Holly-Daze

Holly Daze Lyrics

Haunted House

Written by Gerry Tenny

Performed by Mary Miche

As I walked in to the Haunted House

Trying to be quiet as a mouse

Then I started to climb the stairs

The room was cold, the walls were bare

And who do you think was standing there?

Standing there with a whole lot of hair

It was King Kong the gorilla

Playing Ping Pong with Godzilla

It was King Kong the gorilla

Playing Ping Pong with Godzilla

Can you imagine my surprise

I could hardly believe my eyes

'Cause they were having such a good time

That I wished I had brought my own

Monsters disguise

So I could play

Ping Pong with King Kong the gorilla and Godzilla

So I could play

Ping Pong with King Kong the gorilla and Godzilla

Well all I could do was sit and stare

But I did not want them to see me there

So I hid behind a chair

Till I felt a hand on my hair

All of a sudden I started to scream

Then I woke up, it was only a dream

I dreamt that King Kong the gorilla

Was playing ping pong with Godzilla

I dreamt that King Kong the gorilla

Was playing ping pong with Godzilla

Pumpkin Man

Written by John McCutcheon

Performed by Mary Miche

There's something in my garden

So big and orange and round

It started just a little seed

When I stuck it in the ground

Now it doesn't look at all

Like what it did last spring

Hey won't somebody tell me

What he heck you call this thing

Oh the pumpkin with the big round head

Smile so bright and eyes so red

I wish jack-o-lanterns hung from the sky

And the seas were made of pumpkin pie

My daddy and my mommy and my dog

And my pal John

Walked out to the garden to see what was 'a goin' on

My daddy said "it's squash," my momma called it spice

John just laughed

And my dog just barked and jumped up once or twice

Oh the pumpkin with the big round head

Smile so bright and eyes so red

I wish jack-o-lanterns hung from the sky

And the seas were made of pumpkin pie

Then John said, "Haven't you ever seen a pumpkin

Plant before?"

Why, you carve 'em up for Halloween and stick 'em

Right by your door

With two big eyes and a funny nose

And a toothy smile below

And stick a handle in its head for to make the whole thing glow

Oh the pumpkin with the big round head

Smile so bright and eyes so red

I wish jack-o-lanterns hung from the sky

And the seas were made of pumpkin pie

So now I grow pumpkins for my neighbors all around

Still I don't quite understand how they get so big and round

My daddy says, "It's nature,"

My momma says a miracle,

But John just laughs and my dog just barks

And I like that best of all

Oh the pumpkin with the big round head

Smile so bright and eyes so red

I wish jack-o-lanterns hung from the sky

And the seas were made of pumpkin pie

Oh the pumpkin with the big round head

Smile so bright and eyes so red

I wish jack-o-lanterns hung from the sky

And the seas were made of pumpkin pie

Boogie-Woogie Ghost

Written by Nadine M. Peglar

Performed by Mary Miche

There was a ghost on Halloween,

He really made the spooky scene,

He was the Boogie Woogie Ghost,

He was the ghosty with the most,

And when the kiddies came around

He'd give out with a ghostly sound,

He'd go "Boo-oo-oo-oo-ooo."

Boo, Boo, Boo, Boo, Boo, Boo

Though he really wasn't very spooky

Kids all thought that he was rather cool

Even though he was a little kooky

He was just a special ghoul

So when you're out on Halloween

And he appears upon the scene

Don't give a scream and run away

Just ask him if he'll stay and play

You'll like the Boogie Woogie Ghost

He'll be the one you dig the most,

You'll love his

Boo-oo-oo-oo-ooo,

Boo, boo, boo, boo, boo, boo

He'd go out spooking late at night

And giving every one a fright

He knew some witches, two or three

And they would all go on a spree

And when the morning same around

He'd give one last mysterious sound,

He'd go "Boo-oo-oo-oo-ooo."

Boo, Boo, Boo, Boo, Boo, Boo

Though he really wasn't very spooky

Kids all thought that he was rather cool

Even though he was a little kooky

He was just a special ghoul

So when you're out on Halloween

And he appears upon the scene

Don't give a scream and run away

Just ask him if he'll stay and play

You'll like the Boogie Woogie Ghost

He'll be the one you dig the most,

You'll love his

Boo-oo-oo-oo-ooo,

Boo, boo, boo, boo, boo, boo

Hey aren't ya scared?

Oh forget it.

Grandma's Feather Bed

Written by Jim Connor

Performed by Mary Miche

When I was a little bitty kid

Just up off the floor

We used to go to Grandma's house

Every year end or so

We'd have fried chicken, country ham,

Home-made butter on our bread

But the best darn thing about Grandma's house

Was her great big feathered bed

It was nine feet high and six feet wide

Soft as a downy chick (bok, bok)

Made from the feathers of forty-seven geese

Took a whole bolt of cloth for the tick

It would hold eight kids and four young dogs

And a piggy we stole from the shed

Didn't get much sleep but we had a lot of fun

On Grandma's feather bed

After supper we'd sit around the fire

The old folks sit and chew

Pa would talk about the farm and the war

Granny'd sing a ballad or two

I'd love to sit and watch the fire

'Till the cobwebs filled my head

And the next thing ya' know

I'd wake up in the morning

In the middle of the feather bed

It was nine feet high and six feet wide

Soft as a downy chick (bok, bok)

Made from the feathers of forty-seven geese

Took a whole bolt of cloth for the tick

It would hold eight kids and four young dogs

And a piggy we stole from the shed

Didn't get much sleep but we had a lot of fun

On Grandma's feather bed

I love my Ma, I love my Pa

I love Granny and Grandpa too

I went fishing' with my uncle

Wrestled with my cousin

I even kissed Aunt Lou -- ooh

But if I ever had to make a choice

I guess it oughta be said

I'd trade 'em all plus the gal down the road

For grandma's feather bed

It was nine feet high and six feet wide

Soft as a downy chick (bok, bok)

Made from the feathers of forty-seven geese

Took a whole bolt of cloth for the tick

It would hold eight kids and four young dogs

And a piggy we stole from the shed

Didn't get much sleep but we had a lot of fun

On Grandma's feather bed

Didn't get much sleep but we had a lot of fun

On Grandma's feather bed

Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo

My Favorite Things

Written by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II

Performed by Mary Miche

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

Brown paper packages tied up with string

These are a few of my favorite things

When the dog bites, when the bee stings,

When I’m feeling sad

I simply remember my favorite things

And then I don’t feel so bad

Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudel

Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles

Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings

These are few of my favorite things

When the dog bites, when the bee stings,

When I’m feeling sad

I simply remember my favorite things

And then I don’t feel so bad

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

Silver-white winter that melt into spring

These are a few of my favorite things.

When the dog bites, when the bee stings,

When I’m feeling sad

I simply remember my favorite things

And then I don’t feel so bad

Snowflakes in my Ear

Written & Performed by Mary Miche

I was sittin’ in the house

On a cold and wintry day

I was bored as could be

‘Cause my friends were all away

There was nothin good on TV

All the channels I had tried

I said, “Hey Mom, there’s nothing’ to do”

Do she threw me outside

Now I’ve got snowflakes in my eyes

And snowflakes in my nose

Snowflakes on my knees

And snowflakes on my toes

Snowflakes in my mouth

And snowflakes on my skin

Snowflakes down my back

And snowflakes on my chin

Well I put on tons of clothes

Then I headed for the shed

I thought I’d have a good old time

Ridin’ on my shed

But a runner was bent

And a nail gouged a k ee

I started goin’ crooked

And slid into a tree

Now I’ve got snowflakes in my eyes

And snowflakes in my nose

Snowflakes on my knees

And snowflakes on my toes

Snowflakes in my mouth

And snowflakes on my skin

Snowflakes down my back

And snowflakes on my chin

Well I figured that sledding

Was not the sport for me

I got my skates and went down

To the pond ‘cause there it’s free

It was fun for a while

But I missed my old friend Hank

So I pretended we were racing

And crashed into the bank

Now I’ve got snowflakes in my eyes

And snowflakes in my nose

Snowflakes on my knees

And snowflakes on my toes

Snowflakes in my mouth

And snowflakes on my skin

Snowflakes down my back

And snowflakes on my chin

I thought I’d give the great outdoors

One more try

I figured it’d be pretty safe

To throw a snowball hit a tree

Which landed on a police car

Who then came after me

Now I’ve got snowflakes in my eyes

And snowflakes in my nose

Snowflakes on my knees

And snowflakes on my toes

Snowflakes in my mouth

And snowflakes on my skin

Snowflakes down my back

And snowflakes on my chin

I came inside discouraged

Winter spots are not for me

I was frozen like a popsicle

My mom made me hot tea

She said, “Some days are like this,

Tomorrow’ll be be better, dear”

But I couldn’t even hear her

I had snowflakes in my ear.

Now I’ve got snowflakes in my eyes

And snowflakes in my nose

Snowflakes on my knees

And snowflakes on my toes

Snowflakes in my mouth

And snowflakes on my skin

Snowflakes down my back

And snowflakes on my chin

Thanksgiving Song

Written by Hap Palmer

Performed by Mary Miche

There are many things

I am thankful

They’re around me near and far

There are many things

I am thankful for

Let me tell you what they are

I am thankful for …(chocolate)

I am thankful for (my dog)

I am thankful for …(my new school bag)

And I’m thankful to be me.

(Instructional interlude)

There are many things

I am thankful

They’re around me near and far

There are many things

I am thankful for

Let me tell you what they are

I am thankful for …

I am thankful for...

I am thankful for …

And I’m thankful to be me.

There are many things

I am thankful

They’re around me near and far

There are many things

I am thankful for

Let me tell you what they are

I am thankful for …

I am thankful for ...

I am thankful for …

And I’m thankful to be me.

There are many things

I am thankful

They’re around me near and far

There are many things

I am thankful for

Let me tell you what they are

I am thankful for …

I am thankful for ...

I am thankful for …

And I’m thankful to be me.

Your Mother’s coming’ to school!Your Mother's Coming to School

Written by John Frederick Coots, Haven Gillespie, & Mary Miche

Performed by Mary Miche

You Better watch out, you better not cry

You better not pout, I’m telling you why

Your Mother’s coming to school

She’s making a list, checkin’ it twice

Gonna find out if you’ve been naughty or nice

Your Mother’s coming’ to school

She knows if you’ve been bad or good

‘Cause she talked to Mrs. Blake

So you better watch out, you better not cry

You better not pout, I’m telling you why

Your Mother’s coming’ to school!

Vine and Fig Tree

Traditional song Performed by Mary Miche

And every one ‘neath their vine and fig tree

Shall live in peace and unafraid

And everyone ‘neath their vine and fig tree

Shall live in peace and unafraid

And into plowshares turn their swords

Nations shall learn war no more

And into plowshares turn their swords

Nations shall learn war no more

And every one ‘neath their vine and fig tree

Shall live in peace and unafraid

And everyone ‘neath their vine and fig tree

Shall live in peace and unafraid

Loyis a goy el goy che rev

Lo yil madu ad mi cha ma

Loyis a goy el goy che rev

Lo yil madu ad mi cha ma

And every one ‘neath their vine and fig tree

Shall live in peace and unafraid

And everyone ‘neath their vine and fig tree

Shall live in peace and unafraid

And into plowshares turn their swords

Nations shall learn war no more

And into plowshares turn their swords

Nations shall learn war no more

And every one ‘neath their vine and fig tree

Shall live in peace and unafraid

Hava Nashira

Traditional Song Performed by Mary Miche

Hava nash ira, shir Hallelulia

We’ll sing together, sing Hallelulia

Christmas Mouse

Written by Linda Arnold

Performed by Mary Miche

Downstairs by the Christmas tree

There’s a Gingerbread House

Look who’s found his way inside

It’s a Christmas mouse

It’s a Christmas mouse, in a Christmas house

Chewin’ on a candy cane

It’s a Christmas mouse, in a Christmas house

Nibbling the window pane

Well if you listen like an elf

You will hear him singing to himself

I’m a little mouse who likes to eat

Lots of things that are very sweet

I like gumdrops, candy canes too

Even licorice will do

It’s a Christmas mouse, in a Christmas house

Chewin’ on a candy cane

It’s a Christmas mouse, in a Christmas house

Nibbling the window pane

Well that mouse he ate and ate

For he was having such fun

And suddenly he found out

He’d eaten every crumb

Well if you listen like an elf

You will hear him crying’ to himself

I’m a little mouse and I feel bad

Oh my tummy feels so sad

I guess should have tried to stop

Before I ate that last gum drop

It’s a Christmas mouse, in a Christmas house

Chewin’ on a candy cane

It’s a Christmas mouse, in a Christmas house

Nibbling the window pane

 Now there’s not much house

Just a fat little mouse with a tummy full of pain

Marvelous Toy

Written by Tom Paxton

Performed by Mary Miche

When I was just a wee Little kid

Full of health and joy,

My father homeward came one night

And gave to me a toy

A wonder to behold it was

With many color bright

And the moment I laid eyes on it

It became my heart’s delight

It went zip when it moved and pop when it stopped,

And whirr when it stood still

I never knew just what it was

And I guess I never will

The first time that I picked it up I had a big surprise

Cause right on the bottom were two big buttons

That looked like big green eyes.

I first pushed one and then the other

Then I twisted its lid

And when I set it down again

Here is what it did

It went zip when it moved and pop when it stopped,

And whirr when it stood still

I never knew just what it was

And I guess I never will

It first marched left and then marched right

Then marched under a chair

And when I looked where it had gone

It wasn’t even there.

I started to cry

But my daddy laughed ‘cause he knew that I would find

When I turned around my marvelous toy

Would be changed from behind

It went zip when it moved and pop when it stopped,

And whirr when it stood still

I never knew just what it was

And I guess I never will

The years have gone by too quickly it seems

I have my own little boy

And yesterday I gave to him my marvelous little toy

His eyes nearly popped right out of his head

And he gave a squeal of glee

Neither one knows just what it is

But he loves it just like me.

It still goes zip when it moved and pop when it stopped,

And whirr when it stood still

I never knew just what it was

And I guess I never will

It goes zip when it moved and pop when it stopped,

And whirr when it stood still

I never knew just what it was

And I guess I never will

Jingle Bell Rock

Written by Joe Beal & Jim Booth

Performed by Mary Miche

Jingle bell, Jingle bell, Jingle bell rock

Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring

Snowing’ and blowing’ and bushels of fun

Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bells chime in jingle time

Dancing’ and prancing’ in jingle bell square

In the frosty air

What a bright time

It’s the right time

To rock and roll the night away

Jingle bell time is a swell time

To go riding in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse pick up your feet

Jingle around the clock

Mix and mingle in a jingling’ beat

That’s the jingle bell

That’s the jingle bell rock

Jingle bell, Jingle bell, Jingle bell rock

Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring

Snowing’ and blowing’ and bushels of fun

Now the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock

Jingle bells chime in jingle time

Dancing’ and prancing’ in jingle bell square

In the frosty air

What a bright time

It’s the right time

To rock and roll the night away

Jingle bell time is a swell time

To go riding in a one-horse sleigh

Giddy-up jingle horse pick up your feet

Jingle around the clock

Mix and mingle in a jingling’ beat

That’s the jingle bell

That’s the jingle bell rock

Toy Made Out of Wood

Written by Tom Hunter

Performed by Mary Miche

With most toys, who knows where they’re from

But I happen to know who made this one

She felt pretty good when she got it done

This toy made out of wood

It’s a toy made out of wood for you

A little paint and dab of glue

I figured it’d be pretty good for you

To have a toy made out of wood

I know it doesn’t come in living plastic

With moveable parts and unbreakable elastic

Guess I’ve done something pretty drastic

To make a toy made out of wood

It’s a toy made out of wood for you

A little paint and dab of glue

I figured it’d be pretty good for you

To have a toy made out of wood

Now don’t try to use it as a tool

It won’t make you extra smart in school

I’m not your friends are gonna think you’re cool

With a toy made out of wood

It’s a toy made out of wood for you

A little paint and dab of glue

I figured it’d be pretty good for you

To have a toy made out of wood

So here’s to the trees and to Mother Earth

And to the hands that gave this toy its birth

It’s a lot more important than what it’s worth

This toy made out of wood

It’s a toy made out of wood for you

A little paint and dab of glue

I figured it’d be pretty good for you

To have a toy made out of wood

It’s a toy made out of wood for you

A little paint and dab of glue

I figured it’d be pretty good for you

To have a toy made out of wood

Christmas Dinner

Written by Noel Paul Stookey

Performed by Mary Miche

And it came to pass on a Christmas evening

While all the doors were shuttered tight

Outside standing, a lonely boy child

Cold and shivering in the night

On the street, every window, save but one,

Was gleaming bright

And to this window, walked the boy child

Peeking in, saw candlelight

Through other windows he had looked at turkey

And ducks and geese and cherry pies

But through this window, saw a grey-haired lad

Table bare and tears in her eyes

Into his coat reached the boy child

Knowing well there was little there

He took from his pocket

His own Christmas dinner, a bit of cheese

And some bread to share

His outstretched hand held the food And they

Trembled, as the door it opened wide

Said he “Would you share with me Christmas dinner”

Gently said she, “Come inside”

The grey-haired lady brought to the table

Two glasses, the last drop of wine

Said she, “Here’s a toast to everyone’s Christmas

And especially yours and mine”

And it came to pass on a Christmas evening

While all the doors were shuttered tight

That in that town

The happiest Christmas was shared by candlelight

Ring You Merry Merry Bells

Traditional song Performed by Mary Miche

Ring you merry merry bells

Ring out your gladsome tidings

Ring you merry merry bells

With love and joy ___

Gloria; Ring out your gladsome tidings

Gloria; With love and joy abiding  

Ring you merry merry bells

Ring out your gladsome tidings

Ring you merry merry bells

With love and joy ___

Gloria; Ring out your gladsome tidings

Gloria; With love and joy abiding

Ring you merry merry bells

Ring out your gladsome tidings

Ring you merry merry bells

With love and joy ___

Gloria; Ring out your gladsome tidings

Gloria; With love and joy abiding

Farewell To the Old Year

Traditional song Performed by Mary Miche

(round)

Farewell to the old year, the people are singing

To bring in the new year the bells are ringing

Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding dong

Farewell to the old year, the people are singing

To bring in the new year the bells are ringing

Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding dong

Farewell to the old year, the people are singing

To bring in the new year the bells are ringing

Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding dong

Ding Dong Diggidy Dong

Traditional Song Performed by Mary Miche

(Round)

Ding dong diggy diggy dong

Diggidy dong the year it’s gone

Dong dong diggy diggy dong

Diggy ding dang dong

The Dream of Martin Luther King

Written by Merle Gartrell

Once there was a gentle man

Who talked about a promised land

He reached out and took the troubles

Of the people in his strong black hands

He had a dream that everybody

Ought to hear the bells of freedom ring

Now the people shout and sing about

The dream of Dream of Martin Luther King

Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King

Oh the dream, the dream of Martin Luther King

Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King

He was a man who loved peace

And he found a faith and belief

He preached that violence was wrong

And he knew the way would be long

Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King

Oh the dream, the dream of Martin Luther King

Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King

In his dream he saw the people

Of this land walking side by side

White one, black one, red ones, yellow ones

Lovin’ one another with pride

Now he’s gone away for the day

His dream became a real thing

But he’ll heat the angels sing

About the dream of Martin Luther King

Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King

Oh the dream, the dream of Martin Luther King

Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King

He talked about a new day

But he walked a dangerous way

He knew the life of the slum

But he sang, “We shall overcome”

Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King

Oh the dream, the dream of Martin Luther King

Sing about the dream of Martin Luther King

A Tribute to Martin Luther Jr.

Written by Mary Miche

Performed by Mary Miche

Martin Luther King

You make my spirit sing

You mean so much to me

‘Cause you taught us how to be free

You loved everybody black or white

And you taught us it’s no good to fight

But just to stand up for what’s right

And let your love shine like a light

Martin Luther King

You make my spirit sing

You mean so much to me

‘Cause you taught us how to be free

You bravely walked the streets of this land

You marched with others hand in hand

You told us that we all should stand

Together for equality in this land

Martin Luther King

You make my spirit sing

You mean so much to me

‘Cause you taught us how to be free

You spoke of justice loud and long

With patience and love you fought against wrong

As brothers and sister we’ll be strong

And so to you we give this song

Martin Luther King

You make my spirit sing

You mean so much to me

‘Cause you taught us how to be free