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Here are the songs from our brand new CD!!

Playing in the Dirt

Story behind the song:

Jimmy Joe wrote Playing in the Dirt to show that kids don't need expensive toys or high tech gadgets to have fun.

One day after school, two girls sat down in Jimmy Joe's bus when it started to rain.

The girls knew they weren't supposed to leave the bus but they couldn't resist. They said, "Mr. Bus Driver Man Sir, can we play in the rain?"

Mr. Bus Driver Man Sir could not say no. He watched with a smile as the girls danced in the rain.

Lyrics:

I’m playing in the dirt,

I’m playing in the dirt

I might get it on my shirt,

But I won’t get hurt

I might get it on my shirt

but I won’t get hurt,

I’m playing in the dirt

I’m playing in the rain,

I’m playing in the rain

Watch it going down the drain,

But I’m feeling no pain

I watch it going down the drain

but I’m feeling no pain

I’m playing in the rain

I’m playing in the mud,

I’m playing in the mud

I’m not playing in a flood,

I’m just covered up in crud

I’m not playing in a flood

I’m just covered in crud

I’m playing in the mud

Mama doesn’t like it

when I’m playing out there

She says, “You’re tracking dirt

and mud everywhere”

Oh, Mama, can’t you see

I’m just having some fun

Can I have some new shoes?

I just lost one…

I’m playing in the pool,

I’m playing in the pool

I’m splashing like a fool

And I’m keeping real cool

I’m splashing like a fool

and I’m keeping real cool

I’m playing in the pool

I’m playing in the sun,

I’m playing in the sun

Getting toasted like a bun

And I’m having lots of fun

Getting toasted like a bun

and I’m having lots of fun

I’m playing in the sun

I’m playing in a tree,

I’m playing in a tree

I skinned my knee

But I’m feeling so free

I skinned my knee

but I’m feeling so free

I’m playing in a tree

Mama doesn’t like it

when I’m playing out there

Says, “You’re tracking dirt

and mud everywhere

Oh, Mama, can’t you see

I’m just having some fun?

Can I have a new shirt?

I just ruined this one.

I’m playing in the dirt,

I’m playing in the dirt

I might get it on my shirt

But I won’t get hurt

I might get it on my shirt

but I won’t get hurt,

I’m playing in the dirt

Lyrics and Stories behind the songs:

Little Frizzle

Story behind the song:

Chrissie and Jimmy Joe live in the country with cats, dogs, chickens, goats and ducks.

Among the flock of chickens is a very special frizzle bantam named Little Frizzle.

Little Frizzle is tiny with black curly feathers and a bit of an attitude. She doesn't hang out with the other chickens. She prefers the company of her best friend Mr. Duck. Sometimes she lays teeny tiny eggs.

Lyrics:

Little Frizzle, you’re only five inches tall

Little Frizzle, you’re my favorite one of all

You always fly the coop without even flying

You always buck the trend without even trying

Little Frizzle

Little Frizzle, you sing your own tune

Little Frizzle, you’re crazy like a loon

Your head is nearly bald and your feathers are so curly

You’re cute as a button even when you’re acting surly

Little Frizzle

Little Frizzle, you might need a boost

Little Frizzle, to get up on your roost

At the end of the day when the sun is going down

You don’t go up high you just sleep right on the ground

Little Frizzle

Little Frizzle, will you ever lay an egg?

Little Frizzle, oh please don’t make me beg

Build a little nest where you can park your little bottom

I’ll go out in the morning and collect ‘em if ya got ‘em

Little Frizzle

(Guitar solo)

Little Frizzle, you’re only five inches tall

Little Frizzle, you’re my favorite one of all

You always fly the coop without even flying

You always win my heart without even trying

Little Frizzle

Casey

Story behind the song:

Chrissie and Jimmy Joe met at one of the biggest farmers markets in Austin. Jimmy Joe was booking the music there, and Chrissie was looking for a gig. Years later, they are married and making music together, including every Saturday at that same farmers market.

Casey has been the face-painter and balloon-artist at that market for years. He always dances to the music when he isn’t painting a face, and he is a bright and wonderful part of the market, so Chrissie decided he needed a song. He loves it, and when they sing it every week during the kids music hour, Casey spins his umbrella and blows bubbles to celebrate his song.

Lyrics:

Casey sits ‘neath his big bright umbrella

At the farmers market each week

Giraffes of blue and poodles of yellow,

The children excitedly seek

That man can shape dreams out of a balloon

Little faces all beam as the band plays their tunes

Refrain:

Ooo, oui, la la Ooo, oui, la la

Magic just dances right out of his hands

When he has the chance he’ll dance (sing) to the band

Ooo, oui, la la Ooo, oui, la la

Girls are crowned with pink wings and red daisies

Young princes claim their green swords

Faces of pandas all painted by Casey

Little tigers jump out and they roar

On each passerby he paints a glad smile

The morning will fly as the band plays a while

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Music by John Walter Bratton 1907

Story behind the song:

Chrissie and Jimmy Joe love to play instrumental music on their guitars and they wanted to share this love of instrumental music with children. They often seek out music by other guitar duos to get new ideas. They discovered a lovely duo out of England called The Amber Rose Guitar Duo. They really loved their interpretation of this old children’s song and realized it would be perfect to add to their repertoire. They have a big brown teddy bear named Theodore who accompanies them to all of their children’s shows, and they always dedicate this song to him.

My Garden

Story Behind the Song:

Chrissie and Jimmy Joe were invited to play at the Zilker Botanical Gardens Festival in Austin several years in a row. They offered to write a garden song for the event. And, of course, playing at a farmers market every week, they know some folks who have VERY BIG gardens.

Lyrics:

Refrain:

My garden, my garden, these seeds I have been sewing

With water and sunshine, my garden keeps on growing

Tomatoes and peppers and snap peas on the vine

I love to tend this garden, this garden of mine

Marigolds and zinnias, roses and columbine

I love to tend this garden, this garden of mine

Bridge:

Some sunny afternoon, I’ll go out and pick some lunch

And bring it to your house, fresh crispy treats that we can munch, Munchity Munch Munch Crunch!!

And my love for the earth grows and spreads and shines

I love to tend this garden, this garden of mine

Things That Go Boom

Story behind the song:

It was the 4th of July (Chrissie’s favorite holiday), and Chrissie and Jimmy Joe were at the park watching fireworks. Chrissie said to Jimmy Joe, "You should write a song about things that go Boom!"

He did.

Lyrics:

When you were young you couldn't sleep

Alone in your big dark room

'cause the monster in the closet could smash down the door