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Ms. Hollenback
Welcome to the Lincoln School Chorus Webpage!
Alfred the Alligator says "Don't forget to warm up your voice when you sing!"
Upcoming Performances
Choral Day
CANCELLED!
Tuesday March 17th 2020
Pick Staiger Concert Hall
Northwestern University
9:30-11:15
YEA Festival
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Raymond Park (Lake and Chicago)
Time TBA
If it rains, YEA will be at the ETHS Fieldhouse at the corner of Church and Dodge.
Congratulations on this year's performances!
1st and 2nd grade
Winter Show
Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
Lincoln School MPR
2:30pm
Scroll down for the lyrics and sound clips for our songs
Chorus Song for Choral Day
Shine on Me
Traditional Spiritual
arranged by Rollo Dilworth
Shine on me.
Shine on me,
I wonder if the lighthouse will shine on me.
Oh, shone on me.
hine on me,
I wonder if the lighthouse will shine on me.
Is a light shining above?
Is it shining above in the heavens for me?
I'm wonderin', wonderin' wonderin' if there's a light that will shine on me.
Will it shine on me?
Firefly
Words and music by Andy Beck
Old Songs
Moh Lee Wah (Jasmine Flowers)
Chinese Folk Song, arr. Brisbee
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How ee doh may lee dee moh lee wah
How ee doh may lee dee moh lee wah Fehnn fawng may lee mahnn juh yah Yoh s(ee)ahgn yoh bye rehnn rehn kwah Rahng woh lah(ee) j(ee)ahng nee tzah(ee) s(ee)ah Sohng gay b(ee)eh rehnn j(ee)ah Moh lee wah Moh lee wah |
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Teery Teery - طيري طيري يا عصفورة
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Teery Teery Ya Asfourah
Ana Metlek helwah Zaghyourah Teery Teery Ya Asfourah Ana Metlek helwah Zaghyourah Berqoud Fawq Hffaf Elzahr Hajer Ala Mayat El nahr We Bekhaby Be sha'ary bashourah Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Ya Asfourah Teery Teery Ya Asfourah Ana Metlek helwah Zaghyourah Teery Teery Ya Asfourah Ana Metlek helwah Zaghyourah Berqoud Fawq Hffaf Elzahr Hajer Ala Mayat El nahr We b'haby B'sha'ary bashourah Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Ya Asfourah break Baytek ya asourah Wayn Ma bashofek Ghayer Be terry Ma A'andek Ghayer Jnahayen Hakeena kelmeh Zgheereh Baytek ya asourah Wayn Ma b'shofek Ghayer B' terry Ma A'andek Ghayer Jnahayn Hakeena kelmeh Zghreeree Wa law sa'alona benelon Ma haktna el asfourah Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Ya Asfourah Teery Teery Ya Asfourah Ana Metlek helwah Zaghyourah Berqoud Fawq Hffaf Elzahr Hajer Ala Mayat El nahr We Bekhaby Be sha'ary bashourah Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Teery Ya Asfourah |
Vidalita
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Palomita blanca, vidalita,
Pecho colorado Llevale esta carta, vidalita A mi bien amado. (2x) Palomita blanca, vidalita Piquito de acero, Dile que me espere, vidalita Sin su amor me muero. (2x) Nah, nah, nah .......... |
Let It Snow
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Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful And since we've no place to go Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! It doesn't show signs of stopping And I've brought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! When we finally say good night How I'll hate going out in the storm! But if you'll really hug me tight All the way home I'll be warm The fire is slowly dying And, my friend, we're still goodbying But as long as you love me so Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! |
Zum Gali Gali
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chorus:
Zum gali, gali, gali, Zum gali, gali. Zum gali, gali, gali, Zum gali, gali. verse 1: Pioneers work hard on the land, Men and women work hand in hand. As they labor all day long, They lift their voices in song. chorus verse 2: May we face each day with cheer Without fret or frown or fear. (2x) |
Old Chorus Songs
First Day of Winter
by John Riggio
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Verse 1:
Late dawn An early sunset. And it's pretty cold outside. It's called The Winter Solstice And the sun hangs low in the sky. Chorus: It's the shortest day of the year In the Northern Hemisphere. On December 21st or there-abouts. 'Cause it's the first day. It's the first day, the very first day. It's the first day. The first day of winter. The first day of winter. Verse 2: Snow fall, The changing seasons, Wind is whistling through the trees. Earth tilts On it's axis At twenty-three point five degrees. Chorus: It's the shortest day of th year In the Northern Hemisphere. On December 21st or there-abouts. 'Cause it's the first day. It's the first day, the very first day. It's the first day. The first day of winter. The first day of winter. |
Walking in the Air
by Howard Blake
Walking in the Air
We're walking in the air,
We're floating on the moonlit sky.
The people down below are sleeping as we fly.
I'm holding very tight.
I'm riding in the midnight blue.
I'm finding I can fly so high above with you.
(4 bars of rest. Wait for the horn solo)
On across the world, the villages go by like dreams,
The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams.
Children gaze open-mouthed taken by surprise.
Nobody down below believes their eyes.
We're surfing in the air, we're swimming in the frozen sky.
We're drifting over icy mountains floating by.
Children gaze. open-mouthed taken by surprise.
Nobody down below believes their eyes.
We're walking in the air,
We're dancing in the midnight sky,
And ev'ry one who sees us greets us as we fly.
We're walking in the air---
We're walking in the air---
We're walking in the air---
We're walking in the air,
We're floating on the moonlit sky.
The people down below are sleeping as we fly.
I'm holding very tight.
I'm riding in the midnight blue.
I'm finding I can fly so high above with you.
(4 bars of rest. Wait for the horn solo)
On across the world, the villages go by like dreams,
The rivers and the hills, the forests and the streams.
Children gaze open-mouthed taken by surprise.
Nobody down below believes their eyes.
We're surfing in the air, we're swimming in the frozen sky.
We're drifting over icy mountains floating by.
Children gaze. open-mouthed taken by surprise.
Nobody down below believes their eyes.
We're walking in the air,
We're dancing in the midnight sky,
And ev'ry one who sees us greets us as we fly.
We're walking in the air---
We're walking in the air---
We're walking in the air---
A Kitty for a Present
by Theresa Jennings
A Kitty for a Present
I want a kitty (How sweet)
For a present (That’s nice)
I want a kitty (Yeah)
For a present (They’re so cute)
If I can’t have a kitty for a present. (Yes?)
I will take a chicken. (Chicken? Did you say chicken?)
I want a chicken (Like the barnyard animal?)
For a present (For a pet?)
I want a chicken (In the yard, right?)
For a present (I guess you could…)
If I can’t have a chicken for a present. (Yeah?)
I will take a lobster. (Um…That’s a bit unusual.)
I want a lobster (Do you have a tank?)
For a present (They have claws.)
I want a lobster (Not very cuddly.)
For a present (Maybe with lemon and butter.)
If I can’t have a lobster for a present. (Oh boy!)
I will take a rhino. (Whaaaaaat?! A rhino?!)
I want a rhino (Oh, come on!)
For a present (That’s…that’s…just….)
I want a rhino (Daaah!)
For a present (How big is your littlerbox?)
If I can’t have a rhino for a present. (Now what?)
I will take a submarine. (Of course you will.)
I will take a submarine. (I guess I’ll be returning that goldfish
I got you. Sheesh!)
Bonse Aba
traditional Zambian Folk Song, arranged by Victor Johnson
This is not our exact arrangement,
but it will help you learn the lyrics. |
This is our arrangement. |
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I Sing Because I'm Happy
words by Civilla D. Martin, music by Charles H. Gabriel
arranged by Kenneth Paden, adapted by Rollo Dilworth
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I sing because I'm happy. I sing because I'm free. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. I sing--- I sing--- Because--- because--- I'm happy! I sing because I'm happy. I sing because I'm free. His eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches me. |
Fireflies - 2009 performed by Owl City
words and music by Adam Young
arranged by Mark Bymer
You would not believe your eyes
If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
'Cause they fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You'd think me rude but I would just stand and stare
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance
A foxtrot above my head
A sock hop beneath my bed
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
To ten million fireflies
I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as they said farewell
But I'll know where several are
If my dreams get real bizarre
'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar
(I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems) repeat
If ten million fireflies
Lit up the world as I fell asleep
'Cause they fill the open air
And leave teardrops everywhere
You'd think me rude but I would just stand and stare
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems
'Cause I'd get a thousand hugs
From ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance
A foxtrot above my head
A sock hop beneath my bed
A disco ball is just hanging by a thread
I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems (when I fall asleep)
To ten million fireflies
I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes
I got misty eyes as they said farewell
But I'll know where several are
If my dreams get real bizarre
'Cause I saved a few and I keep them in a jar
(I'd like to make myself believe that planet earth turns slowly
It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep
'Cause everything is never as it seems) repeat
Candle on the Water
by Al Kasha and Joel Hirschorn
I'll be your candle on the water My love for you will always burn I know you're lost and drifting But the clouds are lifting Don't give up you have somewhere to turn I'll be your candle on the water 'Till ev'ry wave is warm and bright My soul is there beside you Let this candle guide you Soon you'll see a golden stream of light |
A cold and friendless tide has found you
Don't let the stormy darkness pull you down I'll paint a ray of hope around you Circling in the air Lighted by a prayer I'll be your candle on the water This flame inside of me will grow Keep holding on you'll make it Here's my hand so take it Look for me reaching out to show As sure as rivers flow I'll never let you go I'll never let you go I'll never let you go... |