“Everyone Loves the Velvet Goose”, “Hotline Radio Steals the Show”, “Gardner Magazine Know Where You’re Coming From”, ” Gardner Magazine Blues”, “Heywood, Mission of Compassion”, “Zone it in or Zone it Out”, “Greatest Board of Assessors”, “Liver Awareness Month” and “Veterans of Service”
We will be adding to this page on a continual basis. Other Original Music pages: Chair City Christmas with 31 versions — Odyssey of First Responders and First Responder Songs
ORIGINAL MUSIC – by Werner Poegel of Templeton MA
Original Lyrics by Werner Poegel. Music and Vocals via AI. Listen on any device. CLICK PLAY in the sections below. Click on the name of a song in the list below to go directly to that song.
1. Who Started Goofy with a Huge Screw Loose?
| {Instrumental Open} {Chorus} Who started goofy with a huge screw loose? Riding the party in a big caboose! Taking the train, New York to Duluth. Grateful that Georgia ain’t too far South. | {Instrumental Solo} {Verse 3} On Towards Atlanta in my big rail machine, Heading for a place which I’ve never seen. Forgot to pack my bags and I’m flat broke, On towards Duluth hopin’ it ain’t woke. |
| {Verse 1} Right past Philly on the way to D C. Checking out the scenery so easily. Headin’ past Charlottsville on the fast rail. Passing Through Virginia without fail. | {Chorus} Who started goofy with a huge screw loose? Riding the party in a big caboose! Taking the train, New York to Duluth. Grateful that Georgia ain’t too far South. |
| {Verse 2} Made it to Charlotte just north of Rock Hill, Hafta say a part of me is goofy still. Taking a train down South on a whim, Like a cell phone which lost its sim. |
Who Started Goofy with a Huge Screw Loose?
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2. Rockin’ the Gardner City Council
| It’s time once again for the Gardner City Council. {Instrumental open} | |
| {Verse 1} Making Good Decisions and some policy revisions, Passing Local Laws and reviewing what was, Establishing policies and setting priorities, Approving the budget and how money’s used. | {Chorus} It’s the Chair City of Gardner, Gardner City Council. From the Council Chamber, the Gardner City Council. |
| {Verse 2} Getting public input and hearing all views. Confirming appointments made by the Mayor, Overseeing performance now and later, Representing the public as a legislature. | The Gardner City Council, Gardner City Council Spoken: Thank you Partners, the Gardner City Council |
Rockin’ the Gardner City Council
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3. Just Say It In A Song
| {Verse 1} Shake the leaves right off the tree, So they’ll believe your philosophy, Maybe you’ll achieve some empathy, Or make them leave you crazily. | {Chorus} You Can’t go wrong, Can’t go wrong, When you just say it in a song. Just say it in a song. |
| {Chorus} You Can’t go wrong, Can’t go wrong, When you just say it in a song. Just say it in a song. | {Verse 4} Do you have an important message, Or just a big piece of knowledge, If there’s something they should know, Sometimes just get up and say so. |
| {Verse 2} Eventually the world will listen, To the messages it’s missin, Just keep on pushing through, Until they listen to you. | {Verse 5} Do you have a long tale to tell, Of something going bad or well, Or a slice of wisdom to pass along, Maybe just say it in a song. |
| {Verse 3} Sometimes truth requires persistence, When it comes across resistance, If there’s something they should know, Sometimes just get up and say so. | {Chorus} You Can’t go wrong, Can’t go wrong, When you just say it in a song. Just say it in a song. (fade) |
Just Say It In a Song
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4. What is a Zlotnik?
| {Verse 1} Everybody, everybody,what’s a zlotnik? Your friends are asking at the picnic. Well he’s not your average candy bar, But he is the name of a rising star., {Chorus} We got ourselves a Zlotnik, Yes it’s really, really true, This Jonathan’s a goldsmith Of good news for me and you. | {Chorus} We got ourselves a Zlotnik, Yes it’s really, really true, This Jonathan’s a goldsmith Of good news for me and you. {Verse 4} A Zlotnik decade in the house machine, Brought success like we’ve never seen. Showed up for every single house vote. Still every statistic he could quote. |
| {Verse 2} Everything he touches turns to gold. Anything he watches doesn’t fold. Everything he learns he builds upon, This Zlotnik is fondly known as John. | {Verse 5} Not just a man this is a Zlotnik, Jonathan by name the people’s pick. Looking out for the general public, This Zlotnik listens really quick. |
| {Verse 3} A Zlotnik is a Goldsmith by another name, In politics he plays a bipartisan game, Studies the issues and finds the solutions, And stays for all the resolutions. | {Chorus} We got ourselves a Zlotnik, Yes it’s really, really true, This Jonathan’s a goldsmith Of good news for me and you. |
What is a Zlotnik?
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5. Veterans of Service
| {Verse 1} Of service to our nation they Head directly to harm’s way. Protecting Freedoms cherished, Many brethren have perished {Chorus} We thank you veterans of service, Your actions so meritorious. Carrying the flag wherever you go. True patriotism is what you show. | {Chorus} We thank you veterans of service, Your actions so meritorious. Carrying the flag wherever you go. True patriotism is what you show. {Verse 4} Let us say thanks very loudly Waving our flag so proudly. Let us show much appreciation For those who serve our nation. |
| {Verse 2} Those who wear the uniform Go in to an unknown storm. Danger lurks at every corner. All serve with great honor. | {Verse 5} It is a day when we reflect On men and women so select. To our Veterans we gladly say Have a Happy Veterans Day! |
| {Verse 3} While Americans on every day Enjoy freedom in every way. Men and women in every force Keep us safe and stay the course. | {Chorus} We thank you veterans of service, Your actions so meritorious. Carrying the flag wherever you go. True patriotism is what you show. |
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6. Election Day
| {Verse 1} Put a Sock in it, you wanted to say Many times before Election Day, Endless talking, silly mocking, nothing really rocking Candidates walking, sometimes gawking, often saying nothing. {Chorus} The Voters speak on Election Day. American voices have their say. A Proud moment for the nation Where freedom is the greatest equation. | {Verse 4} Federal, State, and local races Candidates have different faces sometimes they’re all the same With excuses sounding so lame. |
| {Verse 2} Finally it’s Election Day, results coming your way. Issue one and issue two mean so much to you. Who did you choose, did they win or lose. Each ballot cast means as much as the last. | {Verse 5} If you don’t like what they do, Know they answer to me and you. Elections mean their stay is limited Until the next vote is scheduled. |
| {Verse 3} Been a long wait to reach the date, You stayed up late to hear their fate. When the results are pouring in You know you’ll do this again. | {Chorus} The Voters speak on Election Day. American voices have their say. A Proud moment for the nation Where freedom is the greatest equation. |
Election Day
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7. To Grow a Valentine
| {Piano instrumental open} {Verse 1} Plant the seeds of abundant love Flying down from an Eternal Dove A Plant in Bloom just once a year The Valentine with love so dear. {Chorus} Oh, oh, to grow a valentine Love, Love will really shine Seed, Seed of love you need Bloom, Bloom so well received. | {Chorus} Oh, oh, to grow a valentine Love, Love will really shine Seed, Seed of love you need Bloom, Bloom so well received. {Verse 4} Find the way to spread the word Valentine’s Day is unfurled With a message of emotional might Shining love’s bright light. |
| {Verse 2} Let us grow more Valentines So love brightly shines Upon a landscape so encumbered That its love had slumbered. | {Verse 5} It’s time to grow a Valentine. The seed is spoken anytime. Love itself makes its own fuel. When Valentine’s is the rule. |
| {Verse 3} Wake up the seeds of passion So love is more in fashion Enduring words so softly spoken May love itself not be broken. | {Chorus} Oh, oh, to grow a valentine Love, Love will really shine Seed, Seed of love you need Bloom, Bloom so well received. |
To Grow A Valentine
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8. The Greatness of America
| {Instrumental open} {Verse 1} A beautiful land of forest and trees, Settled by people from distant seas, Bringing hope of a new prosperity, Hoping for a nation of great longevity. | {Instrumental Bridge} {Verse 5} The sights of the people on a greater land, The way we do things some don’t understand, The right to speak up when things are wrong, The freedom to choose words in a song. |
| {Verse 2} This is the Greatness of America, we celebrate, The greatest experiment, the world has to date, A nation of many which celebrates the few, Where freedom is born every day anew. | {Verse 6} Starting with a revolution, leading to a constitution, We the People forming a more perfect union. Justice, Defense, Welfare, and Domestic tranquility, Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our posterity. |
| {Chorus} This is the Greatness of America, The United States of America, Poised to exist for millennia, This is the Greatness of America. | {Chorus} This is the Greatness of America, The United States of America, Designed to exist for millennia, This is the Greatness of America. |
| {Verse 3} The rights of the people have been enshrined, Powers separated so they’re not intertwined, Executive, Judicial, and legislative branches, Give our republic of states its greatest chances. | {Verse 7} Success often comes from the American Dream, Freedom of thought breeding much innovation, Now Two hundred fifty years old is our country, Twenty Twenty six celebrating our big birthday. |
| {Verse 4} This is the Greatness of America, we enumerate, The promise that anyone can change their fate, A nation where differences just don’t matter, Where all of the people are of the same stature. | {Verse 8} The American Story will continue to be written, A future of challenges where some still are hidden, A great nation constructed with everlasting glue, Crossing the changing bridges of time anew |
| {Chorus} This is the Greatness of America, The United States of America, Built to exist for millennia, This is the Greatness of America. | {Chorus} This is the Greatness of America, The United States of America, By God’s Grace to exist for millennia, This is the Greatness of America. |
The Greatness of America
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9. The Sentient Soul of American Freedom
| {Verse 1} The sentient soul is only free amidst absolute equality. White, black, brown, or blue, every color of the rainbow too. Differences embraced as perfect creations of a loving God. Discrimination disgraced as perpetrating the ultimate fraud. | {Chorus} This is the Sentient Soul of American Freedom, All of us equal as God’s will be done. |
| {Chorus} This is the Sentient Soul of American Freedom, All of us equal as God’s will be done. | {Verse 4} No one being is less and all of us together are more. Loving what is different as much as what is the same. Brings energy to the equality of the sentient soul. Achieving freedom for all as the American goal. |
| {Verse 2} Each of us with an inner glow, a sentient soul to show. Beauty transcending physical form whatever it may be. True love of others practicing no visible discernment Instead cherishing the joy of what always lies within. | {Chorus} This is the Sentient Soul of American Freedom, All of us equal as God’s will be done. |
| {Verse 3} View those around you with a much more careful eye. Appreciating the unlimited variety of human existence. Upholding our freedoms with determined persistence. Understanding that rights for the one is rights for us all. |
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10. Don’t Be Funky on Turkey Day
| {Verse 1} Don’t be funky on Turkey Day Let others say what they want to say, Doesn’t matter what’s in their head. They won’t listen to you instead. | {Chorus} Thanksgiving is your wake up call, Time for giving thanks by us all, Thanksgiving is your wake up call, Time for giving thanks by us all. |
| {Chorus} Thanksgiving is your wake up call, Time for giving thanks by us all, Thanksgiving is your wake up call, Time for giving thanks by us all. | {Verse 4} Family and friends make Thanksgiving Day. Love and friendship along the way. Give some thanks for what you’ve got, Appreciation is what counts a lot. |
| {Verse 2} Focus on the turkey and the trimmings, Eating a good meal is your winnings. But if you’re looking for a greater prize, Try a little gratitude on for size. | {Verse 5} Give thanks for blessings of the harvest, Say sorry for not doing your best, Say thank you on Thanksgiving Day. Pray for goodness to come your way. |
| {Verse 3} Take a stock of how lucky you are, Do that first before a family spar. Gonna argue?, than avoid the bar, This day’s about how lucky you are. | {Chorus} Thanksgiving is your wake up call, Time for giving thanks by us all, Thanksgiving is your wake up call, Time for giving thanks by us all. |
Don’t Be Funky on Turkey Day
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11. One Station on the Dial
| (Instrumental Open) (Chorus) There’s one station on the dial, which always makes me smile, AM 1340 on your radio, 98.1 FM go, (Verse 1) Start the day with Golden Deal, goes great with a breakfast meal From six to nine it’s Steve Wendell, morning news done so well Mike Gallagher fills your morning, three hours gets your blood going Common sense talk to be sure, great guests becomes the lure | (Verse 4) Weekday mornings until night, news and talk does take flight Bringing you the best of all, so you can stand up tall Weekends are really great too, lots of shows for me and you From home advice to garden news, walk a minute in their shoes |
| (Chorus) There’s one station on the dial, which always makes me smile, AM 1340 on your radio, 98.1 FM go, WGAW, WGAW, WGAW, W. | (Verse 5) North Central Massachusetts listens, to the station which really glistens Hotline radio steals the show, interviews keep you in the know Listen live on your radio, or wherever you go W, G, A, W, local news talk, always, always you’re in luck |
| (Verse 2) Noon time is still so right, Dennis Prager’s show takes flight Talking till the afternoon hits, always challenging your wits At 3pm you’ve got the Gorka, as Sebastian is your worker Parsing news of the day, whatever is next in play. | (Call letters sung) W, G, A, W, W, G, A, W, W, G, A, W, W |
| (Verse 3) Constitution rules the nation, Mark Levin is on the station Every day at six o’clock, words for a worthy flock As the skies grow dim, then you know it’s him John Batchelor hits the air, yes John really does care | (Chorus) There’s one station on the dial, which always makes me smile, AM 1340 on your radio, 98.1 FM go, WGAW, WGAW, WGAW, W. |
WGAW – One Station on the Dial
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12. Chair City of Heart
| {Verse 1} Welcome to the Chair City of Heart, Community Spirit right from the start. Formed from Land Parcels Coming Together Home to proud people is Gardner forever. | {Chorus} Gardner is the Chair City of Heart, Giving many a brand new start, Gardner is the Chair City of Heart, Where everyone plays a part. |
| {Chorus} Gardner is the Chair City of Heart, Giving many a brand new start, Gardner is the Chair City of Heart, Where everyone plays a part. | {Verse 4} A place where solutions to problems are found. A community of doers whose watches are wound With the time and the patience to carry it far, Because Diligence rewards those who care. |
| {Verse 2} The love of its citizens shared with the region Which comes to Gardner for its cohesion. A spirit of teamwork had lead to success. Of which many so joyfully profess. | {Verse 5} Come people, come business, come industry too. The City of Gardner is welcoming you. This is the great Chair City of Heart Each person important and playing a part. |
| {Verse 3} So much is its construct from ideas construed, And common sense values is the City imbued. Building upon excellence will carry it far. The City is lit with an encouraging star. | {Verse 5} Come people, come business, come industry too. The City of Gardner is welcoming you. This is the great Chair City of Heart Each person important and playing a part. |
Chair City of Heart
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13. Gardner – City of Maximum Potential
| [Verse 1] Morning graces, epic tides open spaces, making strides Friendly faces, smiling wide A City where the pace is dignified. | [Verse 4] Started a business new to the City Put in the hours and sweat equity. Turned on the lights and the signs So grateful for help with designs. |
| [Verse 2] Gardner, Gardner this is you Home to many not a few Spot where fairness has its due For every single rendezvous. | [Chorus] Gardner, Gardner for Maximum Potential City where cooperation is essential Gardner, Gardner In the City we share Full cooperation because we care. |
| [Chorus] Gardner, Gardner for Maximum Potential City where cooperation is essential Gardner, Gardner In the City we share Full cooperation because we care. | [Verse 5] Built a new factory all from scratch With a new product soon to hatch Chair City’s support was all I needed, No wonder so many have succeeded. |
| [Verse 3] Brought the family for a home. Found out you’re not alone. Strangers soon become best friends. A warm welcome neighbors intend. | [Chorus] Gardner, Gardner for Maximum Potential City where cooperation is essential Gardner, Gardner In the City we share Full cooperation because we care. |
Gardner – City of Maximum Potential
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14. Dear Lord of Hope – With Love of Jesus
| [Verse 1] Dear Lord to Whom We Give our Thanks In the hope many more will join the ranks Of those who know the love and the hope and the Certitude of the Big Gift’s scope. | [Verse 4] He gave His life and rose in 3 Days Providing a Path to Eternal Grace. No more does Life Have to End. Just Believe and the Future is Planned. |
| [Verse 2] It is a club to whom the price of admission Is free to anyone of the human condition. Saving those who otherwise might be lost Because Lord Jesus absorbed the cost. | [Verse 5] A Gift so freely given to all who accept Him Makes the end of life a new place to begin. He Turned What was a Deadly Intersection Into Forever Life Through His Resurrection. |
| [Verse 3] Oh, what a joy it must have been As the Lord washed away the sin Using the Love He had for us all, To save every single Willing Soul. | (Instrumental Bridge) He Turned What was a Deadly Intersection Into Forever Life Through His Resurrection. |
Dear Lord of Hope – With Love of Jesus
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15. A Gardner Christmas Wish
| The City was once a town to be sure And its substance became an allure. First settled sixty four years after 1700, Land gifted by nearby towns kindred. | As if nature itself knew City’s future 23 square miles measured for sure. Named after a brave Colonel named Thomas, A Gardner city in 1923 came to pass. |
| Becoming as busy as a beehive Incorporated thusly in 1785. Twenty years more it only took To become a great furniture nook. | It’s highest point is Reservoir Hill New heights reaching ever still Now 2 years from city centennial So many projects on the window sill. |
| 20 Chair Factories, 4 million chairs Each with legs 4, like grizzly bears. Successfully brought 5 Heywoods together Fashioning furniture like birds of a feather. | Now sending its love to folks near and afar Gardner, Chair City, holds all of you dear. A family of peoples assembled in love Wishes Merry Christmas to you from above. |
| Tracking the time worked became an invention Simplex Time Recorder industry convention. Gardner home to those critically thinking, Traditionally forward ideas in the making. | (Instrumental Bridge) A family of peoples assembled in love Wishes Merry Christmas to you from above. |
A Gardner Christmas Wish
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16. MIKE – The Champion
| (Verse 1) Mike’s paid his dues And taken some abuse. Doing the good work Without going beserk. | (Chorus) Mayor Mike is a champion my friends He’ll keep on fighting til the end Mayor Mike is the champion Mayor Mike is the champion No time for losers For he is the champion of Gardner |
| (Verse 2) Made a few mistakes But nothing which shakes. Mike’s had some lies Take him by surprise But he’s come through And successfully too. | (Extended Vocal Bridge) We could go on and on and on and on… And Gardner will go on and on and on… And Mike Nicholson will go on and on and on… |
| (Vocal Bridge) We could go on and on and on and on… | (Spoken)Thank you. Mike Nicholson will go on and on and on (Crowd is roaring) And Gardner will go on and on and on (Spoken) and Mike Nicholson will go on and on and on |
| (Verse 3) Mayor Mike is a champion my friends Fighting for Gardner and bringing new trends Mike will keep fighting until the end. Mayor Mike is the champion Mayor Mike is the champion Mike makes time for others For he is the champion of Gardner | (Abbreviated Chorus) Mayor Mike is a champion my friends He’ll keep on fighting til the end Mayor Mike is the champion |
| (Verse 4) Mike’s taken his bows and kissed a few cows. Pulled Gardner way ahead Could have given up instead | (Impromptu) (Chorus) Mayor Mike is a champion my friends He’ll keep on fighting til the end Mayor Mike is the champion Mayor Mike is the champion No time for losers For he is the champion of Gardner |
| (Verse 5) Of course thank you all Team members we say wow It’s been a challenge before With more good in store With Mike at the helm Gardner won’t lose | (Instrumental Melodic Bridge) (Spoken) Thank you. I could go on and on and on… Then Gardner will go on and on and on… And Mike Nicholson will go on and on and on |
| (Vocal Bridge) We could go on and on and on and on… (Chorus) Mayor Mike is a champion my friends He’ll keep on fighting til the end Mayor Mike is the champion Mayor Mike is the champion No time for losers For he is the champion of Gardner | (Chorus) Mayor Mike is a champion my friends He’ll keep on fighting til the end Mayor Mike is the champion Mayor Mike is the champion No time for losers For he is the champion of Gardner |
| (Verse 6) Mike Nicholson saw a City in distress and turned it into a place of success A vision of turning the bad into good Decisions helping wherever he could Some thinking was outside of the box To build the Gardner which rocks | (Spoken) Yeah. Mick Nicholson will go on and on (Crowd roars) |
MIKE – The Champion
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17. Officially Christmas in Gardner
| (Verse 1) Smiles abound with Christmas Sounds Horse Drawn Carriage Makes the Rounds Carolers Sing at the Public Square Hoping Santa Claus would be there. | (Chorus) It’s Christmas in the Chair City Christmas in the Chair City Gardner’s Season of Joy and Good Will. (Instrumental Bridge) |
| (Chorus) It’s Christmas in the Chair City Christmas in the Chair City Gardner’s Season of Joy and Good Will. | (Verse 4) The Lights go on in Downtown and City Hall, Lights illuminate Monument Park for all, Holiday revelers view Lafayette Square, Where a new tree was planted this year. |
| (Verse 2) The Christmas Parade makes it way up the street, A short time now for a Santa meet and greet. Recites “The Night Before Christmas” in his chair, Delighted children are so glad Santa is there. | (Verse 5) It’s officially Christmas Time in the Chair City, Even South Gardner is lit and so pretty, The joy of the season is here once again, The Tree Lighting has set it all to begin. |
| (Verse 3) The Gardner High Band strikes up a song, Gardner Middle School Chorus with a sing along. Everyone keeping warm in the brisk fall air, Where every seat is a Christmas chair. | (Chorus) It’s Christmas in the Chair City Christmas in the Chair City Gardner’s Season of Joy and Good Will. |
Officially Christmas in Gardner
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18. Christmas Wish for Peace
Christmas Wish for Peace
There are 18 versions of “Christmas Wish for Peace”
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| Storyteller Pop-Rock Jazz Like the Eagles Like Elton Country Americana | Rock 1940’s Big Band 60s British Rock Piano Rock Country Female Blues Rock | Eclectic Rock Classic Rock Emotional Piano Rock Funk RnB Pop Rock Emotional Soundtrack Indie Folk |
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Complete Lyrics: A Christmas Wish for Peace
Versions 10-18
| (Instrumental Open) (Verse 1) We’re on the verge of exploring outer space, While still bringing violence to this place. Haven’t learned our lessons on this planet, Why spread our culture while we still don’t get it? | (Chorus) This is a Christmas Wish for Peace, A hope that all world tensions ease. A wish that the violence will cease, This is a Christmas Wish for Peace. |
| (Chorus) This is a Christmas Wish for Peace, A hope that all world tensions ease. A wish that the violence will cease, This is a Christmas Wish for Peace. | (Verse 4) Peace through strength may be the only way, Keeping the world’s evil somewhat at bay. History of this world reveals a difficult task, A Christmas Wish for Peace the hardest ask. |
| (Verse 2) Our nation has been involved in many wars, Our men and women serving many tours. Countries around the world have been involved. The problem of violence has not been solved. | (Verse 5) Before we take our troubles to planets afar, Let’s bring peace around our own little star, What is it behind our world’s warring factions, How can we change to much better actions? |
| (Instrumental Bridge) (Verse 3) The battles we face are not a worthy game, Because war and baseball are not the same. The innings of conflict produce no winners, When rogue leaders are the worst sinners. | (Chorus) This is a Christmas Wish for Peace, A hope that all world tensions ease. A wish that the violence will cease, This is a Christmas Wish for Peace. |
19. WGAW Hotline Radio Barbershop Quartet
| Performing for Hotline Radio, Saturdays at noon, “The Interview Quartet”! (Instrumental) (Verse 1) What are you doing Saturday at noon? Gather the gang and make plans soon. Make Plans for W G A W Hotline Radio. Every single Saturday at noon. | (Verse 4) We’ll hook you up with great interviews and news, If it’s W G A W Hotline Radio you choose. Don’t miss those Hotline Radio Interviews, Don’t miss a single bit of all the news. |
| (Verse 2) We’re pleased you’re coming to the show Right here on W G A W Radio. Hotline Radio is jam-packed with info and fun, Saturdays at noon is when the Hotline is run. (Harmonies Chorus) Hotline Radio Saturdays at noon Hotline Radio Saturdays at noon W G A W Hotline Ray Ray Radio Oh! | (Harmonies Chorus) Hotline Radio Saturdays at noon Hotline Radio Saturdays at noon W G A W Hotline Ray Ray Radio Oh! |
| (Verse 3) Since you’ll be here we’ll do it well, At the home of Hotline host Steve Wen Dell! It’s your Hotline Radio and it’s so swell, Hotline Radio with Steve Wen Dell. | (Verse 5) What are you doing Saturday at noon? Gather the gang and make plans soon. Make Plans for W G A W Hotline Radio. Every single Saturday at noon. Every single Saturday at noon. Hotline, every single Saturday at noon. |
WGAW Hotline Radio Barbershop Quartet
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20. A Chair City Christmas
There are 32 versions of this song on the Chair City Christmas page, CLICK HERE.
| {Verse 1} Carolers Sing on a Downtown Street Bringing Joy to those they meet Christmas Lights are all aglow A Chair City Christmas is a go. |
| {Chorus} Merry Christmas from Gardner, the Christmas Chair City Merry Christmas from Gardner, the Share Christmas City. A Chair City Christmas celebrates a special time of year. The joy is in the air and God’s love is always near. |
| {Verse 2} Colonel Gardner would be proud So play those Christmas carols loud The Gardner School Bands are performing The Joy of the Holidays so resounding. |
| {Verse 3} Santa Claus soon will land his sleigh at the Levi-Heywood Memorial Library Because all reindeer really love to read And Saint Nick will satisfy that need. |
| {Chorus} Merry Christmas from Gardner, the Christmas Chair City Merry Christmas from Gardner, the Share Christmas City. A Chair City Christmas celebrates a special time of year. The joy is in the air and God’s love is always near. |
| {Verse 4} Downtown Gardner is filled with light So keep your Christmas spirit bright Holiday shoppers morning til night Children’s faces aglow with delight. |
| {Verse 5} The Golf Course is covered with snow Right across from the college we know Tracks of squirrels and the occasional bear Found in the woods and open spaces there |
| {Chorus} Merry Christmas from Gardner, the Christmas Chair City Merry Christmas from Gardner, the Share Christmas City. A Chair City Christmas celebrates a special time of year. The joy is in the air and God’s love is always near. |
| {Verse 6} Council Meetings open with a prayer You know Jesus is always there. Success of a City fueled by its love. Always grateful to God above. |
| {Chorus} Merry Christmas from Gardner, the Christmas Chair City Merry Christmas from Gardner, the Share Christmas City. A Chair City Christmas celebrates a special time of year. The joy is in the air and God’s love is always near. |
A Chair City Christmas
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21. Heroes of Gardner are Everywhere
| Spoken: We are the Gardner Hero Finders, Finding all the heroes of the Chair City. Opening | [Verse 4] When you’re looking for a hero, You’ll find one in Gardner. If you can’t see one, Then try much harder. |
| [Verse 1] and repeat It’s easy to find a Hero in the Chair City Some are kind, some are strong, some are witty. Some are helpful when you need them. Some are there so you don’t need them. | [Chorus] The Heroes of Gardner are everywhere, The City is much more than a big chair, The Heroes of Gardner are every where, every where, Gardner is where the real everyday heroes are. |
| [Chorus] The Heroes of Gardner are everywhere, The City is much more than a big chair, The Heroes of Gardner are every where, every where, Gardner is where the real everyday heroes are. (Bridge Saxophone) | (Saxophone Interlude) and repeat Chorus |
| [Verse 3] Find a Hero in the Chair City of Gardner, Gardner is where the real heroes are. | [Outro] |
Heroes of Gardner are Everywhere
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Lyrics by Werner Poegel, Music and Vocals by Sophisticated AI
22. Gettin’ Ready for the New Year
| [Short Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1] Last year I blocked my own success, Rather than doing more, I did less, Looking to change my bad attitude, So next year won’t be so rude. | [Verse 4] Where I need help I’ll get good advice, Knowing that others are apt to be wise. Whatever stands in my way I’ll push it aside, Not allowing myself to crimp my stride. |
| [Verse 2] I took on the easiest tasks I could, Didn’t do close to what I should, Blamed my shortcomings on everybody else, My reasons turned out to be false. | [Chorus] Gettin’ Ready for the New Year, Stockin’ Up on my Mental Gear. Not Gonna Stop Out of Fear, Hope to be better, not worse for wear. |
| [Chorus] Gettin’ Ready for the New Year, Stockin’ Up on my Mental Gear. Not Gonna Stop Out of Fear, Hope to be better, not worse for wear. | [melodic interlude] [Verse 5] Next year I’ll fuel my own success, Because of the changes I self profess, Working better with others is so essential, Hoping the results are monumental! |
| [Verse 3] I’m gonna make changes for the better, A new attitude just like a new sweater. I’ll take on more and do my share, Showing friends and family I really care. | [Hook] I’ll step up to the plate and pull my weight, I’ll make my chatter tell others they matter. [Break] |
| [Chorus] Gettin’ Ready for the New Year, Stockin’ Up on my Mental Gear. Not Gonna Stop Out of Fear, Hope to be better, not worse for wear. [Outro] |
Gettin’ Ready for the New Year
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23. The Trump Dance
| [Verse 1] Angle the ankles, leverage the legs, Hug Those Hips, Turn Those Heads. Wiggle the fingers, Wink Those Eyes. Try the Trump Dance on for Size! | [Verse 3] The man picked to lead the nation Is also a great dance sensation, Come on, do the orange gyration, The Trump Dance is your fixation. |
| [Chorus] Do the Trump Dance, Give the right glance. Wrinkle Those pants, Do the Trump Dance. | [Verse 4] When he’s done the dance moves The country once again grooves, And what the Trump Dance proves, Is we are what we choose, what we choose. |
| [Verse 2] The Trump Dance carries your stride, Common Sense, so far and wide, Number forty seven is on your side, The Trump Dance is your guide. | [Chorus] Do the Trump Dance, Give the right glance. Wrinkle Those pants, Do the Trump Dance. |
| [Chorus] Do the Trump Dance, Give the right glance. Wrinkle Those pants, Do the Trump Dance. | Do the Trump Dance. |
The Trump Dance
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Original Lyrics by Werner Poegel. Music and Vocals by Sophisticated AI
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Jingles and other Ditties – Novelty Songs
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JAZZ: WGAW Hotline Radio Steals the Show
Jazz: Gardner Magazine Knows Where You’re Coming From
Piano: Heywood Mission of Compassion
Rock: Zone It in or Zone It Out Gardner
Blues: Gardner Magazine Blues
Funk: Greatest Board of Assessors
Soft Rock: WGAW Hotline Radio is the Place to Go
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