Peek-A-Boo and Other Songs For Young Children by Hap Palmer

A treasury of Hap Palmer's best loved tunes from the acclaimed Baby Songs video series presents a light hearted look at the world of young children -Waking up, eating, using the potty, getting dressed, taking a bath, hearing a favorite bedtime story, and of course the most important part of the day..... PLAY..... the kind of play young children love: teddy bears, make believe, laughter, hide and seek, or just plain jumping up and down for the fun of it! With each song, messages of self acceptance and pride ring through with compassion and gentle humor.

Lyrics

Gettin' Up Time

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Baby's cryin' in the bassinet

Wakin' up hungry, cold and wet

Waa, waa, waa, waa, waa

It's Gettin' Up Time!

Birdies in the nest go "Tweet, tweet, tweet"

Callin' for a wiggly worm to eat

Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet

It's Gettin' Up Time!

Puppies in a basket bark and bay

Wakin' the house at the break of day

Woof, woof, woof, woof, woof

It's Gettin' Up Time!

Furry little kittens all join in now

Callin' their mommy with a sweet "Meow"

Meeeoooow

It's Gettin' Up Time!

Calves in the field are hungry too

They greet the dawn with a "Moo, moo, moo"

Moo, moo, moo, moo, moo

It's Gettin' Up Time!

Frisky little colts roll up and say,

"Neigh, neigh let's start the day"

Neigh, neigh, neigh, neigh

It's Gettin' Up Time!

Peep, peep, peep, baby chicks all need

Just a little dab of chicken feed

Peep, peep, peep, peep, peep

It's Gettin' Up Time!

Ducklings in the pond say

"Quack, quack, quack"

As they go searchin' for a sunrise snack

Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack

It's Gettin' Up Time!

Piglets in the pigpen grunt and squeal

Then snuggle up to mommy for a

morning meal

Grunt, oink, snort, eeee

It's Gettin' Up Time!

Hungry babies of every kind

Wake up sayin' "It's breakfast time"

Waah! Tweet, tweet! Woof! Meow!

Moo! Neigh! Peep, peep! Quack, quack!

Grunt, oink, snort, eeee

It's Gettin' Up Time! It's Gettin' Up Time!

Baby Songs Theme Song

Words: Martha Cheney 

Music: Hap Palmer

It's a wonderful day to go out and play

Hey, maybe you could come along

All you need to bring is a song to sing

A happy little baby song

We can sing about friends

And the people we know

We can sing about the places we go

We can sing about the world

And the things that we see

We can sing about you and me

It's a wonderful day to go out and play

Hey, maybe you could come along

All you need to bring is a song to sing

A happy little baby song

All you need to bring is a song to sing

A happy little baby song

Baby's First

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Chorus:

Oh my, baby's full of life!

Gettin' so excited

she's about to burst

Think I know why it's so

Everything is baby's first

Baby's first ball, Baby's first doll

Baby's first bottle, Baby's first rattle

Baby's first stuffed bear, Baby's first highchair,

Baby's first tub bath, Baby's first photograph

Repeat Chorus:

It's a bright new world of sights and sounds

Baby wants to see it can't keep her down

Crawlin' on the floor and everywhere explorin'

Baby loves to move around

Baby's first steps, Baby's first pets

Baby's first bubbles, Baby's first scribbles

Baby's first pickle, Baby's first tickle

Baby's first coos, Baby's first pair of shoes

Repeat Chorus:

My Mommy Comes Back

Words: Martha Cheney and Hap Palmer 

Music: Hap Palmer

Sometimes my mommy takes me over

To another friends house to play

Sometimes I only stay a little while

Sometimes I stay all day, but

Chorus:

My mommy comes back

She always comes back

She always comes back to get me

My mommy comes back

She always comes back

She never would forget me

Sometimes I worry when she leaves me

I hope she won't be gone too long

But when I'm with my friends and having fun

I soon forget she's gone, and

Repeat Chorus:

Sometimes I visit with my grandma

While my mommy goes somewhere

We bake some cookies and we read a book

And rock in the rocking chair, and

Repeat Chorus:

Don't Wash My Blanket

Words: Martha Cheney and Hap Palmer 

Music: Hap Palmer 

Chorus:

Don't wash my blanket, don't take it away

I want to drag it around while I play

To me it's okay dirty and gray

Please don't wash my blanket today

I might get lonely, I might get scared

I need to know that my blanket is there, so

Repeat Chorus:

I might get angry, I might cry

I need to know that my blanket's nearby

Repeat Chorus:

Peek-A-Boo

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Where is Sheila, where could she be?

She was here a moment ago

Where is Sheila, where could she be?

We've been looking high and low

Is she there behind the dollhouse

Quiet as a mouse?

Is she crouching in the toy box

Crafty as a fox?

Is she underneath the rug as cozy as a bug?

Oh, where can Sheila be?

Chorus:

Peek-a-Boo! Where are you?

Come out from your hiding place

Peek-a-Boo! I see you !

It's good to see your smiling

Gee, it's been awhile and

It's good to see your smiling face

Where is Danny, where could he be?

He was here a moment ago

Where is Danny, where could he be?

We've been looking high and low

Is he underneath a chair

All curled up like a bear?

Is he hiding in a cave

Just like a bat behaves?

Is he soaring through the skies

Just like an eagle flies?

Oh, where can Danny be?

Repeat Chorus:

Where are Jim and Jannie, where could they be?

They were here a moment ago

Where are Jim and Jannie, where could they be?

We've been looking high and low

Did they fly out of the room

Upon a witch's broom?

Did they wave a magic wand,

Then suddenly they were gone?

Are they here but can't be seen,

Like ghosts on Halloween?

Oh, where can Jim and Jannie be?

Repeat Chorus:

Lovey And Me

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

A Lovey is something you like very much

A teddy, a blanket or doll

Mine is a bunny so cuddly and soft

It's my favorite stuffed toy of all

Lovey is with me when I fall asleep

And if I should wake in the night

I'm not afraid 'cause my Lovey is there

To say everything is all right

It's Lovey and me, Lovey and me

Together everywhere, It's Lovey and me

Lovey stays with me whatever I do

And listens to me when I talk

We make up stories and maybe play house

Or build a big castle with blocks

Big kids may tease me and laugh at my games

I turn and shut out the sound

I hug Lovey tighter while walking away

Pretending no one is around

Just Lovey and me, Lovey and me

Together everywhere, It's Lovey and me

Lovey goes with me wherever I go

That's why it's ragged and worn

But I would not trade it for one

that's brand new

I'll take Lovey tattered and torn

Mommy can wash it and hang it to dry

And sew up the rips with some thread

By night time my Lovey is ready to hug

And lie with me here in my bed

It's Lovey and me, Lovey and me

Together everywhere

It' Lovey and me

Piggy Toes

Words: Martha Cheney

Music: Hap Palmer

Ten little piggies run thumpity thud

Ten little piggies squish into the mud

Ten little piggies so soft and so sweet

Don't you think toes are the best part of feet

Chorus:

Jiggle your piggy toes, wiggle your piggy toes

Giggle and wiggle and jiggle your toes

Jiggle your piggy toes, wiggle your piggy toes

Run those sweet piggies

right up to your rosy nose

Run them right up to your nose

Ten little piggies dig into the rug

Ten little piggies curl up like a bug

Ten little piggies go tippy tip toe

Toes are the best part of feet don't you know

Repeat Chorus:

Walking

Words: Martha Cheney

Music: Hap Palmer

Chorus:

Walking, walking, walking, walking

Seems so easy now

But I remember when I was small

And I did not know how

I would take two steps and then fall down

And bump my bottom on the ground

My dad would say, That's okay"

"Try some more another day"

Repeat Chorus:

I would take two steps and then two more

And fall down on the kitchen floor

But up I'd stand, dust my hands

And tell myself I know I can

Repeat Chorus:

Daddy Be A Horsie

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Daddy loves to squeeze me

and bounce me on his knee

Then we get down on the floor and roll my ball

He reads to me a story almost every night

But playin' horse is what I like the best of all

Chorus:

Daddy be a horsie, daddy be a horsie

Get down on your hands and knees

Daddy be a horsie, daddy be a horsie

Take me riding please

He tickles me and makes me laugh

when giving me a bath

He gets me dressed and ready

to go out and play

He picks me up and kisses me

before he goes to work

But I like it most when he comes home

and I can say

Repeat Chorus:

Teddy Bear Ball

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Dream a little dream, happy little scene

Teddy bears waltz

Full of fluffy charm, dancing arm in arm

Pudgy and soft

Swirling as they gaze in each other's eyes

Softly padded paws gliding swiftly by

You can see it all

There at the Teddy Bear Ball

Cheery little cubs giggle then they blush

Each time they see

Mom and daddy bear dancing cheek to cheek

So tenderly

Papa in a tux, whirling mom around

Orchid on her wrist, flowing satin gown

You can see it all

There at the Teddy Bear Ball

They lift their tiny cups to a bowl of punch

And sweetly pour

Then they fill their plates with the honey cakes

Bears all adore

Merrily they chat, share each other's snacks

Give each other hugs, pat each other's backs

You can see it all

There at the Teddy Bear Ball

Bouncy little bears playing in the band

Smile with each song

While conductor bear waving his baton

Sings right along

One bear on the drums, two accordions

Three to toot the horns, four on violins

You can see it all

There at the Teddy Bear Ball

(Counter Melody)

Dream, dream, sweetest you've seen

Lullabies lifting spirits high

Dream, dream, so serene

As teddy bears go waltzing by

Today I Took My Diapers Off

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Today I took my diapers off

I do not need them now

Just like grownups use the potty,

I am learning how

There's no more pins and sticky tapes

And waiting to be changed

Now if you will excuse me please

I have to go again

Chorus:

I have a little potty of my very own

It has a yellow ducky to hold on to

It's just the perfect size for someone big like me

''Tho it might be just a little small for you

Today I took my diapers off

I've never felt so free

My pants are not

puffed out in back

What you see is me

I have some bright new

underwear

Just like the big kids get

Before I go I pull them down

So I won't get them wet

Repeat Chorus:

Today I took my diapers off

And put them in the drawer

I waved good-bye to them 'cause I

Won't need them anymore

I Can Put My Clothes On By Myself

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

I can put my clothes on by myself!

I don't need help from anyone

I go through my drawer

and choose what I adore

Then proudly check the mirror when I'm done

So what if both my socks are not the same

I like getting dressed when I can choose

If one sock's white and red

and one is blue instead

My feet will still stay warm inside my shoes

And when I wear orange pants

with my green cap

You may think they clash with my pink shirt

But I might have a style

that helps the world to smile

And surely you'll agree that cannot hurt

Oh, I can put my clothes on by myself!

I don't need help from mom or dad

It takes more time I know

right now I'm kind of slow

But taking time is really not so bad

'Tho I can't tie my shoes like brother can

It won't be long 'til I can do it, too

'Tho I'm just learning how

I have no problems now

My Velcro shoes will do just fine thank you

So what if I wear winter clothes in spring

I'll just throw some off if I get hot

Who cares if I'm not dressed

the same as all the rest

On my block I'm still the proudest tot

'Cause I can put my clothes on by myself!

I don't need help from anyone

I go through my drawer and choose what I adore

Then proudly check the mirror when I'm done

Yes, I can put my clothes on by myself!

What a Miracle

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

I have hands, I have hands

Watch me clap, watch me clap

Oh, what a miracle am I

I have feet, I have feet

Watch me stamp, watch me stamp

Oh, what a miracle am I

Chorus:

Oh, what a miracle! Oh, what a miracle!

Every little part of me

I'm something special, so very special

There's nobody quite like me

I have arms, I have arms

Watch me swing, watch me swing

Oh, what a miracle am I

I have legs, I have legs

They can bend and stretch,

they can bend and stretch

Oh, what a miracle am I

Repeat Chorus:

I have a spine, I have a spine

It can twist and bend, it can twist and bend

Oh, what a miracle am I

I have one foot, I have one foot

Watch me balance, watch me balance

Oh, what a miracle am I

Repeat Chorus:

Raggedy Rag Doll Friend

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Bright colored rag clothes

Buttons for eyes and nose

That's my raggedy rag doll friend

Filled with just cotton

Look at it floppin'

That's my raggedy rag doll friend

You ask me, "How is it movin'

Without some muscles and bones?"

I just give it some lovin'

It comes alive and I'm never alone

Old fashioned dolly

Shufflin' so softly

Then laughin' and rollin' around in the rug

Tumblin' and twirlin'

My dolly goes whirlin'

Then lands in my lap for a nap and a hug

You ask me, "How does that moon-face

Keep smilin' year after year?"

I guess all of my huggin'

Just keeps it grinnin' from ear to ear

(Instrumental)

You ask me, "How is it movin'

Without some muscles and bones?"

I just give it some lovin'

It comes alive and I'm never alone

Bright colored rag clothes

Buttons for eyes and nose

That's my raggedy rag doll friend

Merry-Go-Round

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Climb in the saddle and fasten your belt

Get set for the best thing that you've ever felt

It's your first time? Don't worry

These horses are in no great hurry

Up and down, up and down

'Round and 'round and 'round we go

Gently curving, whirling by

'Round and 'round and 'round we go

Riding the Merry-Go-Round

Hand painted figures of bright blue and gold

With shiny brass poles for the riders to hold

First the bell rings, then you're riding

With a feeling that's better than flying

Up and down, up and down

'Round and 'round and 'round we go

Gently curving, whirling by

'Round and 'round and 'round we go

As the organ plays

Making its bold, bright, brassy sound

All the ponies dance

Prancing along on the Merry-Go-Round

You wish you could ride on forever and then

Get right back on and go riding again

It's like gliding on clouds

As you swirl by the carnival crowds

Up and down, up and down

'Round and 'round and 'round we go

Gently curving, whirling by

'Round and 'round and 'round we go

Riding the Merry-Go-Round

Teddy Bear

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Fuzzy soft and furry, that's my teddy bear

Born without a worry or care

Never in a hurry, rushing everywhere

When I want to play, Teddy's there

Chorus:

I love to rub his chubby tummy

And hug his roly-poly body

When Teddy cuddles close beside me

We always make each other happy

And when I toss him high above me

And catch him gently as a feather

I can almost hear his laughter

So glad that we can be together

When I get my toys out, Teddy always shares

Never fights or fusses "No fair!"

When my room's a clutter I know he won't care

Teddy bear's just glad to be there

Repeat Chorus:

Never whines or whimpers when he topples down

Teddy smiles and waits 'til he's found

I dust him off and hug him; he's not hurt at all

He's my bouncy little fuzz ball

Repeat Chorus:

Just Fun

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Jumping up and down, jumping up and down

Bouncing up and down like a basketball

When somebody asks me

Why I'm jumping up and down

I tell them there's really no reason at all

It's just fun, jumping up and down

It's just fun, jumping up and down

Simple things can be so fine

Like the fun you can have just jumping around

Turning around, turning around

Like a top or a wheel or a carousel

When somebody asks me why I'm turning around

I just smile 'cause there's nothing to tell

It's just fun, turning around

It's just fun, turning around

Simple things can be so fine

Like the fun you can have just turning around

Simple things are everywhere

Things that anyone can do

And if you'd like to have some fun

You can join in, too !

Rolling around, rolling around

Like a kitten in a rug, or a rolling pin

When somebody asks me why I'm rolling around

I shrug my shoulders, giggle and grin

It's just fun, rolling around

It's just fun, rolling around

Simple things can be so fine

Like the fun you can have just rolling around

Jumping, turning, rolling

I guess by now

you're knowing

I love to do them

just for fun !

Finger Foods

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

Chorus:

Finger foods, finger foods

I pick 'em up and pop 'em in

Smoosh 'em on my cheeks and chin

Eat 'em with a happy grin

Finger foods, finger foods

When I'm in a hungry mood

Momma, won't you please include

Some good old finger foods?

What to you is one big mess

To me is total happiness

I love to touch and feel the things I eat

I pat 'em with my pudgy hand

Hopin' that you'll understand

As I grow I'll stay more clean and neat

Mashed potatoes, crushed tomatoes

Apple bites and bits of meat

Glops and globs of cereal,

There's so much good food to eat!

Repeat Chorus:

I pinch 'em with my fingertips

Smack 'em in my hungry lips

Now don't go sayin' baby's bein' rude

When I press peas in my palm

Please don't panic, just stay calm

It's my way of learning about food

Jouncing, bouncing in my seat

Daddy ring the dinner chime

Plop those pieces on my plate

Every meal's a party time !

Repeat Chorus:

Boogie Woogie Wash Rag Blues

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

If you can get into the right frame of mind

You can have a real good time,

Just takin' a bath with the

Boogie Woogie Washrag Blues

You just put a little rhythm in the scrub

Do a little splashin' in the tub

Put a tickle in your toes

and a tingle on your nose

With the Boogie Woogie Washrag Blues

And you can scrub a little wow in your eyebrows

And rub a little glow on your elbows

Then add a little grin to your cheeks and chin

And put a little zip in your hips

Then give a gentle squeeze to your knees

Put a little charm in your arms

Then linger for awhile

on your fingers as you smile

With the Boogie Woogie Washrag Blues

Now put a little sparkle on your ankles

And scrub a little chuckle on your knuckles

Then rub a little bliss on your face and wrists

And any other place you might have missed

Then shine a little cheer on your ears

And put a little beat in your feet

And don't forget to check

Your stomach and your neck

With the Boogie Woogie Washrag Blues

Yeah, the Boogie-The Boogie Woogie Washrag Blues

Goodnight Story Time

Words and Music: Hap Palmer

When dinner time is over

and day is almost gone

When I've had my bath

and put my warm pajamas on

I run up to my shelf and look

For my favorite storybook

Then cuddle up in mommy's lap

We can say good night to the moon

Travel where the wild things are

Run away with bunny

Help Pooh Bear eat his honey

or wish upon a star

In make-believe a magic seed

Grows a beanstalk we can climb

And a giant peach can fly

With seagulls in the sky

In Good Night Story Time

We might meet Peter Rabbit

running from the farmer

Or greet King Arthur's knights in shining armor

Spy on Rumpelstiltskin weaving straw to gold

In days of old gone by

Snuggled up in daddy's arms

Reading tales and nursery rhymes

Where Little Bo-Peep's sheep

lead me off to sleep

In Good Night Story Time

We can sail the seven seas,

find an island anytime

Where birds fly down to nest

And seals swim in to rest

In Good Night Story Time

Credits:

Arranger and Recording Engineer: Bob Summers Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Flute: Hap Palmer Keyboards, Bass, Guitars, Emulator: Bob Summers Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet: John Clarke, Joel Peskin Oboe, Bass Clarinet: John Clarke Electric Piano: George Price Bass: Bill Perry Background Vocals: Karen Wilson Harper, Juanice Charmaine, Jacie Berry, Hap Palmer Children's Chorus: Eddie Aragon, David Barbee, Richard Carter, Danielle Elmore, Tai Elmore, Manuj Kamineni, Ryan Medvitz, Aubry Miller, Danny Palmer, Wesley Palmer, Sean Pierce, Bren Price, Nicole Price, Eric Pritchard, Aram Sarkissian, Mike Summers Children's Chorus Director: Penny Summers, Alberta Gysin Produced by Don Perry, Bob Summers, Hap Palmer Mastering Engineer: Doug Sax Educational Consultant: Angelia Leung Guidebook Editors: Paula W. Benjamin, Betty Williams Designed and Illustrated by: Carole Schumacher Onaitis.

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