Songs with Actions:

Deep And Wide (Writer Unknown)

This song is sung with actions and each verse replaces one more word with hmmm, yet you still do the action, like this: Deep (one hand above the other with arms stretched up and down) and wide (arms stretched wide apart) theres a fountain (arms motion like a fountain) flowing deep (same motion of arms stretched up and down) and wide (same motion with arms stretched wide apart) Next verse replace deep with hmmm continuing all motions, and so on. Sing along with this one on the video below:

Father Abraham (Writer Unknown)

This is another song that is done with actions. Actions are listed at the bottom of the lyrics. Lyrics: Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So lets all praise the Lord. Right arm! Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So lets all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm! Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So lets all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm, right foot! Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So lets all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot! Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So lets all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, Chin up! Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So lets all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, Chin up, turn around! Father Abraham had many sons Many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them and so are you So lets all praise the Lord. Right arm, left arm, right foot, left foot, Chin up, turn around, sit down! ACTIONS: Right arm: Clench fist, bend and extend arm upward repeatedly throughout song Left arm: Add left arm in same motion as right Right foot: Add right foot stepping up and down Left foot: Add left foot stepping up and down Chin up: Add head nodding up and down Turn around: Add turning in place while continuing other motions Sit down:Sit down

Im In The Lords Army (Writer Unknown)

This is a fun song and the kids just love doing the actions to this one. I list the actions after the lyrics here. You need some room between the kids for this one because when they fly over the enemy they will have their arms out stretched. Lyrics: I may never march in the infantry Ride in the cavalry Shoot the artillery

I may never fly oer the enem y But Im in the Lords army (Yes, sir!) Im in the Lords army (Yes, sir!) Im in the Lords army (Yes, sir!) I may never march in the infantry Ride in the cavalry Shoot the artillery I may never fly oer the enemy But Im in the Lords army (Yes, sir!) ACTIONS: March in the infantry: march in place Ride in the cavalry: hands like holding a horses reins and move up and down as if riding a horse Shoot in the artillery: move hands with straight arms to slap each other while pushing right hand forward Fly over the enemy: arms straight out and imitate a plane flying Yes, sir!: salute

Only A Boy Named David (Arthur Arnott)

I must say of all the songs I ever led for Bible school, this is the one that the kids loved the best! They can imagine a little boy using a sling shot to kill a giant. Actions for the words follow the lyrics. Leave lots of room for the kids to swing their sling shot (imaginary, of course) Lyrics: Only a boy named David Only a little sling Only a boy named David But he could pray and sing Only a boy named David Only a rippling brook Only a boy named David But five little stones he took. And And And And And And And And one little stone went in the sling the sling went round and round one little stone went in the sling the sling went round and round round and round And round and round round and round and round one little stone went up in the air the giant came tumbling down.

ACTIONS: On the chorus: And one little stone went in the sling : pretend to put stone in sling And the sling went round and round: twirl sling overhead round and round (continuing) And one little stone went up in the air: motion like releasing stone from sling And the giant came tumbling down: everyone falls to the ground

Counting, Spelling & Echo Songs

A-B-C-D-E-F-G Jesus Died for You and Me (Unknown)
Lyrics: A-B-C-D-E-F-G, Jesus died for you and me H-I-J-K-L-M-N,Jesus died for sinful men, AMEN! O-P-Q-R-S-T-U, I believe Gods word is true, V-W, God has promised you X-Y-Z, A home eternally.

The B-I-B-L-E (Unknown)

Lyrics: The B-I-B-L-E Yes, thats the book for me

I stand alone on the Word of God The B-I-B-L-E The B-L-O-O-D That Jesus shed for me; Christ paid the price, our sacrifice The B-L-O-O-D! Im S-A-V-E-D, By G-R-A-C-E; Im saved by grace, the Scripture says The B-I-B-L-E!

O-B-E-D-I-E-N-C-E (Unknown)
Although this song is effective without any actions at all, it is fun to teach the children to sign the letters to O-B-E-D-I-E-NC-E with their hands. Go to this link for a good chart on what the American Sign Language finger spelled alphabet looks like: ASL Alphabet Lyrics: Obedience is the very best way, to show that you believe. Doing exactly what the Lord commands, doing it happily. Action is the key do it immediately, joy you will receive.Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe. Chorus: O-B-E-D-I-E-N-C-E Obedience is the very best way to show that you believe. We want to live pure we want to live clean. We want to do our best. Sweetly submitting to authority, leaving to God the rest. Walking in the light, keep our attitudes right. On the narrow way. For if you believe the Word you receive, You always will obey. (repeat Chorus)

Oh, You Cant Go to Heaven (Unknown)

Sort of a silly song. Try this one by splitting the group into two team. Do the song the first time with Team A singing the lead and Team B doing the echos (echo is in the parenthesis). The switch it up, this time Team B singing the lead and Team A doing the echos. Nothing like a little friendly competition, consider an extra 5 minutes of play time for the group that out sings the other! Lyrics: Oh, you cant get to heaven (Oh, you cant get to heaven) On roller skates (On roller skates) Cause youd roll right by (Cause youd roll right by) Those pearly gates (Those pearly gates) Oh you cant get to heaven On roller skates Cause youd roll right by Those pearly gates I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more. I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more. Oh, you cant get to heaven (Oh, you cant get to heaven) In a rocking chair (In a rocking chair) Cause a rocking chair (Cause a rocking chair) Wont get you there (Wont get you there) Oh, you cant get to heaven In a rocking chair Cause a rocking chair Wont get you there I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more

I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more. Oh you cant get to heaven (Oh you cant get to heaven) In a limousine (In a limousine) Cause the Lord dont sell (Cause the Lord dont sell) No gasoline (No gasoline) Oh you cant get to heaven In a limousine Cause the Lord dont sell No gasoline I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more. Oh, you cant get to heaven (Oh, you cant get to heaven) In a motorcar (In a motorcar) Cause a motorcar (Cause a motorcar) Wont go that far (Wont go that far) Oh you cant get to heaven In a motorcar Cause a motorcar Wont go that far I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more. If you get there (If you get there) Before I do (Before I do) Just dig a hole (Just dig a hole) And pull me through (And pull me through) If you get there Before I do Just dig a hole And pull me through I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more I aint gonna grieve my Lord no more.

Ten Little Angels

This one is sung to the tune of Ten Little Indians. It was adapted by Terry Kluytmans. Lyrics: One little, two little, Three little angels, Four little, five little, Six little angels, Seven little, eight little, Nine little angels, Ten little angels in a band. Listen to Listen to Listen to Ten little them play On Sunday morning, them play On Sunday morning, them play On Sunday morning, angels in a band.

Wont you sing along This Sunday morning? Wont you sing along This Sunday morning? Wont you sing along This Sunday morning, with the Ten little angels in the band. One little, two little, Three little angels, Four little, five little, Six little angels, Seven little, eight little, Nine little angels, Ten little angels in a band.

Just Fun Songs

The Crayon Box Song (Williams V. Mason)

Lyrics: When I was just a little boy (girl) No higher than your knee, My mother bought a box of crayons, Just for me. I picked them up, I opened them up I looked way down inside,And the colors there reminded me Of Jesus when He died. Red is the color of the blood that He shed, Browns for the crown that they laid upon His head. Blue is for royalty! Within him did do dwell; And yellow is for the Christian whos afraid to tell. I colored and I colored Til the crayons were all gone, But though I am much older now, The memry lingers on. And when I see a little child With crayon box in hand, I tell them what they mean to me And hope theyll understand. Red is the color of the blood that He shed, Browns for the crown that they laid upon His head. Blue is for royalty! Within him did do dwell; And yellow is for the Christian whos afraid to tell. Afraid to tell of a Savior Who died on Calvary, Who died for lowly sinners Just like you and me; And someday He is coming back To be our King, And the colors in the crayon box We will sing! Red is the color of the blood that He shed, Browns for the crown that they laid upon His head. Blue is for royalty! Within him did do dwell; And Red is the color of the blood that He shed, Browns for the crown that they laid upon His head. Blue is for royalty! Within him did do dwell; And yellow is for the Christian whos afraid to tell. Yellow is for the Christian whos afraid to tell. Yellow is for the Christian whos afraid to tell.

Ive Got the Joy, Joy, Joy (George Willis Cooke)

Lyrics: Ive got the joy, joy, joy, joy Down in my heart (Where?) Down in my heart! (Where?) Down in my heart! Ive got the joy, joy, joy, joy Down in my heart Down in my heart to stay. And Im so happy So very happy Ive got the love of Jesus in my heart And Im so happy So very happy Ive got the love of Jesus in my heart. Ive got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus Down in my heart (Where?) Down in my heart! (Where?) Down in my heart! Ive got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus Down in my heart (Where?) Down in my heart to stay. And Im so happy So very happy Ive got the love of Jesus in my heart And Im so happy So very happy Ive got the love of Jesus in my heart. Ive got the peace that passes understanding Way down in the depths of my heart! (Where?) Down in the depths of my heart! (Where?) Down in the depths of my heart! Ive got the peace that passes understanding

Way down in the depths of my heart! Down in my heart to stay And Im so happy So very happy Ive got the love of Jesus in my heart And Im so happy So very happy Ive got the love of Jesus in my heart. And if Sit on Sit on And if Sit on the Devil doesnt like it He can sit on a tack! (Ouch!) a tack! (Ouch!) a tack! the Devil doesnt like it He can sit on a tack! (Ouch!) a tack to stay!

And Im so happy So very happy Ive got the love of Jesus in my heart And Im so happy So very happy Ive got the love of Jesus in my heart.

Michael, Row The Boat Ashore (Unknown)

I used to sing this one with my sisters and our friends when we were little girls. I always wondered who Michael was. I guess he is the Captain!
Lyrics: Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah My brothers and sisters are all aboard, Hallelujah My brothers and sisters are all aboard, Hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah The river is deep and the river is wide, Hallelujah Milk and honey on the other side, Hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah Jordans river is chilly and cold, Hallelujah Chills the body but warms the soul, Hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah Michael row the boat ashore, Hallelujah

Rise & Shine (Unknown)

This was one we sang at every Girl Scout overnight camping trip that we had. It would always begin with the Leader singing it early in the morning when it was time to awake. This song is also known as The Arky Arky Song and Children of the Lord. Lyrics: Chorus: Rise and shine And give God the glory, glory Rise and shine And give God the glory, glory Rise and shine And give God the glory, glory Children of the Lord The Lord said to Noah: Theres gonna be a floody, floody The Lord said to Noah: Theres gonna be a floody, floody

Get those children out of the muddy, muddy Children of the Lord (repeat chorus) So Noah He built him, he built him an arky, arky Noah He built him, he built him an arky, arky Built it out of gopher barky, barky Children of the Lord (repeat chorus) The animals, the animals, They came in by twosie, twosies The animals, the animals, They came in by twosie, twosies Elephants and kangaroosie, roosies Children of the Lord (repeat chorus) It rained and poured For forty daysie, daysies It rained and poured For forty daysie, daysies Nearly drove those animals crazy, crazies, Children of the Lord (repeat Chorus) The sun came out and dried up the landy landy The sun came out and dried up the landy landy Everything was fine and dandy, dandy Children of the Lord (repeat chorus) The animals they came off They came off by three-sies three-sies Animals they came off They came off by three-sies three-sies Grizzly bears and chimpanzee-sies zee-sies Children of the Lord (repeat chorus) That is the end of, The end of my story, story That is the end of, The end of my story, story Everything is hunky dory, dory Children of the Lord (repeat chorus)

Zacchaeus (Unknown)
Straight from the Scriptures, this song about the tax collector a wee little man is taken from Luke 19:2-6. Lyrics: Zacchaeus was a wee little man And a wee little man was he He climbed up in a sycamore tree For the Lord he wanted to see And as the Savior passed that way He looked up in that tree And He said, Zacchaeus, you come down! For Im going to your house today For Im going to your house to stay

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