A Place In The Choir
Molly Maguire Lyrics
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Some sing low and some sing high
Or some sing out loud on the telephone wire
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.
Now listen to base it's the one at the bottom
Where the bullfrog croaks and the Hippopotamus
And the old cow just goes muu
The dogs and the cats they take out the middle
Where the honeybee hums and the cray take fiddle
The donkey prays and the poney neys
And the old grey pradget sighs
All Gods creatures got a place in the choir
Some sing low and some sing high
Or some sing out loud on the telephone wire
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.
Listen to the duck with the little bird singing
And the man and bees on the high note swinging
And budd owl cry over everything
And the black bird disagree
Singing in the night time singing in the day
The little duck kwacks and is on his way
And the other hasn't got much to say
And the porcupine talks to himself
All Gods creatures got a place in the choir
Some sing low and some sing high
Or some sing out loud on the telephone wire
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.
It's a simple song a living song everywhere
By the ox and the fox and the grizzly bear
The buggly alligator and the hawk above
The sly old dweezil and the turtle dog
The lyrics of Molly Maguire's "A Place in the Choir" refer to the idea that every living creature on earth, regardless of its shape or size or the sounds it makes, has a place in the choir of life. The song celebrates the unique features and abilities of each animal and acknowledges the importance of their contribution to the world. In the first verse, the song points out that some animals sing low or high, while others simply clap their hands or paws. The second verse describes the different sounds of various animals, including the base croaks of the bullfrog, the middle-range hums of the honeybee, and the high-pitched cries of the barn owl. The final verse emphasizes the universal nature of the song and how it is sung by all creatures, from the ox and the fox to the grizzly bear and the alligator.
One interesting fact about "A Place in the Choir" is that it was inspired by a real-life event in which a group of cows broke out of their enclosure and made their way to a nearby church, where they joined in the singing of hymns. Another notable fact is that the song has been covered by several notable artists, including the Irish folk band Celtic Thunder and the Canadian children's performer Raffi. Additionally, the song has been used as a theme for a variety of causes, including animal rights and environmentalism.
If you would like to play "A Place in the Choir" on a guitar or piano, here are the chords:
Intro - D
Verse 1 - D, G, D, A, D
Chorus - D, G, D, A, D
Verse 2 - D, G, D, A, D
Chorus - D, G, D, A, D
Verse 3 - D, G, D, A, D
Chorus - D, G, D, A, D
Outro - D, G, D, A, D
Line by Line Meaning
All Gods creatures got a place in the choir
Every living being, regardless of size or shape, has a purpose or role to play
Some sing low and some sing high
Different living beings have different voices or unique ways of expressing themselves
Or some sing out loud on the telephone wire
Living beings can create music or find their voice in unexpected places or situations
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.
Even if they can't sing or have a voice, living beings can still participate and contribute in their own way
Now listen to base it's the one at the bottom
The deeper, stronger sounds serve as the foundation or backbone of the choir
Where the bullfrog croaks and the Hippopotamus
Even the seemingly strange or ugly creatures have their own unique sound or contribution
Moans and groans with the biggest tute
These sounds may not be beautiful or melodic, but they are still important and valuable to the overall harmony
And the old cow just goes muu
Even the simple, common noises have a place in the choir and are welcomed and necessary
The dogs and the cats they take out the middle
The familiar, common sounds provide a balance or midpoint between the higher and lower pitches
Where the honeybee hums and the cray take fiddle
Even the insects and small creatures can add their own unique sounds or energy to the choir
The donkey prays and the poney neys
Living beings can use their voice or sound to communicate or express their emotions and intentions
And the old grey pradget sighs
Even the quiet or subtle sounds have a place in the choir and can contribute to the overall atmosphere
Listen to the duck with the little bird singing
Different living beings can come together in harmony or collaboration, even if they are different sizes or species
And the man and bees on the high note swinging
Living beings can create music or harmony through cooperation and coordination, even if they seem unrelated or different
And budd owl cry over everything
Living beings can express and release their emotions or feelings through their sound, just like humans do
And the black bird disagree
Living beings may have conflicts or disagreements, but they can still coexist and contribute to the choir
Singing in the night time singing in the day
Living beings can express themselves or make their presence known at any time or place, day or night
The little duck kwacks and is on his way
Even the smallest, seemingly insignificant voices or sounds are valuable and appreciated in the choir
And the other hasn't got much to say
Not all living beings may have a loud or distinctive voice, but they still have a place and purpose in the choir
And the porcupine talks to himself
Living beings can create their own music or find joy or satisfaction in their own unique way
It's a simple song a living song everywhere
Life itself is like a song, with different living beings playing their part or contributing in their own way
By the ox and the fox and the grizzly bear
Even the most different or unlikely living beings can come together and create harmony or unity
The buggly alligator and the hawk above
Every living being, regardless of their appearance or behavior, has a place and value in the choir
The sly old dweezil and the turtle dog
Even the lesser-known or unfamiliar living beings can have a role or purpose in the choir, and they are welcomed and appreciated
Contributed by Landon A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.