CHARACTER COUNTS! It counts a lot for me.
Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility.
Fairness, caring, citizenship —
This all amounts to
CHARACTER COUNTS!
What I do when nobody's looking
Is a chance for me to see
Just what kind of person
I choose to be.
I hold on to my honor.
I take each bump in stride.
It's a noble quest,
And I do my best
To live each day with pride.
'Cause...
I can hear a thousand voices
Telling me what's true.
Some say I am foolish
To live the way I do.
If I don't keep my virtue,
Then what good is my gain?
When something's right,
I give it all my might.
When it's not right,
I refrain.
Because...
I make mistakes.
I disappoint my friends,
And when I do,
I try to make amends.
I always know
That true success depends
On moral courage.
Everywhere!
All the time!
Key of G
130 beats per minute
INTRO: | G C | C D D/F# | G C | D D/F# G |
CHORUS: | G C | C D D/F# | G C | D D/F# G |
| G C | D Em | C | D |
INTRO
VERSE: | C | D | C | D | G D/F# | Em | Am | D |
| Bm | C | G D/F# | Em | Am | Am | Dsus | D |
CHORUS - INTRO - VERSE - CHORUS
INTERLUDE: | G C | 2/4 D D/F# | 4/4 Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 D |
BRIDGE: | Em | Em | Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 |
| C#1/2 dim | C#1/2 dim | Am7 | Dsus | D |
SOLO: | G C/G | D G | G C/G | D G |
CHORUS: (BREAKDOWN VOCALS)
LAST CHORUS:| G C | C D D/F# | G C | D D/F# G |
| G C | 2/4 D | 4/4 Em | Em | Am | D |
END: | G C | C D D/F# | G C | D D/F# G |
| G C | C D D/F# | G C | D G (hold G chord) ||
words and music by Dave Kinnoin
©2010 Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
I tell the truth — every word and deed.
I don't cheat or steal.
I don't deceive, don't use trickery
'Cause I've got to keep it real.
Trustworthiness.
Trustworthiness.
I profess nothin' less than
Trustworthiness.
I hold on tight to my principles.
Haven't lost them yet.
I never will.
They are not for sale.
What you see is what you get.
It feels so good to know
Others believe in me.
Each day is a chance to grow.
I can't wait to see
What I'm able to be.
I take great care with my promises
So there is no doubt.
I'm crystal clear in what I say I'll do.
I don't try to wiggle out.
I'm well aware in some relationships,
I am duty-bound
To work as one, serve the common good,
And to keep us safe and sound.
Key of A 127 beats per minute INTRO: 4/4 | Asus A | Asus A | VERSE: | A D | E A | A D | E | A D | E A | A D | E | CHORUS: | A E | F#m D | A E | F#m D | A E | F#m D | A E | INTRO: | Asus A | Asus A | VERSE - CHORUS BRIDGE: | A | D E | A D | Bm E | A | F G | Em Am | F | E7 | VERSE - CHORUS - INTRO - VERSE - CHORUS END | Asus A ||
words and music by Stuart Stotts and Dave Kinnoin
©2009 Cerisacal Music (BMI)
and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
Grandmother's callin' on the telephone.
Mama says, "Tell her I'm not home."
Joe pushes Julie off the jungle gym.
I wonder if I oughta go tell on him?
Maybe I will, maybe I won't.
Daddy's on the freeway goin' eighty-five.
I can't wait till I learn to drive!
A lady drops her wallet in the restaurant.
I could spend that money
On some stuff I want.
Maybe I will, maybe I won't.
Maybe I Will, maybe I won't.
Tug of war in my head.
What was that my conscience said?
Nobody's lookin' at the mall today.
I could grab a shirt and just walk away.
Debbie got a copy of the test last night.
I could take a peek and get the answers right.
Maybe I will, maybe I won't.
Maybe I will, maybe I won't.
The big boss says I've gotta use good sense:
Shut my mouth and shred the evidence.
I'm lookin' back on my history,
Tryin' to figure out how this all happened to me.
Maybe I will, maybe I won't.
Maybe I will, maybe I won't.
Maybe I will, maybe I....won't.
Key of D
97 beats per minute
INTRO: 4/4 | D7 | D7 |
VERSE: | D7 | D7 | D7 | D7 |
| G7 | G7 | D7 | D7 |
CHORUS ONE: | C7 | D7| D7 |
VERSE
CHORUS TWO: | C7 | D7 | C7 Bb A | D7 |
BRIDGE: | G | 3/4 A | 4/4 A | A |
VERSE
CHORUS TWO
BRIDGE
SOLO: | D7 | D7 |
VERSE
CHORUS THREE:| C7 | D7 | C7 | D7 |
| C7 A (slow down) | D7 ||
words and music by Dave Kinnoin
©2010 Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
I'd like a little respect if you don't mind.
I'm not the grooviest person you'll ever find,
But I'm here on Earth With you and the others,
And we all have worth. Uh-huh. Uh-huh.
You look like you might resist,
But I'm gonna insist on...
A little respect.
Just treat me like you wanna be treated.
Respect.
I don't want this thing to get over-heated.
I really hope you won't object
To giving me
A little respect.
I'd like a little respect if that's okay.
You're not my favorite person,
But I'm here to say
I have regard for you,
Not huge amounts, given what you do,
But some, yeah some.
You look like your head's on fire,
But I'm gonna require...
A little respect
Am I asking too much?
I'm not suggesting we shake hands,
But the insults have to cease.
It's okay to be angry,
But may we please increase
Our chance for peace?
I'd like a little respect and nothin' more.
We're not lookin' for friendship,
But don't slam the door
'Cause ya never know,
We could take a break, let a cool wind blow.
Uh-huh. Uh-huh.
I feel better already.
Now hold it steady with...
Key of G
120 beats per minute
INTRO: 4/4 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 D7 |
VERSE: | G C D | G C D | G C D | G |
| C G/B | Am7 G/B | G7 C7 | G7|
| D7 | C7 |
CHORUS: | G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 |
| Em A7 | C7 D7aug |
HALF INTRO: | G7 C7 | G7 C7 D7 |
VERSE - CHORUS
INTERLUDE: | G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 |
BRIDGE: | D | Daug | G7 C7 | G7 | B7dim | E7 |
| (Rubato) Am7 | Dsus D7(#5)(b9) |
SOLO: | (Tempo) G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 |
| G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 D7 |
VERSE - CHORUS - CHORUS
END: | G7 C7 | G7 C7 | G7 C7 D7 | G (short) ||
words and music by Dave Kinnoin
©1990 Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
The other kids said they didn't like me.
Called me a creep
And threatened to strike me.
They pointed fingers.
They laughed and jeered.
Claimed I was ugly and terminally weird.
I said...
Hey, hey, you-hoo,
I'm just a kid —
I'm just a kid like you.
Hey, hey, you-hoo,
Why do you say what you say,
Do what you do?
Why can't you see
I'm just a kid like you?
I stood my ground
And stated quite clearly,
"I'm no outsider —
No, not even nearly.
I am your neighbor on the family tree.
Look in the mirror —
You're just a kid like me!"
Why don't you tap on your head
And wake 'em up
Just in case your brains are playin' dead?
They said, "If you're so smart,
Why you shakin'?"
I said, "Because I'm a man in the makin',
And I get scared sometimes in a jam,
But I remember to stick with what I am!"
Key of Em
126 beats per minute
INTRO: 4/4 | Em | Em | Em | B7 |
VERSE: | Em | Em | Em | B7 |
| Em | Em | D | B7 |
CHORUS: | Em | Em | Am | Em |
| Em | Em | Am | Am | 6/4 Am |
INTRO
VERSE - CHORUS
BRIDGE: 4/4 | C | C | B7 | B7 |
SOLO: | Em | Em | Am | Em |
| Em | Em | 6/4 Am |
VERSE: 4/4 | Em | Em | Em | B7 |
| Em | Em | D | B7 |
CHORUS - CHORUS
END: | Em | Em ||
words and music by Dave Kinnoin
©2010 Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
I am not a puppet, no!
I'm in charge of me, and so
I take the credit and the blame.
I treat them both the same.
I withstand the wind.
I am self-disciplined.
When adverse forces grow,
I swear I won't let go of my...
Responsibility.
Responsibility.
I do what I'm supposed to do.
I don't quit,
I push on through.
I'm the best I can be —
That's my responsibility.
Deeds have consequences.
Fact! So I think before I act,
Yet I'm not afraid to decide.
I'll bravely take the ride.
Push can come to pull.
I am accountable.
You will depend on me
'Cause every day you'll see my...
Where there is darkness, I'll bring light.
I have the strength to do what's right.
I'll walk the road that's rough
Because I'm tough enough.
Key of Am
136 beats per measure
INTRO: 4/4 | Am | F | Am | F | Am | F | E7 | Am |
VERSE: | G | G | Am | Am | E7 | E7 | Am | Am |
| F | F | Am | Am | G | G | E7 | E7 |
CHORUS: | Am | F | Am | Am | G | F | E7 | E7 |
| Am | Am | Dm | Dm | E7 | E7 |
HALF INTRO: | Am | F | E7 | Am |
VERSE - CHORUS
INTERLUDE: | Am | Am |
BRIDGE: | Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7| F | F |
| Eb | Eb | D | D E7 |
SOLO: | Am | F | E7 | Am | Am | F | E7 | E7 |
CHORUS
END: | Am | F | Am | F | Am | F | Am | F | Am ||
words and music by Dave Kinnoin
©2009 Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
I had a bundle of money:
A couple of fives and a one,
Seventeen nickels, a dime, and five pennies —
A pretty good sum for some fun.
I can remember the movie.
There was some food and a drink.
I must've spent more, maybe at the toy store.
I'm scratchin' my head as I think.
Where did my money go?
Where did my money go?
My pockets are empty, and I wanna know,
Where did my money go?
Let's see, the movie was four bucks.
Three dollars more for the snacks.
The toy store was havin' a special on posters:
Two for four-fifty, plus tax.
I bought a couple of gumballs —
That brought me down to one dime.
That seemed so small,
I bought another gumball.
It seemed pretty smart at the time.
I have learned a lesson,
Now that my stack is thin.
I need to take care. I better beware:
Those gumballs can do you in.
KEY OF C
122 beats per minute
INTRO: 4/4 | Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 |
VERSE: | Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 | Dm7 |
| Dm Db(#5) | F/C | Dm G7(#5) | Cmaj7|
| Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 | C7 | F |
| F | C | G7 | C |
CHORUS: | C F/C | C | C F/C | C |
| C F/C | C A7 | D7 G7 |
INTRO - VERSE - CHORUS - INTRO
BRIDGE: | F7 | C | F7 | C |
| Em | Am | D7 | G7 | G7 |
SOLO (chorus chords)
LAST CHORUS:| C F/C | C | C F/C | C |
| C F/C | C A7 | D7 G7 |
| Em7 A7 | D7 | G7 | G7 |
END VAMP: | Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 | C F | G C ||
words and music by Dave Kinnoin
©2010 Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
I am giving two to you,
I am giving three to me.
Whatcha frownin' for?
Okay, here's one more.
We will live in harmony.
I prepare a scrumptious meal.
Near the end I see you smirk.
You eat all the pie,
Causing me to cry.
Wow, your manners need some work!
Fairness awareness —
Equity for you and me.
Put your prejudice aside.
Let your mind be open wide.
Fairness awareness —
Do what's right for all to see.
Let the winds of truth prevail,
The ships of justice sail
To Fairness Awareness Land.
Wouldn't that be grand?
When I listen carefully,
I see other points of view.
I take turns and play
By the rules each day.
I don't take advantage of you.
I correct mistakes I make.
You deserve an even shake.
I do not defend
Wrongness by a friend.
Yet, sometimes we all need a break!
Some wonder whom to blame
For this outrageous game.
I know that some say
It's kind of a dumb day
When time signatures can't stay the same.
To this I will reply,
I need not justify
Changes quite charming,
If somewhat disarming,
That help us tell boredom good-bye.
Key of G
123 beats per minute
INTRO: 4/4 | G D/F# | Am G | G D/F# | C D |
VERSE: 6/4 | G D/F# | D/F# G7 |
3/4 | C | Cm | 4/4 G | D7 |
VERSE BEFORE CHORUS:
6/4 | G D/F# | D/F# G7 |
3/4 | C | Cm | 4/4 G | A7 D7 |
CHORUS: 4/4 | C | Cm | G D/F# | G/E G7/D |
| C | Cm | G | Gaug | C | Cm | G | D7 |
1/2 INTRO: | G D/F# | C D |
VERSE - VERSE BEFORE CHORUS — CHORUS
BRIDGE: 3/4 | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | D7 | D7 |
| D7 | D7 | D7 | D7 | D7 | D7 | G | G |
| G | G | G | G | G | G | C | C |
| C | Cm/Eb | G/D | E7 | A7 | D7
(slow down while walking up to F# note) |
SOLO: 4/4 | C | C | G | G | C | C | D7 | D7 |
LAST CHORUS: | C | Cm | G D/F# | G/E G7/D |
| C | Cm | G | Gaug | C | Cm | Cm | G | D7 |
END: | G D/F# | C D G ||
words and music by Randy Sharp and Dave Kinnoin
©2009 With Any Luck Music (BMI)
and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
Tiny starfish wash ashore.
Every new wave brings some more.
A little girl tries so hard to save them all,
No matter how small.
Little cowboy dreams again
Of bustin' broncos 'cause now and then
All of us need to feel we're ten feet tall,
No matter how small.
All grown up or still a child,
A lesson to the wise:
It's about what's in the heart,
And not about the size.
Draw the covers.
Lights go out,
And the last thing we think about
Will probably be some kindness we recall
That meant most of all,
No matter how small.
Key of D
71 beats per minute
INTRO: 4/4 | D D#dim | Em7 A7 | D Bm7 | Bb A7 |
VERSE: | D Em/D | F#m/D Em/D | D Em/D | F#m/D D7 |
| G Gm/Bb | D B7 | Em Eb(#5) | G/D A7 |
| D Bm7 | Bb A7 |
VERSE TWO: | D Em/D | F#m/D Em/D | D Em/D | F#m/D D7 |
| G Gm/Bb | D B7 | Em Eb(#5) | G/D A7 | D |
BRIDGE: | Gm | F | A7 | Dm7 | Db | F | A | A7 |
LAST VERSE:| D Em/D | F#m/D Em/D | D Em/D | F#m/D D7 |
| G Gm/Bb | D B7 | Em Eb(#5)| G/D A7 |
| Em Eb(#5) | G/D A7 (pause) |
END (INTRO): | D D#dim | Em7 A7 | D Bm7 |
| (slow down) Bb A7 | D ||
words and music by Dave Kinnoin
©2010 Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
When I see a friend who's lookin' lonely
Right there in my busy day,
I can feel a tug that causes me
To send a little smile her way.
And if I sense that's not enough,
I turn to her and say,
"Why don't we stop what we're doin'
And go outside and play?"
We're
Living on Caring Avenue.
Our hearts know exactly what to do.
You give to me, I give to you.
We're living on Caring Avenue.
When I have a problem, and I'm thinkin'
"Maybe this time hope is gone,"
Suddenly I hear a voice beside me
Sayin', "Hey, what's goin' on?"
And then I know I'm not alone.
I'll make it through somehow.
That's when I stop goin' crazy
'Cause someone's with me now.
It's never wrong to sing a song
On this two-way street,
With its ups and downs,
Its sour and sweet,
Its mysteries and imperfections.
We all arrive without directions.
It's kinda neat
To find our beat.
When I read about a total stranger
Living in a far-off land
Who's swallowed up by fear and anger,
It is hard for me to understand.
I lie awake and think out loud,
"Hey, wouldn't it be good
If we could stop and talk it over
In a loving neighborhood?"
And sing...
Key of Bb
120 beats per minute
INTRO: 4/4 | Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 |
VERSE: | Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 | Cm7 | Cm7 |
| F7sus | F7 | Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 |
|Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 | Cm7 | Cm7 |
| F7 | F7 | Eb | F |
CHORUS: | Bbmaj7 | Gm7 | Cm7 | F7sus F7 |
| Bbmaj7 | Gm7 | Cm7 | F7sus F7 |
HALF INTRO: | Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 |
VERSE - CHORUS - HALF INTRO
BRIDGE: | Ebmaj7 | F7 | Bb | Gm7 |
| Cm7 | F7 | Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 |
| Cm7 | F7 | Bb F/A | Gm7 Gm/F |
| C7 | C7 | F7sus | F7 |
VERSE
LAST CHORUS:| Bbmaj7 | Gm7 | Cm7 | F7sus F7 |
| Bbmaj7 | Gm7 | Cm7 | F7 |
| Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 | Bbmaj7 ||
words and music by Randy Sharp and Dave Kinnoin
©2009 With Any Luck Music (BMI)
and Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
I was at my worst, makin' no sense at all,
Rollin' up everything I'd ever done right,
Smashin' it against the wall,
Out of control, way too loud,
And downright rude —
A walking definition of a really bad attitude.
Full of myself — everything was all about me.
Thinkin' that I was doin' anything wrong
Was not a possibility.
It must've been hard
Puttin' up with me back then.
No one else saw any future
In bein' my best friend.
Any other kid
Woulda cut out on the double,
Said I wasn't worth the trouble,
And left me there.
But that's not what you did —
You stayed and talked me through it.
You cared enough to do it.
You're not just any other kid.
When the dust all cleared,
You and me, eye to eye.
Maybe I didn't have a single excuse,
But I had a lotta reasons why.
The minute you stayed
And let me pour them out,
I got a whole new understanding
Of what all this might be about.
If you should ever need someone
The way I needed you,
I hope that I turn out to be
As good a friend as you were to me.
Key of D
92 beats per minute
INTRO: 4/4 | Gm7 C | F Bb | Gm7 C | D (no F# note) |
VERSE: | Bb | D (no F# note) | Bb | A7 |
| F#7 | Bm7 | E7 | A7 |
VERSE BEFORE CHORUS:
| Bb | D (no F# note) | Bb | A7 |
| F#7 | Bm7 | E7 | A7 | 2/4 A7 |
CHORUS:4/ 4 | Gm7 | F | A7 | Dm D7 |
| Gm7 C | F Bb | G7 | Bb A7 | D (no F# note) |
VERSE BEFORE CHORUS
CHORUS BEFORE BRIDGE:
| Gm7 | F | A7 | Dm D7 |
| Gm7 C | F Bb | G7 | Bb A7 | Bb |
BRIDGE: | Eb Dm | Gm C F | Bb Bbm | F C |
SOLO: | Gm7 C | F Bb | Gm7 C | D (no F# note) |
LAST CHORUS: | Gm7 | F | A7 | Dm D7 |
| Gm7 C | F Bb | G7 | Bb A7 |
| Gm7 C | F Bb | Gm7 C | F |
| Gm7 C | F Bb | Gm7 C | D |
words and music by Dave Kinnoin
©2010 Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
We noticed that the local park
Was not lookin' pretty.
We scratched our heads and promptly formed
An ad hoc committee.
We devised a plan and divvied up
Responsibilities.
We all got to it. Before we knew it,
We started planting trees!
Citizenship.
Citizenship.
Working together is quite a trip.
It's lots of fun and meaningful and totally hip.
Citizenship.
Our soccer team was feelin' low
'Cause our sponsor stated
Our monetary fun was somewhat
Under-inflated.
"Computer Fix-It Day" was hatched —
People came in swarms.
We scrolled and pointed and soon anointed
Our brand-new uniforms!
You meet the nicest people!
You do exciting things!
The part that's most appealing
Is the warm, inviting feeling it brings!
Key of G
130 beats per minute
INTRO: 4/4 | G C | C D D/F# | G C | D D/F# G |
CHORUS: | G C | C D D/F# | G C | D D/F# G |
| G C | D Em | C | D |
INTRO
VERSE: | Bm | C | G D/F# | Em | Am | Am | Dsus | D |
CHORUS - INTRO - VERSE - CHORUS
INTERLUDE: | G C | 2/4 D D/F# | 4/4 Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 D |
BRIDGE: | Em | Em | Cmaj7 | Cmaj7 |
| C#1/2 dim | C#1/2 dim | Am7 | Dsus | D |
SOLO: | G C/G | D G | G C/G | D G |
CHORUS: (BREAKDOWN VOCALS)
LAST CHORUS:| G C | C D D/F# | G C | D D/F# G |
| G C | 2/4 D | 4/4 Em | Em | Am | D |
END: | G C | C D D/F# | G C | D D/F# G |
| G C | C D D/F# | G C | D G (hold G chord) ||
words and music by Dave Kinnoin
©1998 Song Wizard Music (ASCAP)
How do you say "butterfly" in Spanish?
Tell me, how?
If you can say "mariposa,"
You'll be right, right now!
If you see a "mariposa" flying in the sky,
You will know that "mariposa"
Is Spanish for "butterfly."
How do you say "butterfly" in French?
Tell me, how?
If you can say "papillon,"
You'll be right, right now!
If you see a "papillon" flying in the sky,
You will know that "papillon"
Is French for "butterfly."
It's a game — let's play it.
What language shall we try?
No matter how we say it,
It's still a butterfly.
How do you say "butterfly" in German?
Tell me, how?
If you can say "schmetterling,"
You'll be right, right now!
If you see a "schmetterling" flying in the sky,
You will know that "schmetterling"
Is German for "butterfly."
How do you say "butterfly" in Japanese?
Tell me, how?
If you can say "chocho,"
You'll be right, right now!
If you see a "chocho" flying in the sky,
You will know that "chocho"
Is Japanese for "butterfly."
It's fun to say "butterfly."
How do you say "butterfly"?
Key of G
130 beats per minute
INTRO: 4/4 | G (no 3rds) G/F# (no 3rds)
| G (no 3rds) G/F# (no 3rds) |
VERSE: | G | G | C D | G | G | G | A7 | D7 |
| C D | G D/F# Em D | C D | Em |
| C D | G D/F# Em D | C D |
INTRO - VERSE
INTERLUDE: | G |
BRIDGE: | D | G | D | G | E7 | Am | D7 | G | G |
VERSE - INTRO - VERSE
END: | G D/F# Em D | C D | G D/F# Em D
| C (slow down) D | G ||