Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Fun Songs


Do you remember this song?
If I were a butterfly, I'd thank you Lord for giving me wings
If I were a robin in a tree, I'd thank you Lord that I could sing
If I were a fish in the sea, I'd wiggle my tail and I'd giggle with glee
But I just thank you father for making me, me

For you gave me a heart and you gave me a smile
You gave me Jesus and you made me your child
And I just thank you Father for making me, me

If I were an elephant, I'd thank you Lord by raising my trunk
If I were a kangaroo, You know I'd hop right up to you
If I were an octopus, I'd thank you Lord for my fine looks
But I just thank you Father for making me, me

For you gave me a heart and you gave me a smile
You gave me Jesus and you made me your child
And I just thank you Father for making me, me

If I were a wiggly worm, I'd thank you Lord that I could squirm
If I were a fuzzy wuzzy bear, I'd thank you Lord for my fuzzy, wuzzy hair
If I were a crocodile, I'd thank you Lord for my great smile
But I just thank you Father for making me, me

For you gave me a heart and you gave me a smile
You gave me Jesus and you made me your child
And I just thank you Father for making me, me

The power of music transcends ages and time.  When the evening hours drag and bedtime seems forever away, I often start singing with the babies.  Maybe it is to quiet my own heart and keep my sanity in check.  Then again, music proves to be another way that God’s truth is planted into the hearts of little ones.  We sing “Zacheus was a Wee Little Man”, “God Told Noah to Build him an Arky Arky”, “The Bible”, and so much more.  Tonight, I pulled this song from the deep recesses of my memory.  In the days when I was a 3rd grade classroom teacher, I sang every day with my students.  This song was a favorite.  I think it may have been because it was longer than others and kept us that much more away from the books.  In any case, it was fun to sing and be reminded of how much God loves us and how special he made us. 
Singing always makes a difference in our home.  What are some songs that are your family favorites? 

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