Backyard song words 1. Hello song Hello everyone, hello everyone How are you today? Welcome to fun at GymbaROO Fun at GymbaROO today Hello everyone, hello everyone We’re glad that you can stay 2. Birds go berserk Birds go berserk in my backyard birdbath Back stroke, breast stroke, even butterfly Big birds, baby birds, brown and brightly coloured My backyard birdbath brings them by I love my backyard birdbath And all of the pleasure that it brings I love my backyard birdbath And I love it when the birds all sing Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet Tweet, tweet Lovely lorikeets lazing in the sun Magpies and minors having lots of fun Sparrows swimming and splashing everyone Kookaburras cackling in the old grey gum Birds go berserk in my backyard birdbath Back stroke, breast stroke, even butterfly Big birds, baby birds, brown and brightly coloured My backyard birdbath brings them by I love my backyard birdbath And all of the pleasures that it brings I love my backyard birdbath And I love it when the birds all sing Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet Tweet, tweet 3. My pigeon house My pigeon house I open wide and set my pigeons free They fly around on every site and alight on the tallest tree But when they return from their merry, merry flight I shut the door and say goodnight My pigeon house I open wide and set my pigeons free They fly around on every site and alight on the tallest tree But when they return from their merry, merry flight I shut the door and say goodnight 4. Raindrops One little raindrop riding on a cloud Riding on a cloud, riding on a cloud One little raindrop riding on a cloud One little drop of rain Two little raindrops falling from the sky Falling from the sky, falling from the sky Two little raindrops falling from the sky Two little drops of rain Three little raindrops knocking on the roof Knocking on the roof, knocking on the roof Three little raindrops knocking on the roof Three little drops of rain Four little raindrops bouncing up and down Bouncing up and down, bouncing up and down Four little raindrops bouncing up and down Four little drops of rain Five little raindrops sliding down the pane Sliding down the pane, sliding down the pane Five little raindrops sliding down the pane Five little drops of rain Six little raindrops winking in the sun Winking in the sun, winking in the sun Six little raindrops winking in the sun Six little drops of rain Seven little raindrops run away and hide Run away and hide, run away and hide Seven little raindrops run away and hide Seven little drops of rain 5. Honey bee I like honey for my tea Honey comes from the busy bee I like honey for my tea Honey comes from the busy bee Buzz, buzz he hums as he goes Gathering pollen from a lovely rose Buzz, buzz, buzz he hums as he goes Gathering pollen from a lovely rose With his striped coat of brown and yellow He is such a handsome fellow With his striped coat of brown and yellow He is such a handsome fellow Buzz, buzz he hums as he goes Gathering pollen from a lovely rose Buzz, buzz, buzz he hums as he goes Gathering pollen from a lovely rose A buzzing bee is an interesting thing If you worry them they will sting A buzzing bee is an interesting thing If you worry them they will sting Buzz, buzz he hums as he goes Gathering pollen from a lovely rose Buzz, buzz, buzz he hums as he goes Gathering pollen from a lovely rose If you do not worry them They’ll never hurt you, they’ll never sting If you do not worry them They’ll never hurt you, they’ll never sting Buzz, buzz he hums as he goes Gathering pollen from a lovely rose Buzz, buzz, buzz he hums as he goes Gathering pollen from a lovely rose Buzz, buzz he hums as he goes Gathering pollen from a lovely rose Buzz, buzz, buzz he hums as he goes Gathering pollen from a lovely rose 6. The gardening song Feeling good, nothing’s wrong I think I’ll sing a gardening song I work in the garden every morning There are so many things to be done Cut the grass and pull the weeds up Still I think its lots of fun Feeling good, nothing’s wrong I think I’ll sing a gardening song Water all the flowers, trim the hedges Take the apples from the tree Plant to seeds to grow my vegies Tomatoes, onions, beans and peas Feeling good, nothing’s wrong I think I’ll sing a gardening song I work very hard to find the caterpillars Caterpillars like to eat my plants Chase the bugs from the lettuce Throw a snail over the fence Feeling good, nothing’s wrong I think I’ll sing a gardening song Feeling good, nothing’s wrong Now I’ve sung my gardening song 7. Bird dance Instrumental music 8. In my garden In my garden there is a baby kauri tree In my garden there is a baby kauri tree In my garden and it’s just about as tall as me In my garden there is a small karaka tree In my garden there is a small karaka tree In my garden and it’s just about as tall as me In my garden there is a tiny rimu tree In my garden there is a tiny rimu tree In my garden there is a tiny rimu tree In my garden and it’s just about as tall as me In my garden there is a little matai tree In my garden there is a little matai tree In my garden there is a little matai tree In my garden and it’s just about as tall as me 9. Wiggly worm When digging in the garden To plant the seedlings new Funny wiggling things I see I wonder what they do The wiggly worms are long and thin It’s hard to see where they begin They look for rotting plants to eat Mmm what a tasty treat Wiggly, wriggly in and out they go Making sure they help All the flowers to grow Wiggly, wriggly in and out they go Making sure they help All the flowers to grow I understand they’re earth worms That I should not spoil Their job is an important one To put air in the soil The wriggling worms don’t like the bright Too much light gives them a fright They need the dark, they don’t have to see Not like you and me Wriggly, wiggly in and out they go Making sure they help All the flowers to grow Wriggly, wiggly in and out they go Making sure they help All the flowers to grow 10.Snail, snail Down in the garden went a snail And everywhere he went he left a trail Snail, snail hungry snail And everywhere he went he left a trail Everywhere he went he took his house And everywhere he went he took his house House, house, tiny house And everywhere he went he took his house He said I think I’ll go and find some lunch He said I think I’ll go and find some lunch Munch, munch, chew and crunch He said I think I’ll go and find some lunch 11.Russell the kangaroo It’s Russell, Russell, Russell the muscly kangaroo It’s Russell, Russell, Russell the kangaroo Can you do what I can do? Says Russell the muscly kangaroo Can you do what I can do? Says Russell the kangaroo Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap clap Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap Russell the kangaroo Can you do what I can do? Says Russell the muscly kangaroo Can you do what I can do? Says Russell the kangaroo Scritch scratch, scritch scratch, scritch scratch, scritch Scritch scratch, scritch scratch, scritch scratch, scratch Russell the kangaroo Can you do what I can do? Says Russell the muscly kangaroo Can you do what I can do? Says Russell the kangaroo Wibble wobble, wibble wobble, wibble wobble, wibble Wibble wobble, wibble wobble, wibble wobble, wibble Russell the kangaroo Can you do what I can do? Says Russell the muscly kangaroo Can you do what I can do? Says Russell the kangaroo Boing, boing, boing, boing, boing, boing, boing Boing, boing, boing, boing, boing, boing, boing Russell the kangaroo Let’s see if we can do all these things together, are you ready? Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap clap Scritch scratch, scritch scratch, scritch scratch, scritch Wibble wobble, wibble wobble, wibble wobble, wibble Boing, boing, boing, boing, boing, boing, boing Faster Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap clap Scritch scratch, scritch scratch, scritch scratch, scritch Wibble wobble, wibble wobble, wibble wobble, wibble Boing, boing, boing, boing, boing, boing, boing Russell the kangaroo 12.Happy sticks Happy sticks go tapping down, happy sticks go tapping down Now left and right, left, right, left, right Happy sticks go tapping down, happy sticks go tapping down Ready to hammer, hammer, change, change, change Happy sticks go tapping down, happy sticks go tapping down Front and back, front, back, front, back Happy sticks go tapping down, happy sticks go tapping down Ready for colours together, change, change, change Happy sticks go tapping down, happy sticks go tapping down Ready to clack together, clack, keep on clacking Happy sticks go tapping down, happy sticks go tapping down Up and down, up, down, up, down Happy sticks go tapping down, happy sticks are all through now 13.In the garden In my garden you will see Insect, foliage, flower and tree Some are big and some are small Some hardly seem to be there at all Some seem good around the yard But some don’t always work so hard There is so much nature teaches All about these little creatures On the leaves or on the ground Creepy crawlies are to be found Creeping, crawling in and out Jumping, flying, hopping all about Whizzing, buzzing, climbing up and down Wiggling, wriggling, jiggling around Spinning, waiting, leaping, stinging Eating, sleeping, hiding, swinging In my garden you will see Insect, foliage, flower and tree Some are big and some are small Some hardly seem to be there at all 14.Moving to the beat Clap, clap your hands, stamp, stamp your feet Clap your hands and stamp your feet You’re moving to the beat Clap, clap your hands, stamp, stamp your feet Clap your hands and stamp your feet You’re moving to the beat Put your arms up in the air and wave them to and fro Nod your head and wave your arms and let your body go Clap, clap your hands, stamp, stamp your feet Clap your hands and stamp your feet You’re moving to the beat Clap, clap your hands, stamp, stamp your feet Clap your hands and stamp your feet You’re moving to the beat Bend your knees and bend your knees and dangle way down low Shake your hands and then your knees and let your body go Clap, clap your hands, stamp, stamp your feet Clap your hands and stamp your feet You’re moving to the beat Clap, clap your hands, stamp, stamp your feet Clap your hands and stamp your feet You’re moving to the beat Clap, clap your hands, stamp, stamp your feet Clap your hands and stamp your feet You’re moving to the beat Clap, clap your hands, stamp, stamp your feet Clap your hands and stamp your feet You’re moving to the beat Roll your hands round and round in a roly poly roll Jump up high and roll your hands and let your body go Clap, clap your hands, stamp, stamp your feet Clap your hands and stamp your feet You’re moving to the beat Clap, clap your hands, stamp, stamp your feet Clap your hands and stamp your feet You’re moving to the beat 15.Throw the bean bag Throw the bean bag and catch, turn around, turn around stamp, stamp, stamp Throw the bean bag and catch, turn around, turn around stamp, stamp, stamp Put the bean bag on your head and walk around the room Put the bean bag on your head and walk around the room Throw the bean bag and catch, turn around, turn around stamp, stamp, stamp Throw the bean bag and catch, turn around, turn around stamp, stamp, stamp Put the bean bag on your head and walk around the room Put the bean bag on your head and walk around the room Put it on your shoulder, put it on your elbow Put it on your knee, put it on your back now Put it on your stomach, put it on your fingers Put it on your foot, put it on your arm now Put the bean bag on your head and walk around the room Put the bean bag on your head and walk around the room Throw the bean bag and catch, turn around, turn around stamp, stamp, stamp Throw the bean bag and catch, turn around, turn around stamp, stamp, stamp Throw the bean bag and catch, turn around, turn around stamp, stamp, stamp Throw the bean bag and catch, turn around, turn around stamp, stamp, stamp 16.Treasure bag song What’s in my Treasure Bag today “I can guess, did I hear you say” What’s in my Treasure Bag today Come on everyone and let’s see Come on everyone and let’s see 17.There’s a funny caterpillar There’s a funny caterpillar crawling up my arm I don’t think that the caterpillar means me any harm Diddly, dumpty, doodly, dumpty, doodly, dumpty day Diddly, dumpty, doodly, dumpty day Now that funny caterpillar’s crawling through my hair I hope that funny caterpillar doesn’t get lost up there Diddly, dumpty, doodly, dumpty, doodly, dumpty day Diddly, dumpty, doodly, dumpty day Now that funny caterpillar’s crawling through my toes She wriggles and then she giggles and then wiggling off she goes Diddly, dumpty, doodly, dumpty, doodly, dumpty day Diddly, dumpty, doodly, dumpty day 18.Bugs and beetles Bugs and beetles in our garden Marching in a circle round and round Bugs and beetles in our garden Marching in a circle at GymbaROO Then they stop and clap their hands They stand up straight and stamp their feet Then they stop and clap their hands They stand up straight and stamp their feet Bugs and beetles in our garden Marching in a circle round and round Bugs and beetles in our garden Marching in a circle at GymbaROO Then they stop and turn around They stop and pat their knees Then they stop and turn around Then they stop and pat their knees Bugs and beetles in our garden Marching in a circle round and round Bugs and beetles in our garden Marching in a circle at GymbaROO They cross their arms and touch their shoulders They lift one foot and hop and stop They cross their arms and tap their shoulders They lift one foot and hop and stop 19.Oodnadatta Oodnadatta, Parramatta, Mittagong and Wangaratta Woolloongabba, Yarrawonga, Murray Bridge Subiaco, Sassafras, Serpentine and Springvale South Jelly Beach and Sweetmans Creek, Acacia Ridge And Perth and Darwin and Sydney and Diggers Rest Oodnadatta, Parramatta, Mittagong and Wangaratta Woolloongabba, Yarrawonga, Murray Bridge Subiaco, Sassafras, Serpentine and Springvale South Jelly Beach and Sweetmans Creek, Acacia Ridge And Perth and Darwin and Sydney and Diggers Rest Oodnadatta, Parramatta, Mittagong and Wangaratta Woolloongabba, Yarrawonga, Murray Bridge Subiaco, Sassafras, Serpentine and Springvale South Jelly Beach and Sweetmans Creek, Acacia Ridge And Perth and Darwin and Sydney and Diggers Rest And Perth and Darwin and Sydney and Diggers Rest 20.Our backyard There’s a cabbage tree in the middle of the lawn Right next door to the sand pit If the lawn’s not mown every week The daisies grow and grow There’s a cabbage tree in the middle of the lawn Right next door to the sand pit Not too close to the paddling pool All these things are in our backyard There’s a cabbage tree in the middle of the lawn Right next door to the sand pit Not too close to the swings and slides Doesn’t shade the washing line Big enough for us to hide Behind the cabbage tree in our backyard 21.Jibidi Instrumental music 22.Old wheelbarrow There’s an old wheelbarrow down in my backyard Looking just a little sad I would love to offer you a squeaky ride But it’s old and tired, here comes dad With a tin of purple paint to fix it up Slap it on and make it look like new Now the old wheelbarrow’s feeling young again It’s amazing what some paint will do 23.Dingle dangle scarecrow When all the cows were sleeping And the sun had gone to bed Up jumped the scarecrow And this is what he said I’m a dingle dangle scarecrow With a flippy floppy hat I can shake my hands like this And shake my feet like that When all the hens were roosting And the moon behind a cloud Up jumped the scarecrow And shouted very loud I’m a dingle dangle scarecrow With a flippy floppy hat I can shake my hands like this And shake my feet like that When dogs were in their kennels And pigeons in their loft Up jumped the scarecrow And whispered very soft I’m a dingle dangle scarecrow With a flippy floppy hat I can shake my hands like this And shake my feet like that 24.Flugar polka Instrumental music 25.Rubbish in Rubbish bin, rubbish bin put the rubbish in Be a tidy person, then we all can grin The wrap around my lolly The wrap around my pie The box that holds the cornflakes Wow then, my oh my The core from my apple and the orange skin The peel from my banana goes in the compost bin Rubbish bin, rubbish bin put the rubbish in Be a tidy person, then we all can grin The rubbish from my lunch box The bones from my chicken The box that held my raisins Put them in the bin The dirty rags and screwed up paper The sweepings off the floor Put your rubbish in the bin That’s what the bin is for Rubbish bin, rubbish bin put the rubbish in Be a tidy person, then we all can grin Rubbish bin, rubbish bin put the rubbish in Be a tidy person, then we all can grin 26.Wriggle like a hose I’ve got a hose, it’s a funny thing It’s longer than a piece of string It hangs on a hook and stays outside And it waters my garden It waters to the left, it waters to the right Swish, swish, swish, swish It can water up and water down Swish, swish, swish, swish It waters to the left, and it waters to the right Swish, swish, swish, swish It can water up and down I’ve got a hose, it’s a funny thing It’s longer than a piece of string It hangs on a hook and stays outside And it washes my car It washes to the left, and it washes to the right Swish, swish, swish, swish It washes up and it washes down Swish, swish, swish, swish It washes to the left and it washers to the right Swish, swish, swish, swish It washes up and down If I let the hose go it wriggles like a worm Wriggles like a worm, wriggles like a worm If I let the hose go it wriggles like a worm It wriggles all over the place So I turn off the tap and roll up the hose Roll up the hose, roll up the hose So I turn off the tap and roll up the hose And hang it back on the hook 27.Swinging Down at the park there’s lots of things to do I went down to see my best friend Mary-Lou And she was swinging, yes she was swinging She was there in the chair just having fun Moving to and fro swinging in the sun Yeah she was swinging, well she was swinging Down at the park there’s lots of things to do I went down to see my best friend Mary-Lou And she was swinging, yes she was swinging She was there in the chair just having fun Moving to and fro swinging in the sun Yeah she was swinging, well she was swinging 28.Crocodile song Crocodiles, crocodiles, right side first, right side first Can you feel the elephant, can you feel the elephant Stomp, stomp, stomp Stomp, stomp, stomp Crocodiles, crocodiles, left side next, left side next Can you feel the snake, can you feel the snake Hiss, hiss, hiss Hiss, hiss, hiss Can you feel the elephant, can you feel the elephant Stomp, stomp, stomp Stomp, stomp, stomp Can you feel the snake, can you feel the snake Hiss, hiss, hiss Hiss, hiss, hiss 29.Goodbye song GymbaROO is finished for today GymbaROO is finished for today We have all had lots of fun Rolling, tumbling everyone Goodbye, goodbye, see you all next week May peace be with you till we meet again Goodbye, goodbye.