MIDDOS
LYRICS
A FRESH START
©Tune: Voice of a new generation - Y. Wulliger Lyrics: Dina Storch
Every day – I wake up and I say
Today I’ll try again – to be nice to all my friends
A fresh new start – I put my words to heart
And as the days progress – I’ll try to do my best
I’m less upset – I forgive and I forget
And suddenly – I’m a different me
The world is better yet
Every word that we say will have meaning
Every word that we say will be fine
With a nod, a sweet smile, we will make the day worthwhile
As we work to bring Moshiach in our times
Every girl in her own way is special
I will look for the good that she bears
Every friendship that’s formed will be stronger than before
We will know that for each other we care
CANDYSTRIPER'S SONG
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
You’re feeling a little bit blue – u-under the weather
You’re tired and must take a rest – we are hardly ever
Visiting patients, delivering flowers
Feeding the sick every few hours
Propping up pillows, straightening the blankets
That is what we can do for you
Yes, we are doing it for you
That is what we can do for you
OHHHHH!
Why don’t we go for a walk? The doctor says you need it
Your grandchildren sent you a card – just sit and I will read it
I’ll pour you a drink, I’ll open the window
You’re felling cold? I’ll close the window
It’s stuffy again? I’ll open the window
This is what I can do for you
Sure! – no problem – be glad to – I’ll do it for You!
Sure! – no problem – be glad to – I’ll do it for you!
Yes I am doing it for you
Don’t worry – No bother! – I’m sure – It’s quite alright – for you
OHHHHH!
Here’s the place in town, for the ups and downs
While we’re finding a cure
Minor surgery? Rest and call for me
Better to be sure – OH!
Rest and recover, soon you’ll discover
Not much to worry about
The doctor was in today – waiting for the x-ray
Then you may be on your way out!
(musical interlude)
you’re feeling a little bit blue – u-under the weather
You’re tired and must take a rest – we are hardly ever
Cheering a child, stopping to chatter
Being a friend – nothing else matters
Sharing the news, reading a story
That is what we can do for you
Yes, we are doing it for you
That is what we can do for you
OHHHHH!
We aren’t doctors – no way! But we are also healing
Laugh all your troubles away and better you’ll be feeling
Forget the pain, find a distraction
And when you smile – that’s OUR satisfaction
No side effects – pain fighting action
We are here entirely for you
That is what we can do for you
Yes, we are doing it for you
OHHHHH!
Oh, if I knew how to secure somehow
That my efforts would last
I’d go door to door, down the corridor
Discharging people fast – OH!
(doctor)
Sometimes I wonder – I prod and I ponder
Who’s doing more – you or me?
(Nurse)
I’ve got a notion that you’ve got the potion
(doctor and nurse)
You’re the sweetest girls we’ve ever seen
OHHHHHH!
(girls) We’re the sweetest girls you’ve ever seen
OHHHHH!
(altogether)
You’re (we’re) the sweetest girls – we’ve(you’ve)-e-ver-SEEN!!!!!
Music and lyrics composed by: Dina Storch, copyright October 1991
HAKORAS HATOV
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
We appreciate the good that comes our way
And the people that are kind to us in many different ways
To show them that we noticed all the chesed that they’ve done
We pay them back with kindness – one for one
Hakoras Hatov – we recognize the good
Hakoras Hatov – thanking whom we should
Hakoras Hatov – a debt that we must pay
If someone sends a chesed our way
Hakoras Hatov – - we want to let them know
Hakoras Hatov – the kindness they did show
Hakoras Hatov – we pay them back, we do
It is our way of saying “THANK YOU!!!!
So notice when a favor comes your way
If your classmate helps you study
Make sure “thank you” to say
When your laundry’s neat and folded
You can let your mother know
That you’re oh so very happy
With your freshly cleaned clothes
When your Bubby bakes a birthday cake for you
Or your sister clears the table
So your homework you can do
When the house is warm and cozy
When each day comes to an end
Remember all the kindness sent
By family and friends
I'M AIN ANI LI — אם†אין†אני†לי
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
Be it a hand, a smile, a twinkle of the eye
Be it a simple nodding of your head
Just make a friend aware there’s somebody who cares
And that he’ll never be misled
Because it’s YOU who should be there
It’s YOU whom he will hear
It’s YOU who reads his mind
It’s YOU who will remind him that
Friends are just the same
They always will remain
And things will be just perfect again
אם†אין†אני†לי†מי†לי
וכשאני†לעצמי†מה†אני
ואם†לא†עכשיו, ואם†לא†עכשיו
ואם†לא†עכשיו†אימתי?
One day my friend was sad – one day my friend was mad
It seemed that everything was going wrong
At school, at home, at play – just trouble came his way
But things got better before long
Because I’d cheer him up all day
And this is what I’d say
“Hey, kid, it’s not the end
You’ve got family and friends
And we love you, yes, we do
We’ll help you pull right through
And someday you might help someone, too”
אם†אין†אני†לי†מי†לי
וכשאני†לעצמי†מה†אני
ואם†לא†עכשיו, ואם†לא†עכשיו
ואם†לא†עכשיו†אימתי?
Song #14
I'M A WINNER
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
You Are A Star
Even Though You’re Not A Winner
You Can Go Far
And Be A Perfect Player
You Can Climb Each Mountain
And Comb The Deep Blue Sea
When Your Heart Is Filled
With True Sincerity
Bochen Levavos Hashem
It’s A Test That We Can Pass Or Fail
Yes, We Know It Well
Oh, That Little Voice Inside
That Makes Me Run And Hide
And Confusion Chases Clarity Away
And At The End Of The Day
I Hope That I Can Say
I’m A Winner, I’m A Winner, I’m A Winner….
…..a winner…..
IT'S FUNNY THAT IT’S SUNNY
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
It looks like things are sunny on the other side
The snow is always melting on the other side
The little bird is chirping on the street across the street
And all the kids have bicycles with horns that flash and beep
Oh, it’s funny - oh it’s funny - yes it’s funny that it’s sunny on the other side
The rooftops are much taller on the other side
The scary dog is smaller on the other side
The blossoms big and fluffy on the trees across the street
And all the cars are shiny and each kid has their own seat
Oh, it’s funny - oh it’s funny - yes it’s funny that it’s sunny on the other side
The paint seems so much brighter on the other side
The windowsills are whiter on the other side
The branches softly swaying on the trees across the street
The mommies always smiling and the little kids are sweet
Oh, it’s funny - oh it’s funny - yes it’s funny that it’s sunny on the other side
I look outside my window - someone’s staring back at me
She’s peeking through her curtain and she’s trying hard to see
I wonder if she’s wondering what’s on the other side
I think she might be jealous ‘cuz her eyes have opened wide
Oh, it’s funny - oh it’s funny - yes it’s funny that it’s sunny on the other side
The other day I landed on the other side
My house, it looked so pretty on the other side
A little bird was chirping in the tree that I call mine
The roof above my house had a very special shine
The sun was softly glowing, the snow was slowly melting
The kids were riding bicycles, the puppy ran along
My windowsill was whiter
The picture was much brighter
And I whispered to myself “i think that I was wrong!”
The branches softly swayed on the tree that I call mine
I took a second look and I thought it looked so fine
Oh, it’s funny - oh it’s funny - yes it’s funny that it’s sunny on the other side
Oh, it’s funny - oh it’s funny - yes it’s funny that it’s sunny on the o-ther - side - other side!!!!!
KOL YISRAEL
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
Why is it I feel a pain
When someone else is sighing
Now and then my cheek gets wet
When someone else is crying
There’s a piercing pang of hunger
When I’m thinking of the poor
And I shiver on a snowy day
For the one that’s stuck outdoors
Kol Yisrael…Kol Yisrael
Kol Yisrael areivim zeh lozeh (zeh lozeh)
Kol Yisrael…Kol Yisrael
Kol Yisrael areivim - areivim zeh lozeh (zeh lozeh)
I’m a yid that shares
A friend that cares
Taught to feel for others
It’s engrained in me
Distances don’t matter
And when I’m in need
There’ll be friends indeed
Who will show consideration
We are one in joy and suffering
That’s the beauty of our nation
(interlude)
Why is it that someone else’s good news makes me smile?
And for a simcha most of us would walk about a mile
There’s a feeling of sensation and of joyous ecstasy
When the winner is a friend of mine
Even though it wasn’t me
Kol Yisrael…Kol Yisrael…
PUT A LITTLE HEART
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
I see the sunshine...daffodils aglow
Shadows of the moonlight- it’s the world I know
Sprinkle it with ‘laughter’ top it with a ‘smile’
WAKE UP WORLD! I’M HERE TO GIVE
To make this world worthwhile
Put a little ‘heart’ into just anything you do
Put a little ‘heart’ it’s worth a million!!!
Just a little ‘heart’ can change this world and, even more,
You become a person with a ‘heart’
Sing with all your voices...
Smile with all your face
Cry along with pained ones
And for Mitzvos win the race
Whatever you are doing – do it with a bren!!!
Turn your being inside out
Prepared to serve Hashem!
Put a little heart.....
In your heart a Mishkan build
A heart must open from within
Friendships develop from the heart
Thank Hashem with all your heart
In Mitzvos take the greatest part
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Hashem waits for us
So do it mly aala
The greatest heart does not need fame
Realize the potential of your heart
You can do it the right way
Just open up your heart today
Put a little heart – let’s start today!!!
Put a little heart..........
SEGULAH THEME SONG
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
Eli throws a football just like anybody else
Even though his reading is quite slow
Zalman in his wheelchair, can brighten up your day
He giggles as he travels to and fro
Yossi has been nominated student council rep
Even though he’s physically confined
Simi looks you up and down and tells you she’s your friend
Every child is ours – yours and mine……
ALL THE CHILDREN LAUGH AND PLAY TOGETHER
HAND IN HAND THEY’RE SINGING OUR TUNES
YOU AND I, WE’RE NOT SO DIFFERENT AFTER ALL IS SAID AND DONE
OUR NATION BINDS US ALL AS ONE
EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE JOY OF FRIENDSHIP
EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE CHANCE TO PRAY
JUST A LITTLE EXTRA CARE AND THEY CAN REACH THEIR VERY BEST
SEGULAH HAS PAVED FOR US THE WAY
After school she gets together with her Jewish friends
Blowing birthday candles as they cheer
Silently she makes a wish and thanks the One Above
That she has found a school that really cares
Singing songs of Alef Bais and holidays that come
Moving upwards one step at a time
Life is filled with happy days
When our hearts are filled with loved
Every child is ours – yours and mine….
ALL THE CHILDREN LAUGH AND PLAY TOGETHER
HAND ON HAND, THEY’RE SINGING OUR TUNES
YOU AND I, WE’RE NOT SO DIFFERENT AFTER ALL IS SAID AND DONE
ONE NATION BINDS US ALL AS ONE
EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE JOY OF FRIENDSHIP
EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE CHANCE TO PRAY
JUST A LITTLE EXTRA CARE AND THEY CAN REACH THEIR VERY BEST
SEGULAH HAS PAVED FOR US THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU CAN DO
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
The wonderful things you can do - We can even better
You’re tired and must take a break - We are hardly ever
Mopping your floors, washing your clothing
Hanging them to dry, and even folding
Minding your child, but never scolding
That is what we can do for you (yes, we are doing it for you)
Oh – everything sparkling clean - If not, we will redo it
The smell in your house will be fresh - You say and we will do it
Sweeping the stoop, setting your table
Baking your bread as crisp as we’re able
Shining your mirrors, washing your windows
That is what we can do for you (yes, we are …)
Father says “you go” – there’s no time to grow
Can’t afford any school
Mother teaches you, brother preaches you
Setting down the rules – SO…..
Keep your hands moving - Keep yourself busy
Blocking intelligent thoughts
Stick with the children – wipe every mouthful
See the smiling faces that you’ve brought
If I’d have the sum - I would pay someone
Just to teach me to read
I would ask a sage to explain each page
All his words I’d need
So – keep your hands moving, keep yourself busy
Never forgetting your dream
Always desire to keep going higher
You’re the smartest girl I’ve ever seen
#107
WE’RE DIFFERENT
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
Walking in the supermarket
Dodging all the carts that come my way
It’s Friday afternoon and all are hurrying and scurrying
I wonder if they’re worrying
The cookies may be burning back at home
Or little Esther might be home alone
I wonder if they’re worrying
Of judgements that are passed
As they scoot along too fast
Leaving bystanders aghast
I wonder what impressions were made
Driving in the caravan
Dodging all the cars that double park
The summer’s almost over
There is hurrying and scurrying
I wonder if they’re worrying
The pencil case for Dovid must be blue
And Goldie’s teacher wants each folder new
I wonder if they’re worrying
Of judgements that are passed
As they skip the stop sign fast
Leaving bystander aghast
I wonder what impressions were made
Chorus:
The message is clear
And this is the year
There are so many corrections
That we must attend to
But let us thing ‘fine’ and wait on the line
Say “Excuse me!” when mistakenly we brush past another
And yes, it is true
There is so much to do
The everyday demands can sometimes be distressing
So let’s show the world that we stand above
We do as we learn, a labor of love
We do as we learn
We’re different – not just the way we dress
But different – acting our very best
Looking to do something right
From the start to the very end
Little things are just what matter
Our Gedolim left us with great tales
Simplicity in action, sincerity, integrity, a deeper sensitivity
Those little stories are the ones we tell
Yes, by their actions they have taught us well
The finer little ornaments
That dress up what you’ve done
The smiles that you’ve won
Are counted one by one
And you realize the impressions you’ve made
Chorus:
We’re different….
WINDOWS OF THE WORLD
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
What do you see? What do you see?
Look out the window and tell me
I see a coat, tattered and torn
I see two shoes that look weary and worn
Look once again – once more and then
Tell me – Oh, is there a man underneath?
Shivering – quivering – hungry and weak
Inside his heart - he’s crumbling apart
Look once again – is he counting on you?
What do you see – is there pain?
Does he cry?
What do you see...have you opened your eyes?
Oh, windows are truthful, windows are real
Look through each window and feel what you feel
Think of it, act on it – do what you can
Oh, open the windows to the world!
The world is one big window
Just look around and see
Is the picture a picture or just a reflection?
Does silver or gold make me hazy, unclear?
My eyes have much to ponder
My heart has more to share
As I look out my window, I can’t help but see
Is it others I see.....or do I see me?
What do you see? What do you see?
Look in this mirror and tell me
I see myself – only myself
The silver reflects only me and myself
Look once again – once more and then
Tell me – Oh, why is there nothing behind?
The silver is dark – it’s obstructing my mind
Scrape off the wealth – it’s tinting your view
Look once again and the picture is new
What do you see when you look with your soul?
What do you see?
Oh, the picture is whole!
Oh, windows are truthful, windows are real
Look through each window and feel what you feel
Think of it, act on it – do what you can
Oh, open the windows to the world!
The world is one big window
Just look around and see
Is the picture a picture or just a reflection?
Does silver or gold make me hazy, unclear?
My eyes have much to ponder
My heart has more to share
As I look out my window, I can’t help but see
Is it others I see.....or do I see me?
WHAT IS REAL?
© Music and Lyrics by Mrs. Dina Storch
I. Looking up – way up towards the stars
Wondering, “Their distance, is it far?”
Oh, if only for a moment I could reach and touch
My only wish, to see if they were REAL
Spotting clouds afloat in the sky
Marveling, “how do they hang so high?”
Oh, if only for a moment I could reach and feel
My only wish, to see if they were REAL
What is REAL? What is REAL? Have you wondered, too?
And the more we wonder – the question’s new,
When do you grow? How do you know – that you’ve changed forever
Are you really different when you are REAL?
II. Beggars think of bags filled with gold
Little children dream of being old
Oh, if only for a moment I could grow up quick
My only wish, to know if I am REAL
Every person deep within his heart
Hopes one day to really stand apart
Not to copy, nor to follow, but to think alone
Our only wish – to stand up on our own
What is REAL? What is REAL............
III. REAL is showing love for a friend
REAL is an emotion with no end
REAL is breaking every boundary and restraining wall
REAL is your response to a whisper that calls
REAL is being natural and true
REAL’s the individual in you
REAL is peeling off the mask
REAL is ending off a task
When people need you – you are REAL
When you are truthful – you are REAL
When things go wrong and you accept – that is also REAL
When you can cope with pain – the tears you shed are REAL
And when these all will happen, how different you will feel!
What is REAL? What is REAL............