Pick It Up

Sunshine ( Erick Traplin)
Sunshine  makes me happy,
Sunshine makes me smile,
Sunshine puts a song in my heart
And I’m happy all the while

Sunshine, sunshine, shine on me and my family,
Sunshine, sunshine, shine on me and my family.

Sunshine on my shoulders,
Sunshine on my hair,
Sunshine on the flowers
That are blooming everywhere.

Sunshine, sunshine, sunshine shine on me and my family

Sunshine in the morning,
Sunshine in the afternoon,
Sunshine in the evening
When bedtime comes too soon.

Sunshine, sunshine, shine on me and my family,
Sunshine, sunshine, shine on me and my family.

 

Pick It Up (Erick Traplin)

Pick it up boom, boom, pick it up boom, boom
Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up boom, boom
Pick it up boom, boom, pick it up boom, boom
Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up boom, boom

When you’re walking down the street
And you see some garbage at your feet
Pick it up boom, boom, pick it up boom, boom
Pick it up, pick it up, pick it up boom, boom

Just take that garbage in your hand
And put it in the garbage can … pick it up….

If we all clean a little, we’ll have a lotta clean
If we all dream a little we’ll have a big dream
You and me can make a change
We got the power, we got the brain… pick it up….

When you’re walking with your dog
And he does his duty on the boulevard …pick it up….
If i step in it, it’ll make me gag
So put it in a plastic bag… pick it up….

 

Here We Come ( Erick Traplin)

Here he comes…here he comes…   skating down the ice
Here he comes…here he comes… he’s gonna score a goal
Here he comes…here he comes…with a winner’s look in his eyes
Here he comes…here he comes… he’s gonna score a goal

He’s got his knee pads, shin pads, shoulder pads and elbow pads
As he skates by he gives a wave
He’s got his skates on, gloves on, helmut with the visor
He likes to play and he likes to play safe
He skates across his blue line passes to his winger
the winger passes back as they cross the red line
He stick handles, dipsey doodles around the defenders
He takes it in behind the net, he passes to his defense
The defense passes it back, he winds up for a slap shot
He shoots ….he scores!!

It’s team work, have some fun, help one another
We can make our mark, we can claim our fame
With hard work, dedication and  co-operation
We can score a goal, we can win this game

Here she comes…here she comes… skating down the ice
Here she comes…here she comes…she’s gonna score a goal
Here she comes…here she comes…with a winner’s look in her eyes
Here she comes…here she comes…she’s gonna score a goal

She’s got her knee pads, shin pads, shoulder pads and elbow pads
As she skates by she gives a wave
She’s got her skates on, gloves on, helmut with the visor
She likes to play and she likes to play safe
She skates across his blue line passes to her winger
the winger passes back as they cross the red line
She stick handles, dipsey doodles around the defenders
She takes it in behind the net, she passes to her defense
The defense passes it back, she winds up for a slap shot
She shoots ….she scores!!

It’s team work, have some fun, help one another
We can make our mark, we can claim our fame
With hard work, dedication and  co-operation
We can score a goal, we can win this game

Here we come… here we come…skating down the ice
Here we come… here we come…we’re gonna score a goal
We’re gonna score a goal
Here we come!!!

 

Tickle Ya (Erick Traplin)

(spoken) 1,2,3,4,5,6,78,9,10…ready or not, here i come!

You can have a head start, i’m going to count to 10
I’m going to close my eyes till you say when
But in the end,
I’m gonna gitcha, i’m gonna gitcha, gitcha, gitcha my friend

You can run around the yard, you can run around the house
You can hide behind a tree and be quiet as a mouse
But in the end,
I’m gonna gitcha, i’m gonna gitcha, gitcha, gitcha my friend

  1,2,3,4,5,6,7…8,9,& 10
Ready or not here i come
You can’t escape
My 1,2,3,4,5,6,7…8,9,& 10 wigglin’
I’m gonna tickle till you giggle fingers

Tickleya, tickleya, tickle, ya, ya,
Ticka, tickleya, tickleya, tickle, ya, ya,
Ticka, tickleya, tickleya, ticka, ticka, tickle, ya, ya.

You can run, you can hide
You can jump on a train and take a choo, choo ride
But in the end,
I’m gonna gitcha, i’m gonna gitcha, gitcha, gitcha my friend

You can take a rocket ship all the way to the moon
Go play with the pirates in the lost lagoon
But in the end,
I’m gonna gitcha, i’m gonna gitcha, gitcha, gitcha my friend

You can have a head start, i’m going to count to 10
I’m going to close my eyes till you say when
But in the end,
I’m gonna gitcha, i’m gonna gitcha, gitcha, gitcha my friend

1,2,3,4,5,6,7…8,9,& 10
Ready or not here i come
You can’t escape
My 1,2,3,4,5,6,7…8,9,& 10 wigglin’
I’m gonna tickle till you giggle fingers
Wigglin’
...I’m gonna tickle till you giggle fingers

Tickleya, tickleya, tickle, ya, ya,
Ticka, tickleya, tickleya, tickle, ya, ya,
Ticka, tickleya, tickleya, ticka, ticka, tickle, ya, ya.

 

Gang Goo (Traditional)

Gang goo went the little green frog one day
Gang goo went the little green frog
Gang goo went the little green frog one day
And they all went ging, gang goo

 

Take Off Your Shoes ( Erick Traplin)

Take off your shoes, take off your shoes
Go for a walk in the cool green grass
Feel the earth, beneath your feet
Feel mother natures, heart beat
Listen to the breeze, blowin’ through the trees
Watch the sun dancin’ on the leaves
Take off your shoes, take off your shoes
Go for a walk in your bare feet
Feel her heart beat, in your bare feet, it’s neat
Oh, feel her heart beat, in your bare feet, so sweet

You and i working together can make this world a healthy place
You know that we, can put the smile, back on natures face
We are the world, we are the future
Let’s raise our voices and be heard
No we won’t stand, for no run down world

Plant a tree, please don’t litter, walk or bike when you can
Be a winner, not a quitter, keep on trying till the end
Walk with mother nature, talk with mother nature
And we’ll find what she needs
And she needs love, just like you and me

 

 

La, La Land ( Erick Traplin)

Lola lives in la, la land, she doesn’t have a care
She loves to dance and sing all day, with ribbons in her hair
Her mind is never busy, there’s always time to play
Lola’s there in la, la land, and i think i’m on my way

La, la, la, la land 
La, la, la, la land
I’ll dance and sing with lola there
And time will never end
La, la, la, la land
Is just around the bend

Now the turtle is a friend of hers, he is a snappy dresser
He wears a purple silk bowtie, under a yellow blazer
He’s never in a hurry, he can’t imagine that
He’s never ever, ever late
Cos’ now is where he’s at

Now the chicken is a delicate bird, she has impeccable taste
She always wears a bright blue bonnet  with a sash around her waist
She never ever puts on airs, she doesn’t like to fly
But she can reach amazing heights, if she has a reason why

 

The Nothin’ Song (Erick Traplin)

This is a song about nothin’, nothin’, nothin’ at all
This is a song about nothin’, nothin’, nothin’ at all
This is a song about nothin’, nothin’, nothin’ at all
This is a song about nothin’, nothin’, nothin’ at all
Nothin’, nothin’, nothin,’ nothin’
This is a song about nothin’, nothin’, nothin’ at all

If you see me lying on the floor
My chin in my hands my feet in the air
And you ask me what i’m doing there
Why i’m doing nothin’, nothin’, nothin’ at all

No place to go, no place to be
No one’s out there waiting for me
Gonna pack up my cares and put them away
Gonna do nothin all day

  Bridge

Nothin’ to do, nothin’ to see
Nothin’ up my sleeve, nothin’ but me

 

 

 Hop Right To It ( Erick’s Arrangement Of Jack De Keyzer and John Mars song Jump Right To It)

You can’t get ahead, just lyin’ in bed
You can’t get by, with sleep in your eye
You’ve got to throw back the sheets
Jump to your feet and hop right to it

Hop right to it,  hop right to it,  hop right to it,  hop right to it,
You’ve got to throw back the sheets
Jump to your feet and hop right to it
Hop, hop, hop,     hop, hop, hop,      hop, hop, hop,    hop, hop, hop
You’ve got to throw back the sheets
Jump to your feet and hop right to it

You can’t climb the hill, if you don’t have the will
You can’ learn to fly, if you don’t even try
You’ve got to dig down deep 
And  make the leap and hop right to it

You can’t learn  to dance, if you don’t take a chance
You can’t have a ball, with your back against the wall
You got to put on your shoes
And make some moves and hop right to it

 

You’re My Child (Erick Traplin)

You’re too fast, you’re much too fast for me
You’re as quick as a bunny, quick as 1,2,3
You run around the  yard tearin’ up my tulips
It makes it hard to kiss you on you’re two lips
You’re too fast, you’re much too fast for me

You’re so smart, you’re so smart for three
You know everything cos you question constantly
I don’t have enough answers for all your whys
I love that twinkle in your eyes
You’re so smart, you’re so smart for three

And i love you, cos you’re my child
And i love you, even when you’re wild
And as you grow, and grow, and grow, and grow
You’ll always be, you’ll always be, you’ll always be
My child…………. To me

You’re so funny, you’re so funny to me
You run around the house acting like a silly monkey
You can make me laugh, till i cry
You can melt my heart and not even try
You’re so funny, you’re so funny to me

You’re so kind, you’re much kinder than i
You’ve forgiven me, even when i made you cry
You’re hearts made of love and gentleness
And i can’t forget your tender kiss
You’re so kind, you’re much kinder than I
And i love you, cos you’re my child
And i love you, even when you’re wild
And as you grow, and grow, and grow, and grow
You’ll always be, you’ll always be, you’ll always be
My child…………. To me

 

One Finger, One Thumb (Traditional)

One finger one thumb keep moving
One finger one thumb keep moving
One finger one thumb keep moving
And we’ll all be merry again

-two fingers two thumbs keep moving
-one arm  two fingers two thumbs keep moving
-two arms two fingers two thumbs keep moving
-one leg two arms two fingers two thumbs keep moving
 
-two legs two arms two fingers two thumbs keep moving
-one head two legs two arms two fingers two thumbs keep moving

 

My World (Erick Traplin)

I’m this generation and the next and the next
I’m you and your children’s children
I’m a voice cryin’ out in the wilderness
And i hope that you will listen
Listen’ …. Listenin’ …. Listenin

It’s time to stop dumpin’ toxic wastes
Into my, my, my, my, oceans
There’s no need messin’ up my waters
With your garbage and your potions
You can keep my groundwater clean
Starting from the top on down
And keep those toxic chemicals
Off your fields and your lawns
Off your fields and your lawns
Off your fields and your lawns

(chorus)
This is my…my, my, my, my…world
My…my, my, my, my…world
My…my, my, my, my…world
My…my, my, my, my…world

Now everyone on this here planet
Has to breath my, my, my, my air
You and me and the kitty down the street
We need it everywhere
You can do without a tv
You can do without your hair
There’s plenty of things you can do without
But you can’t do without the air
No you can’t do without the air
We all need the air

(chorus)   (instrumental)  (chorus)  

It’s time for us to make a stand
And let our voices rise
Let’s do it for our children’s children
Let’s pass them down a prize
Of one great planet with fresh, clean air
One great planet with fresh, clean water
It’s you and me workin’ together
For our future sons and daughters
Our future sons and daughters
Let’s do it for our kids
 ( chorus 2x)
This my world!!!

 

Momma Don’t ‘Low (Traditional)

Momma don’t ‘low no tub bass playin’ ‘round here
Momma don’t ‘low no tub bass playin’ ‘round here
I don’t care what mamma don’t ‘low
Gonna play my tub bass anyhow
Momma don’t ‘low no tub bass playin’ ‘round here

 
Momma don’t ‘low no fiddle playin’ around here
Momma don’t ‘low no guitar playin’ around here
Momma don’t ‘low no drummin’ playin’ around here
Momma don’t ‘low no banjoe playin’ around here
Momma don’t ‘low no hand clappin’ playin’ around here
Momma don’t ‘low no yee haws playin’ around here

 

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Erick Traplin)

R-e-s-p-e-c-t…i give it to you, you give it to me
R-e-s-p-e-c-t…i give it to you, you give it to me

I had a little trouble the other day
I had to turn and walk away
My friend and i could not agree
I thought he was wrong, he said it was me

  So i took a little, took a little time
To arrange my thoughts and clear my mind
I walked all day around the town
When the answer came, i wrote it down
Here’s what i wrote…. Here’s what i wrote

R-e-s-p-e-c-t…i give it to you, you give it to me
R-e-s-p-e-c-t…i give it to you, you give it to me
Respect, respect, respect, respect
(say yeah…yeah……)

(respect 4x)

No need to fuss no need to fight
No need to say who’s wrong or right
You got your ways, i got mine
With a little respect we’ll all be fine
Respect, respect, respect, respect
R-e-s-p-e-c-t…i give it to you, you give it to me
R-e-s-p-e-c-t…i give it to you, you give it to me

  (quiet)
R-e-s-p-e-c-t…i give it to you, you give it to me
R-e-s-p-e-c-t…i give it to you, you give it to me

R-e-s-p-e-c-t…i give it to you, you give it to me
R-e-s-p-e-c-t…i give it to you, you give it to me

  Respect, respect, respect, respect