Do it Again

Story Behind The Song

I was reading an article by Philip Yancy (a Christian writer). He was talking about GK Chesterton (a famous writer/philospher) and neat stuff he said about God. Like God says "Do it Again" to the flower or something. Reading this article and the ideas in it sparked the idea for this song.

Song Description

Kids can never get enough of their parents. When they are having fun, they keep saying "Do it again", but parents get tired too fast. There is a spiritual lesson in this song about God. He never gets tired doing stuff for us.

Song Length 4:39 Genre Folk - General, Unique - Children
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Pleasant, Glad Subject Baby, Children, General
Similar Artists Peter, Paul & Mary, Amy Grant Language English
Era 1990 - 1999

Lyrics

Susie and Mommy went to the park to take a little swing.
Mommy pushed Susie for a half hour, then started questioning:
"Darlin' woncha climb on the bars? My arms feel almost dead!"
Sue leaned back with twinkling eyes and this is what she said,

Chorus: Do it again, mama please
Do it again, don't get tired
Do it again, Do it again (repeat)

Daddy and Danny rolled on the floor and started wrestling
They tickled and tumbled for a half hour. Hear Dan's delighted screams.
Dad said, "Son, I've had enough. I think I'll hit the couch."
Dan stuck out his lower lip and he began to pout,

Do it again, Daddy please
Do it again, don't get tired
Do it again. Do it again. (repeat)

Bridge:
Can't you see, I'm grownup, and I've worked hard all day?
Can't you see, I'm a child, and all I wanna do is play......?

God looks down and has a good laugh at all these kids He made.
I just don't think that they understand what I go through each day.
Why, if I decided to take a day off, they'd be in a fix.
So even though it's monotonous, I'll keep up my old tricks:

Do it again - to the sun
Do it again - to the moon
Do it again - to the stars
Do it again - to the seas

Do it again - to the earth
Do it again - to the clouds
Do it again - to the rain
Do it again - to the seeds

Do it again, Father please
Do it again - my heartbeat
Do it again. Do it again (repeat)

Well I always enjoy your stuff and thesis no exception....It's stuck in my head.... Do It Again

Do It Again? Well, I'll certainly play it again. Bright, entertaining children's song with plenty of bounce. A good singalong.

This song is so listenable because of its "child-like" simplicity, i.e. a basic melody with great lyrics, with a well played guitar accompaniment. Very nice, clear voice; the fun you are having singing this song is clearly evident. This song has universal appeal, but may find market application to kids programming audiences.

this is another great kids song that we all know and love

My first thought was 'there is beauty in simplicity' but that would not do justice to this song. It is actually a very clever piece of work. Lyrically very entertaining with a great sing-a-long chorus. Great expressive vocal with just the right straight-forward guitar accompaniment.

A very sweet song for little children. Minimal melody and minimal music, instead a very pleasant female vocal.
The lyrics bring to mind an unfortunately bawdy old song, and I can't be the only one who thinks, when you sing "DO it again" of the song "Roll me over in the clover, etc etc.
If you don't mind the similarity I can live with it too - it is amusing, but not quite what you intend.

I believe you have an original idea there for sure good one,

Very nicely done, I can see it being used on a children's show

HA HA!--love this song--i love all of your songs--anything you do is just fine with me--thanxs--joe

What great a great lesson for all your kids and I can see why they love you and your voice is gentle and easy for all to sing along with you

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Jamie DeFrates Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
acrokid2 Kate Carpenter 12/9/2010

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