Arrange And Re-Arrange

Arrange and Rearrange Words and Music by Pete Seeger [Verse 1] Early in the mornin’ I first see the sun I say a little prayer for the world. I hope all the children live a long long time Yes every little boy and little girl. I hope they learn to laugh at the way Some precious old words do seem to change ’Cause that’s what life is all about: To arrange and rearrange and rearrange. [Chorus 1] Oh-wee oh-wye to rearrange and rearrange and rearrange. Oh-wee oh-wye to rearrange and rearrange and rearrange. [Verse 2] When I see the first sliver of a brand-new moon I say a little prayer for the world. I hope all the children live a long long time Yes every little boy and little girl. I hope they learn to laugh at the way Some precious old words do seem to change ’Cause that’s what life is all about: To arrange and rearrange and rearrange. [Chorus 1] Oh-wee oh-wye to rearrange and rearrange and rearrange. Oh-wee oh-wye to rearrange and rearrange and rearrange. [Verse 3] I heard the first yowl of a brand new baby And I said a little prayer for the world. I hope all the children live a long long time Yes every little boy and little girl. I hope they learn to laugh at the way Some precious old words do seem to change ’Cause that’s what life is all about: To arrange and rearrange and rearrange. [Chorus 1] Oh-wee oh-wye to rearrange and rearrange and rearrange. Oh-wee oh-wye to rearrange and rearrange and rearrange. [Verse 4] Early in the morning I’m a-gathering the sap And I say a little prayer for the maple. Like old Mama Quad on the northwest slope I’ll protect her as long as I’m able. She gives more sap year after year Than any other single tree So bring on the pancakes! Here’s to Mama Quad May she live for another century. [Chorus 2] Oh-wee oh-wye may she live for another century. Oh-wee oh-wye may she live for another century. [Verse 5] Sometimes I wake in the middle of the night And rub my achin’ old eyes. Is that a voice from inside my head Or does it come down from the sky? There’s a time to laugh but there’s a time to weep And a time to make a big change. Wake up you bum the time has come To arrange and rearrange and rearrange. [Chorus 1] Oh-wee oh-wye to rearrange and rearrange and rearrange. Oh-wee oh-wye to rearrange and rearrange and rearrange. [Verse 6] Perhaps the biggest change will come When we don’t have to change much at all. When maniacs holler "grow grow grow" We can choose to be small. The key word may be "little" We only have to change a little bit. Eat a little food drink a little drink And only have to shit a little shit. (Sing it!) [Chorus 3] Oh-wee oh-wye and only have to shit a little shit. Oh-wee oh-wye and only have to shit a little shit. [Verse 1 in half-time:] Early in the mornin’ I first see the sun I say a little prayer for the world. I hope all the children live a long long time Yes every little boy and little girl. I hope they learn to laugh at the way Some precious old words do seem to change ’Cause that’s what life is all about: To arrange and rearrange and rearrange. [Chorus 1] Oh-wee oh-wye to rearrange and rearrange and rearrange. Oh-wee oh-wye to rearrange and rearrange and rearrange.