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Happy Day

by Jenn Cleary

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Happy Day 02:55
Happy Day ©2022 Jenn Cleary hey everybody! are you having a good day? is it a happy day? let’s sing a song! it’s a happy day my blues gone away it’s a happy day happy, happy, happy happy, happy, happy day i close my eyes and smile it makes me feel kinda of wild seems it’s been a while it feels so good oh, it feels so good to smile i stretch my arms and shake my hair take a huge breath of air i want to hug like a bear and share the love i feel everywhere it’s a happy day my blues gone away it’s a happy day happy, happy, happy happy, happy, happy day i dance step to the right jump up to take flight i wish i had a kite i’ll just spin around oh what a silly sight i wiggle jiggle my toes might just put on a show or limbo, limbo so low or get a boat to row come on, let’s go it’s a happy day my blues gone away it’s a happy day happy, happy, happy happy, happy, happy day it’s a happy day my blues gone away it’s a happy day happy, happy, happy happy, happy, happy day it’s a happy day happy, happy, happy happy, happy, happy day
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Magical Music Train ©2022 Jenn Cleary/Mad Dog Friedman chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga chugga, chugga, chugga, chugga This song is about using our imaginations where should we go what should we do let’s take a ride to another side on a magical music train chugga, chugga, chugga, chug let’s go to the zoo where frogs croon the blues turtles tango in tutus giraffes dance in tap shoes and the ducks quack how do you do we’re on a magical train let’s challenge our brains it can be a fun game why always be the same when you can ride on a magical music train let’s go to the sea where mermaids dance free crabs waltz in threes dolphins whistle while they ski and flying fish boogie in the breeze let’s have some harp! let’s go up to the sky where bears beat drums and fly eating strawberry pie with milkshakes and fries and gum drops giggle as they bounce by how about some organ! let’s see a blues band where everybody jams kids wear shades and headbands groovin’ with the fans and you can ask for any song on demand we’re on a magical train let’s challenge our brains it can be a fun game why always be the same when you can ride on a magical music train let’s ride on a magical music train chugga, chugga, chugga, chhhh
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Plant a Garden ©2022 Jenn Cleary plant a garden, watch it grow from seeds that you sow give it water and lots of sun pick those weeds out one by one you can grow your own food wouldn’t that be fun you can grow beets, how sweet or string beans as a treat cucumbers on a vine strawberries for snack time you can grow your own food with the sunshine you can grow sprouts, no doubt they’re good for you, try them out watermelon that’s the best try pumpkins, as a test you can grow your own food then earn your rest you don’t need to go to the grocery store every time you need something more grab a shovel and some seeds grow your own for a big old feed you can even share with those in need you can grow snap peas, with ease pollinated by the bees how about corn to toss on your grill smothered with butter, have your fill you can grow your own food what a thrill plant a garden, watch it grow from seeds that you sow give it water and lots of sun pick those weeds out one by one you can grow your own food wouldn’t that be fun plant a garden, watch it grow with seeds that you sow give it water and lots of sun pick those weeds out one by one you can grow your own food, wouldn’t that be fun you can grow your own food, it’s so much fun
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I Like Candy 02:22
I Like Candy ©2022 Jenn Cleary/Jorg Waltje i like candy, I like chocolate that’s what I desire bubble gum and hot fudge sundaes are all that I require oh, lollipops and licorice make me scream with joy ice cream, pies and pudding for every girl and boy oh, eat your broccoli, eat your peas those carrots make you strong this is what our parents say but I think they have it wrong peppermints and pixie stix i just can’t get enough if I chose my every meal my choice would not be tough gummy bears and taffy a donut and some cake i could eat treats for breakfast lunch and sometimes late the other day I had a toothache it almost made me weep the dentist said it’s from sugar cut down—and brush your teeth! i think I learned a lesson here those carrots make ya strong this is what our parents tell us i think they’re not so wrong So eat your broccoli, eat your peas those carrots make you strong this is what our parents say and I think they’re not so wrong
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Take a Walk in the Woods ©2022 Jenn Cleary take a walk in the woods climb a mountain cross a stream there’s so much to see it’s like a wonderful dream we don’t always need to be watching our screens we don’t need to watch videos and escape reality we can savor nature with the birds and the bugs take in all that sunshine instead of lying on our rugs take a walk in the woods climb a mountain cross a stream there’s so much to see it’s like a wonderful dream we don’t need technology to tell us what to do we don’t need social media to connect me and you we can go outside with our family or friends enjoy the sweet fresh air it’s better in the end take a walk in the woods climb a mountain cross a stream there’s so much to see like a wonderful dream we don’t need to work all day and well in to the night we don’t need to study until there is no more light there’s a beautiful world waiting let’s enjoy her gifts take a break, go outside it will lift your spirits how i love to swim in the ocean on a hot summer day or build giant snow forts when winter comes our way fall is fun for long walks or jumping in the leaves spring is nice with flowers and buzzing with the bees take a walk in the woods climb a mountain cross a stream there’s so much to see it’s better than a dream take a walk in the woods climb a mountain cross a stream there’s so much to see it’s like a wonderful dream
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Turtle Time 03:16
Turtle Time ©2022 Jenn Cleary/Cheryl Branz when we play hard our energy flow can go from super-duper high to super-duper low running and jumping like a kangaroo we might feel a little tired and not know what to do we can stop for a break here’s what we call this time of the day turtle time turtle time slow down and take some turtle time turtle time turtle time we all can use a little turtle time read a favorite book or take a cat-nap draw a silly picture of a dog with a hat listen to a song or sit and daydream about living in a castle made of fluffy whipped cream our imaginations can be our guide turtle time is great hey let’s give it a try turtle time turtle time slow down and take some turtle time turtle time turtle time we all can use a little turtle time try it on a monday at the start of the week then tuesday, wednesday, thursday see what you think friday and saturday could also be fun suddenly its sunday and the week is all done not just for kids grownups need it too when they want to rest they can turtle time with you turtle time turtle time slow down and take some turtle time turtle time turtle time we all can use a little turtle time turtle time turtle time slow way down and take some turtle time turtle time turtle time we all can use a little turtle time
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Only One You 03:31
Only One You ©2022 Jenn Cleary/Connie Shaw do you hear a voice inside you that helps you know who you are it tells you of your truest feelings and guides you like a morning star there’s only one you no one else is the same with a wisdom inside you can’t even name you have the key to be who you want to be you can trust your inner voice when you’re not sure what’s real find your calm and quiet place and a peace you can deeply feel there’s only one you no one else is the same with a wisdom inside you can’t even name you have the key to be who you want to be you know what makes your heart sing you can trust that sense inside your life can be an inspiring joyful ride when you must decide what is right and you don’t know what to do wait for that knowing feeling that tells you what is true for you there’s only one you no one else is the same with a wisdom inside you can’t even name you have the key to be who you want to be there’s only one you no one else is the same with a wisdom inside you can’t even name you have the key to be who you want to be
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I'm a Yak 05:14
I’m a Yak ©2022 Jenn Cleary/Dorje Dolma i am a yak, I am big and strong with a thick wooly coat to keep me warm i climb the high mountains throughout the day my long-curved horns keep predators away I’m a yak with my pack my coat is black, grey, white or brown my stomach breaks twigs and grasses down it makes lots of cud then I chew and chew when I swallow it up it glides on through I’m a yak with my pack i reach my full size after 6 years old then I scare off the wolves who are terribly bold snow leopards try and go after me but I fight on back until they stop and flee I’m a yak with my pack our females make milk for yogurt and cheese also known as chhurpi, if you please my long hair is used for tents and ropes while my undercoat is made into blankets and coats I’m a yak with my pack my dung is used for cooking and for heat without fuel to burn the people could not eat the nomads here eat barley and buckwheat it’s a hard life for them at fourteen thousand feet I’m a yak with my pack i am very loyal and I carry heavy loads but make me mad and I just might explode cages are confining and not for me we need to be up high and roam on free we are yaks with our packs we can live for up to twenty years grazing the tundra without a lot of fear but our land has gotten warmer and is melting our snows we hope we can survive, but who really knows we are yaks with our packs some say we’re majestic or mystical we’re even in stories that are mythical. but as we walk off in to the mist and the clouds remember us as animals, strong and proud we are yaks with our packs we are yaks with our packs we are yaks with our packs we are yaks don’t give us flack we are yaks with our packs we are yaks with our packs we are yaks with our packs
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Fly Seagull Fly ©2022 Jenn Cleary hey mr. seagull why are you looking at me when you could be up floating on the breeze you think I’ve got something for you but I’d rather be imagining your view you could go catch a fish or wiggly worm while i sit here watching the waves churn hey mr. seagull let me see you fly way up in the sky how i wish i had wings like you fly seagull fly hey mr. seagull why are you staring at me when you could be up gliding over the sea i think it’s best you go on your way i’m not gonna feed you anyway you could go pluck a berry or dig up a clam but don’t include me in your dinner plans hey mr. seagull let me see you fly way up in the sky how i wish i had wings like you fly seagull fly come on, I’d love to see you fly hey mr. seagull I love talking to you but we must be done go do what you gotta do i hope you find something good to eat there’s a lot to enjoy on this beautiful beach the sun’s going down and the day is done i wish you good luck its sure been fun now mr. seagull let me see you fly way up in the sky how i wish i had wings like you fly seagull fly look at you go oh, so beautiful up there flying, I wish I could fly mm, way up high in the sky looking down at all the beauty fly seagull fly fly seagull fly fly seagull fly fly seagull fly
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It’s Time to Go to Sleep ©2022 Jenn Cleary it’s time to go to sleep time to count a few sheep mmm, ah ha it’s time to go to sleep time to rest your feet it’s time to go to sleep time to breathe real deep, ya ahhh… oooo… it’s been a long day time to drift away I know you know it’s time to let it go mmmmm ahhh… let yourself yawn feel your body calm on down ahhha mmmmm take a deep breath ah….. in through your nose, out your mouth ah….. ah….. lovely dreams to you deep breaths ah….. float away…. Oooo ah….. good night good night good night good night

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released June 15, 2022

Musicians
Jenn Cleary - acoustic guitar, vocals
John McVey- acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, mandolin, dobro, background vocals, sound effects
Christian Teele - drums
Chris Engleman - bass
Eric Moon - B3 organ, keys, accordion,
Mad Dog Friedman – harmonica
Mai Bloomfield - cello
Darren Kramer - trombone
Megan Burtt - background vocals
Kate Hope - background vocals
Dorje Dolma – Yak herding vocals, whistling, yak bell
Karma Dhandul – Dolpo damyen lute & background vocals
Lhamo Bhuti & Dolma Choenzom - background vocals

Kids Chorus - Jonathan & Michael Tubbs, Malone Schaefer, Siena & Wyatt LeFler, Eamon Temme & Holden Meese

-Recorded, engineered, mixed and produced by John McVey at Cinder Sound Studio, Longmont, CO.
-Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, Boulder, CO

-“I am Happy” painting by Dorje Dolma
-Photos by Kate Zari Roberts (Jenn), Pema Gyalsten Gurung (Yak), Tsering Choden (Karma Dhandul), Sumchog Kersberger (mountains behind Karma)
-CD Design by Ben Wright

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Jenn Cleary Boulder, Colorado

Jenn Cleary is an award-winning, folk-rock singer-songwriter from Boulder, Colorado, with many years’ experience performing on international stages. She has a range of song styles and performs bluesy, acoustic solo shows, as well as rocking out with her full electric band. Jenn just released her own version of “Landslide”. Take a listen! ... more

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