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Gravity Vacation

by Marsha Goodman-Wood

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1.
Why can’t you dance on Jupiter? ‘Cause it’s a planet that’s mostly made of gas. Oh, why can’t you dance on Jupiter? Well, there’s no place to put your feet – no dirt, no grass. But I wonder if you could dance on Jupiter’s moons? There are quite a few of them to choose from. Scientists have found at least sixty-three moons. There must be one where you could get your groove on. Oh, there must be one that you could bust a move on. The four largest moons of Jupiter: Io, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede Were first discovered long ago by Galileo Who found a telescope was all that he would need. But did he wonder if you could dance on Jupiter’s moons? There are quite a few of them to choose from. Astronomers have found at least sixty-three moons. There must be one where you could get your groove on. Oh, there must be one that you could bust a move on. One of the best known features of Jupiter. Is a storm called the Great Red Spot. It’s large enough to fit two or three Earths inside. And it never goes away – no it does not. But still I wonder if you could dance on Jupiter's moons? There are quite a few of them to choose from. Scientists have found at least sixty-three moons. There must be one where you could get your groove on. Oh, there must be one that you could bust a move on. Our Solar System’s largest planet is Jupiter. It’s the fifth planet from the sun. But if you can’t dance on Jupiter, We’ll cut a rug right here on Earth, ‘cause it’s more fun! Oh yeah, we’ll dance right here on Earth and have some fun!
2.
Sheep don’t wear shoes They tell me sheep don’t wear shoes And though I’m usually good And though I try to obey Maybe it’s time to refuse I’m a sheep with the blues Because I wanna wear shoes They say it’s never been done They ask me how will you run? But now I’m sharing this news My friends try and tell me What they think is cool But if I blindly listen It's me who's the fool I'll rely on my fine wooly head I must follow my heart – I’ll no longer be led. Sheep don’t wear shoes. They’re saying sheep don’t wear shoes. And though I think they mean well And though I’ve heard the advice Maybe it’s time to refuse. Why should I go without shoes? ‘Cause they say sheep don’t wear shoes. I think I’ll wear what I want I think I’ll find my own way What have I got to lose? My friends try and tell me What they think is cool But if I blindly listen It's me who's the fool I'll rely on my fine wooly head I must follow my heart – I’ll no longer be led. Sheep don’t wear shoes They still say sheep don’t wear shoes But you see, now I don’t care I say I’ll wear what I’ll wear I’m gonna form my own views. Sheep don’t wear shoes They're saying sheep don’t wear shoes And though I think they mean well And though I’ve heard the advice I’m gonna form my own views I need to form my own views I’ll always form my own views I’ve got to form my own views!
3.
Ninja School 02:24
I think I’m gonna go to Ninja school So I can learn to be quiet and stealthy I think I’m gonna go to Ninja school – I’ve heard all that exercise is healthy And I can learn about self discipline Martial arts help that I hear And I will learn to detect danger Helping my friends if it draws near And I’ll only use my skills When there are bad guys to defeat When I wear my sleek black uniform I’ll be light and nimble on my feet I think I’m gonna go to Ninja school So I can learn to be stealthy and quiet I think I’m gonna go to Ninja school And I’ll eat a vegetarian diet And when I complete my training I’ll still be gentle and kind Yet to match my sharp reflexes I’ll also sport a keener mind Because it’s all about the balance That’s a lesson for all to know Keep everything in balance That’ll help you often as you grow I think I’m gonna go to Ninja school So I can learn to be quiet and stealthy I think I’m gonna go to Ninja school Even if it won’t make me wealthy ‘Cause when you know you’re helping out The good deed is its own reward We can help in many ways Sometimes Ninjas do it with a sword And when I complete my training They’ll marvel at my skill But I’ll only help the good guys Because I’ve got the heart and I’ve got the will I think I’m gonna go to Ninja school I think I’m gonna go to Ninja school Yeah, I think I’m gonna go to Ninja school I think I’m gonna go to Ninja school
4.
I have learned a lot about penguins I know they don’t live in France They live near the South Pole Near the Antarctic Circle And I can do the penguin dance! You use your flippers as a guide As you rock from side to side You stretch out your wings, and puff up your chest with pride And then you tap, tap, tap your little webbed toes And that’s all there is to it, that’s just how it goes Oh, I’ve learned a lot about penguins I know that they don’t prance They swim in the water and they eat fresh fish And they waddle when they do their penguin dance You use your flippers as a guide As you rock from side to side You stretch out your wings, and puff up your chest with pride And then you tap, tap, tap your little webbed toes And that’s all there is to it, that’s just how it goes I have learned a lot about penguins I know they’re much bigger than ants The Emperor is tall, and the Little Blue is small But they all can do the penguin dance. You use your flippers as a guide As you rock from side to side You stretch out your wings, and puff up your chest with pride And then you tap, tap, tap your little webbed toes And that’s all there is to it, that’s just how it goes You use your flippers as a guide As you rock from side to side You stretch out your wings, and puff up your chest with pride And then you tap, tap, tap your little webbed toes And that’s all there is to it, that’s just how it goes!
5.
Spinach and carrots, and cranberry juice Spinach and carrots, and cranberry juice Spinach and carrots, and cranberry juice Well, they sure do taste delicious And they’re also good for you. Broccoli and berries, and apple juice Broccoli and berries, and apple juice Broccoli and berries, and apple juice Well, they’re healthy and they’re tasty, so you know they’re good food. Well, you can cook ‘em up, or eat ‘em cold and have them for snack You can cut ‘em up or sip ‘em down – put 'em in your lunch sack You need vitamins and minerals to grow big and strong If you eat your fruits and vegetables, you can’t go wrong! Spinach and carrots, and cranberry juice Spinach and carrots, and cranberry juice Spinach and carrots, and cranberry juice Well, they sure do taste delicious And they’re also good for you. Broccoli and berries, and apple juice Broccoli and berries, and apple juice Broccoli and berries, and apple juice They’re healthy and they’re tasty, so you know they’re good food Well, you can cook ‘em up, or eat ‘em cold and have them for snack You can cut ‘em up or sip ‘em down – put 'em in your lunch sack You need vitamins and minerals to grow big and strong If you eat your fruits and vegetables, you can’t go wrong! If you eat your fruits and vegetables, you can’t go wrong!
6.
Wear a helmet – when you ride your bike It’s not a question of what you like It doesn’t matter how it affects your hair It’s for protection because your brain’s in there! Your brain’s important – you need it to think It makes your feet go, it tells your eyes to blink It’s involved in everything you do Your brain is special, it’s what makes you YOU! Wear a helmet on your scooter too It’s not an option, it’s just what you do It doesn’t matter if you’re not going far You need to be safe no matter where you are Your brain’s important – you need it to think It makes your arm throw, it tells you when to wink It’s involved in everything you do Your brain is special, it’s what makes you YOU! Wear a helmet – this goes for grownups, too If they’re without one, what’s a kid to do? You can remind them in a friendly way To stay protected, so they’ll be OK ‘Cause even grownups can sometimes forget That they should always wear a bike helmet A nice reminder that’s politely said Might just convince them to protect their head! Wear a helmet – when you ride your bike It’s not a question of what you like It doesn’t matter how it affects your hair It’s for protection because your brain’s in there! It’s for protection because your brain’s in there! It’s for protection because your brain’s in there!
7.
Gazillions of bacteria are living on this earth You can find them everywhere from Washington to Perth They're so tiny you can only see them with a special tool And to stop those germs right in their tracks there is a simple rule: It's good to play outside in the dirt and the sand But before you eat or rub your eyes, make sure to clean your hands Oh, it's fun to check out bugs and worms, but Nobody Likes Viruses and Germs! I bet you've learned to point your sneeze at your elbow And I bet you always buckle up when riding in your car So remember to wash your hands as often as you need It'll send away those germs with great speed! It's not usually the dirt you see that'll make you ill But the tiny micro-organisms hiding in there will Some bacteria are good, and help us out in many ways Just wash away the harmful ones to limit your sick days It's good to play outside in the dirt and the sand But before you eat or rub your eyes, make sure to clean your hands Oh, it's fun to check out bugs and worms, but Nobody Likes Viruses and Germs! I bet you've learned to point your sneeze at your elbow And I bet you always buckle up when riding in your car So remember to wash your hands as often as you need It'll send away those germs with great speed! It's good to play outside in the dirt and the sand But before you eat or rub your eyes, make sure to clean your hands Oh, it's fun to check out bugs and worms, but Nobody Likes Viruses and Germs!
8.
Well, the sign says “lentil soup is now available” But it’s been there for at least 11 months And I wonder if maybe it’s time to change that stagnant sign, Even if the change can’t happen all at once. And the neon S-U-P-P at the pet store Has burned out on their iridescent sign And although right now the neon isn’t flowing anymore Business seems to be doing just fine. But these days I guess the business is changing, Will they sell you any pet supply you wish? No, apparently there’s no room left for truth in the aquarium, ‘Cause this store is only peddling lies & fish. Perhaps the pet store's ethics need retooling Unless you want some half-truths swimming in your tanks But if you believe those fibs just have no place with your marine life, You’re better off just telling them, “no thanks”. But what has all this got to do with lentils? Now the curiosity has gotten me. I guess it’s just that I expect to find more truth in advertising Whether it’s in stew or it’s under the sea. Li-li-li Li-li-li Li-li-li Li Li-li-li Li-li-li Li - i Li-li-li Li-li-li Li-li-li Li Li-li-li Li-li-li Li
9.
There’s no vacation from gravity, It acts on every object that you see. It’s the force of nature, that keeps us on the ground, It’s the reason that the earth keeps on spinning round & round. And gravity is not just a good idea, It’s the law, la-la-la-la. Gravity’s a force that never tires, It has no need for batteries or wires. The force keeps pulling twenty-four hours a day. It never takes a coffee break, so things don’t float away. And gravity is not just a good idea, It’s the law, la-la-la-la. Inertia is the tendency to move, When your body is already in the groove. And when your body is happily at rest, Newton’s Law of Motion says to stay there is the best. And inertia is not just a good idea, It’s the law, la-la-la-la. I’ve been fighting inertia for too long, Whichever way I go, it seems all wrong. When I want to stop, something makes me have to go. Or I’d start up right away, but inertia makes me slow. And inertia is not just a good idea, It’s the law, la-la-la-la. Newton discovered the laws of gravity, One day while sitting underneath an apple tree. An apple fell and hit him squarely on the head, But instead of getting mad, he hypothesized instead. Now gravity is not just a good idea, It’s the law, la-la-la-la. And inertia is not just a good idea, It’s the law, la-la-la-la. Gravity is not just a good idea, It’s the law, la-la-la-la. And inertia is not just a good idea, It’s the law, la-la-la-la. La-la-la la-la-la la-la-la la-la-la la-la-la

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Take a vacation from gravity to sing & dance to songs about science and to listen to positive social messages that will help you get your groove on! Fun for parents and kids alike!

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released February 11, 2012

All songs written by Marsha Goodman-Wood, who also sang lead & most harmonies, and played guitar.
Produced, mixed and mastered by TJ Lipple, who added drums, bass and lots of other fun sounds.
Photography & artwork by Miriam Cutelis.
Recorded at Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, VA on September 28, 2011.

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Marsha Goodman-Wood mixes science lessons & positive social messages into songs that are just plain fun. Her quirky, smart compositions take on topics from astronomy to nonconformity to biology. She takes inspiration for her lyrics from the creative kids she's raising & teaching, bringing a parent's eye for connecting with audiences, & a music teacher's sensibility for what works to move kids. ... more

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