FATHER SKY (Mass Choir Song - Choir Festival)

Father Sky, Father sky is gray as the new light appears.
The laughter of the birds is still and the clouds shed their tears.
The land drinks of this heav'nly dew, and puddles replace the dust.
Temptation for the little feet, jump in, they must, they must.

Part 1: (Part 2 echoes)
Father Sky, Father sky is gray as the new light appears.
The laughter of the birds is still and the clouds shed their tears.
Turning my face to the sky and feeling the gentle falling mist
Washing away my cares, filling my heart with joy!

Part 1: (Descant)
Father Sky (4x)
Part 2: (Melody)
Father Sky, Father sky is gray as the new light appears.
The laughter of the birds is still and the clouds shed their tears.

Part 1:
Raising my arms, I give thanks, I give thanks Father Sky, Father Sky.
Part 2:
Lifting my spirits, I give thanks, I give thanks Father Sky, Father Sky.

Father Sky - click here to listen to the choir performance


Father Sky - Rehearsal Parts


Father Sky - Piano

JOY INSIDE (Mass Choir Song - Choir Festival)

There is a song inside of the sunrise.
There is a song inside of the sea.
There is a song inside of the bright blue sky
and there's a song inside of me!

Clap your hands you mountains and rivers.
Clap your hands ev'ry forest and tree.
Clap your hands in delight; it's a wonderful sight,
for there is joy inside of me!

There is a dance inside of the sunrise.
There is a dance inside of the sea.
There is a dance inside of the bright blue sky
and there's a dance inside of me!

La la la la la la la!
La la la la la la la!

La la la la la la la
La la la!
La la la la la la la!

There is a laugh inside of the sunrise.
There is a laugh inside of the sea.
There is a laugh inside of the bright blue sky
and there's a laugh inside of me!

Clap your hands you mountains and rivers.
Clap your hands ev'ry forest and tree.
Clap your hands in delight; it's a wonderful sight,
for there is joy;
for there's a song;
for there's a dance;
for there's a laugh;
for there is joy inside of me!

Click here to listen to the choir performance

*You will be able to see the sheet music to practice the hand clap parts*


Joy Inside - claps & melody



Joy Inside - Piano only

I'VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING (Grades 4-7)

I've got the world on a string,
sittin' on a rainbow, got that string
around my finger, what a world, what a life,
I'm in love.

I've got a song that I sing,
I can make the rain go,
anytime I move my finger, lucky me can't you see,
I'm in love (I'm in love, I'm in love)

Life is a beautiful thing (a beautiful thing)
As long as I hold that string (hold that string)
I'd be a silly so and so (silly, silly so and so)
If I should ever let you go (ever let you go)

I've got the world on a string,
sittin' on a rainbow, got that string
around my finger, what a world, what a life,
I'm in love.

Scat section:
Doo doo doo doo doo doot, doo doo doo doot, doo doo doo doo doo doo
doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo
Ba doo ba doo ba doo ba doo ba doo ba doo doo doo doot doo doo doot doo doo doot do ba do bah, ba da ba da ba da ba da ba da ba da ba da ba da ba da ba doot, doo ba doo ba doo daht!

Life is a beautiful thing (a beautiful thing)
As long as I hold that string (hold that string)
I'd be a silly so and so (silly, silly so and so)
If I should ever let you go (ever let you go)

I've got the world on a string,
sittin' on a rainbow, got that string
around my finger, what a world, what a life,
I'm in love. (I'm in love)

Got the world on a string, what a world,
I'm in love! (I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love!)

I've Got the World on a String - Part 1


I've Got the World on a String - Part 2


I've Got the World on a String - All Parts


I've Got the World on a String - Piano

WE ARE THE CHILDREN OF TOMORROW (K-7)

Together we can make a difference.
Together we can make a start.
So put your hand in my hand,
this song comes straight from the heart.

Nothing can stand between us.
United we are strong.
With you my friend beside me,
I know where I belong.

We are the children of tomorrow. (Part II echoes)
It's all up to us to find a better way. (Harmony)
We are the children of tomorrow. (Part II echoes)
We won't let a thing stand in our way. (Harmony)

We can change the land together.
We'll make the world a better place.
With peace and love forever,
Friendship will lead the way.

We'll teach the next generation.
We believe we can.
Join in our celebration,
the future is in our hands.

We are the children of tomorrow. (Part II echoes)
It's all up to us to find a better way. (Harmony)
We are the children of tomorrow. (Part II echoes)
We won't let a thing stand in our way. (Harmony) 3x


We are the Children of Tomorrow - Part 1



We are the Children of Tomorrow - Part 2



We are the Children of Tomorrow - All parts



We are the Children of Tomorrow - Piano

PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ (Grades 1-3)

Have you seen the well to do
Up and down Park Avenue
On that famous thorough fare
With their noses in the air
High hats and arrow collars
White spats with lots of dollars
Spending every dime, for a wonderful time!

If you're blue and you know where to go to
what don't you go where fashion sits, puttin' on the Ritz.
Different types who wear a daycoat, pants with stripes
or cut away coat perfect fits, puttin' on the Ritz.

Strolling up the avenue so happy (Part 2)
All dressed up just like an English Chappie,(Part 1) very snappy (All Parts)

Come let's mix where Rockefelers walk with sticks
or "umberelas" in their mitts, puttin' on the Ritz.

If you're blue and you know where to go to
what don't you go where fashion sits, puttin' on the Ritz.
Different types who wear a daycoat, pants with stripes
or cut away coat perfect fits, puttin' on the Ritz.

Dressed up like a million dollar trooper (Part 2)
Trying hard to be like Gary Cooper (Part 1), super duper (All Parts)

Come let's mix where Rockefelers walk with sticks
or "umberelas" in their mitts, puttin' on the Ritz.

Puttin' on the Ritz (4x)

Puttin' on the Ritz - Part 1


Puttin' on the Ritz - Part 2


Puttin' on the Ritz - All Parts


Puttin' on the Ritz - Piano