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The Birds Are Flying South

from Shanah Tovah, Shanah M'tukah by Joanie Calem

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The Birds Are Flying South © words and music by Joanie Calem, 2001
As the song opens, the children put on bird wings and gently fly around the room. The song will lead the children through the actions on the fast parts, with them returning to “bird wings” for the slower parts. Musically, this song teaches a variety of contrasting musical elements, such as legato and staccato, allegro and andante, and forte and piano. Suitable for pre-school through Grade 3.

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The birds are flying south, telling us a holiday is near,
Goodbye to all that was, hello to a brand new year.
Shanah Tovah, clap your hands, (3x) Clap your hands!

We think of all we’ve done, the good, the bad, the fun.
We’re sorry for the bad, and for the good we’re glad.
Shanah Tovah, stomp your feet, (3x) Stomp your feet!

So now we’ve come to say, thank you for this brand new day.
We’re given a new chance to try, and let our dreams reach the sky.
Shanah Tovah, jump around, (3x) Jump Around! AND
Shanah Tovah, stomp your feet, (3x) Stomp your feet! AND
Shanah Tovah, clap your hands, (3x) Clap your hands! AND
Shanah Tovah, do all three, (3x) Do all three!

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from Shanah Tovah, Shanah M'tukah, released May 27, 2021

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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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