Edge Institute

1. Edge Institute Songs and Chants June 2013

2. All Here The students are all here The students are all here Stand up and give a clap* The students are all here! 1) Boys2) Girls 3) Teachers4) Parents 5) Officials* Cheer

3. Everyday in China • Everyday in China, • Is sweeter than the day before. • Everyday in China, • I love her more and more. • Trying hard to serve her, • Helping her to bless the world. • Everyday in China, • Is sweeter than the day before.

4. Yes! I Love China • I love China this I know, • For my heart does tell me so. • Friends I make will always be • In my heart eternally. • Chorus:Yes! I love ChinaYes! I love ChinaYes! I love ChinaMy heart does tell me so.

5. In the Morning • Nothing could be finer • than to be in XIAN, China • in the morning • Nothing could be finer • than to be in XIAN, China • in the morning • If I had Aladdin's lamp for only one day, • I’d make a wish, and here’s what I’d say. • Nothing could be finer • than to be in XIAN, China • in the morning.

6. Row Your Boat Row, Row, Row, your boat Gently down the stream Merrily, Merrily, Merrily, Merrily, Life is but a dream.

7. Ten in the Bed There were 10 in the bed and the little one said “Roll Over, Roll Over” So they all rolled over and one fell out.

8. A Sailor Went To Sea A Sailor went to Sea – Sea - Sea To see what he could see – see - see. But all that he could see – see - see Was the bottom of the deep blue Sea - Sea -Sea

9. We* Love (Chant) We love English Yes, we do! We love English, How about you? [China, Camp, School, Our Teachers]

10. Love Can Build a Bridge (Chorus) Love can build a bridge Between your heart and mine. Love can build a bridge Don’t you think it’s time? Don’t you think it’s time?

11. Love In Any Language (Chorus) Love in any language, Straight from the heart Pulls us all together, never apart And once we learn to speak it, All the world will hear, Love in any language, Fluently spoken here.

12. Five Little Monkeys Five little monkeys jumping on the bed. One fell off, and hurt his head. Mama called the doctor and the doctor said, “No More Monkeys jumping on the bed!”

13. Make New Friends Make new friends But keep the old. One is silver The other’s gold. A circle’s round It has no end. That’s how long I’ll be your friend. You have one hand I have the other.Put them together We have each other. Across the land Across the seaFriends forever We will always be.

14. Who Took The Cookie? Who took the cookie from the cookie jar? (Name) took the cookie from the cookie jar! WHO ME? Yes! You! NOT ME! Then who? <NEW Name>

15. Bear Went Over the Mountain The bear went over the mountain The bear went over the mountain The bear went over the mountain To see what he could see To see what he could see To see what he could see The bear went over the mountain The bear went over the mountain The bear went over the mountain To see what he could see The other side of the mountain The other side of the mountain The other side of the mountain Was all that he could see Was all that he could see Was all that he could see The other side of the mountain The other side of the mountain The other side of the mountain

16. B I N G O There was a farmer who had a dog* and BINGO was his name, oh! B-I-N-G-O B-I-N-G-O B-I-N-G-O and BINGO was his name oh! Clap – I – N- G – O Clap – Clap – N – G – 0 Clap – Clap – Clap – G – O Clap – Clap – Clap – Clap – O Clap – Clap – Clap – Clap - Clap (*I know a farmer, he had a dog)

17. Humpty Dumpty Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall Humpty Dumpty had a great fall All the king’s horses and all the king’s men Couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty together again. (5 Times)

18. I’m a Little Tea Pot I’m a little tea pot, short and stout Here is my handle, here is my spout. When I get all steamed up, hear me shout, “Tip me over and pour me out.” I ‘m a very special pot, it’s true Here, let me show you what I can do. I can change my handle and my spout Tip me over, Tip me over Tip me over and pour me out.

19. Peas Porridge Hot (3 times) Peas porridge hot Peas porridge cold Peas porridge in the pot nine days old Some like it hot Some like it cold Some like it in the pot nine days old

20. Are You Sleeping(Brother John) Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping? Brother John. Brother John. Morning bells are ringing. Morning bells are ringing. Ding Ding Dong Ding Ding Dong

21. Ants Go Marching The ants go marching 1-by-1 Ha-rah! Ha-rah! The ants go marching 1-by-1 Ha-rah! Ha-rah! The ants go marching 1-by-1, THE LITTLE ONE STOPS to suck his thumb. AND THEY ALL GO MARCHING, MARCHING ON TODAY 1-by-1 to suck his thumb 2-by-2 to tie his shoe 3-by-3 to speak with me 4-by-4 to shut the door 5-by-5 to run and hide 6-by-6 to carry sticks 7-by-7 to look to heaven 8-by-8 and said life’s great 9-by-9 and said I’m fine 10-by-10 and said, let’s do it again?

22. Green Grass Grew And on this limb, there was a branch The prettiest little branch that you ever did see And the branch was on the limb and the limb was on the tree Chorus And on this branch there was a twig The prettiest little twig that you ever did see And the twig was on the branch And the branch was on the limb And the limb was on the tree Chorus And on this twig there was a leaf The prettiest little leaf that you ever did see And the leaf was on the twig And the twig was on the branch And the branch was on the tree Oh, in the woods there was a tree. The prettiest little tree that you ever did see. Chorus And the tree was in the ground. And the green grass grew all around, all around And the green grass grew all around. And on this tree, there was a limb. The prettiest little limb that you ever did see Chorus

23. I Love the Mountains I love the mountains I love the rolling hills I love the flowers I love the daffodils I love the fireside When all the lights are low Boom de ah da - Boom de ah da Boom de ah da - Boom de ah da Boom de ah da - Boom de ah da Boom de ah da - Boom de ah da BOOM

24. The More We Get Together The more we get together, together, together The more we get together, the happier we’ll be, ‘cause your friends are my friends and my friends are your friends The more we get together, the happier we’ll be. The more we get together, together, together The more we get together, the happier we’ll be, ‘’cause your song is my song and my song is your song The more we get together, the happier we’ll be.

25. Deep and Wide Deep and Wide, Deep and Wide There’s a fountain flowing Deep and Wide Deep and Wide, Deep and Wide There’s a fountain flowing Deep and Wide

26. It’s a Small World Chorus: It’s a small world after all It’s a small world after all It’s a small world after all It’s a small, small world #1 It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears It’s a world of hopes, and a world of fears There’s so much that we share That it’s time we’re aware, It’s a small world after all. Chorus: #2 There is just one moon, and one golden sun and a smile means friendship to everyone Though the mountains divide And the oceans are wide, It’s a small world after all.

27. Head and Shoulders Head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes Head and shoulders, knees and toes knees and toes Your eyes, your ears, your mouth, your nose Your head and shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes

28. It’s Love It’s Love, it’s Love It’s Love that makes the World go round It’s Love, it’s Love It’s Love that makes the World go round It’s Love, it’s Love It’s Love that makes the World go round It’s Love that makes the World go round Chorus Sailing over the ocean We’re sailing over the sea Sailing over the ocean And the deep blue sea (2 Times) #2 It’s Cats that make the Dogs go round #3 It’s Girls that make the Boys go round

29. We’re Here Because We’re here because We’re here because We’re here because we’re here. We’re here because We’re here because We’re here because we’re here. (4 times)

30. Farmer in the Dell The Farmer in the Dell The Farmer in the Dell Hi Ho, the derry oh!. The Farmer in the dell. The Farmer takes a Wife The Wife takes a Child The Child takes a Nurse The Nurse takes the Dog The Dog takes the Cat The Cat takes the Rat The Rat Cheese The Cheese stands alone

31. Go Light Your World There is a candle in every soul Some brightly burning, some dark and cold. There is a spirit who brings a fire. Ignites a candle and makes his home. So carry your candle, Run to the darkness. Seek out the hopeless, confused, and torn. Hold out your candle for all to see it. Take your candle, go light your world. Take your candle, go light your world.

32. Three Blind Mice Three blind mice, Three blind mice See how they run, See how they run They all ran after the farmer’s wife who cut off their tails with a carving knife Did you ever see such a sight in your life as three blind mice.

33. Kum Bi Yah (come by here) #2 Someone’s singing, Lord, Kum bi yah Someone’s singing, Lord, Kum bi yah Someone’s singing, Lord, Kum bi yah Oh, Lord, Kum bi yah #3 Someone’s laughing, Lord  #4 Someone’s crying, Lord  #5 Someone’s praying, Lord  #6 Someone’s sleeping, Lord Chorus: Kumbi yah, My Lord, Kumbi yah. Kum bi yah, My Lord, Kumbi yah. Kum bi yah, My Lord, Kumbi yah. Oh, Lord, Kumbi yah

34. He’s Got the Whole World Chorus: He’s got the whole world, in his hands He’s got the whole world, in his hands He’s got the whole world, in his hands He’s got the whole world, in his hands #2 He’s got the tiny little baby in his hands #3 He’s got you and me brother in his hands #4 He’s got you and me sister in his hands #5 He’s got everybody in his hands #6 Chorus

35. He Knows My Name I have a maker.He formed my heartBefore even time beganMy life was in his hands . Chorus: He knows my name. He knows my every thought. He sees each tear that falls and he hears me when I call. I have a FatherHe calls me his ownHe’ll never leave meNo matter where I go Chorus Chorus

36. Happy and You Know It If you’re happy and you know it Clap your hands If you’re happy and you know it Clap your hands If you’re happy and you know it And you REALLY want to show it*, Clap your hands STOMP YOUR FEET SHAKE A HAND SHOUT HURAY! Do all 3 *(Then your face will surely show it)

37. Hokey Pokey You put your right foot in You put your right foot out You put your right foot in And you shake it all about You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn yourself around That’s what it’s all about. 2) Left Foot 8) Right Hip 3) Right Arm 9) Left Hip 4) Left Arm 10) Backside 5) Right Elbow 11) Whole Self 6) Left Elbow 12) You do the Hokey Pokey 7) Head

38. Itsy Bitsy Spider The itsy bitsy spider* Went up the water spout Down came the rain And washed the spider out Out came the sun And dried up all the rain And the itsy bitsy spider Went up the spout again. (*The teeny tiny spider)

39. Old McDonald Old McDonald had a farm E I E I O And on his farm he had a COW E I E I O With a Mo Mo here and a Mo Mothere. Here a Mo, There a Mo. Everywhere, a Mo Mo. #2 Pig Oink Oink #3 Duck Quack Quack #4 Mule HeeHaw #5 Chickens Chick Chick #6 Dog Ruff Ruff #7 Cat Meow Meow

40. This Old Man This old man, he played one (1) He played Knick Knack on my thumb With a knick knack paddy whack give the dog a bone. This old man came rolling home. on my thumb on my shoe 3) on my knee 4) on my door 5) on my hive 6) on my sticks 7) up in heaven 8) on my gate 9) on my spine 10) once again

41. Father Abraham Father Abraham had many kids* and many kids had Father Abraham. I am one of them and so are you, So let’s just praise the Lord. #2 Right Arm #3 Left Arm #4 Right Foot #5 Left Foot #6 Chin Up #7 Turn Around #8 Sit Down * sons

42. My Bonnie* My Bonnie lies over the ocean My Bonnie lies over the sea My Bonnie lies over the ocean So bring back my Bonnie to me. Bring Back, Bring Back Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me to me. Bring Back, Bring Back Oh, bring back my Bonnie to me (*Bonnie is old English for girlfriend or a girl’s name)

43. 42) Everywhere That We Go Everywhere that we go Everywhere that we go People always ask us People always ask us Who we are Who we are And where do we come from? And where do we come from? So we tell them So we tell them We’re from <PLACE> We’re from <PLACE> Mighty, Mighty, <PLACE> Mighty, Mighty, <PLACE> And if they can’t hear us And if they can’t hear us We sing a little louder We sing a little louder

44. Where is Thumb-man? Where is Thumb man? Where is Thumb man? Here I am! Here I am! How are you this morning? Very well I thank you Run away. Run away Pointer Tall man Ring man Pinky (small-one) The Family

45. Wheels on the Bus (You may add other verses) The wheels on the bus go round and round round and round round and round The wheels on the bus go round and round All through the town #2The driver on the bus says “Move on Back” #3 The horn on the bus goes beep beepbeep #4 The windshield wipers go swish swishswish #4 The kids on the bus go up and down #5 The babies on the bus goes WA WAWA #6) The parents on the bus go SH - SH - SH

46. Deep in the Heart of Texas The stars at night are big and bright (clap, clap, clap) Deep in the heart of Texas. The prairie sky is wide and high (clap, clap, clap) Deep in the heart of Texas. The sage in bloom is like perfume (clap, clap, clap) Deep in the heart of Texas. Reminds me of the one I love (clap, clap, clap) Deep in the heart of Texas.

47. Getting to Know You Chorus Getting to know you Getting to know all about you. Getting to like you, Getting to hope you like me. Getting to know you, Putting it my way, but nicely, You are precisely, my cup of tea. Getting to know you Getting to feel free and easy. When I am with you, Getting to know what to say. Haven’t you noticed? Suddenly I’m bright and breezy, Because of all the beautiful and new things I’m learning about you, Day by day.

48. In My Mind In my mind I'm going toCarolinaCan't you just see the sunshine?Can't you just feel the moonshine? Maybe just like a friend of mine It hit me from behind.Yes, I'm going to Carolina in my mind.

49. Michael, Row The Boat Chorus: Michael, row the boat ashore, Hallelujah Michael, row the boat ashore, Hallelujah #1 Sister helped to trim the sail #2 Jordan River is deep and wide I have a home on the other side #3 Michael’s boat is a music boat Chorus #4 Trumpets sound for you and me Chorus (P/P/Mary. There are many versions)

50. If I had a Hammer If I had a hammer, I’d hammer in the morning, I’d hammer in the evening – All over this land, I’d hammer out danger. I’d hammer out warning I’d hammer out love between my brothers and my sisters, All over this land. #2 If I had a bell, I’d ring it in the morning I’d ring it in the evening All over this land, I’d ring out danger – I’d ring out warning. I’d ring out love between my brothers and my sisters, All over this land. #3 If I had a song, I’d sing it in the morning. I’d sing in the evening – all over this land, I’d sing out danger – I’d sing out warning. I’d sing out love between my brothers and my sisters, All over this land. Well, I got a hammer and I got a bell And I got a song to sing all over this land. It’s the hammer of justice, It’s the bell of freedom, And it’s the song about love between my brothers and my sisters All over this land.