1. Counting Miracles
Words and Music by Hap Palmer
How many stars are up in the sky?
How many grains of sand on the shore?
How many fish swim down in the sea?
''Tho we may count there will always be more
Chorus:
We could count miracles all night long, One by one
On and on we would never be done
So go to sleep, my little one
How many blades of grass in the field?
How many birds fly up in the air?
How many shells on the ocean floor?
Lifes many wonders abound everywhere
Repeat Chorus
How many berries hang on the vine?
How many seeds does the spring breeze sow?
How many leaves are up in the tree?
Just when we know more new ones will grow
Repeat Chorus
Go to sleep, go to sleep
Go to sleep, my little one
For one thing I know is true
The sweetest miracle is you
Yes, one thing I know is true
The sweetest miracle is you
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2. All Night, All Day
African American Spiritual, Additional Words: Hap Palmer
Chorus:
All night, all day
Angels watchin' over me, my lord
All night, all day
Angels watchin' over me -
Now I lay me down to sleep
Angels watchin' over me, my lord
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
Angels watchin' over me -
Repeat Chorus
Bless this precious earth we share
Angels watchin' over me, my lord
Land and water, plants and air
Angels watchin' over me -
Bless each home and family
Angels watchin' over me, my lord
Help us all sleep peacefully
Angels watchin' over me -
Repeat Chorus
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3. Sleep My Baby
Lullaby from Nigeria
Sleep, my baby, near to me
Lu, lu, lu- lu, lu, lu-
Close your velvet eyes
Far away in their nest
Baby birds flutter down to rest
High in the trees far from harm
Tiny monkey sleeps
Deep in his mother's arms
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4. Hush Little Baby
Traditional - Additional Words and Music: Hap Palmer
Hush little baby don't say a word
Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird
And if that mockingbird don't sing
Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring
And if that diamond ring is brass
Papa's gonna buy you a looking glass
And if that looking glass gets broke
Papa's gonna buy you a billy goat
Papa's gonna buy you, Papa's gonna buy you
Papa's gonna buy you a billy goat
And if that billy goat don't pull
Papa's gonna buy you a cart and bull
And if that cart and bull turn over
Papa's gonna buy you a dog named Rover
And if that dog named Rover don't bark
Papa's gonna buy you a horse and cart
And if that horse and cart fall down
You'll still be the sweetest little baby in town
Still be the sweetest, still be the sweetest
You're still the sweetest baby in town
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5. Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Additional Words and Music: Hap Palmer
Lyric:
Twinkle, twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle, twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are
Have you seen your friend the moon?
Just arrived to share the night
Silver bow new bent in heaven
Spreads a soft and gentle light
(Repeat first verse)
Note:
I was inspired to write this second verse while walking my baby daughter around the block one evening and noticing her fascination with the moon. The line "Silver bow new bent in heaven" is from the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream", by William Shakespeare.
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6. Butterfly
Words and Music by Hap Palmer
Butterfly lands lightly on a flower
And celebrates the beauty of the day
She sips the liquid nectar flower gives to her
Then softly as a dream she flits away
Sunlight glistens when she's gliding through the air
Colors flash as she darts up and down
As you watch a gentle hush surrounds the scene
Your strain to hear, but soft wings make no sound
Silver Blue, Buckeye, Queen
Pearly Eye or Purple Flame
Morning Cloak or Monarch
Beauty is her name.
Butterfly lands lightly on a flower
And celebrates the beauty of the day
She sips the liquid nectar flower gives to her
Then softly as a dream she flits away
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7. Sleep On
Music: Johannes Brahms - Additional Words and Music: Hap Palmer
The flowers all sleep soundly
Beneath the moon's bright ray
They nod their heads together
And dream the night away
The rustling trees wave to and fro
And murmur soft and low
Sleep on; sleep on; sleep on, my little one
The birds sleep in the branches
The horse lies in the hay,
The dolphins say goodnight
Floating peacefully in the bay
The bear is snuggled in its den
The pig sleeps in the pen
Sleep on; sleep on; sleep on, my little one
The hens sleep in their house
Roosting quietly in a row
The mice out in the field
Burrow down in the earth below
The monkeys sleep up in a tree
The fish down in the sea
Sleep on; sleep on; sleep on, my little one
The baby kangaroo
Snoozes safe in its mother's pouch
The dog is dozing off
Curled up by the parlor couch
The weary turtle slides inside
It's cozy shell to hide
Sleep on; sleep on; sleep on, my little one
The camels slumber under
A star filled desert sky
The cat lies on the rug
While her kittens sleep nearby
The drowsy cows sleep peacefully
Underneath the tree
Sleep on; sleep on; sleep on, my little one
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8. Sleepy Time Sea
Music: Hap Palmer, Words: Martha Cheney
Breeze over the sea
Sing a sweet song to me
Of ships and sails, dolphins and whales
Blue ocean rolling and free.
Chorus:
Rock away with me on my boat and see
Sweet sleepy time sea
On a magic tide as I softly ride
My dreams come sailing to me
Clear splash of the tide
Waves that glisten and glide
Foamy spray, seagulls at play
Blue ocean rolling and free.
Repeat Choru
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9. Things I'm Thankful For
Words and Music by Hap Palmer
Chorus:
There are many things I am thankful for
I can find them near and far
There are many things I am thankful for
Let me tell you what they are
I'm thankful for the earth
I'm thankful for the sea
I'm thankful for my friends
And I'm thankful to be me.
Repeat Chorus
I'm thankful for the sun
I'm thankful for each tree
I'm thankful for my home
And I'm thankful to be me
Repeat Chorus
I'm thankful for my food
I'm thankful to be free
I'm thankful for the stars
And I'm thankful to be me
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10. A la Nanita Nana
Spanish Folk Melody, English Words Hap Palmer
A la nanita nana,
La nanita nana, la nita ea-
Mi nina, tiene sueno
Bendito sea, bendito sea
Sounds of the night surround you
A soft breeze is blowing
Nearby the little fountain
Is sparkling and flowing
Hush while the cradle's swaying
Swaying and swinging
Listen and hear the song of the
Nightingale singing
A la nanita nana,
La nanita nana, la nita ea-
Mi nina, tiene sueno
Bendito sea, bendito sea
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11. Old Rocking Chair
Words and Music by Hap Palmer
Lean back, snuggle in my lap
Tonight let's take time to share
Quiet sounds and peaceful sights
Outside in the old rocking chair
Chorus:
We're rocking, we're rocking
We're rocking tonight
Rocking, we're rocking
Beneath the moonlight
Dusk covers the valley
Stars slowly come into sight
Birds chatter among the trees
Before saying goodnight
Crickets sing a merry song
The night breeze whispers a prayer
Nature plays her lullaby
Heard from the old rocking chair
Repeat Chorus
Shadows dance across the porch
Cast by the heaven's soft glare
Rich designs of rustling leaves
Surround the old rocking chair
Repeat Chorus
Wood weathered by years of use
Seat tattered and worn with wear
But lean back in those aging arms
And no place can compare
Yes lean back in those aging arms
And no place can compare
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12. I Sleep 'Til The Morning
Music: Hap Palmer, Words: Martha Cheney
Chorus:
I sleep 'til the morning
I do not wake too soon
I rest until the birdies sing
Goodbye to the golden moon.
The day's a bright new pony to ride
On paths that follow the sun
From east to west we gallop along
'Til day is all undone.
Repeat Chorus
The night's a coach of silvery clouds
That drifts me through my dreams
I journey to a magical land
'Til daylight softly gleams
Repeat Chorus
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13. Teddy Bear Ball
Words and Music by Hap Palmer
Dream a little dream, happy little scene
Teddy bears waltz
Full of fluffy charm, dancing arm in arm
Pudgy and soft
Swirling as they gaze in each other's eyes
Softly padded paws gliding swiftly by
You can see it all
There at the Teddy Bear Ball
Cheery little cubs giggle then they blush
Each time they see
Mom and daddy bear dancing cheek to cheek
So tenderly
Papa in a tux, whirling mom around
Orchid on her wrist, flowing satin gown
You can see it all
There at the Teddy Bear Ball
They lift their tiny cups to a bowl of punch
And sweetly pour
Then they fill their plates with the honey cakes
Bears all adore
Merrily they chat, share each other's snacks
Give each other hugs, pat each other's backs
You can see it all
There at the Teddy Bear Ball
Bouncy little bears playing in the band
Smile with each song
While conductor bear waving his baton
Sings right along
One bear on the drums, two accordions
Three to toot the horns, four on violins
You can see it all
There at the Teddy Bear Ball
(Counter Melody)
Dream, dream, sweetest you've seen
Lullabies lifting spirits high
Dream, dream, so serene
As teddy bears go waltzing by
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14. Spinning On The Same Ball
Words and Music by Hap Palmer
Somewhere boys and girls in a far off land
Are waking up just as we say goodnight
They may not look like you or do the things you do
But within we're very much alike
The sadness in a tear, the comfort of a hug
Are feelings every child can understand
And laughter is a sound known the world around
The meaning is the same in every land
Chorus:
'Cause we're all spinning on the same ball
Sailing through the same vast space
We're all spinning on the same ball
Living in the very same place
Hunger knows no language, thirst no boundary
They feel the same wherever people live
And a simple act of care, can happen anywhere
We see the need and take the time to give
Repeat Chorus
'Tho we learn to talk to God in different ways
The need to find life's meaning is the same
God looks with equal grace on every color face
And answers prayers to many different names
Repeat Chorus
Yes, we're living in the very same place
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Children on DVD Cover: Stella Palmer, Martha Palmer, Vera Palmer, Ruthie Palmer, William Palmer, Laura Palmer
