Kids Song of the Session
About Old Town School of Folk Music's Song of the Session
Join us in embracing Old Town School's Song of the Session, a unique and cherished aspect of our group music classes. This tradition not only connects our community but also celebrates cultural diversity through the universal language of music.
During each class session, we carefully select a song to be played and explored across all our kids' classes, family jams, and more. The Song of the Session transcends instruments, voices, ages, and musical styles, creating a harmonious blend of diverse expressions that resonate through the entire school. Let's all learn, share, and play together!
Session 6 2024 Kids Song of the Session - The Marvelous Toy by Tom Paxton
"The Marvelous Toy" by Tom Paxton is a sweet song for the holidays when kiddos love to get presents. It celebrates the wonder of childhood. The great thing about this song is that you can add hand movements to engage toddlers. Choose your favorite verses or sing them all!
You can listen to a version of the song here.
We have included the lyrics below, as well as a downloadable chord chart to use when practicing and playing at home.
The Marvelous Toy by Tom Paxton- lyrics
When I was just a wee little lad full of health and joy,
My father homeward came one night and gave to me a toy.
A wonder to behold, it was, with many colors bright,
And the moment I laid eyes on it it became my heart's delight
It went "zip" when it moved and "bop" when it stopped,
And "whirr" when it stood still.
I never knew just what it was and I guess I never will
The first time that I picked it up, I had a big surprise,
For right on its bottom were two big buttons that looked like big green eyes.
I first pushed one and then the other, and then I twisted its lid,
And when I set it down again, this is what it did
It went "zip" when it moved and "bop" when it stopped,
And "whirr" when it stood still.
I never knew just what it was and I guess I never will
It first marched left and then marched right,
And then marched under a chair.
And when l looked where it had gone, it wasn't even there.
I started to sob and my daddy laughed, for he knew that I would find,
When l turned around, my marvelous toy, chugging from behind.
Well, the years have gone by too quickly, it seems,
I have my own little boy.
And yesterday I gave to him my marvelous little toy.
His eyes nearly popped right out of his head,
And he gave a squeal of glee.
Neither one of us knows just what it is, but he loves it, just like me.
It still goes "zip" when it moves, "bop" when it stops,
And "whirr" when it stands still.
I never knew just what it was, And I guess I never will.
I never knew just what it was, And I guess I never will.
Download The Marvelous Toy Chord Chart
