"The
Cul-de-Sac Kids" Lyrics
1. The Cul-de-Sac Kids © 2010 Paul Rogers/ DumDitty Music BMI
When the Cul de Sac kids all come running
it's time to play!
C'mon now, let's get some fun in
It's a sunny day
Everybody's gonna get their skateboards out
Everybody's gonna play some Tic Tac Toe
We're the coolest kids you'll ever meet
Living' in a circle at the end of the street
When the Cul de Sac kids all come running
It's time to play...It's time to play!
When a car comes in you can't go running
if a ball is tossed.
til they just say fooey and pull a "U" ey
and drive out just as lost
Here comes Sally and Michael and brother Dan
everybody's gonna play some Kick The Can
We've got kids of the happiest sort
Right here in Starling Court
When the Cul de Sac kids all come running
it's time to play!
It's time to play!
Ooh, yeah, yeah
They don't drive up, they don't drive down
They only come in and go 'round and 'round
The Cul de Sac Kids are flipping their lids
all over town
When the Cul de Sac kids all come running
it's time to play!
C'mon now, let's get some fun in
On a Saturday
Everybody's gonna have a Tug 'o War
Everybody's gonna skip a little rope
I got some water in a big balloon
I'm gonna drop it on you really soon!
When the Cul de Sac kids all come running
It's time to play!
It's time to play!
2. Sick Of Being Sick © 2010 Paul Rogers DumDitty Music/ BMI
I'm Sick of Being Sick!
sick of feeling yucky
feeling like my lucky stars are not doing what they should
Feeling kind of blue
looking kind of pasty
hoping for a hasty turn around to feeling good
And I do believe I feel a little better when youÕre singing me a silly song
I'm Sick of Being Sick
I won't be sick for long
I'm Sick of Being Sick!
feeling kind of crummy
something in my tummy might be heading for the sink
I didn't go to school
Just lying on the sofa
IÕm content to loaf around Ōtil IÕm back in the pink
But I do believe I feel a little better when you sit and hug me tight
I'm Sick of Being Sick!
but I'll be alright
Everything's a funny sound, I don't want my friends around
IÕm just a cranky head
I donÕt want to run and play, think IÕd really rather stay
In my bed instead
I'm Sick of Being Sick!
It started with a fever
Mommy says believe her when she says I need my rest
I guess IÕll go to sleep
And try a bit of dreaming
With a little steamer steaming all night just might be whatÕs best
And I do believe I feel a little better when she tucks me in at night
I'm Sick of Being Sick!
But I'll be alright.
3. Make Our Way © 2010 Paul Rogers DumDitty Music/ BMI
Down this road is a pot of gold
and I've been told
it's there for taking
if you've a got a dream and a clever scheme
You can make your way in the world
Around this bend is a foe or friend
and I won't pretend
to know who's coming , but with
every turn , there's a chance to learn
how to make your way in the World.
We're gonna make our way
We're gonna make our way in the world
We're gonna make our way
We're gonna make our way in the world
We're gonna take our dreams
And tie 'em to a star
With our heads up high, it isn't very far
Fortune lies somewhere right before our eyes.
Beneath this hat is a clever cat and the feeling that
I won't be scratching my way around
I know were bound
to make our way in the world
We're gonna make our way
We're gonna make our way in the world
We're gonna make our way
We're gonna make our way in the world
4. Cat Chat © 2010 Paul Rogers DumDitty Music/ BMI
They chit and chat about their cats
"My cat did this, my cat did that"
There's an empty place where I once sat
'cause I won't hear another word 'bout that cat
Tabby goes and looks back in
then come back in to go out again
It's a crazy game that you can't win
"Oh, look that cute little Cheshire grin"
Then he hides in my dirty clothes
Sneak attacks upon my toes
Waits until I'm sleeping so
He can sit and purr beneath my nose
CHORUS
Little Tabby's run away
Juniper jumps in the kitchen sink
The only place he'll take a drink
Lately I've begun to think
Our Kitty Cat needs a Kitty cat shrink
He scratched the back of a brand new chair
The couch is covered with all his hair
I'm sure our guests don't really care
So we leave it there for them to wear
CHORUS
Little Toby's in the window
Cleo got a bluejay!
I've got a bracelet full of kitty cat charms
One for every sweet little dickens
Little angels on the arms
Of a sweater I knitted for Mr. Wickens
CHORUS
Cowboy's got a furball
5. Only Mom © 2010 Paul Rogers DumDitty Music/BMI
Where are the Wild Things now ?
And how do I get there?
What will I need to know
To get along?
Why does the wind blow so?
When it does, where does it go?
How will I ever grow
To be that strong?
Only Mom knows the answer to that
Only Mom knows the answer to that
Why the leaves change color and the sky is blue
And I don't always do what she wants me to
Only Mom, Only Mom
Only Mom knows the answer and I better not wake her for that.
Do I have to wear these boots? (yeah, yeah)
Is it gonna rain all day? (no, no)
Will I ever get to play
Outside again?
Why is everything going wrong?
Why is everybody picking on me?
Can't I just be left alone
To do what ever I want to?
Only Mom knows the answer to that
Only Mom knows the answer to that
Why I feel so bad when I swing and miss
And she makes it all better with a hug and kiss
Only Mom, Only Mom
Only Mom knows the answer and I better not wake her for that.
'Cause she always telling me
Wait for what tomorrow brings
But tomorrow always takes so long.
And I wonder if the things I do that drive her crazy now
Will be the things she misses when I'm gone
If I ever to find a book
With everything there is to know
I hope there's always left for me
One more page to turn
As the years go flying by
Will my eyes stay open wide?
Will I always wonder why
There's so much to learn?
Only Mom knows the answer to that
Only Mom knows the answer to that
Why she gets so worried when I don't come home
And her eyes got teary when I read this poem
Only Mom, Only Mom
Only Mom knows the answer and I better not wake her for that.
Better not wake her up
Better not wake her up
6. Grounded One More Time ©2010 Paul Rogers, Jonny Rogers DumDitty Music/ BMI
Sitting in my bedroom tonight
Just got grounded one more time
Went to get a kiwi and lime
Just got grounded one more time
Dad said I couldn't go
Unless he said so
He said I had to stay
But I went anyway
Sitting in my bedroom tonight
Just got grounded one more time
Guess I should have stayed here at home
Now I'm sitting all alone
Didn't do what my Dad said
Now my social life is dead
Maybe I'll be sitting here
All the way until next year
Sitting in my bedroom tonight
Just got grounded one more time
I sang that song six years ago
Sounds like a little kids I don't know
I can't believe that was really me
Sounds like some kind of Peewee
Now if I ride down to the park
I might stay there 'til after dark
If I do I'm gonna pay the fine
I'm gonna get grounded one more time
Sitting with my crayons and toys
Wish that I could make some noise
Guess I should have stayed here at home
Now I'm sitting all alone
Dad said I couldn't go
Unless he said so
He said I had to stay
But I went anyway
Sitting in my bedroom tonight
Just got grounded one more time
Now I'm sitting all alone
Just got grounded one more time
Just got grounded one more time
7. Kursten, Kristen, Kiersten and Karl © 2010 Paul Rogers DumDitty Music/ BMI
Oh Kursten and Kristen and Kiersten and Karl
went off to Carnival Day
Kursten said "Kristen, I think Karl's kissing
Kiersten behind the arcade"
Then Kristen was crying while Kursten was trying
to cheer the poor girl up some how
and Karl said "Kiersten, I thought you were Kristen
or I wouldn't be kissing you now"
Three pretty sisters that all look the same
Each lovely lady with a similar name
One lucky fella who'll love only one
Which lovely sister? Now the guessin's begun
Then Kiersten said "Karl, forget about Kristen
You could be happy with me
My two other sisters are looking for misters
much older and richer than thee"
While Kristen said "Kursten, though my heart is burstin'
I'll be loved for just who I am
And Kursten said " Kiersten, forget about Karl
You'd be better which a Charlie or Sam
Three pretty sisters that all look the same
Each lovely lady with a similar name
One lucky fella who'll love only one
Which lovely sister? Now the courtin's begun
Then Karl told Kiersten "I must go find Kristen
and tell her how silly I've been"
Kiersten said "Karl, with a bit of a snarl
If you do, you'll not kiss me again"
Then Kiersten saw Kursten and what is worse, then
she saw Karl fall in her arms
Karl said "Kursten, I think it's for certain
Our plan has worked like a charm!
CHORUS
9. The Whole Week Long © 2010 Paul Rogers DumDitty Music/ BMI
I come from the village of Merrydale
where the air is fresh and clean
and the laundry swings in the summertime breeze
over the fields of green
But at school I wear a coat and pants to match
And on each knee a sewn on patch
A single pair of underwear
to last the whole week long. Singing.....
Three Days In and Three Days Out
That's how we wear our knickers now
Inside out, shake them all about
to last the whole week long
"Master Tommy"..
We have'n't any money for pencils
We haven't any money for ink
And before we sup, we all cue up
for a scrubbing at the sink
But it's the simple things you miss
and most of all is this
In me undie drawer, there was always more
that me Mum had washed before
We're singing now..
CHORUS
On Sunday, that's the one day
we get a brand new pair
Come Monday, that's one day
There's five more days to wear
our underwear
If you do well on your essays
You'll get a fine reward
A ginger cake that cook will bake
And tea with Master Ward
But the best part of your day will be
When they hand you a package from the school's laundry
A month's supply of BVDs
And a month without this song
CHORUS
10. Stop The Haircut © 2010 Paul Rogers DumDitty Music/ BMI
Where did Jonny go?
Someone said just down the street
Said he had to take the plunge
Into the barber seat
Dad said it's way too long
He can't take it anymore
They're gonna have to cut it off
Let it fall down to the floor
Stop the haircut c'mon you guys lets go
Stop the haircut 'cause Jonny's in trouble you know
Stop the haircut we've got to run down there right now
Stop the haircut He's our buddy, we've got to help him somehow
There he is, chair number three
Trying so hard not to cry
C'mon fellas, there's not much time
You know he's do it for you or I
Jimmy and Tommy, wait right here
I think I've got a plan
When you see the lights go out
Run in yelling as loud as you can
Stop the haircut Yeah, yeah! Nobody move!
Stop the haircut We're taking our pal and there's nothing you can do
Stop the haircut Hold it right there mister, put those clippers down.
Stop the haircut C'mon Jonny, We can't hang around
Uh oh, there's my Dad
And Tommy's too
Waiting for haircuts
It looks like the fun is through
There's a buzz cut waiting for me right now
In barber chair number one
Little tommy's sitting in number two
About to get the same thing done
11. Talking To The Steering Wheel © 2010 Paul Rogers DumDitty Music/ BMI
Can't you see my mouth is moving?
Can't you see I'm talking to you?
Won't you tell me how you're doing?
Tell me who you're talking to.
Tweet, Tweet Twitter this
Twitter that your Dad is here
Tell your friends C U Later
I promise you they won't disappear
Plugged in tuned out
Sometimes I feel (Hello)
Like I'm talking to the steering wheel
G2G Text me later
LOL Don't be a hater (TT4N) Don't be a hater
Is there anything you'd like to talk about?
'd like to know what's going on
I've only get a couple minutes with you
When we get home, you'll be gone
So pull those headphones off your head
Try to listen to me instead
Can you even hear what I'm saying?
Now tell me what I just said!
CHORUS
G2G, I'm free this weekend
DIF, (Dad is Freaking)
I got a text from my daughter, she was at the store
by the time I read it, got 13 more
Couldn't find a way to just type "OK"
Probably would've taken me the rest of the day
If I had to take a test in texting, I would fail
Finally called her up, it went straight to voice mail
Oh, Dad, talkin' is passe
Nobody ever uses their phone that way
CHORUS
MYB (Miss Ya Badly)
LYM (Love Ya Madly)
12. Carried Me © 2010 Paul Rogers DumDitty Music/ BMI
To the ones that loved and carried me
you are always by my side
Every road I take, every step I make
May you always be my guide
Sail Away, Sail Away
To a place where souls are free
And I keep a prayer upon my lips for the ones who loved and carried me.
Every tender word, every sweet caress
was made to help me shine
Every fear I faced, was soon erased
by your strength that became mine
Drift Away. Drift away
to a place in memory
and I keep a picture near my heart of the ones who loved and carried me.
Carried me
Carried me
Carried me home
For the ones that loved and carried me
I am giving what they gave
to the ones I bring into this world
who walk the path they made
Far away, Far away
I can hear a melody
And I keep the voices in my head of the ones who loved and carried me