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Every Day Is Earth Day

by Joanie Calem

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Well every day is Earth Day (echo) Not just once a year Yeah every day is earth day So give the earth a cheer! Hooray for the earth, She’s so darn smart Knows how to balance, Every single part Hooray for the earth, For the plants and the trees Giving us the air that we need to breathe! Well every day is Earth Day (echo) Not just once a year Yeah every day is earth day Let’s give the earth a cheer! Hooray for the earth, for the oceans and the seas For the mammals and the fish swimming free Hooray for the earth, for the rivers and the streams giving us the water that we need to drink ……….. Well every day is Earth Day (echo) Not just once a year Yeah every day is earth day Let’s give the earth a cheer! Hooray for the earth, for the clouds and the rain For the wind that brings the seeds from the plains Hooray for the earth, for the soil ‘neath our feet Giving us the food that we need to eat! Well every day is Earth Day (echo) Not just once a year Yeah every day is earth day Let’s give the earth a cheer!
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Thank You, Thank You, words and music by Joanie Calem © 2014 Chorus: (echo each phrase) When we wake in the morning, at the dawn of day, Thank you, thank you, Is what we say, We never know, What’s coming round the bend, But whatever it is, We’ve got a world to mend. Thank you thank you for the rain, and the clouds that feed the plain Thank you thank you for the sun on the land. Thank you thank you for the earth, and the miracle of birth Thank you thank you for the work of our hands. Chorus Thank you thank you for the sky, for the trees and all that flies Thank you thank you for the changing autumn leaves Thank you thank you for the sea, for the creatures swimming free Thank you thank you for the love you’ve given me. Chorus Thank you thank you for the night, for the moon and stars so bright Thank you thank you for the quiet fog and gray For a rainbow to appear, we need sun and rain right here Thank you thank you for all kinds of days. Chorus
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The Earth Is Our Mother (Hey Yunga), adapted lyrics Hey Yunga, Ho Yunga Hey Yung Yung Hey Yunga, Ho Yunga Hey Yung Yung The earth is our mother, we must take care of her, The earth is our mother, we must take care of her, Hey Yunga, Ho Yunga Hey Yung Yung Hey Yunga, Ho Yunga Hey Yung Yung The sky is our father, we must take care of him, The sky is our father, we must take care of him, Hey Yunga, Ho Yunga Hey Yung Yung Hey Yunga, Ho Yunga Hey Yung Yung The rivers are our sisters, we must take care of them, The rivers are our sisters, we must take care of them, Hey Yunga, Ho Yunga Hey Yung Yung Hey Yunga, Ho Yunga Hey Yung Yung The forests are our brothers, we must take care of them, The forests are our brothers, we must take care of them, Hey Yunga, Ho Yunga Hey Yung Yung Hey Yunga, Ho Yunga Hey Yung Yung Earth, sky, water, trees, we must take care of these. Earth, sky, water, trees, we must take care of these.
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We’ve got the whole world in our hands (4x) We’ve got the flowers and the seeds in our hands We’ve got the sky and the wind in our hands (3x) We’ve got the whole world in our hands. We’ve got the clouds and the rain in our hands (3x) We’ve got the whole world in our hands. We’ve got the oceans and the lakes in our hands (3x) We’ve got the whole world in our hands. We’ve got the rivers and the streams in our hands We’ve got the fields and the crops in our hands (3x) We’ve got the whole world in our hands. We’ve got the garbage and the trash in our hands We’ve got the whole world in our hands (4x)
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The Queen of Sheba Tests King Solomon, by Joanie, ©July 19, 2009 When the answer to a riddle is brought by something small It takes a very wise soul, to notice it at all. Nature’s the wisest teacher we will ever find And it’s the wisest among us, who listen, and pay mind. Well the Queen of Sheba came from Africa, drawn by King Solomon’s name. Wisdom and kindness were central to his fame. They say that she was beautiful and ruled with a just hand. She wanted to meet this king, thought the wisest in the land. So she came bearing riches, treasures of every kind, Birds made from jewels, carpets that could fly. She also brought a challenge, to test the king’s mind. Was he as smart as they said, or just a regular guy? Two vases of flowers she set before the king. They looked exactly alike, identical in everything. But only one was real, the other just gems and gold. He had to choose the real one, he could only look, not hold. King Solomon gazed slowly at each bouquet. They both had the same flowers, arranged in the same way. They both had green leaves, they both had drops of dew, King Solomon despaired of choosing, but then a bee flew into view. The king’s servant went to catch it, and remove it from the room. But the king knew this was the answer, that the bee would show the truth. And sure enough, without a pause, the bee settled on the real flowers. And Solomon raised his hand and pointed to the proof of Nature’s powers. The queen bowed respectfully, saw the king’s reputation was true. Though that messenger was very small, Solomon paid attention and knew, Nature’s the wisest teacher that we will ever find. And it’s the wisest among us, who listen, and pay mind. Yes, Nature’s the wisest teacher that we will ever find, And it’s the wisest among us, who listen, and pay mind.
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My mommy told me and my daddy told me too, lots and lots of things for us to do We can clean up the earth, and right a few wrongs, and if we all work together it won’t take long. Chorus: All work together with a wiggle and a giggle, All work together with a giggle and a grin. All work together with a wiggle and a giggle, All work together with a giggle and a grin. My gramma told me and my grampa told me too, lots and lots of things for us to do We can clean up the rivers we can clean up the streams, and if we all work together it won’t be a dream. Chorus My auntie told me and my uncle told me too, lots and lots of things for us to do We can use things again so we buy a little less, and if we all work together we can clean up the mess. Chorus My sister told me and my brother told me too, lots and lots of things for us to do We can separate our trash and recycle stuff, and if we all work together it just might be enough Everybody told me and I know it too, lots and lots of things for us to do. We can compost our garbage, let our food grow free, and if we all work together we’ll grow new seeds. Chorus
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Chorus: The three R’s will help to save the world The three R’s will help to save the world Yes the three R’s will help to save the world Reduce, reuse, recycle! Reduce, reuse, recycle! Reduce means to use a little less, Turn off the lights, try not to make a mess Ride your bike or walk if it’s not far Instead of going everywhere in a car. Chorus Reuse means whenever we can We don’t throw it out, we use it again Paper’s got two sides, we usually use just one Try doing something on the other side for fun! Chorus: Recycling means to make things new From paper, glass, plastic, all of that will do. When we don’t just throw things in the trash It's gonna save us all some cash. Chorus Seems like a lot to do For little old me and little old you But when we don’t just throw up our hands We’ll clean up the water and the sky and the land…. Chorus
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Mayim Chaim 03:43
Chorus: Water, water, water, water, מיים (mayim)(echo), Water, water, water, water, חיים (chayim) (echo) Water, water, water, water, מיים (mayim) (echo), Water, water, water, water, חיים (chayim) (echo) The water from the sky flows down into the puddles, The water from the puddles flows down into the creeks, The water from the creeks flows down into the ponds, The water from the ponds flows down into the streams. Chorus The water from the streams flows down into the lakes, The water from the lakes flows down into the rivers, The water from the rivers flows down into the ocean, The water from the ocean flows up into the sky. Chorus Water here and there, but not a drop to spare The water in the cycle is for everyone to share Hear the water flow, hear the water call The water of the earth must be enough for all. Chorus
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Recyclin’ Hoedown, Traditional song with new lyrics, Environmental Version 1. Pick up the trash but don’t put it in the trash bin, Pick up the trash but don’t put it in the trash bin, Pick up the trash but don’t put it in the trash bin, Put it in the recyclin’! 2. Pick up the bags (3x) Put it in the recyclin’! 3. Pick up the bottles (3x) Put it in the recyclin’! 4. Pick up the boxes (3x) Put it in the recyclin’! 5. Pick up the cans (3x) Put it in the recyclin’! 6. Pick up the glass (3x) Put it in the recyclin’! 7. Pick up the papers (3x) Put it in the recyclin’! 8. Pick up the plastic (3x) Put it in the recyclin’! 9. Separate your trash (3x) Put it in the recyclin’! 10. Pick up the trash but don’t put it in the trash bin, Pick up the trash but don’t put it in the trash bin, Pick up the trash but don’t put it in the trash bin, Put it in the recyclin’!
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Something From Nothing (new lyrics by Joanie Calem © 2017) I had a little coat that was very, very old, La la la…. Though it was all worn out, I loved it more than gold, La la la …. So I wondered what to do, I didn’t want to throw it out, If I could make something new La la la …. La la la …. I didn’t want to throw it out if I could make something new So I made a little jacket from that coat so very old, La la la…. Though it was all worn out, I loved it more than gold, La la la …. So I wondered what to do, I didn’t want to throw it out, If I could make something new La la la …. La la la …. I didn’t want to throw it out if I could make something new So I made a little shirt from that jacket so very old, La la la…. Though it was all worn out, I loved it more than gold, La la la …. So I wondered what to do, I didn’t want to throw it out, If I could make something new La la la …. La la la …. I didn’t want to throw it out if I could make something new So I made a little vest from that shirt so very old, La la la…. Though it was all worn out, I loved it more than gold, La la la …. So I wondered what to do, I didn’t want to throw it out, If I could make something new La la la …. La la la …. I didn’t want to throw it out if I could make something new So I made a little tie from that vest so very old, La la la…. Though it was all worn out, I loved it more than gold, La la la …. So I wondered what to do, I didn’t want to throw it out, If I could make something new La la la …. La la la …. I didn’t want to throw it out if I could make something new So I made a little button from that tie so very old, La la la…. Though it was all worn out, I loved it more than gold, La la la …. So I wondered all day long, but the button turned to nothing, the fabric was all gone La la la …. La la la …. The button turned to nothing, the fabric was gone. Now I have a little nothing, just a memory so old, La la la…. Though it is all worn out, I still love it more than gold, La la la …. So I wondered what to do, and then I made this song, and it is good as new La la la …. La la la ….Then I made this song, and I sing it with you.
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Seeds And Weeds, by Joanie Calem © 2009 Chorus: Well it’s springtime and it’s garden time, Time to plant some seeds Springtime and garden time, We’re also gonna pull some weeds. We’ve got to dig, in the dirt, Breaking’ up the soil The worms will help us with this job, They don’t mind the toil. Chorus: ‘Cause… We’ll plant our seeds in the earth, Let their roots reach down. Water them with love and care, The sun will warm the ground. Chorus Whatever we plant will need our help, To make sure it can grow. That’s why we’re careful what we plant, Cause we reap what we sow! Chorus We help those seeds to bear their fruit, And they will help us too ‘Cause when we work with Mother Earth, She works with me and you! Last chorus: ‘Cause it’s springtime and it’s garden time, Time to plant some seeds Springtime and garden time, We’re also gonna pull some weeds. We’ve always gotta pull some weeds. There’s always gonna be some weeds.
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Chorus: Hey I’m a tree , a tall, tall tree, I reach to the sky, and my roots go deep. Ilan ani, gavoah gizi, Anfai l’marom, shorshai b’makom אילן אני, גבוה גזעי, ענפי למרום, שורשי במקום. My leaves give air, my flowers give fruit, my branches give shade to keep you cool. Chorus: Ilan ani, gavoah gizi, Anfai l’marom, shorshai b’makom אילן אני, גבוה גזעי, ענפי למרום, שורשי במקום. I’m home to the birds, I’m home to the bees, and all of these friends, build their nests on me. Chorus: Hey I’m a tree, a tall, tall tree, I reach to the sky, and my roots go deep When you hear my leaves, rustlin’ in the wind, I’m talking to you, please listen Chorus: Ilan ani, gavoah gizi, Anfai l’marom, shorshai b’makom אילן אני, גבוה גזעי, ענפי למרום, שורשי במקום.. We give each other, the air we breathe, yes I need you, and you need me. Chorus: Hey I’m a tree , a tall, tall tree, I reach to the sky, and my roots go deep. Ilan ani, gavoah gizi, Anfai l’marom, shorshai b’makom. Shorshei Shalom, shorshei Shalom, shorshai shalom. אילן אני, גבוה גזעי, ענפי למרום, שורשי במקום. שורשי שלום, שורשי שלום, שורשיי שלום.
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Butterfly Dance, by Joanie Calem © 2015 Chorus Butterfly dance, butterfly dance, everybody do the butterfly dance Flap your wings and prance and prance, everybody do the butterfly dance Monarch butterflies love to fly, Every year traveling thousands of miles They crawl, they eat, they sleep, grow wings, Goin’ south in the fall, north in the spring Chorus They make their way along the milkweed path, Layin’ their eggs and then they pass…. The first caterpillars hatch in April and May, then go munchin’ all through those days Alternative Chorus: Caterpillar Dance, caterpillar dance, everybody do the caterpillar dance, Crawl along and prance and prance, everybody do the caterpillar dance. When it’s time they spin chrysalis strings, sleep a bit, then flap new wings Further north their migration goes, Feeding on the milkweed that they see below Butterfly Chorus… The summer generation goes flying around, Drinking from the flowers down on the ground First scent of autumn they’ll be ready to go, From Canada back to Mexico Chorus
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Adamah, V'shamayim, Israeli Folk Song Adamah, V'shamayim, Chom ha-esh, Tzlil ha-mayim, Ani margish zot b'gufi, b'ruchi v'nishmati Lai lai lai…… Feel the earth, Feel the sky, Fire burns, Water sighs, I can feel it in my body, in my spirit, in my soul Lai lai lai…… אֲדָמָה וְשָׂמִים חֹם הָאֵשׁ צְלִיל הַמַּיִם אֲנִי מַרְגִּישׁ זֹאת בְּגוּפִי בְּרוּחִי בְּנִשְׁמָתִי
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Seeds of Caring, by Joanie Calem © 2015 Gonna find a seed of caring, and plant it in a garden Gonna water it well and let it grow And as the seasons pass, that seed will root and flower Yielding bushels of kindness for all to behold. Gonna find a seed of kindness, and plant it in a garden Gonna water it well and let it grow And as the seasons pass, that seed will root and flower Yielding bushels of sharing for all to behold. Gonna find a seed of sharing, and plant it in a garden Gonna water it well and let it grow And as the seasons pass, that seed will root and flower Yielding bushels of friendship for all to behold. Bridge: This garden full of kindness, friendship and care Will slowly spread and fill the world Bringing healing everywhere Gonna find a seed of friendship, and plant it in a garden Gonna water it well and let it grow And as the seasons pass, that seed will root and flower Yielding bushels of peace for all to behold. Signs: Caring: peace sign in both hands on its side, stuck together, roll around Kindness: rh over heart, all fingers except 3rd finger open wide, make small circle Sharing: lh palm open thumb up/rh on top brush back and forth Friendship: link pointer fingers, then switch Healing: palms open on chest, then out to strong fists Peace: Palms together in X, then switch, then slowly separate and bring hands down
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The Endangered Blues, by Joanie Calem ©2014 Mountain Gorillas are becoming rare, Mountain gorillas are asking us to share There’s room for all of us but we must take care! Gotta help our friends, Gotta keep ‘em alive, Gotta do what we can to make sure they survive! Orangutans… African elephants… Great white rhinos… The great blue whales… All of these creatures…
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ROUND AND ROUND, traditional American folk song Refrain (2x): Round and Round, dance around, Dance around I say, Round and round, dance around, Summer’s on its way. Summer’s coming round the bend, Flowers start to bloom, Flies are buzzing, Roosters crowing, bees they go zoom-zoom. Round and Round, dance around, Dance around I say, Round and round, dance around, Fall is on its way. Fall is coming round the bend, summer’s almost done, Everybody’s stepping out, having autumn fun! Round and Round, dance around, Dance around I say, Round and round, dance around, winter’s on its way. Winter’s coming round the bend, cold and icy breeze, Leaves have fallen to the ground, bare branches on the trees Round and Round, dance around, Dance around I say, Round and round, dance around, spring is on its way. Spring is coming round the bend, winter’s almost done, Sun is shining through the clouds, bringing springtime fun Round and Round, dance around, Dance around I say, Round and round, dance around, Summer’s on its way.

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Joanie Calem is a singer/songwriter, performer, storyteller and disability awareness and inclusion advocate. This CD is a collection of songs and stories in appreciation and exploration of nature and the beautiful planet that we live on.

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released April 20, 2020

Joanie Calem: vocals, guitar, ukulele, banjo, percussion instruments, keyboard
Tom Boyer: vocals, bass, banjo and other sundry instruments
Arkady Gips: violin
Deborah and Karl Colon: vocals
Kehilat Sukkat Shalom Intergenerational Makhela: vocals
Jack O'Shaughnessy, Matilda Pfeifer-Rubey, Mary Polemeni-McGovern, Emma Rumbalski, Henry Smith: vocals

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Joanie Calem Columbus, Ohio

Joanie Calem is a folk musician, singer/song-writer, storyteller and inclusion advocate for audiences of all ages. Joanie writes songs and sings about life's different twists and turns, angles and perspectives, telling stories through her songs of the ups and downs of reality. She performs regularly at festivals, retirement homes, shelters, libraries and schools throughout the US and abroad. ... more

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