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Move Like An Animal

by Birdie's Playhouse

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Move Like An Animal 03:29
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Se mueven los animales. Get ready to move like an animal! CHORUS Se mueven los animales, to the beat Se mueven los animales, so move your animal feet Move up and down turn around Maybe you’re an animal who makes no sound, Freeze! The animals are moving, to the beat VERSE 1 Move like a bird (tweet tweet) Se mueven los animales, to the beat Move like a fish (bloop bloop) Se mueven los animales, to the beat Move like a kangaroo (jump) CHORUS VERSE 2 Move like a snake (sss sss) Se mueven los animales, to the beat Move like a Horse (neigh, neigh) Se mueven los animales, to the beat Move like a Tiger (roar, roar) Se mueven los animales, to the beat Move like a bird, like a fish, like a snake, like a kangaroo, like a horse, like a tiger, LIKE ALL ANIMALES!! Se mueven los animales, to the beat 4X Move your feet, to the beat, tweet tweet tweet!
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Monarch Butterflies 03:21
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VERSE 1 From Canada and the states to the heart of Mexico We migrate to survive, to help our species grow We look like orange silken paper, cascading in the sky But our will is set in stone, we’re flying for our lives CHORUS La lala lalala Butterflies La lala lalala Monarch, Butterflies La lala lalala Butterflies, Lala lala lala la Oh you monarch butterflies VERSE 2 Most monarch butterflies only live a month or two But the thousands who fly south, we’re a special group We fly 3,000 miles, escape the cold, then we go to sleep On the same trees each year, we wake up in the spring MUSIC SOLO CHORUS
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Chimpanzees are like you & me 04:22
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CHORUS Chimpanzees are like you and me They like to hoot, they like to scream 94 percent of their DNA is just like ours we’re all the same They know how to manipulate tools, man or primate, who’s the fool? Chimpanzees are like you and me VERSE 1 These great apes love to socialize They even groom each other’s hair at night And they warn each other to take flight (when something’s not right) You might see them holding hands S ome will smile some will even laugh Some will throw a tantrum if they’re mad CHORUS VERSE 2 They can swing from branch to branch T hey can walk on their knuckles real fast Some will even build a bed to nap (with leaves and grass) Don’t invade their space it’s true A Chimpanzee will throw a branch at you So make sure you play nice with their troop They can count one two three, they can even learn to sign Chinese And they’ve got photographic memory (isn’t that sweet?) But let’s not get ahead ourselves They have their lives and we have ours And they have the right to be free CHORUS All of nature’s children, black or white, red or green Human being or chimpanzee, we’re all the same
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I'm a Toucan 03:07
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CHORUS I’m a Toucan, a toucan I am I’m a Toucan, a toucan who can If someone is bothering you, take a breath figure out what to do I’m a toucan, a toucan who can, and so can you Say you can, Yes I can VERSE 1 If another bird wants to brawl, look ‘em in the eye and use your call Say what you’re feeling L ook out for what you need and you you you you You will know just what to do when you trust yourself and stay true When I have my problems my bird brain solves em’ and so can you CHORUS I’m a Toucan, a toucan I am Soy un tucán, a toucan who can If someone is bothering you, take a breath figure out what to do I’m a toucan, a toucan who can, and so can you Say you can, Yes I can VERSE 2 There are times you spill and make a mess, It’s okay you’re tryin to do your best, don’t stop the teardrops Just let out your feelings and you you you you You will find the words to use, when you trust yourself and stay true Just relax your feathers, take care of others and you’ll be happy too CHORUS Soy un tucán, a toucan I am I’m a Toucan, a toucan who can If something is bothering you, take a breath figure out what to do I’m a toucan, a toucan who can, and so can you I’m a Toucan, a toucan who can and so can you I’m a toucan, a toucan I am CHANT Just remember, take a deep breath, relax your feathers Run sing and laugh Now you’re ready to make your move Now you know just what to do! Toucan!
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Hop Hop Hop 02:54
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One two three! VERSE 1 She has a short white tail, looks like a cotton ball She has wide, long ears, they stand straight up and tall This fluffy little mammal can run 18 miles an hour Hopping down the bunny trail she’s got a lot of power And when she feels something in the breeze she’ll freeze! CHORUS 1, 2 Hop Hop Hop 1, 2 Hop Hop Hop Salsa Cottontail, 1, 2, Stop! Hop Hop Hop (Repeat) VERSE 2 She has to look out for, predators who prowl There could be coyotes, foxes even owls And when she freezes she’s not trying to pull a rabbit punch She’s just trying to make sure she’s not gobbled down for lunch So when she feels something in the breeze, she’ll freeze! CHORUS RABBIT All the rodents call me M.C. Cottontail Cuz my feet are a blur on the bunny trail I’ve got great big chompers, and my teeth are as sharp as nails I eat a whole lotta carrots and kale, So my 20/20 vision never fails If a predator is near I freeze -- waiting to exhale CHORUS RABBIT Is that it? Is the song over? No way! CHORUS
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Running Far 03:13
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Cheetahs, ven aquí, vamos a correr! VERSE 1 One day you will chart your plan, in the wild take action when you can Others will look to you so take a stand If you cast your net too wide You won’t go anywhere just side to side To find the path that lights your way A lign your heart and mind and fire away Run toward what you desire CHORUS And you’ll go running far, Your heart and mind are the stars You’ll go running far, faster than a racing car (Repeat) VERSE 2 Your big lungs will help u run, and your big heart will pump oxygen Every bone in your body working as one You will use your spots to hide, from the predators on every side But when it gets down to the wire Y ou will use your speed so fire away Run toward what u desire CHORUS HORNS Alright my little cheetahs, who’s ready to run? Listen up, gather ‘round because I want u to run with me! Running (5x) STOP, 1, 2, 3, 4 Running (6x) STOP, 1, 2, 3, 4 Running running STOP, 1, 2 Running running STOP 1, 2 Running STOP 1, Running STOP 1 Running STOP Running STOP, Wooo! Excellent running my little cheetahs! You can go for miles and miles and miles CHORUS
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Big Feelings 03:55
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VERSE 1 Every morning mommy fills your sippy cup But on this morning, she did not wake up And then you lost your favorite raincoat F eelings rising, look out they might explode Why doesn’t anybody care? Roller coaster emotions are in the air You have to cry out loud, you’re drawing quite a crowd And daddy is pulling out his hair! CHORUS You’re having big feelings, out of control feelings, wa wa wa feelings And you just have to let them go (Repeat) HORNS Wa wa wa wa wa wa . . . Waaaaaaaa VERSE 2 Daddy realized everyone began to stare He looked down smiled saying “U know that I care Use your words please,” try to stay calm Using tips from, Parenthood.com But there’s very little he can (I can) do Trampolines go up and down and so do you You’re hungry and you’re tired, desire has caught on fire And daddy is pulling out his hair CHORUS HORNS Mom: Daddy thank you for taking care of junior Dad: Can you just give me a little space, I’m having some really tough feelings right now Mom: I know, parenting is hard Dad: I think I’m gonna start crying Mom: Take a deeep breath. Dad: Waaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Mom: That was deep. Dad: Wa wa wa waaaaa! Mom: If you calm down I’ll give you a cookie! Dad: Uh, huh? A ha ha ha ha! Mom: Is that a happy cry? Dad: Woah, hee hee hee hee Mom: Yes, that’s it. Good for you honey! Dad: This is so awesome! Mom: It is? I mean, yes, yes it is! Dad: This is becoming the best day of my life. Big feelings! Wa wa wa waaa! Big feelings!
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Furry Belly Dance 03:13
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I can feel my belly shaking! Yo yo VERSE 1 Ever since I could think B ack when I was pink I had a dream to belly dance Some said I was crazy, even kinda lazy in my furry brown pants My mama said “Has fur grown into your brain? That’s insane!” B ut I couldn’t fake it Cuz when I hear the drums and I feel my tummy turn I just want to belly dance and shake it CHORUS He’s the best belly dancer this side of the Nile When he shakes his belly everybody smiles (Repeat) So don’t give up, no don’t give up! Don’t give up, no don’t give up VERSE 2 Everybody laughed when I entered the class, th They said “Come on, gerbils don’t dance!” I just shook my belly, moved like jelly to the beat I never felt ever ever so complete The teacher told me your rhythm’s too fast Please get your tail out of my class But I couldn’t stop what was inside of me M y furry brown belly had to be free! CHORUS VERSE 3 I worked hard to be the best across the desert I gyro From the pyramids to Cairo I got the greatest hips in the Kasbah scene I keep it clean and the gerbils all scream “He’s the best belly dancing rodent we’ve ever seen!” Yeah, I fulfilled my dream! Yo, I’m an Egyptian gerbil hero A nd the kids all prance to my furry belly dance CHORUS
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Sea Turtles 04:17
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CHORUS We live our lives at sea (Sea Turtles) Treading water carefully (Sea Turtles) We live our lives at sea (Sea Turtles) Crossing oceans steadily Surviving 100 million years and counting VERSE 1 Every few years females go ashore Laying turtle eggs in the sand once more Amazing, trail blazing When our hatchlings wiggle free T hey have to get to the open sea It’s scary, be wary CHORUS VERSE 2 Some say our odds are really low One in a thousand will grow to be old But we’re, we are still here We’ve outlived the dinosaurs But fishermen’s nets, pollution and more Are waiting and taking BRIDGE And our numbers are fading fast People take our eggs our shells put trash in our water, we just want our daughters and sons to be free CHORUS . . . Crossing oceans endlessly SOLO CHORUS We live our lives at sea (Sea Turtles) Treading water carefully (Sea Turtles) We live our lives at sea (Sea Turtles) Crossing oceans endlessly Surviving 100 million years, surviving swimming through all our fears Surviving 100 million years and counting
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A Big Bumblebee 00:50
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A big bumblebee, a big bumblebee Buzzing by me, buzzing by me Zzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Snail Cha Cha 03:03
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SNAIL I’m movin’ slow like a snail I’m movin’ slow like a snail Some say my head looks like my tail I’m movin’ slow like a snail I may be one of the slowest on the earth But I’ve kept a steady pace since birth I’m movin slow like a snail, yes I am PENGUIN I’m waddlin’ like a proud penguino I’m waddlin’ like a proud penguino I’m dressed in a black and white tuxedo I’m waddlin’ like a proud penguino We live down here in the freezing cold But we mate for life here at the south pole I’m waddling like a proud penguino, yes I am I like it HYENA I’m runnin’ like a wild hyena I’m runnin’ like a wild hyena Some say hi, others say see ya I’m runnin’ like a wild hyena We may eat meat and we hunt in packs But we’re actually as sweet as fluffy cats I’m running like a wild hyena, what can I say? It’s in my DNA HORN SOLO ORANGUTAN I’m swinging like an orangutan I’m swinging like an orangutan Look at my arms they’re long and tan I’m swinging like an organgutan We’re on the list of endangered species So don’t buy palm oil please Or they’ll cut down our trees I’m swinging like an orangutan I’m runnin’ like a wild hyena I’m waddlin’ like a proud penguino I’m movin’ slow like a snail SNAIL: Why are you laughing? HYENA: Uh, hello, I’m a hyena!
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Dolphins 04:19
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Standing at the ocean’s edge searching for signs Dolphins leap from the water a sparkle in time Dolphin you are one of nature’s finest designs CHORUS They’re thinking deep dolphins, yeah They’re diving deep dolphins, yeah VERSE 1 Dolphins hunt in groups and cooperate They use clicks, squeals and whistles to communicate They breathe air just like us through a blowhole Not a fish but a mammal with a whole lotta soul They love to surf, they play with seaweed and kelp They can swim 3 times faster than Michael Phelps They have about 100 teeth to grab their prey But they swallow fish whole, up to 30 pounds a day CHORUS VERSE 2 Dolphins use tools, pass on knowledge plus Their brain-to-body ratio’s second only to us They turn off half their brain when they go to sleep So the other half makes sure they periodically breathe They can dive down deep, their dorsal fin’s unique They see and hear well, but in truth they kinda smell They form deep bonds with others in their pod Dolphins are fantastic super smart aquatics, yeah! CHORUS What a beautiful creature riding on the waves Such a beautiful creature riding on the waves (Repeat) Standing at the ocean’s edge searching for signs Dolphins leap from the water a sparkle in time Dolphin you are one of nature’s finest designs
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Playhouse Chant 00:18
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Birdie’s Playhouse new kids music CD "Move Like An Animal" features tropical Latin beats and catchy pop refrains that will get kids to shake their tail feathers! In addition to being soulful, upbeat and fun, this CD teaches kids about animals and helps guide them through life. Ole!

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released August 14, 2013

All songs written, produced & sung by Birdie Mendoza

Chris Wabich | Drums & Percussion (all songs except 11)
Misha Piatigorsky | Keyboards (songs 2, 4 thru 8, 12)
Gabe Noel | Bass (songs 2 thru 8, 10, 12)
Omar Torrez | Guitar (songs 3, 4, 5 ) Arrangements (songs 3, 5)
Kyle Newmaster | Trumpet (songs 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12)
Matt Weisberg | Piano (song 13)
Mike Schmid | Organ, Strings and string arrangement (song 10)
Sandra Sandia | Cavaquinho (song 5)
Nick Reiter | Guitar (song 10)
Marcel Camargo | Bass (song 9)
Birdie Mendoza | Percussion (song 11) Keyboards (songs 9, 13)
Jonny Blu | Male lead vox (song 6)
Joe Hernandez-Kolski | Egyptian gerbil vox (song 9)
Emma Joleen, Greg Griffith, Jesús Galleres |Gang vox
(songs 3, 5, 11)
Tom Lowe | Dad vox (song 8)
Aaron Nigel Smith | Penguin vox (song 12)
C.J. Pizarro (Mista Cookie Jar) | Hyena vox (song 12)
J'Nae | Orangutan vox (song 12) Backup vox (song 10)
Benjamin Knight, Izzie Haberman | Kid vox (song 1)

Engineering | Chris Wabich at ADW Studio and Birdie Mendoza
Music editing | Kyle Newmaster and Birdie Mendoza
Mixing | Serge Courtois at Igloo Music
Mastering | Igloo Music Studios
CD artwork| Alexander Sokoloff

Executive Producer | Alexander Sokoloff

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Birdie’s Playhouse won 3 of the most prestigious awards in kids music : a Parents' Choice Silver, a Gold National Parenting Publications Award and CD of the Year from Creative Child Magazine awards. Their tropical Latin beats & catchy pop riffs get kids and parents to shake their tail feathers. They've performed hundreds of shows across California and won the Gigmasters Rising Star award. ... more

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