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May 28, 2015 · Funny Songs, Kid Songs, Life In Song 1990's, Seasonal Songs, Songs About Water, Summer Songs

221 Pool Rap

37405987_sContinuing to celebrate my son Andrew’s 30th birthday this week with another one of my Kid Songs developed over the years as a school and library performer combining Drums, Songs and Stories.

This is one of my first “rap” pieces and over the years it has expanded dramatically.

In a live performance of my DrumSongStory family concert material I will literally start the show with this (actually the story that LEADS in to this) and then weave other songs and stories into it so that it can literally take an HOUR…

In the Shark verse I break off the pool rap and sing my “Sharks” song… then I come back to the pool rap… then when I get to the ice cream verse, I peel off to do my Porcupine Ice Cream song…

Eventually I tell a story about how my sister painted me orange… (YES she REALLY painted me ORANGE!) and from there who knows where I’ll go until we eventually come back to the pool rap for the final refrain… and “wrap”  the whole thing up…

Please click the arrow to play:

The Pool Rap

Song # 221 | 7/13/94 | CD: New Songs/Ancient Stories

Refrain:
I can dive to the bottom of the pool where it’s cool
I can dive to the bottom of the pool…

I’m treasure hunting for gold doubloons
And I’m holding my breath so I go to find ‘em soon
As soon as I got ‘em I can push off the bottom
And EXPLODE to the surface like a porpoise on purpose
Take a breath of fresh air…
Time to go back there!

Refrain:

Under the waves it’s like a cave
And I’m feeling very, very, very brave
Til I hark to the bark of a great white shark
And it’s coming to get me (save me, save me!)
I scream out loud but only bubbles come out
blub, blub, blub
Why can’t anyone hear me shout?
EXPLODE to the surface, like a porpoise on purpose
Take a breath of fresh air…
Time to go back there!

Refrain:

Now I am an Octopus
I let my arms and legs go to mush
My tentacles flutter…
My skin is like blubber… soft as butter…
“HEY!” SOMEONE just pinched me on my tush!
EXPLODE to the surface, like a porpoise on purpose
Take a breath of fresh air…
Time to go back there!

Refrain:

Oh, oh. I’m getting hungry
(Hungry, hungry, hungry)
I wonder if that Good Humour Man
is out there with his ice cream stand
I hope my mom brought lots of money
Cause I want something yummy for my tummy
EXPLODE to the surface, like a porpoise on purpose
Take a breath of fresh air…

Refrain: (variation: I can Rise…)

THERE’S ICE CREAM THERE!
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!
I’ll take a snow cone, and a chocolate eclair….

ummmm ummmmmmm

You want some too?
….FORGET IT! I never learned to share!

Hey!

Quit that poking! I was only joking
You can have a lick but you better do it quick
I think it’s about to fall of the stick!

eeeeew-you …. It just went splurt in the dirt.

You better RUN!

I’m gonna git you! :o)

Refrain:

Copyright 1994-2015 by Mark Shepard. All Rights Reserved. Used by permission.

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You have put a grown man in tears…

Mark, this song and message really hit home for me today. You have put a grown man in tears. Thank You for what you do. Sometimes I think you sound kind of cheesy, and then others, I think you are a genius, and I’m beginning to realize that you actually care about helping people. So hard to “get out of your own way” sometimes…thanks for the reminder.

Jeremy

Your song was just perfect to start my day…

Mark, your song ‘Freedom (It’s Been  Long Road)’ was just perfect to start my day. I LOVE IT!  Thank you, Thank you.  Blessings to you and much gratitude for your musical gift.

Judy

Your lyrics embody everything we hold sacred…

Your lyrics embody everything we hold sacred and dear as a faith community.

Gina Sullivan, Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph

Total awesomeness!!!

‘Let’s Run’ is MY FAVORITE so far.. I LOVE THIS ONE.. great job.. total awesomeness!!! I thank Jana Stanfield for introducing me to your gifts. I am grateful.

Merril

Brilliant!

Brilliant! I LOVE seeing the words to all these beloved songs, thanks!

Mary F.

I loved the song and listened to it 3 times….

Hi Mark, I just had to tell you this. I emailed my 3 granddaughters the song you wrote who are sisters with the youngest being 11 years old, has cerebral palsy and is very smart, is able to talk, very funny, uses a computer, is able to write, now is learning to play drums, emails me ‘Thanks. I do.’ I loved the song and listened to it 3 times.

Gail Russ

Enjoying your songs so much…

Hello Mark. I am enjoying your songs so much! I’d love to see you play live somewhere.

Marianne

Just awesome…

Your music is taking over my life and it’s awesome!

Eric

Never fails to move me…

Your incredible music never fails to move me. Thank you, Mark.

Paula

You write some great songs!

Hi Mark, You write some great songs! I really enjoyed listening to all of them on Spark and Flame. Thank you for all that you do. Keep up the good work! All the best.

Susan

For me these songs are transformational lessons in self-love…

Dear Mark, THANK YOU for sending *Spark & Flame*!!!! This CD certainly is a compilation of Conscious Love Songs! As I listen I am transported to memory after memory past, present and future, fulfilled and unfulfilled. I was flooded with many different emotions. I cried, laughed, held my breath and also breathed deep heart-centered breaths of connection to the Divine. I feel joy, grief, sadness, compassion, love, awe, freedom, kindness, gratitude and appreciation. For me these songs are transformational lessons in self-love, releasing, acceptance for what was, what is and who I am. Knowing that I am enough and that I am Divinely Loved.

J

They love (your song) and ask to listen to it, ALWAYS.

My name is Cecile. I teach kindergarten at OMSD. I had the pleasure of using your song Together We Can Change The World to help my students make a difference in this wonderful world! They love it and ask to listen to it, ALWAYS.

Cecile Arvizo

Love your lyrics!

Love your music! Love your lyrics!

Robin Bridgeford

Been singing the chorus since the first day I heard it…

I sh*t you not when I say I’ve been singing the chorus to Honest Rock since the first day I heard it. I sing this every single day. Many times a day. Seriously. It’s like a mantra to me. It soothes me:-)

Gene Moore

I Love listening to all your songs…

Mark, you really are an amazing songwriter! I Love listening to all your songs and sitting in the creative aura they create!

Cheri

Love the “Key To Your Cage” album…

Love the “Key To Your Cage” album. I hear so many different influences and styles woven throughout the songs, really keeps it interesting from start to finish!

Dan Z

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