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Tuba Blues

by My Friend Christopher

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1.
I’d rather be, I’d rather be under the sea I’d rather be, I’d rather be under the sea They’ve got some fish down there, dressed like clowns If you want to see stars, just look down I read about a shark, as big as a bus I hope it swims by and gives a ride to us Under the sea I’ll see you soon, I’ll see you soon up on the moon I’ll see you soon, I’ll see you soon up on the moon It doesn’t look too far, above my roof If we take a jar, we can bring back proof I bet we can get there if I push and you pull And when we arrive I hope . . . it’s not too full Up on the moon Daydreaming of the sea Nothing can come between, me and my dreams Night dreaming of the moon If you dream along with me - we’ll be there soon I’d rather be, I’d rather be under the sea I’ll see you soon, I’ll see you soon up on the moon If I can’t go, I won’t cry I’ll just lie in this tub and stare at the sky I could flow down the drain, or float into space Because my dreams always take me to a special place Under the sea, up on the moon, under the sea, up on the moon All in my dreams
2.
I made a list of things to do today cause I’m an optimist Hang the laundry out, paint a little trim Make lunch clean up bring the laundry in But in between those tasks I’m always being asked To make a snack play soccer sing a song These kids are getting old how can I say no Good thing the summer days are long I’ve got a list of things to do today List of things to do today I got things to do today I got things to doodle-ee-do I got a list of things to do today Things to do today I got things to do today I got a toodee-oo-de-loo-doo, toodee-oo-de-loo-doo, toodee-oo-de-loo-doo list I made a mental note of what must get done before we leave today Let Catrick out pack the camping bin Get the kids to pack clothes let the cat back in I’ve got to do it alone but I’ll show ‘em I’ve grown I can really pull my weight I’m going to stick to the plan - Oh! There’s a piano Let me see if I still can play *Interlude* This list of chores wasn’t helping me so I made one I could complete Wake up say good morning shave if I’m too hairy Get dressed only when strictly necessary Make time for a chat stop and pet the cat Take a moment to look at the sky Play a game with the kids hey I finally did All the things on my list today I did the list of things to do today List of things to do today List of things to do today I did the whole goldarn toodle-oodley list I did the list of things to do today The whole list of things to do today List of things to do today I did the toodee-oo-de-loo-doo, toodee-oo-de-loo-doo, toodee-oo-de-loo-doo list
3.
Think of a worm . . . it's much smaller than you No voice, no choice - what can it do? Dig in the ground . . . make those cute little poos And when it rains he comes crawling up The lowly turtle, has got cold cold blood When you make your bed I betcha don’t use mud - she does Down in the silent dark all winter long But in the spring she’s swimming up to this song She’s swimming up She’s swimming up In the spring she comes swimming up She’s got the spirit it takes to leave the mud and the lake And in the spring she comes swimming up They say the ocean is blue but let me tell you Down where the fishes be, You know it’s actually too black to see They turn their eyes to the surface and sky Down in the dark they keep looking up Keep looking up Keep looking up Down in the dark they keep looking up Think of the shark and the skate, the manta ray for goodness sake And when it’s dark keep looking up Keep looking up Keep looking up When you’re down keep looking up You think no one’s as blue as you are I know a whale down-er and blu-er . . . So when you’re down keep looking up When you’re down keep looking up When you’re down keep looking up When you’re down keep looking up
4.
Shoe Pile 03:21
Shoe pile by the front door, shoe pile by the side door Shoe pile, I gotta shovel away so I can look out my back door It’s growing by the minute, I think a couple of skunks live in it My family’s got more feet than a centipede Look at the shoe pile by the door Size one, size two, size three, size four Aw, your feet’s too big I gotta buy some more Sneakers, runners sandals, boots You buy ‘em in a box, but what’s the use? Just put ‘em in the Shoe pile by the front door, shoe pile by the side door Shoe pile, I gotta shovel away so I can look out my back door It’s growing by the minute, I think a couple of skunks live in it My family’s got more feet than a centipede Look at the shoe pile by the door Winter and spring and summer and fall We got boxes in the basement, there’s a hamper in the hall We like to walk to school, we can run for miles When they see us at the shoe store, they always smile "What can I get for you today, sir?" Just the usual. "Three pairs of extra-breakable, super-outgrowable shoes coming right up!" Just put ‘em in the Shoe pile by the front door, shoe pile by the side door Shoe pile, I gotta shovel away so I can look out my back door It’s growing by the minute, I think a couple of you live in it My family’s got more feet than a centipede Look at the shoe pile by the door Shoe pile don’t bother me, Shoe pile don’t bother me Shoe pile don’t bother me at all Shoe pile don’t bother me, Shoe pile don’t bother me Shoe pile don’t bother me at all
5.
Dad Salad 01:57
Gimme a bag of cheesies, bag of chips Box of raisins, sounds like this . . . It’s a special surprise don’t tell your mother Add a sprinkle of sugar keeps your food groups covered The kids’ll all shout Hooray! They’re glad you made Dad Salad Dad Salad, Dad Salad - It’s really cheesy, and salty too Dad Salad, Dad Salad - A little sweet, just like you The kids’ll all shout Hooray! They’re glad you made Dad Salad Scoop that ice cream, banana on top Open up a couple of cans of pop . . . We got root beer, cola, grape, lemon lime Stay hydrated - drink it all of the time The kids’ll all shout Hooray! They’re glad you made Pop Smoothies Pop Smoothies, pop smoothies - They’re so, so fizzy Pop Smoothies, pop smoothies - They make the small ones dizzy Pop Smoothies, pop smoothies - It’s healthy ‘cause of the fruit Pop Smoothies, pop smoothies - So easy, kids can do it The kids’ll all shout Hooray! They’re glad you made Pop Smoothies Dad Salad, Dad Salad - It’s really cheesy, and salty too Dad Salad, Dad Salad - A little sweet, just like you The kids’ll all shout Hooray! They’re glad that dad is cooking today
6.
Summertime and I’m feeling fine I want to get me some Lemon Lime Ice Cream and eat it in the sun Now it’s dripping all down my clothes I can see some on my sister’s nose Oh we’ve got the melted ice cream blues And every time I wave my arms around There’s more ice cream on the ground Oh we’ve got the melted ice cream river blues And then my dad starts to yell at me, he says - “Hey, do you think that stuff is free?” And now he’s got the melted ice cream blues Now I bit the bottom off my cone And an ice cream river’s flowin’ Carry me away on the melted ice cream river blues Though eating ice cream in the sun is fine I think I’ll keep on licking till the winter time And say goodbye to the melted ice cream blues
7.
Bit by Bit 04:06
How you gonna make the wind? You gotta blow your breath all out How you gonna make the wind? You gotta blow your breath all out How you gonna make the wind? You gotta blow your breath all out Bit by bit, bit by bit, bit by bit How you gonna make an ocean? You gotta cry a little tear How you gonna make an ocean? You gotta cry a little tear How you gonna make an ocean? You gotta cry a little tear Bit by bit, bit by bit, bit by bit How you gonna fill the sky? You gotta plant a little seed How you gonna fill the sky? You gotta plant a little seed How you gonna fill the sky? You gotta plant a little seed Bit by bit, bit by bit, bit by bit Bit by bit, Bit by bit Although the puzzle is so big just put your small piece where it fits Bit by bit, bit by bit You’ll get to know, your heart will grow, bit by bit How you gonna reach the stars? You gotta grow a little up How you gonna reach the stars? You gotta grow a little up How you gonna reach the stars? You gotta grow a little up Bit by bit, bit by bit, bit by bit How you gonna make a new day? You gotta dream a little dream How you gonna make a new day? You gotta dream a little dream How you gonna make a new day? You gotta dream a little dream Bit by bit, bit by bit, bit by bit Bit by bit, Bit by bit Although the puzzle is so big just put your small piece where it fits Bit by bit, bit by bit You’ll get to know, your heart will grow, bit by bit How you gonna make peace? You gotta sing a little song How you gonna make peace? You gotta sing a little song How you gonna make peace? You gotta sing a little song Bit by bit, bit by bit, bit by bit Bit by bit, Bit by bit Although the puzzle is so big just put your small piece where it fits Bit by bit, bit by bit You’ll get to know, your heart will grow, bit by bit
8.
He’s Santa Claus . . . because He started giving so long ago He’s a saint . . . but he ain’t So good on the telephone Christmas Eve. . . he brings dreams But he needs some assistance too Write a list . . . . mail it in It’s the least a little kid can do Oh . . . Santa Claus gets his information Exclusively in the mail So if you’re good you’d better write a letter And give it to a snail (mail carrier) Santa Claus gets his information Directly in the post So write out by hand, don’t offend him, send him A list of what you want the most You won’t catch him reading emails With a phone up to his nose And as for S-M-essages well He’s never heard of those Don’t make me laugh . . . . Ho Ho Ho Ho! How long? . . . How far? From the North Pole to here? Big old list . . . bag of toys But he makes the trip every year In his sleigh . . . all the way He can fly and read your mind He’s a tireless, wireless jolly saint Who leaves every phone behind Oh . . . Santa Claus gets his information Exclusively in the mail So if you’re good you’d better write a letter And give it to a snail (mail carrier) Santa Claus gets his information Directly in the post So write out by hand, don’t offend him, send him A list of what you want the most

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My Friend Christopher’s second album Tuba Blues follows the musical roots of blues and jazz down deep. Songs like Things to do Today and Shoe Pile deliver the dad perspective on kid foibles while Under the Sea, Up on the Moon and Bit by Bit invite imagination through poetic lyrics and eclectic arrangements of tuba, trombone, piano, ukulele and slide guitar played by Raffi producer and sideman Ken Whiteley. With Tuba Blues My Friend Christopher continues to share savvy roots music and thoughtful songwriting for families looking to laugh together or take an imaginary journey with a vintage roots soundtrack.

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released April 11, 2022

All songs written and performed by C. Eckart except Melted Ice Cream Blues - Traditional with adapted lyrics
Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Accordion and Main Vocals: My Friend Christopher
Tuba and Trombone: N. Jay Burr
Drums and Percussion: Adam Coolsaet
Back-up vocals: My Kid Willa, My Kid Oscar
Slide Guitar, Harmonica and Mandolin: Ken Whiteley
Mixed and Mastered by Martin Eckart

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