to the rescue.

You can help us save the world,
Everyone can be a part.
Plant a tree to clean the air,
Ride your bike to show you care,
Think of ways that you can share
So much that we can do.

Chorus

Reduce, recycle and re-use,
Makes a difference for the earth.
All of us can lend a hand,
Save the oceans and the land,
If only we can understand
How much there is to do.

Chorus

KIDS WORLD
© 2011 Kids World Daycare, Langley, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Kids World
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Chorus:
We’re having fun at Kids World
Like a family
Playing, growing, learning,
Kids World is the place for you and me.

Every day is a good day
‘Cause we’re here with our friends.
With a hug and smile
That’s how each one begins.
Mr. Bruce’s pancakes make a special treat
We might take a field trip
Or take the Cool Bus to the beach.

Chorus

We play Frisbee and soccer, capture the flag
We slip and we slide, playing grounders and tag.
Fresh pizza in the oven
We can hardly wait till lunch
We’ll read and write and draw and laugh
Sing and dance and jump!

Chorus

KINDNESS IS CONTAGIOUS
© 2009 Dorothy Lynas Elementary, North Vancouver, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Kindness is Contagious
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Chorus:
Kindness is contagious
You can catch it anywhere,
Wherever you go
Put a smile on your face,
It’s something we all know.
Kindness is contagious,
Kindness is contagious,
Kindness is contagious.

We’re not looking for a cure,
Let it spread around the world.
We never ever wanna have immunity,
Just a loving community.

Chorus

We don’t need any medication
We’ve got cause for celebration
It lives in the heart of you and me,
But it never makes you sneeze.

Chorus

LEARNING TO
© 2011 Lions Bay School, Lions Bay BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Learning To
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Chorus:
We’re learning to love,
We’re learning to care,
And every day,
We’re learning to share,
We’re learning to laugh
Open our hearts,
At Lions Bay School,
We can all do our part.

It’s a treasure in the rainforest,
With magic all around,
Nestled on the mountainside
With a creek flowing down.

Chorus

It’s a place where we respect each other,
Where all of us feel safe,
‘Cause we know when kids are fair and honest,
It makes our school a kinder place.

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

LET'S LEARN, LET'S PLAY
© 2008 Kennedy Trail Elementary School, Surrey, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Let's Learn, Let's Play

Chorus:
Let’s learn, let’s play,
Today’s a brand new day
Let’s take the time to listen.
Let’s dance, let’s sing,
Let’s try some brand new things,
At Kennedy Trail, we can make a difference.

We care about each other, respect one another,
And we stick together, we can never fail.
We run for Terry Fox, we’re the school that rocks,
We’re glad we’re here at Kennedy Trail.

Chorus

And we don’t give up, we just keep going,
Until we reach the top, we know that we’ll prevail.
And even in the rain, you can’t put out our flame,
We’re glad we’re here at Kennedy Trail.

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

LIFE’S A BLAST
© 2009 Carisbrooke Elementary School, North Vancouver, BC & Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Life's a Blast

Chorus:
   Life’s a blast, goes so fast
   So have some fun while you’re growin’
   Life’s a blast, while it lasts,
   Let your smile keep showin’.

Watching the fireworks paint the sky,
Zooming on the roller coaster ride,
Laughing with all my friends and family,
These are the things that set me free.

Chorus

Walking along the sand and dancing free,
Feeling the waves crashin’ upon my feet,
Ride down the mountain with the wind in my hair,
These are things that we can share.

Chorus

So many things that make me happy,
Like being together here with everyone
Knowing that I’m loved and cared for
That’s what makes it so much fun.

Chorus

LIVING LIFE AS IT IS
© 2010 Kaleden Elementary, Kaleden, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Living Life As It Is
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Chorus:
We’re living life, as it is,
Here in Kaleden, with all our friends.
And we’re having fun, just being kids,
Yeah, we’re living life, as it is.

The lake is cool when the sun is hot.
We love to swim at the beach a lot.
Ice cream sundaes with a cherry on top,
That’s how we spend our summer.

Chorus

At school, we learn and laugh a lot,
We’re all reaching for the top,
We’re grateful for the life we’ve got,
Kaleden is our home.

Chorus

Kaleden is a special town,
Deer and blue jays all around,
We wake up to a the nature sounds
In peace and harmony.

Chorus

 LIVING THE DREAM
© 2011 Seaview Elementary School, Lantzville, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Living the Dream 
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We don’t need a lot of money.
We don’t need a lot of stuff.
We can reach out to the stars
No matter who we are,
Know that we’re enough.

Chorus:
We are living the dream, all together
We are living the dream,
We’re gonna change this world forever
Together, we’re living the dream.

When you listen to your heart,
It’s gonna take you far,
What you dream and what you do
You know it’s up to you,
And everyone can play a part.

Chorus

Your dream begins with you,
And you can make your dream come true,
You don’t have to be a star,
Just trust in who you are,
Believe in me and you.

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

 LOVE IS LIKE DUCT TAPE
© 2011 Dr. Swift Middle School, Lac La Biche, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Love is Like Duct Tape
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Chorus:
Love___ is like duct tape
Holds so strong, it can heal your heart,
Love___ is like duct tape
Lasts so long, it can’t be torn apart.

Duct tape is awesome,
When you need it, it’s always there,
And it doesn’t cost much
You can find it almost anywhere.

Chorus

Duct tape is helpful
You can use it to mend your life,
And love is all you need
To turn your home into a paradise.

Bridge:
Duct tape,
All you need is duct tape,
And a little love,
And that is all you need.

Chorus

 LOVE, TRUST AND PEACE
© 2010 Mother Teresa School, Halkirk, AB and Christ King School, Stettler, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Love Trust and Peace
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Chorus:
Love, trust and peace
Bring us all together
Our faith helps us believe
And care for one another.

Love is the child that reaches out
Gives a hand to a friend in need,
Joining hearts all around our school
Making every child complete.

Chorus

Trust is the child that you can count on
To pick you up when you fall down
To share your dreams and fill your heart
Keep your feet on solid ground.

Chorus

Peace is the child that calms the crowd,
Takes the time to be a friend,
Reminds us that we’re all God’s children
And of the words that Jesus said.

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

  -- listen to   Mister Pizza Drives His Car
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MR. COOLS
© 2009 Queen Mary Elementary School, Vancouver, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Mr. Cools

Chorus:
Everybody’s wearing new shoes
And I just got some too
They feel so nice, look so fine,
They’re my brand new Mr. Cools,
And everyone at school
Is wearing Mr. Cools.

They’re lightning fast, smooth as a feather,
They don’t get dirty, no matter what the weather,
They change their colour,
Depending on your mood.

Chorus

They glow in the dark, got neon laces,
Get you in the coolest places,
You set the trend
Everywhere you go.

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

MY DREAM SCHOOL
© 2008 Creekside Elementary School, Surrey, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   My Dream School

Chorus:

My dream school is a wonderful place,
‘Cause all my friends are there,
Every day is special, every day is new,
At my dream school.

We’ve got a spirit of adventure.
We’ll take a trip around the world,
‘Cause there’s so much to discover
For every boy and girl.

Chorus

We’ll take a plane down to Australia,
Try to catch a kangaroo,
Climb to the top of Mount Everest,
There’s so much a kid can do.

Chorus

We’ll take a rocket up to outer space,
Bring an alien back home,
Or we can go out on a camping trip,
Survive the wild out on our own.

NEON DREAMS
© 2011 Evelyn Dickson Elementary, Vanderhoof, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Neon Dreams
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Chorus:
Neon dreams will fall down,
Lighting up the sky,
They appear like magic
You can see them shine
For you and I, you and I, for you and I.

Chorus

When you wake up to find your dream is real,
In your heart, you know the way it feels,
There’s a whole world to explore,
When you open up the door.

Chorus

If you don’t try, you might not ever know,
But if you believe, just watch your spirit grow,
Like a rainbow in the blue
Show the world what you can do.

Chorus
 

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 MORE PIZZA LEFT
© 2010 Father R. Perin School, Janvier, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   No More Pizza Left
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There’s no more pizza left.
Everyone but me got a piece.
I wish I got here earlier,
I love tomato, pepperoni and cheese,
But there’s no more pizza,
No more pizza left.

There’s no more pizza left.
I wish they would have saved me a slice,
How could they forget that I love it so
Mama Mia, it would sure taste nice.
But there’s no more pizza,
No more pizza left.

But I can get more
If I go to the store
‘Cause there’s pizza galore
But then the storekeeper told me…

“There’s no more pizza left.
I haven’t got a single crumb.
Everybody came and they bought it all,
I hate to spoil your fun,
But there’s no more pizza,
No more pizza, no more pizza,
No more pizza, no more pizza,
No more pizza left!”

NO MORE TEACHERS
© 2011 Central Elementary, Lac La Biche, AB and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   No More Teachers
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Chorus:
There’s no more teachers,
They’re taking a nap
No more teachers, no more teachers
There’s no more teachers,
We like it like that!
We’re gonna have some fun
‘Til the school bus comes.

They were writing our report cards
And it put them all to sleep,
So there won’t be any classes,
‘Cause there’s no one to teach!

Chorus

We can skateboard in the hallways
Go home and get our pets,
Order a hundred pizzas
Start dancing on our desks!

Chorus

We’ll write our own report cards,
So nobody can fail,
Run outside and start a food fight,
Put the school up for sale!

(Price includes 18 sleeping teachers!)

Chorus

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

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
© 2011 Brockton Preparatory School, North Vancouver, BC and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus:
Nothing is impossible,
As long as we believe.
We can change this world forever,
Together, you and me.

We can make miracles
When we live with hope,
When we act with courage,
Let our spirits show.

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When we spread our wings,
We can reach the sky,
And when times are tough
Our imaginations fly.

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And we won’t give up
Although the road is long.
We’ll always keep on going;
That’s what keeps us strong.

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NOTHING LESS THAN SUCCESS
© 2010 Windsor Park Elementary, Edmonton, AB and Lowry Olafson

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Nothing less than success
When we do our best,
Soaring like an eagle through the sky,
Nothing less than success
Just like you and I
Reaching up so high that we can fly.

Our elders teach us
To respect the earth
To love our families
For all we’re worth,
To honour every living thing,
Live in gratitude
And give our best in everything we do.

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And what we learn
As we grow each day
Embrace your spirit
Trust and love and pray,
Honesty and kindness
We hold these to be true
At Pakan School
In everything we do.

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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.

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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.

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ONE BIG FAMILY
© 2007 Nakusp Elementary, Nakusp BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   One Big Family

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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

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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 BIG FAMILY 2
© 2009 JT Brown Elementary, Surrey, BC and Lowry Olafson

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Everyone belongs at J.T. Brown
We’re one big family.
You can be yourself at J.T. Brown,
We’re one big family.

We share what we have
And we care about each other,
We’ve got the courage to try.
It’s our home away from home
And we treat it like our own
Together we can touch the sky.

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When you walk down the halls at J.T. Brown
Creativity is all around.
It’s a welcoming place of smiling faces
And there’s no reason to frown.

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ONE BIG WELL
© 2010 South Poplar Traditional Elementary School, Abbotsford, BC and Lowry Olafson

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One big well,
There’s enough for everyone.
One big well,
Enough for us to share.
We can help,
Reach out to people everywhere,
One big well.

If we all worked together,
The world would be a better place
If we could all have clean water,
What a difference it would make.

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Nothing can live without water,
We all need it to grow.
Every son and daughter
Can help to spread the water’s flow.

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In this world that we’re building,
Just imagine what we can do,
Even though we’re just children,
We can make this dream come true.

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ONE DAY I'LL BE THERE
© 2006 Cedar Groove Elementary School, Gibsons BC and Lowry Olafson

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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.

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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.

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ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
© 2008 Graham Bruce Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   On the First Day of School

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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.

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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.

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OWLS ARE AMAZING
© 2010 Queen Mary Elementary School, Vancouver BC and Lowry Olafson

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Owls are amazing,
So many different kinds
They sleep all day, hunt all night
No one hears their silent flight.
With their sharp eyes blazing,
Owls are amazing, owls are amazing.

They can turn their heads
In a circle when
They want to look around
At something on the ground.
They hear in stereo,
So they always know,
Where their prey is hidden
In the grass or snow.

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Baby owls love mice
‘Cause they taste so nice
Their parents work all night
To feed their appetites.
But their habitat
Is disappearing fast
We’ve got to save their home
Can’t do it on their own.

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OUR PATCHWORK GARDEN
© 2009 Sun Haven School, Roberts Creek BC and Lowry Olafson

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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.

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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.

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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.

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PEOPLE LIKE THAT
© 2006 Charlie Lake Elementary School, Fort St. John BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   People Like That

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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.

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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

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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

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PURPLE POLK-A-DOTTED ELEPHANT
© 2009 Ecole College Heights Elementary School, Prince George, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Purple Polk-a-dotted Elephant

The purple polka-dotted elephant
Lost his shoe in the circus
So he asked the clown, if he’d seen it around,
But he just frowned, and said “NO!”

So, the purple polka-dotted elephant
Asked the lion tamer,
“Have you seen my shoe? It’s pink and blue.”
The guy had no clue! He said “NO!”

The purple polka-dotted elephant
Went on the ferris wheel.
To get a birds eye view,
Find his missing shoe.

The purple polka-dotted elephant
Told the bearded lady,
“I lost my shoe, it’s brand new,
Size 62?”
She said “No!”

So, the purple polka-dotted elephant
Hung his head down low
And got some candy floss,
To help forget his loss.

The purple polka-dotted elephant
Went to tell his mom,
She said “Here’s some news!”
That’ll cure your blues
Elephants DON'T WEAR SHOES”
He said “Oh______!”

And the purple polka-dotted elephant
Went back to his show.
Glad that everyone could see,
His polka-dotted toes!

PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE
© 2009 Cleveland Elementary School, North Vsncouver, BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Put A Smile On Your Face

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Put a smile on your face, it’s contagious,
Turn your frown upside down, just try.
Put a smile on your face, it’s courageous,
When you feel like giving up the race,
Put a smile on your face.

When it’s raining and the sky is dark,
You can take a look inside your heart.
Find a happy place
Dream of better days
And remember who you are.

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When you’re lonely and you’re feeling bad
You don’t have to be so sad.
When times are getting tough,
A smile will cheer you up,
Help you discover what you have.

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RAINBOW OF PEACE
© 2006 Madeira Park Elementary School, Madeira Park BC and Lowry Olafson

  -- listen to   Rainbow Of Peace

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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.

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This is our home, it's what we share
Many colours everywhere
Red and yellow, green and blue
Side by side together.

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 REACH FOR THE SKY
© 2011 Canyon Heights Elementyary School, North Vancouver, BC, and Lowry Olafson
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Reach for the sky
You’ll be the best that you can be,
Blast through the clouds
Following your dreams,
You might even fly___
Reaching for the sky.

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You don’t need to worry,
You don’t have to cry
There’s a rainbow waiting
On the other side.

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In the shadow of the moon,
The stars are shining bright
I wish that your sweetest dreams
All come true tonight.

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All you really need to do
Is listen to your heart,
Don’t give up, just carry on,
Trust in who you are.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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RIDE THE WIND
© 2011Vauxhall Elementary School, Vauxhall, AB and Lowry Olafson

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Ride the wind,
Never fear it,
Never give up,
We’ve got the spirit.
Shine with us,
C’mon and ride the wind.

We’re the school on the prairie
Where the kids stand tall and proud.
We care about each other,
Nothing’s going to keep us down.
The wind will take you far
When you listen to your heart.

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We’re the Tornadoes,
Our colours are orange and black.
We’ll never stop learning,
Nothing’s gonna hold us back.
The wind has set us free
To be the best that we can be!

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RISE ABOVE
© 2009 Foothills Elementary School, Prince George BC and Lowry Olafson

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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

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You never know until you try it
It could be just around the bend
Just beyond the next horizon,
The sun will rise again.

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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.

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ROLLER COASTER
© 2009 Betty Huff Elementary School, Surrey BC and Lowry Olafson

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

 SATOO'S SHINING STARS
© 2010 Satoo Elementary School, Edmonton, AB and Lowry Olafson

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Chorus:
Shining stars, that’s who we are,
We shine with open hearts,
Learning, growing every day,
Satoo’s shining stars.

Everyone is welcome,
Everyone works hard,
We treat each other kindly
We’re proud of who we are.

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We look out for each other,
Treat people with respect,
We show appreciation,
We love to do our best.

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We feel like we’re a team
Playing fair with everyone.
We make a lot of friends
Together we have fun!

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