Hey Little Scrub Jay

Story Behind The Song

The Eco-Troop kids of Pelican Island Elementary in Sebastian, FL raised $300,000 to buy up the empty lots around their school to preserve the habitat of these 2 endangered creatures. To celebrate their achievement, they invited me to come and do a concer

Song Description

Teaches about the Florida Scrub Jay and Gopher tortoise and the kids who have worked to save their habitat.

Song Length 2:53 Genre Unique - Children, Folk - Rural
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Welcoming, Cheerful Subject Birds, General
Similar Artists Peter, Paul & Mary, Amy Grant Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Hey, little scrub jay
You're my friend.
Squawkin' up a blue streak
Eatin' from my hand.
Don't pack yo' bags.
Don't move yo' stuff.
You can stay right here.
There's room enough.

CHORUS: Here in Sebastian, Home of the Troop called ECO.
I see how the animals live near the people.
The animals live near the people.

Hey, gopher tortoise!
Stick around.
We bought you some acres
Of solid ground.
Don't pack yo' bags.
Don't move yo' stuff.
You can stay right here.
There's room enough.

CHORUS:

Here's to the future.
Here's to the land.
Here's to the kids who
Do what they can.
In years to come
Someday our kids
Will be so glad
For what we did.

CHORUS:
REPEAT FIRST VERSE.

Hello Kate. Me again!! Really nice tune and perfect production on this one!! Always enjoy your stuff!!

Well, its just another beauty from this soon to be famous children's writer. she just keeps going on and on----------

Beautiful voice, sounds a lot like Ms. Kate - great children's song!

I love songs where kids echo back...working on one now myself. I admire the change in sections for a nice bit of diversity in melody. I especially like the nature references and education provided. Good Karma kind of song. Country Music & Kids = Magic. Best of luck. Keep recording. See you on the TOP 10. - Annie Lynn

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Jamie DeFrates Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter
This track is on 2 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
hawnsmith Mrs. Kate 3/30/2012
acrokid2 Kate Carpenter 12/9/2010

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