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Songs From Schools - Listen to Our Story​/​É​coutez Notre Histoire

by Rik Leaf

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HEY! Écoutez Notre Histoire 4x Walk through the door every morning Feel the love and sense of belonging Every day in so many ways you are there for me I have got something to say You light the fire inside me You should know that you inspire me You make me better than I ever thought I’d be Vous, Vous, Vous, Vous Whoo! HEY! Écoutez Notre Histoire 2x Walk down the hall every morning Feel the love and sense of belonging Every day in so many ways you are there for me I have got something to say C'est Notre Histoire Écoutez Notre Histoire (Lead) C'est Notre Histoire Écoutez Notre Histoire (Echo) C'est Notre Histoire Écoutez Notre Histoire (Lead) C'est Notre Histoire Écoutez Notre Histoire (Echo) Nous sommes les eleves qui adorent notre ecole (Lead) C'est Notre Histoire Écoutez Notre Histoire (Echo) Nous faisons parties d'une grande famille (Lead) C'est Notre Histoire Écoutez Notre Histoire (Echo)
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ONYAT'A:KA 02:36
Here in Oneida (Lead) Here in Oneida (Echo) Look and you’ll find us (Lead) Look and you’ll find us (Echo) Turtle, Wolf & Bear Stand together here (2x) You’ve got to be KIND All of the TIME Good hearts and good MINDS Cause this is our LIFE We stand together Together we’re better ONYAT’A:KA (Lead) ONYAT’A:KA (Echo) U:KWE HUWE HEY OH ONYAT’A:KA (Lead) ONYAT’A:KA (Echo) 2x I:NEH KA’I:KA (Lead) I:NEH KA’I:KA (Echo) ONYAT’A:KA (Standing Stone) U:KWE HUWE (People) I:NEH KA’I:KA (this is me)
3.
Buddy Bench 02:24
What it means to be cool (Lead) What it means to be cool (Echo) Just be yourself (Lead) Just be yourself (Echo) What it means to be cool (Lead) What it means to be cool (Echo) Just be yourself (Lead) Just be yourself (Echo) So don’t skip out on school (Lead) Cause that’s not cool (Response) Don’t be a brag (Lead) Cause that’s a drag (Response) On the buddy bench you’re an inch away You can find a friend and make their day On the buddy bench you’re an inch away You can find a friend and make their day This song (lead) This song, this song, this song (echo) Is for everyone who feels alone (all together) 3x Is for you…(last time)
4.
Sets'ani 02:40
Oh oh oh…sets’ani 2x Be a buddy not a bully A joke that hurts isn’t funny Words can build us up big and tall Or tear us down make us feel small BFF Be there for a friend BFF Use a Friendly voice BFF Find a solution make a choice
5.
We like to play games with our sisters and brothers We like to write songs and hunt with each other We like break dancing, singing and sledding But most of all, best of all We like to fill everyone’s bucket So every day we can say This is the best day ever So every day we can say This is the best day ever We like to play, dance and say that every day we’re all OK We like to play and dance and say that every day we’re all OK But more than that it is a fact that you’re my friend I’ve got your back Cause I need you and you need me we are a great big family And every day it just might be the best one yet So every day we can say This is the best day ever
6.
A little girl went to school fell and hurt her knee A little boy ran up to her and said, would you like ice cream She said, yes please that would make my day…but could we get a band-aid on the way You fill my bucket when you help me, hug me Say nice things and make me smile all day A little boy went to school fell and hurt his knee A little girl ran up to him and said, would you like ice cream He said, yes please that would make my day…but could we get a band-aid on the way
7.
When someone’s sad we say something happy When they’re made we cheer them up If you’ve fallen you will hear us calling You’re not alone no you’re never on your own Change your words you can change the world…every day Change le Monde! When someone’s sad we say something happy (Repeat) When they’re made we cheer them up (Repeat) If you’ve fallen you will hear us calling (Repeat) You’re not alone no you’re never on your own (Repeat) Change your words you can change the world…every day Change le Monde! You’re not alone no you’re never on your own 4x
8.
Cause I’m awesome And you’re awesome Yeah we’re awesome when we’re together 2x We’re smart good at art Big brains and big hearts We bake doughnuts and cupcakes We fly like a peregrine falcon on ice-skates Every day we bring our A Game We’re cool as ice cream That’s what they say Cause I’m awesome You and I are awesome together (echo) And you’re awesome You and I are awesome together (echo) Yeah we’re awesome when we’re together 2x You and I are awesome…. together
9.
Shekoli 02:26
Better Hold On to Friendship Better Hold On to Respect Better Hold On don’t let go Better Hold On to Honesty Better Hold On the Best Policy Better Hold On don’t let go There’s a new girl in our classroom We say, shekoli hope you feel welcome She’s all alone now on the playground We walk up and say, do you want to play now If we see someone sad and lonely We walk up and say…shekoli You are not alone on the playground Your friends are all around
10.
In Christmas town you’ll hear the sounds of children in the streets Reindeer bells and cheering elves as Santa brings us treats We decorate Christmas trees with lights and candy canes Through the snow the wind will blow and fill our angel wings Ooh ooh, ooh ooh 2x In Christmas town we gather round so we can share a feast Cakes and pies fill our eyes we love to eat roast beast Build a snowman in the nighttime under stars that glow We drink hot coco as the cold grows and the snow falls down Ooh ooh, ooh ooh (repeat 4x)

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Songs From Schools is a songwriting series Rik Leaf hosts in communities across Canada. These 10 songs come from time Rik spent with students from Kátł'odeeche First Nation in NWT, Oneida Nation of the Thames in Ontario, Francophone students at École Central in Fort St John, B.C. and English schools in Winnipeg, MB, Fort St John and Victoria, B.C.

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released November 7, 2016

Rik Leaf - Leader (guitar & vocals)

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Rik Leaf has toured Canada writing, recording and performing songs with students for over 10 years. Rik uses his background in music, TV & Film to produce multi media projects that highlight the creative process. Rik is the Creative Director for, Tribe of One, a national collective of indigenous artists. ... more

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