Teaspoon at a Time

words and music by Paul Goldowitz and Dave Kinnoin
2009 Goldomusick (BMI) and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)

verse one:
It’s too hard—too tough for me.
There ain’t no way—no possibility.
It’s no use ’cause I can’t win.
I don’t even know where to begin.
Just one chance to make it through
If my heart gives my head a little talkin’ to.

chorus:
One, two, three, and countin’…
A teaspoon at a time, we’re gonna move that mountain.
A teaspoon at at time.

verse two:
What is this? Let me see…
What did I do—little ol’ me?
I could swear somethin’ moved.
My situation has just improved.
Tried it once; I’ll try it twice—
My head must’ve listened to my heart’s advice.

(repeat chorus)

bridge:
Suddenly my path is clear,
And I sure like the view from here.
All at once it all adds up—
The mountain, me, and what can be…

(repeat chorus)

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Cool Thing

words and music by Michael Angel Alvarado, Christian Hoff, and Dave Kinnoin
©2009 Michaelangel Music (ASCAP), Logos Music (BMI), and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)

verse one:
I was thinking just the other day
About a cool thing.
I think I’ll do it,
Think I’ll find a way to have my cool thing.
I’ll pull a book down off the shelf.
I can take care of the rest myself.

chorus:
I’m gonna pour that story all over me.
I’ve got a cool thing!

verse two:
I’ll be going somewhere today
I’ve never been before.
As I turn each page,
I’ll be opening another door.
I’m gonna sit here under the sun.
Before I’m done, I’m gonna have some fun!

(repeat chorus twice)

bridge:
Don’t bother me, I’m busy.
I’m almost through this chapter.
I’m really getting into it now.
I’m racing to the finish.
I have to know what happens.
I really, really love my cool thing.
And how!

(repeat chorus)

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ANY OTHER KID

words and music by Randy Sharp and Dave Kinnoin
©2009 With Any Luck Music (BMI) and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)

verse one:
I was at my worst, makin’ no sense at all.
Rollin’ up everything I’d ever done right,
Smashin’ it against the wall.
Out of control, way too loud,
And downright rude—
A walking definition of a really bad attitude.

verse two:
Full of myself—everything was all about me.
Thinkin’ that I was doin’ anything wrong
Was not a possibility.
It must’ve been hard
Puttin’ up with me back then.
No one else saw any future
In bein’ my best friend.

chorus:
Any other kid
Woulda cut out on the double,
Said I wasn’t worth the trouble,
And left me there.
But that’s not what you did—
You stayed and talked me through it.
You cared enough to do it.
You’re not just any other kid.

verse three:
When the dust all cleared,
You and me, eye to eye.
Maybe I didn’t have a single excuse,
But I had a lotta reasons why.
The minute you stayed
And let me pour them out,
I got a whole new understanding
Of what all this might be about.

(repeat chorus)

bridge:
If you should ever need someone
The way I needed you,
I hope that I turn out to be
As good a friend as you were to me.

(repeat chorus)

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MAYBE I WILL, MAYBE I WON’T

words and music by Stuart Stotts and Dave Kinnoin
©2009 Cerisacal Music(BMI) and Song Wizard Music(ASCAP)

verse one:
Grandmother’s callin’ on the telephone.
Mama says, “Tell her I’m not home.”
Joe pushes Julie off the jungle gym.
I wonder if I oughta go tell on him?
Maybe I will, maybe I won’t.

verse two:
Daddy’s on the freeway goin’ eighty-five.
I can’t wait till I learn to drive!
A lady drops her wallet in the restaurant.
I could spend that money on some stuff I want.
Maybe I will, maybe I won’t.
Maybe I will, maybe I won’t.

bridge:
Tug of war in my head.
What was that my conscience said?

verse three:
Nobody’s lookin’ at the mall today.
I could grab a shirt and just walk away.
Debbie got a copy of the test last night.
I could take a peek and get the answers right.
Maybe I will, maybe I won’t.
Maybe I will, maybe I won’t.

(repeat bridge)

verse four:
The big boss says I’ve gotta use good sense:
Shut my mouth and shred the evidence.
I’m lookin’ back on my history,
Tryin’ to figure out how this all happened to me.
Maybe I will, maybe I won’t.
Maybe I will, maybe I won’t.
Maybe I will, maybe I…..
Won’t

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MY SONG

words and music by Dave Kinnoin
©2009 Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)

verse one:
I’ve been lookin’ everywhere.
Somethin’s missin’—it’s just not there.
I’ve been high and low.
Where did it go?
If I find it, will I even know it’s

chorus:
My song, mine and mine alone.
I keep it in my heart
And claim it for my own.
I sing it, sing it loud and clear.
The world will hear my song.

verse two:
What’s that knockin’ on my door?
Sounds familiar, like once before.
Oh, now, let me see,
What could it be?
Tender words and a sweet melody, like

(repeat chorus)

Now I know. Yes, I know
I have rhythm, I have rhyme.
Even though I’ve had it for a while,
It feels like the very first time…It’s

(repeat chorus)

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YOU DO MY HEART GOOD

words and music by David Morgan, Terri Becherer, Jimmy Hammer, and Dave Kinnoin
© 2009 Honiest Pie Music (ASCAP), Beausamaya Music (BMI), Sync Track (ASCAP),
and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)

verse one:
Kinda like a kid on a swing,
Livin’ with the world on a string,
Smilin’ with the sun on his face.
Little like the smell of new hay
In the middle of a sweet summer day.
Kinda like a moment of grace.
It’s a feel thing, what-a-deal thing—
It’s the real thing now.

chorus:
You do my heart good.
Stronger with every beat, gets me up on my feet.
Who knew you could do my heart good?
You brought my rhythm back.
Everything’s right on track.
Out of the blue, as if on cue,
I love how you do my heart good.

verse two:
I never really liked to get beat.
There were even times I would cheat.
Now I wanna play fair and square.
Suddenly I’m changin’ my style.
Gonna stick around for a while.
I finally have a reason to care.
It’s a new thing, see-it-through thing,
Dream-come-true thing…Wow!

(repeat chorus)

bridge:
I wanna write it across the sky
So the whole world can see
What you’re doin’ for me.

(repeat chorus)

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LONELY ME

words & music by Alan O’Day and Dave Kinnoin
©2009 City Man Music (BMI) and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)

verse one:
Lonely me, I sit all by myself
And think how fun life used to be
Before my best friend moved away.
Right next door, I had a second family
That’s not there anymore.
When I walk by, I wanna cry.

chorus:
It hurts to be lonely me.
The world goes ’round so quietly. I know they’re gone—the blinds are drawn.
Reflected in the window, all I see
Is lonely me.

bridge:
I told my mom and dad I’m really, really sad.
They held me close and said, “We’re sorry…”
Still,

(repeat chorus)

verse two:
In the car, my folks give me a snack
Because the ride is kinda far.
“Where are we goin’?” They won’t say.
Suddenly, we’re turning down a street,
And I hear someone calling me.
Around the bend, comes my best friend!

chorus three:
Happy me, now I see
My friend will still be there for me.
Good-bye and then, hello again.
Now I don’t have to be, no, I don’t have to be
Lonely me.

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NUTHIN’S 2 TUFF

words and music by Kenneth J. Mason, Kenneth W. Mason, and Dave Kinnoin
©2009 Masong Music (ASCAP) and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)

verse one:
I’m headin’ to the store now,
Ten blocks or maybe more now.
I’m tearin’ up the sidewalk
‘Cause I’ve got to keep keepin’ on.
I’m clearin’ out the dead zones,
Just jammin’ with my headphones.
The rhythm of the moment
Let’s you see me now, then I’m gone.

chorus:
Nuthin’s 2 tuff when I stand up tall.
Nuthin’s 2 tuff —I refuse to fall.
Nuthin’s 2 tuff, and my smile is all you see.
Nuthin’s 2 tuff for a kid like me.

verse two:
I’m workin’ for my mother.
Check out my baby brother.
He’s getting’ kinda cranky,
So I lay him down for a nap.
I gently rub his back now.
It’s time to hit the sack now.
He’s driftin’ off to dreamland
Where his little hands go clap, clap, clap.

(repeat chorus)

bridge:
I can do a lotta things,
But when I’m not enough,
I have family and friends to help me with stuff.
Teachers and doctors and people like that
Really come in handy, and I tip my hat.
Sometimes I get tired, so I take a breather.
Doesn’t mean I’m loser, or a quitter, either.
I know who I am, and I just grow finer
‘Cause I’ve learned to buckle down
And never be a whiner.

(repeat chorus)

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IT’S NOT OKAY

words and music by Michael Monagan and Dave Kinnoin
©2009 Sossity Music (BMI) and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)

verse one:
I saved a little money.
I kept it in a secret drawer.
You saw where I hid it.
My money isn’t there anymore.
So, I asked you where my money all went.
You said you took it and it’s already spent.
You said you “needed something—
What’s the big deal?”
It really hurts me when you steal.

chorus:
It’s not okay—I don’t like it.
It’s not okay—not a single bit.
It’s not okay—I’m not kiddin’.
Ya gotta quit when I say “It’s not okay!”

verse two:
You knew I was winning.
You had an angry look on your face.
You said I was cheating.
We both knew that was just not the case.
You stopped playin’,
And you messed up the game.
You started usin’ every kind of bad name.
I realized you weren’t just foolin’ around.
That’s when you pushed me to the ground.

(repeat chorus)

bridge:
I don’t mean to cause trouble.
Hey, I’m cool ‘most the time.
But when somethin’ just ain’t right,
I gotta draw the line.

verse three:
I have some good ideas.
I have a lotta feelings, too.
I need you to listen
So I can get my message to you.
You start talkin’ every time I begin.
I just can’t seem to get a single word in.
It’s getting clear that you don’t care what I say.
We can’t communicate this way.

(repeat chorus)

Tag:
Can you hear me now?
Hey, can you hear me now?
No, it’s not okay!

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IT’S YOU

words and music by Jimmy Hammer and Dave Kinnoin
©2009 Sync Track (ASCAP) and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)

verse one:
Early every morning, I feel my day begin.
You’re lying there with snores to spare,
So softly on my skin.
Soon, we’re nose to nose.
The sun begins to rise,
And everything this world can bring
Is shining in your eyes.

chorus:
It’s you, my ever-faithful friend.
It’s you. Oh, what a playful day
We’re gonna spend!
We both belong in a happy song.
I’ll stick with you—we can’t go wrong.
I know who sees me through.
Oh, Maddie, it’s you.

verse two:

First one out the back door!
Oh, yeah, the race is on!
Then I must go away.
You know I miss you when I’m gone.
I return at last and hold you oh so tight.
It’s funny how your licks allow
My world to feel so right.

(repeat chorus)

bridge:
And when we both are dreaming
Of some wild and wondrous place,
It’s your voice I hear. I kiss your smiling face.

(repeat chorus)

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IN AMERICA

verse one:
In America, a kid can dream
And make that dream come true.
With a lot of work and a little luck,
You just might see it through.
You can make some friends
And start some trends
And catch a shooting star.
You can make mistakes and hit the brakes
And find out who you are

chorus:
In America, in America,
Freedom fills the air. Hope is everywhere.
See you there in America!

verse two:
In America, true liberty is not enjoyed by all.
That’s when heroes rise and give a voice
To those too weak to call.
You can have a cause and change the laws
And fight to right a wrong.
You can bravely steer through pain and fear
And find where you belong

(repeat chorus)

bridge:
Gather all your wits about you.
Take your shot—all you’ve got!
Maybe you can have some fun
And share your gifts, one by one.

(repeat chorus)

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THIRTEEN

verse one:
Go ahead, walk under a ladder.
It won’t make you sadder,
It won’t mess you up at all.
Sidewalk crack— step on it proudly.
Land both feet loudly.
Smile and stand up tall.
Good time to feel no fear.
Lucky thing common sense is here.

chorus:
Thirteen—it’s just a number.
No magic power, no secret clue.
Don’t let your logic slumber.
Don’t let thirteen do a number on you.

verse two:
Kitty cat black, black as a raven,
Won’t cause misbehavin’,
Won’t bring you any pain.
Mirror breaks—don’t go to pieces.
Your worry ceases
When you use your brain.
I have a good idea:
Let’s all tell superstition “See ya…”

(repeat chorus)

bridge:
When somethin’ seems kinda nutty,
Scratch your head once or twice.
You might not have to knock on wood
To have things turn out the way they should.

(repeat chorus)

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WHERE DID MY MONEY GO?

verse one:
I had a bundle of money:
A couple of fives and a one,
Seventeen nickels, a dime, and five pennies—
A pretty good sum for some fun.
I can remember the movie.
There was some food and a drink.
I must’ve spent more, maybe at the toy store.
I’m scratchin’ my head as I think.

chorus:
Where did my money go?
Where did my money go?
My pockets are empty, and I wanna know,
Where did my money go?

verse two:
Let’s see, the movie was four bucks.
Three dollars more for the snacks.
The toy store was havin’ a special on posters:
Two for four-fifty, plus tax.
I bought a couple of gumballs—
That brought me down to one dime.
That seemed so small,
I bought another gumball.
It seemed pretty smart at the time.

(repeat chorus)

bridge:
I have learned a lesson,
Now that my stack is thin.
I need to take care—I better beware:
Those gumballs can do you in.

(repeat chorus)

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NO MATTER HOW SMALL

verse one:
Tiny starfish wash ashore.
Every new wave brings some more.
A little girl tries so hard to save them all,
No matter how small.

verse two:
Little cowboy dreams again
Of bustin’ broncos ’cause now and then
All of us need to feel we’re ten feet tall,
No matter how small.

bridge:
All grown up or still a child,
A lesson to the wise:
It’s about what’s in the heart,
And not about the size.

verse three:
Draw the covers. Lights go out,
And the last thing we think about
Will probably be some kindness we recall
That meant most of all,
No matter how small.

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