Review Parent's Choice Gold AwardPEEK-A-BOO!Hap Palmer. Hap-Pal Music, HP95 Ages 2-4In boogie-woogie and country style, in Dixieland and merry-go-round rhythms, singer/songwriter  Hap Palmer celebrates little ones' joy at jumping up and down because it's Just Fun,  putting on shoes without any help, clapping hands, and playing peek-a-boo.  The songs also serve as good-humored reminders to parents that for babies, life is a seemingly endless series of"firsts."  Never sappy or trite, these charming songs of childhood are among Palmer's best. Parents' Choice Classic Award 1993Description Peek-A-Boo and Other Songs For Young Children by Hap Palmer Words, Music and Activities by Hap Palmer©Hap-Pal Music, Inc.A treasury of Hap Palmer's best loved tunes from the acclaimed Baby Songs video series presents a light hearted look at the world of young children -Waking up, eating, using the potty, getting dressed, taking a bath, hearing a favorite bedtime story, and of course the most important part of the day..... PLAY..... the kind of play young children love: teddy bears, make believe, laughter, hide and seek, or just plain jumping up and down for the fun of it! With each song, messages of self acceptance and pride ring through with compassion and gentle humor.LyricsGettin' Up TimeWords and Music: Hap PalmerBaby's cryin' in the bassinetWakin' up hungry, cold and wetWaa, waa, waa, waa, waaIt's Gettin' Up Time!Birdies in the nest go"Tweet, tweet, tweet"Callin' for a wiggly worm to eatTweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweetIt's Gettin' Up Time!Puppies in a basket bark and bayWakin' the house at the break of dayWoof, woof, woof, woof, woofIt's Gettin' Up Time!Furry little kittens all join in nowCallin' their mommy with a sweet"Meow"MeeeoooowIt's Gettin' Up Time!Calves in the field are hungry tooThey greet the dawn with a"Moo, moo, moo"Moo, moo, moo, moo, mooIt's Gettin' Up Time!Frisky little colts roll up and say,"Neigh, neigh let's start the day"Neigh, neigh, neigh, neighIt's Gettin' Up Time!Peep, peep, peep, baby chicks all needJust a little dab of chicken feedPeep, peep, peep, peep, peepIt's Gettin' Up Time!Ducklings in the pond say"Quack, quack, quack"As they go searchin' for a sunrise snackQuack, quack, quack, quack, quackIt's Gettin' Up Time!Piglets in the pigpen grunt and squealThen snuggle up to mommy for amorning mealGrunt, oink, snort, eeeeIt's Gettin' Up Time!Hungry babies of every kindWake up sayin'"It's breakfast time"Waah! Tweet, tweet! Woof! Meow!Moo! Neigh! Peep, peep! Quack, quack!Grunt, oink, snort, eeeeIt's Gettin' Up Time! It's Gettin' Up Time!Baby Songs Theme SongWords: Martha Cheney Music: Hap PalmerIt's a wonderful day to go out and playHey, maybe you could come alongAll you need to bring is a song to singA happy little baby songWe can sing about friendsAnd the people we knowWe can sing about the places we goWe can sing about the worldAnd the things that we seeWe can sing about you and meIt's a wonderful day to go out and playHey, maybe you could come alongAll you need to bring is a song to singA happy little baby songAll you need to bring is a song to singA happy little baby songBaby's FirstWords and Music: Hap PalmerChorus:Oh my, baby's full of life!Gettin' so excitedshe's about to burstThink I know why it's soEverything is baby's firstBaby's first ball, Baby's first dollBaby's first bottle, Baby's first rattleBaby's first stuffed bear, Baby's first highchair,Baby's first tub bath, Baby's first photographRepeat Chorus:It's a bright new world of sights and soundsBaby wants to see it can't keep her downCrawlin' on the floor and everywhere explorin'Baby loves to move aroundBaby's first steps, Baby's first petsBaby's first bubbles, Baby's first scribblesBaby's first pickle, Baby's first tickleBaby's first coos, Baby's first pair of shoesRepeat Chorus:My Mommy Comes BackWords: Martha Cheney and Hap Palmer Music: Hap PalmerSometimes my mommy takes me overTo another friends house to playSometimes I only stay a little whileSometimes I stay all day, butChorus:My mommy comes backShe always comes backShe always comes back to get meMy mommy comes backShe always comes backShe never would forget meSometimes I worry when she leaves meI hope she won't be gone too longBut when I'm with my friends and having funI soon forget she's gone, andRepeat Chorus:Sometimes I visit with my grandmaWhile my mommy goes somewhereWe bake some cookies and we read a bookAnd rock in the rocking chair, andRepeat Chorus:Don't Wash My BlanketWords: Martha Cheney and Hap Palmer Music: Hap Palmer Chorus:Don't wash my blanket, don't take it awayI want to drag it around while I playTo me it's okay dirty and grayPlease don't wash my blanket todayI might get lonely, I might get scaredI need to know that my blanket is there, soRepeat Chorus:I might get angry, I might cryI need to know that my blanket's nearbyRepeat Chorus:Peek-A-BooWords and Music: Hap PalmerWhere is Sheila, where could she be?She was here a moment agoWhere is Sheila, where could she be?We've been looking high and lowIs she there behind the dollhouseQuiet as a mouse?Is she crouching in the toy boxCrafty as a fox?Is she underneath the rug as cozy as a bug?Oh, where can Sheila be?Chorus:Peek-a-Boo! Where are you?Come out from your hiding placePeek-a-Boo! I see you !It's good to see your smilingGee, it's been awhile andIt's good to see your smiling faceWhere is Danny, where could he be?He was here a moment agoWhere is Danny, where could he be?We've been looking high and lowIs he underneath a chairAll curled up like a bear?Is he hiding in a caveJust like a bat behaves?Is he soaring through the skiesJust like an eagle flies?Oh, where can Danny be?Repeat Chorus:Where are Jim and Jannie, where could they be?They were here a moment agoWhere are Jim and Jannie, where could they be?We've been looking high and lowDid they fly out of the roomUpon a witch's broom?Did they wave a magic wand,Then suddenly they were gone?Are they here but can't be seen,Like ghosts on Halloween?Oh, where can Jim and Jannie be?Repeat Chorus:Lovey And MeWords and Music: Hap PalmerA Lovey is something you like very muchA teddy, a blanket or dollMine is a bunny so cuddly and softIt's my favorite stuffed toy of allLovey is with me when I fall asleepAnd if I should wake in the nightI'm not afraid 'cause my Lovey is thereTo say everything is all rightIt's Lovey and me, Lovey and meTogether everywhere, It's Lovey and meLovey stays with me whatever I doAnd listens to me when I talkWe make up stories and maybe play houseOr build a big castle with blocksBig kids may tease me and laugh at my gamesI turn and shut out the soundI hug Lovey tighter while walking awayPretending no one is aroundJust Lovey and me, Lovey and meTogether everywhere, It's Lovey and meLovey goes with me wherever I goThat's why it's ragged and wornBut I would not trade it for onethat's brand newI'll take Lovey tattered and tornMommy can wash it and hang it to dryAnd sew up the rips with some threadBy night time my Lovey is ready to hugAnd lie with me here in my bedIt's Lovey and me, Lovey and meTogether everywhereIt' Lovey and mePiggy ToesWords: Martha CheneyMusic: Hap PalmerTen little piggies run thumpity thudTen little piggies squish into the mudTen little piggies so soft and so sweetDon't you think toes are the best part of feetChorus:Jiggle your piggy toes, wiggle your piggy toesGiggle and wiggle and jiggle your toesJiggle your piggy toes, wiggle your piggy toesRun those sweet piggiesright up to your rosy noseRun them right up to your noseTen little piggies dig into the rugTen little piggies curl up like a bugTen little piggies go tippy tip toeToes are the best part of feet don't you knowRepeat Chorus:WalkingWords: Martha CheneyMusic: Hap PalmerChorus:Walking, walking, walking, walkingSeems so easy nowBut I remember when I was smallAnd I did not know howI would take two steps and then fall downAnd bump my bottom on the groundMy dad would say, That's okay""Try some more another day"Repeat Chorus:I would take two steps and then two moreAnd fall down on the kitchen floorBut up I'd stand, dust my handsAnd tell myself I know I canRepeat Chorus:Daddy Be A HorsieWords and Music: Hap PalmerDaddy loves to squeeze meand bounce me on his kneeThen we get down on the floor and roll my ballHe reads to me a story almost every nightBut playin' horse is what I like the best of allChorus:Daddy be a horsie, daddy be a horsieGet down on your hands and kneesDaddy be a horsie, daddy be a horsieTake me riding pleaseHe tickles me and makes me laughwhen giving me a bathHe gets me dressed and readyto go out and playHe picks me up and kisses mebefore he goes to workBut I like it most when he comes homeand I can sayRepeat Chorus:Teddy Bear BallWords and Music: Hap PalmerDream a little dream, happy little sceneTeddy bears waltzFull of fluffy charm, dancing arm in armPudgy and softSwirling as they gaze in each other's eyesSoftly padded paws gliding swiftly byYou can see it allThere at the Teddy Bear BallCheery little cubs giggle then they blushEach time they seeMom and daddy bear dancing cheek to cheekSo tenderlyPapa in a tux, whirling mom aroundOrchid on her wrist, flowing satin gownYou can see it allThere at the Teddy Bear BallThey lift their tiny cups to a bowl of punchAnd sweetly pourThen they fill their plates with the honey cakesBears all adoreMerrily they chat, share each other's snacksGive each other hugs, pat each other's backsYou can see it allThere at the Teddy Bear BallBouncy little bears playing in the bandSmile with each songWhile conductor bear waving his batonSings right alongOne bear on the drums, two accordionsThree to toot the horns, four on violinsYou can see it allThere at the Teddy Bear Ball(Counter Melody)Dream, dream, sweetest you've seenLullabies lifting spirits highDream, dream, so sereneAs teddy bears go waltzing byToday I Took My Diapers OffWords and Music: Hap PalmerToday I took my diapers offI do not need them nowJust like grownups use the potty,I am learning howThere's no more pins and sticky tapesAnd waiting to be changedNow if you will excuse me pleaseI have to go againChorus:I have a little potty of my very ownIt has a yellow ducky to hold on toIt's just the perfect size for someone big like me''Tho it might be just a little small for youToday I took my diapers offI've never felt so freeMy pants are notpuffed out in backWhat you see is meI have some bright newunderwearJust like the big kids getBefore I go I pull them downSo I won't get them wetRepeat Chorus:Today I took my diapers offAnd put them in the drawerI waved good-bye to them 'cause IWon't need them anymoreI Can Put My Clothes On By MyselfWords and Music: Hap PalmerI can put my clothes on by myself!I don't need help from anyoneI go through my drawerand choose what I adoreThen proudly check the mirror when I'm doneSo what if both my socks are not the sameI like getting dressed when I can chooseIf one sock's white and redand one is blue insteadMy feet will still stay warm inside my shoesAnd when I wear orange pantswith my green capYou may think they clash with my pink shirtBut I might have a stylethat helps the world to smileAnd surely you'll agree that cannot hurtOh, I can put my clothes on by myself!I don't need help from mom or dadIt takes more time I knowright now I'm kind of slowBut taking time is really not so bad'Tho I can't tie my shoes like brother canIt won't be long 'til I can do it, too'Tho I'm just learning howI have no problems nowMy Velcro shoes will do just fine thank youSo what if I wear winter clothes in springI'll just throw some off if I get hotWho cares if I'm not dressedthe same as all the restOn my block I'm still the proudest tot'Cause I can put my clothes on by myself!I don't need help from anyoneI go through my drawer and choose what I adoreThen proudly check the mirror when I'm doneYes, I can put my clothes on by myself!What a MiracleWords and Music: Hap PalmerI have hands, I have handsWatch me clap, watch me clapOh, what a miracle am II have feet, I have feetWatch me stamp, watch me stampOh, what a miracle am IChorus:Oh, what a miracle! Oh, what a miracle!Every little part of meI'm something special, so very specialThere's nobody quite like meI have arms, I have armsWatch me swing, watch me swingOh, what a miracle am II have legs, I have legsThey can bend and stretch,they can bend and stretchOh, what a miracle am IRepeat Chorus:I have a spine, I have a spineIt can twist and bend, it can twist and bendOh, what a miracle am II have one foot, I have one footWatch me balance, watch me balanceOh, what a miracle am IRepeat Chorus:Raggedy Rag Doll FriendWords and Music: Hap PalmerBright colored rag clothesButtons for eyes and noseThat's my raggedy rag doll friendFilled with just cottonLook at it floppin'That's my raggedy rag doll friendYou ask me,"How is it movin'Without some muscles and bones?"I just give it some lovin'It comes alive and I'm never aloneOld fashioned dollyShufflin' so softlyThen laughin' and rollin' around in the rugTumblin' and twirlin'My dolly goes whirlin'Then lands in my lap for a nap and a hugYou ask me,"How does that moon-faceKeep smilin' year after year?"I guess all of my huggin'Just keeps it grinnin' from ear to ear(Instrumental)You ask me,"How is it movin'Without some muscles and bones?"I just give it some lovin'It comes alive and I'm never aloneBright colored rag clothesButtons for eyes and noseThat's my raggedy rag doll friendMerry-Go-RoundWords and Music: Hap PalmerClimb in the saddle and fasten your beltGet set for the best thing that you've ever feltIt's your first time? Don't worryThese horses are in no great hurryUp and down, up and down'Round and 'round and 'round we goGently curving, whirling by'Round and 'round and 'round we goRiding the Merry-Go-RoundHand painted figures of bright blue and goldWith shiny brass poles for the riders to holdFirst the bell rings, then you're ridingWith a feeling that's better than flyingUp and down, up and down'Round and 'round and 'round we goGently curving, whirling by'Round and 'round and 'round we goAs the organ playsMaking its bold, bright, brassy soundAll the ponies dancePrancing along on the Merry-Go-RoundYou wish you could ride on forever and thenGet right back on and go riding againIt's like gliding on cloudsAs you swirl by the carnival crowdsUp and down, up and down'Round and 'round and 'round we goGently curving, whirling by'Round and 'round and 'round we goRiding the Merry-Go-RoundTeddy BearWords and Music: Hap PalmerFuzzy soft and furry, that's my teddy bearBorn without a worry or careNever in a hurry, rushing everywhereWhen I want to play, Teddy's thereChorus:I love to rub his chubby tummyAnd hug his roly-poly bodyWhen Teddy cuddles close beside meWe always make each other happyAnd when I toss him high above meAnd catch him gently as a featherI can almost hear his laughterSo glad that we can be togetherWhen I get my toys out, Teddy always sharesNever fights or fusses"No fair!"When my room's a clutter I know he won't careTeddy bear's just glad to be thereRepeat Chorus:Never whines or whimpers when he topples downTeddy smiles and waits 'til he's foundI dust him off and hug him; he's not hurt at allHe's my bouncy little fuzz ballRepeat Chorus:Just FunWords and Music: Hap PalmerJumping up and down, jumping up and downBouncing up and down like a basketballWhen somebody asks meWhy I'm jumping up and downI tell them there's really no reason at allIt's just fun, jumping up and downIt's just fun, jumping up and downSimple things can be so fineLike the fun you can have just jumping aroundTurning around, turning aroundLike a top or a wheel or a carouselWhen somebody asks me why I'm turning aroundI just smile 'cause there's nothing to tellIt's just fun, turning aroundIt's just fun, turning aroundSimple things can be so fineLike the fun you can have just turning aroundSimple things are everywhereThings that anyone can doAnd if you'd like to have some funYou can join in, too !Rolling around, rolling aroundLike a kitten in a rug, or a rolling pinWhen somebody asks me why I'm rolling aroundI shrug my shoulders, giggle and grinIt's just fun, rolling aroundIt's just fun, rolling aroundSimple things can be so fineLike the fun you can have just rolling aroundJumping, turning, rollingI guess by nowyou're knowingI love to do themjust for fun !Finger FoodsWords and Music: Hap PalmerChorus:Finger foods, finger foodsI pick 'em up and pop 'em inSmoosh 'em on my cheeks and chinEat 'em with a happy grinFinger foods, finger foodsWhen I'm in a hungry moodMomma, won't you please includeSome good old finger foods?What to you is one big messTo me is total happinessI love to touch and feel the things I eatI pat 'em with my pudgy handHopin' that you'll understandAs I grow I'll stay more clean and neatMashed potatoes, crushed tomatoesApple bites and bits of meatGlops and globs of cereal,There's so much good food to eat!Repeat Chorus:I pinch 'em with my fingertipsSmack 'em in my hungry lipsNow don't go sayin' baby's bein' rudeWhen I press peas in my palmPlease don't panic, just stay calmIt's my way of learning about foodJouncing, bouncing in my seatDaddy ring the dinner chimePlop those pieces on my plateEvery meal's a party time !Repeat Chorus:Boogie Woogie Wash Rag BluesWords and Music: Hap PalmerIf you can get into the right frame of mindYou can have a real good time,Just takin' a bath with theBoogie Woogie Washrag BluesYou just put a little rhythm in the scrubDo a little splashin' in the tubPut a tickle in your toesand a tingle on your noseWith the Boogie Woogie Washrag BluesAnd you can scrub a little wow in your eyebrowsAnd rub a little glow on your elbowsThen add a little grin to your cheeks and chinAnd put a little zip in your hipsThen give a gentle squeeze to your kneesPut a little charm in your armsThen linger for awhileon your fingers as you smileWith the Boogie Woogie Washrag BluesNow put a little sparkle on your anklesAnd scrub a little chuckle on your knucklesThen rub a little bliss on your face and wristsAnd any other place you might have missedThen shine a little cheer on your earsAnd put a little beat in your feetAnd don't forget to checkYour stomach and your neckWith the Boogie Woogie Washrag BluesYeah, the Boogie-The Boogie Woogie Washrag BluesGoodnight Story TimeWords and Music: Hap PalmerWhen dinner time is overand day is almost goneWhen I've had my bathand put my warm pajamas onI run up to my shelf and lookFor my favorite storybookThen cuddle up in mommy's lapWe can say good night to the moonTravel where the wild things areRun away with bunnyHelp Pooh Bear eat his honeyor wish upon a starIn make-believe a magic seedGrows a beanstalk we can climbAnd a giant peach can flyWith seagulls in the skyIn Good Night Story TimeWe might meet Peter Rabbitrunning from the farmerOr greet King Arthur's knights in shining armorSpy on Rumpelstiltskin weaving straw to goldIn days of old gone bySnuggled up in daddy's armsReading tales and nursery rhymesWhere Little Bo-Peep's sheeplead me off to sleepIn Good Night Story TimeWe can sail the seven seas,find an island anytimeWhere birds fly down to nestAnd seals swim in to restIn Good Night Story TimeCredits:Arranger and Recording Engineer: Bob Summers Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Flute: Hap Palmer Keyboards, Bass, Guitars, Emulator: Bob Summers Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet: John Clarke, Joel Peskin Oboe, Bass Clarinet: John Clarke Electric Piano: George Price Bass: Bill Perry Background Vocals: Karen Wilson Harper, Juanice Charmaine, Jacie Berry, Hap Palmer Children's Chorus: Eddie Aragon, David Barbee, Richard Carter, Danielle Elmore, Tai Elmore, Manuj Kamineni, Ryan Medvitz, Aubry Miller, Danny Palmer, Wesley Palmer, Sean Pierce, Bren Price, Nicole Price, Eric Pritchard, Aram Sarkissian, Mike Summers Children's Chorus Director: Penny Summers, Alberta Gysin Produced by Don Perry, Bob Summers, Hap Palmer Mastering Engineer: Doug Sax Educational Consultant: Angelia Leung Guidebook Editors: Paula W. Benjamin, Betty Williams Designed and Illustrated by: Carole Schumacher Onaitis.     ©Hap-Pal Music. All rights reserved. These songs and activities are for the personal use of parents and teachers only. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means - electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Hap-Pal Music, Box 323 Topanga, CA 90290 e-mail: hap@netwood.net