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Everyone's Invited!

by Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam

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Jungle Gym Jamming 03:33
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Intro: G | / | C | / | D | C D | G | / | Verse 1: G C G Time to put down that gadget C G And get up from that chair G C G Reach your hands up C C# D And shake your derrière G C G You got a place to play C G Outdoors or in G C G Rock to the music as you C C# D Climb, slide and swing Chorus: G You are jungle gym jamming C Jungle gym jamming D Jungle gym jamming C/D D G It’s jam time today! G Jungle gym jamming C Jungle gym jamming D Jungle gym jamming C/D D G Who’s ready to play? Verse 2: Clap your hands in rhythm Now stomp to the beat Jump, jump up and down That's using your feet! Let's pretend we're banging the drums And play that air guitar Play the low notes on the bass You're a little rock star Chorus: You are jungle gym jamming Jungle gym jamming Jungle gym jamming We learn as we play We're jungle gym jamming Jungle gym jamming Jungle gym jamming Keep jamming away Bridge: F C You can spin in circles Am F G You can march in place F C Feel the joy of moving F C D Bring a smile to your face F C Having fun together Am F G That's what jam time's about F C Everyone's invited F C D And no one gets left out! Solo (over a verse) Chorus: When we're jungle gym jamming Jungle gym jamming Jungle gym jamming Let’s jam every day Jungle gym jamming Jungle gym jamming Jungle gym jamming You rule when you play! Outro: G HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! C HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! D HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! G HEY! G HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! C HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! D HEY! HEY! HEY! HEY! G HEY!
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Window of the Train 03:56
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Verse 1: D G D I see our trip just beginning G D I see our trip just beginning D G D I see our trip just beginning Bm A D Out the window of the train D G D I see tall and shiny buildings G D I see tall and shiny buildings D G D I see tall and shiny buildings Bm A D Out the window of the train Chorus: G D Choo-choo and clickety clack A D Here we come along the track G D I press my face against the glass E7 A To see the wonderful sights we pass Verse 2: I see cows grazing in the pasture I see cows grazing in the pasture I see cows grazing in the pasture Out the window of the train I see the scenery moving faster I see the scenery moving faster I see the scenery moving faster Out the window of the train Chorus: Choo-choo and clickety clack Here we come along the track I press my face against the glass To see the wonderful sights we pass Verse3: I see the sun sparkle on the water I see the sun sparkle on the water I see the sun sparkle on the water Out the window of the train I see horses playing together I see horses playing together I see horses playing together Out the window of the train Chorus: Choo-choo and clickety clack Here we come along the track I press my face against the glass To see the wonderful sights we pass Solo (over half a verse) Verse 4: I see Grandma waving at me I see Grandpa waving at me I see my cousins waving at me Out the window of the train I can see our destination I see us pull into the station I see us pull into the station Out the window of the train
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Five Sea Lions 03:03
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Intro: C | F | G | C | Verse "5": C | G Five sea lions rolling on the pier | G | C They look like seals but you can see their ears | C | F One rolled off and then swam to shore | G | C And four sea lions were left on board Verse "4": Four sea lions rolling on the pier They look like seals but you can see their ears One rolled off and then swam to shore And three sea lions were left on board Verse "3": Three sea lions rolling on the pier They look like seals but you can see their ears One rolled off and then swam to shore And two sea lions were left on board Verse "2": Two sea lions rolling on the pier They look like seals but you can see their ears One rolled off and then swam to shore And one sea lion was left on board Verse "1": One sea lion rolling on the pier She looks like a seal but you can see her ears She rolled off and then swam to shore And no sea lions were left on board Bridge: | G F | C The mighty sea lion and its cousin the seal | G F | C People often mix them up but here's the deal | G F | C A sea lion spends much more time on land | Am | G So its ears are on the outside to meet that demand | G F | C A seal spends most of its time in the sea | G F | C And has to swim faster using less energy | G F | C To give it a faster and smoother ride Am | G A seal has its ears tucked away inside Am | G | Am | G | F | G Now everybody swim together now! Verse "5" Reprise: Five sea lions rolling on the pier They look like seals but you can see their ears They all rolled off and then swam to shore And no sea lions were left on board | C | F They all rolled off and then swam to shore | G | C And no sea lions were left on board Outro: C | F | G | C |
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The People Exhibit at the Zoo 03:04
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Intro: C | G | D | A | C | D | E | / | Verse 1: E It's Ten A.M., let's open the gate D The gorillas and lions can barely wait G A G E To see the creatures that fascinate them so E You gotta see all the colors they wear D Their attempts to tame their unruly hair G A G E They hurry and push and stop and stare, then go Pre-chorus: A G E When they pass by they try to roar and moo A D A B We marvel at all the funny things they do Chorus: C G The people exhibit D A No animal should miss it C D E The people exhibit at the zoo Verse 2: Tell me, why do they carry all those things Like those shiny little boxes that chime and ring And the bags and bags and bags they bring, oh my! They certainly are a noisy bunch We can hear them at the snack bar all through lunch They chatter and chew and crunch at the same time Pre-chorus: They have such wacky habits? Can you name a few? We marvel at all the silly things they do Chorus Solo (over a full verse) Pre-chorus: They don't act normal like a penguin or kangaroo We marvel at all the zany things they do Chorus (2x) Tag: C D E The People exhibit at the zoo C D E The People exhibit at the zoo
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My Glasses 02:35
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Verse 1: A D E I can see the world in high definition A D E A I can see the world in H - D A D E I can see the world with crystal vision A D E A I can see the world in 3 - D Chorus: D E Now that I've got my glasses D E I'm ready to rock all of my classes D E Now that I've got my spiffy specs D E I'm ready for the multiplex Verse 2: I can do arts and crafts with precision I can read a book without straining my eyes I can ride my bike without a collision I see where to run to catch a pop fly Chorus Solo (over a verse and chorus) Bridge: F#m Hey I got these lenses (I got these lenses) A Made just for my eyes (Made just for my eyes) D The first time I tried them (The first time I tried them) E WOW! I was surprised (Surprise! Surprise!) Verse 3: I can see the airplane soar through the sky I can see the strings on my rock guitar I'm glad I gave these glasses a try Now I can see everything near and far Chorus Outro I got my glasses (my glasses) – 4x
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Mimi the Ladybug 02:46
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Intro: D Em | A D | G A | D Verse 1: D | / Mimi the ladybug G A | D Helps me in my garden D | / She keeps my plants safe from other bugs E7 | A Who don't say "Beg your pardon!" D | / She keeps away the aphids | G A | D Who would eat my flowers and fruit D | / Some folks think she's a good luck charm E7 A But I say think she's cute! Chorus: G | D Mi-mi, Mi-mi Em A | D D7 I'm so glad she comes to see me G | A Bm Mi-mi, Mi - mi G A My gardening M.V.B. D Em | A D | G A | D That's Most Valuable Bug! Verse 2: Mimi the ladybug Has a brother Billy The idea of a boy ladybug To some might seem quite silly Almost every kind of animal You'd find around the world Is divided pretty evenly Among its boys and girls Chorus D Em | A D | G A | D Verse 3: Mimi the ladybug Walks across my ceiling Her red shell with black polka dots Is really quite appealing Mimi the ladybug Gives my arm a tickle When she makes it to my elbow You know, I just have to giggle Chorus (2x) Tag line: G A D My gardening M.V.B. G A My gardening M.V.B. D Em | A D Most valuable bug G A | D A D I'm delighted to see Mi-mi!
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The Pick Song 02:43
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Intro: E A B E E A B E Verse 1: E A I have a plastic triangle B E I hold between my fingers E A I always keep it handy B E When I play my six-stringer A Take it out when you're in a musical mood B But remember it isn't food Chorus: E A Don't put the pick in your mouth B E Don't put the pick in your mouth E A Don't put the pick in your mouth B E You use it when you rock out Verse 2: I sweep the pick in rhythm Up and down across the strings As the sound hole adds a fullness To my guitar's cheerful ring The hole stands out on a guitar's face But it isn't a storage place Chorus: Don't drop the pick down the hole Don't drop the pick down the hole Don't drop the pick down the hole That’s not a guitar hero’s goal Verse 3: I keep my pick in my pocket In case I burst out into song I'm always ready to rock it But it only goes where it belongs You can use it with guitars all around the globe But it isn't a nasal probe Chorus: Don't put the pick in your nose Don't put the pick in your nose Don't put the pick in your nose 'Cause that's just kind of gross Verse 4: I have picks of many colors Orange, purple, yellow and red They bring color to the songs I play But I don't let that go in my head A pick's just perfect for its job But it isn't a cotton swab Chorus: Don't put the pick in your ear Don't put the pick in your ear Don't put the pick in your ear So you can hear what you play Chorus (Reprise): Don't put the pick in your mouth Don't put the pick in your mouth Don't put the pick in your mouth You use it when you rock out Tag Line: B E You use it when you rock out B E You use it when you rock out
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A Bowling Party 02:53
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Intro: E | D | A E | A | Verse 1: A Let's have a party! I know a great game F#m It's got ten pins and you play for ten frames D Bm There's counting and exercise and manners to learn G E And everybody gets to have a turn A Now come up to the desk and get your bowling shoes F#m Then go to the rack, what color ball will you choose? D Bm It doesn't matter if it's sunshine or rain G E It's a party inside on a bowling lane Chorus: A B-B-B-Bowling, B-Bowling Let's get the ball rolling D At the foul line It's time to stop strolling E D7 Knock 'em all down, you can call it a strike A E A B-B-B-Bowling is the game that I like Verse 2: Now put on your shoes, make sure they fit right Look up at the scoreboard; your name is in lights Fit your thumb and two fingers in the bowling ball And face those ten pins standing straight and tall Now take 3 steps while you swing your arm back Look up at the pin that's in front of the pack Then on your last step let your front foot slide And let your arm go, give that ball a ride Chorus Bridge: Bm D A And we learn to wait our turn E Root for our friends and play it fair Bm D If you don't get 'em all the first roll E There's a chance to make the spare Solo (over half a verse) Chorus Chorus (reprise) B-B-B-Bowling, B-Bowling Let's get the ball rolling At the foul line It's time to stop strolling When it’s too cold to ride my bike B-B-B-Bowling is the game that I like Tag line: A E A B-B-B-Bowling is the game that I like A E A B-B-B-Bowling is the game that I like
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Stay in the Pool 03:57
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Intro: C Em F G Verse 1: C Am I've got sunscreen everywhere F G That isn't covered by my swimsuit C Am I've got towels and my goggles F G And my flipper fins to boot C Am Now we're roasting in the back seat F G Until Mom turns on the A/C C Am But I'm happy that we're driving to F G My favorite place to be F C/E You know I love the water Dm C without a doubt G F The hardest part is C/E F G Get-ting out Chorus: C Em F I want to stay in the pool G Until my fingers get pruny (YEAH!) C Em F Spend all day in the pool G Do you think that sounds looney? (NO!) Am E7 'Ttil my ears get water-logged F D7 and my lips turn a little blue F G I want to soak up this summer day with you C Em F G Verse 2: I guess I'll have to climb out sometime To take a break and have a snack When I'm halfway up the ladder I hear the water call me back So I'll jump back in with gusto And come bubbling to the top You've got to see my wicked cannonball And my awesome belly flop You know I love the water without a doubt The hardest part is keeping out Chorus Bridge: A♭ B♭ We take play and safety seriously E♭ A♭ So we all can have our fun A♭ B♭ We listen to the lifeguard E♭ G When she says walk, don't run! Cm B♭ A♭ G7 Breakdown: When I say Marco you say Polo Marco (POLO!), Marco (POLO!) Chorus Sub this last line of Chorus (note added A7 chord) F G C A7 I want to soak up this summer day with you F G C A7 I want to soak up this summer day with you F G I want to soak up this summer day with you Tag: Cm B♭ A♭ G7 C (6/9)
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Glass Bottom Boat 02:22
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Intro: E | / Chorus 1: E D Let's ride in a glass bottom boat E D Our aquarium that floats C7 B7 Let’s rock these orange vests, here we go C7 B7 E I wonder what we'll see down below Verse 1: E Sunfish and bass swim into view A Here comes a catfish gliding through C#m You might not have to look too far B B7 To see a pointy, long-nosed gar E This place is fish reception hall A Who knows if we can count them all C#m The backdrop here is mighty swell B B7 A bed of ancient fossil shells Chorus 2: Let's ride in a glass bottom boat Our aquarium that floats You rock that orange vest, here we go I’ll bet there’s more to see down below Verse 2: A shallow spring is up ahead There's crawfish digging in the river bed And the shrimp go paddling with their tails Showing off for the belly-crawling snails The river banks have more to see A gator waits beneath a tree And if you're taking video A monkey might make a cameo Chorus 3: Let's ride in a glass bottom boat Our aquarium that floats We learned so much and saw quite a show A river teeming with life down below Tag Line: C7 B7 We learned so much and saw quite a show C7 B7 E A river teeming with life down below
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Peek-a-boo Moon 03:12
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Intro: G Em C D G Em C D G Verse 1: G Em C D I see a dark and lonely sky G Em C D Until a cloud goes drifting by G Em C D A little beam of light shines through G Em C D G A big surprise for me and you Chorus: C Peek-a-boo moon Em D Peek-a-boo moon Em Bm C D Keeps us guessing, will it show? G D Em C Where to look to see the glow of a… G D Peek-a-boo moon, peek-a-boo moon G Em C D G Em C D G Verse 2: Different colors at different times Orange, gold, and silver shine Some nights a crescent or a ball And changing size between big and small Chorus G Em C D G Em C D G Verse 3: What does the moon look like to you? Let's take some time and think it through A ball of cheese or a happy face Floating there in outer space? Chorus G Em C D G Bridge: Bm C If I could I would take a trip G D In a shiny rocket ship Bm C The moon and I would play all night G D C G/B Am G D We’d skip through shadows and starlight G Em C D G Em C D G Chorus G Em C D G Em C D G Em C D G
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Down By the Bay 03:11
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Intro: G | / | D | / | D | / | A | D | Verse 1: D Down by the bay A Where the watermelons grow A Back to my home D I dare not go G For if I do D My mother will say Did you ever see an owl Drying on a towel? A D Down by the bay Verse 2: Down by the bay Where the watermelons grow Back to my home I dare not go For if I do My mother will say Have you ever seen a chimp Flying a blimp? Down by the bay Verse 3: Down by the bay Where the watermelons grow Back to my home I dare not go For if I do My mother will say Have you ever seen a lizard Dressed for a blizzard? Down by the bay Verse 4: Down by the bay Where the watermelons grow Back to my home I dare not go For if I do My mother will say Have you ever seen a whale Shopping for a sale? Down by the bay Solo (over a verse) Verse 5: Down by the bay Where the watermelons grow Back to my home I dare not go For if I do My mother will say Did you ever see a seal Making a deal? Down by the bay Verse 6: Down by the bay Where the watermelons grow Back to my home I dare not go For if I do My mother will say Have you ever seen a horse Taking a course? (Animal husbandry!) (Google that one!) Down by the bay Verse 7: Down by the bay Where the watermelons grow Back to my home I dare not go For if I do My mother will say Did you ever see a chicken Pointin'-and-a-clickin'? Down by the bay Tag Lines: Did you ever see a pig Rehearsing for a gig? Down by the bay Did you ever see a salmon JUNGLE GYM JAMMIN'! Down by the bay Outro: D G D G A D

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A Parents' Choice Approved album for kids and families featuring a sound described by reviewers as similar to Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and The Ramones. The songs carry messages promoting kindness, active play, learning and imagination.

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released January 28, 2014

Everyone's Invited
(C) 2014 Knock-Knock Music (ASCAP)
All Songs Lyrics by Amy and Jason Didner., Music by Jason Didner.
Except: "Down By the Bay" -Music traditional, Lyrics traditional, adapted by Amy and Jason Didner

The Jungle Gym Jam Is:
Jason Didner -Lead vocals, guitar, keyboards
Casey McCleary -vocal harmonies, guitar
Judy Helbig -Bass guitar, vocal harmonies
Ross Kantor -drums, vocal harmonies

Produced, engineered and mixed by Dave Cushing at Snowdome Studios, Montclair, NJ
Mastered by Scott Anthony at The Viewing Room, Springfield, NJ (theviewingroom,com)
Cover artwork by Melissa Balley illustrations
Meg Beattie -vocal harmonies on "Five sea Lions," "Mimi the Ladybug," "The Pick Song," "A Bowling Party," "Glass Bottom Boat" and "Peek-a-boo Moon."
John Ginty -Hammond B-3 organ on "Window of the Train"
Bob Cannon -mandolin on "Mimi the Ladybug"
Dave Cushing -acoustic guitar and percussion on "Window of the Train"
Amy Didner -Spoken voice on "The Pick Song"

These songs started as a gift for our daughter Holly and ended up sparking some lively family time with her cousins Natalie, Maya, Chase and Cameron, Many thanks to Holly for the lovely inspiration, all the kids who danced to these tunes at our concerts, and my parents Linda & Bob for still coming to most of my gigs! Thanks to Katherine Dines, Dave Kinnoin, Leslie Zak and Monty Harper of Children's Music Network for the critiques that helped strengthen the songwriting, Thank you Amy for your passion on our parenting journey and these most wonderful souvenirs-the songs!

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Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam Montclair, New Jersey

Jason Didner and the Jungle Gym Jam is an award-winning "kindie" band that brings a true rock-n-roll spirit to songs that emphasize kindness, active play, imagination and love of learning. The band's debut album "Everyone's Invited!" was honored with the Parents' Choice® Approved seal. The sound is often compared to Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello and The Ramones -- for kids and families. ... more

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