Original song by Cindy Tonkin. Other songs by Cindy
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This song is to the same tune as Shanty Gospel. Written for Katie to sing with school kids in a school where the word “Gospel” isn’t OK.
Yo ho, Yo ho, Yo ho ho (x2)
Sing together, Yo ho ho (x2)
When I sing I feel so happy
When I sing my fear abates
One thing better than singing solo
Is singing with my mates
(hoh hoh hoh)
Yo ho, Yo ho, Yo ho ho (x2)
Sing together, Yo ho ho (x2)
When I’m sad or when I’m lonely
When the day just feels too much
Then I sing with people loudly
Singing’s got the magic touch
(hoh hoh hoh)
Yo ho, Yo ho, Yo ho ho (x2)
Sing together, Yo ho ho (x2)
Sing to keep the work in time now
Sing because you’re feeling good
Sing your sadness slow and mournful
Hoist that sail and chop that wood.
(hoh hoh hoh)
Yo ho, Yo ho, Yo ho ho (x2)
Sing together, Yo ho ho (x2)
Singing makes the hours pass quickly
Singing comforts, singing binds
Sing out loud, or just sing softly
We’ll all have a real good time.
(hoh hoh hoh)
Yo ho, Yo ho, Yo ho ho (x2)
Sing together, Yo ho ho (x2)
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