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In the Garden
02:40
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In the Garden where we play
Is where the children spend our day
Flowers and bunnies and birds too
Light in the trees comes shining through
And we play and have fun
In the warmth of the sun
Full of joy full of wonder
Where we can't hear the distant thunder
Some say a giant once lived here
But no one's seen him now for years
maybe he never did exist
But unknown unloved cannot be missed
And we play and have fun...
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2. |
Water is Wide
02:54
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So Sleep
04:10
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Leaves are falling down
Carpeting the ground
And the trees are going to sleep
and so should you
Stars are coming out
Shining round about
All the world is going to bed
and so are you
So sleep
My child sleep
Sweet dreams
My child sleep
Bears sleep in their dens
Roosts are for the hens
Flowers have their beds for rest
and so do you
Air is crisp and clear
Winter's drawing near
All the world is quiet now
And so are you
So sleep
My child sleep
Sweet dreams
My child sleep
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4. |
Mole in the Ground
05:08
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I wish i was a mole in the ground
I wish i was a mole in the ground
For if i was a mole in the ground
I would root them mountains down
I wish I was a river in the spring
I wish I was a river in the spring
If I was a river in the spring
I would hear my darling sing
Darling let your hair fall down
Darling let your hair fall down
Darling let your hair fall down
And let your bangs curl round and round
I wish I was a little chickadee
I wish I was a little chickadee
If I was a little chickadee
I'd sing about all that I see
I wish i was an owl in the night
I wish I was an owl in the night
If I was an owl in the night
I would swoop on silent flight
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5. |
Shady Grove
03:43
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Shady grove my little love
Shady grove my darling
Shady grove my little love
We're bound for the shady grove
Cheeks as red as a bloomin' rose
Eyes of the deepest brown
You are the darling of my heart
Stay till the sun goes down
This evening I spied my little love
Standing in the door
Her shoes and socks were in her hand
Her little bare feet on the floor
Go to sleep my little love
Go to sleep my darlin
Go to sleep my little love
I'll see yo8u in the morning
Shady grove my little love
Shady grove my darling
Shady grove my little love
We're bound for the shady grove
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6. |
April Showers
02:51
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7. |
O Watch the Stars
03:28
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Who Has Seen the Wind?
02:16
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Who has seen the wind?
Neither you nor I
But when the trees bow down their heads
the wind is passing by
Who has seen the wind?
Neither I nor you
But when the leaves hang trembling
The wind is passing through
Who has seen the wind?
Neither we nor they
But when the clouds fly silently
the wind is making way
Who has seen the wind?
Neither they nor we
But when the hawk suspends in space
the wind has set her free
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Silent Glowing
02:31
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Silent, glowing
The sun sets fire the sky
The soft winds
are blowing
Goodnight little one
Goodnight
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11. |
By n By
02:24
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12. |
Dona Nobis Pacem
04:07
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13. |
Lavender's Blue
04:22
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14. |
Rest Your Head
03:06
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15. |
Sleep Now
03:54
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Mr. Ben Hamilton, Ontario
Mr. Ben is a Hamilton-based kids musician and educator. His first album, the Bumblebee EP, was released in 2011 shortly
after opening for Fred Penner.
Since then, he has released 5 full-length studio albums & an album of lullabies, and is poised to release a 6th record in the spring on 2023.
He plays regular monthly shows in Dundas as well as making the circuit of summer and fall festivals.
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Mr. Ben recommends:
All of Andy Shauf's music is fantastic. Thoughtfully arranged, quirky, playful, intense, oddball, full of clarinets.... His records are in constant rotation around here. Also heck out Foxwarren!
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Chuck Johnson is soothing, etherial, immersive, lush, inventive, *other...* current favourites: "Rain Shadow" (with Golden Retriever), and "Balsams."
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JUST SAY NO TO THE PSYCHO RIGHT-WING CAPITALIST FASCIST INDUSTRIAL DEATH MACHINE
by Gnod
Gnod makes SO much music (not unlike Animal Collective), and it covers a real gamut of styles and textures. This one is pretty much plaster-you-to-the-wall goodness.
go to albumIf you like Mr. Ben, you may also like:
This Seattle duo explore the more darkly psychedelic side of indie rock on this retrospective album, covering songs recorded from 2009-2019.
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Songs for the Young, Old and In Between
by Mr. Elephant
Hooky songs that will appeal to kids and grown-ups alike, smash-cutting the irreverence of The Moldy Peaches with wild psychedelia.
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Season One
by The Vegetable Plot
This children’s record isn’t just for kids. Smoky soul grooves and bizarro pop chestnuts make for an entertaining listen.
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