You, Me and the Moon

by Monica Lee

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1.	Coucou 02:22	lyrics
Coucou (Mr. Moon) Dans la forêt lointaine, on entend le Coucou Du haut de son grands chaîne I’ll réponds au Hibou Coucou, Coucou, Coucou, Hibou Coucou Coucou, Coucou, Coucou, Hibou Coucou Mister Moon, Mister Moon, you’re out too soon, The sun is still in the sky. Go back to bed and cover up you head, And wait for the day to go by. 'Twas on a summer's evening, I walked the forest through When suddenly I heard it, A sweet and low Coucou Coucou, Coucou, Coucou, Hibou Coucou Coucou, Coucou, Coucou, Hibou Coucou Original melody by Italian composer Giacomo Gotifredo Ferrari (1763 – 1842) English part source: "Jubilee Songbook", Girl Guides of Canada, 1971. (to be sung in a 3-part round)
2.	For My Love (I Love You) 03:14	lyrics
For My Love I love you, Yes I do Even if you’re so very small I love you, Yes I do When you made my belly like a ball I love you ,Yes I do And I always will You’re the one Who gives my heart Such an amazing thrill You are my sweetie pie My darling little girl You know that you’re the one Who rocks my world!! Cuz I love you Yes I do As you’re growin’ up so big I love you Yes I do Every day of the week I love you Yes I do And you know it’s true I will always be there love Ready to help you through Cuz you are my sweetie pie My darling little boy You know that you’re the one Who makes me jump for joy. Cuz you are my sweetie pie My darling little one You know that I’m so lucky To be your mom So go to sleep Little one The time has come to rest Go to sleep Little one For my love, there is no contest. ©️ Monica Lee 2023
3.	Mon Chat 02:16	lyrics
I Love My Cat My Kitty Kitty Kitty Kitty Cat J’adore mon Chat Mon Minu Minu Minu Minu Chat Oh oh oh Bootsie (Bootsie) Bootsie Baby (Bootsie) Oh oh oh Bootsie (Bootsie) Bootsie Baby (Bootsie) Why (Why) oh why do you sleep all day? (Bootsie) Oh oh oh Bootsie (Bootsie Babe) You’re always hangin’ round that door You’re always always askin’ for more I know you want some nip (ooo) Baby that’s your trip(ooo) Oh Bootsie, Bootsie Baby I Love My Cat My Kitty Kitty Kitty Kitty Cat J’adore mon Chat Mon Minu Minu Minu Minu Chat ©️ Monica Lee 2023
4.	Perfect Day 03:36	lyrics
Perfect Day Oh my, you and I by the fire side Oh my, you and I by the sea side. Oh my, you and I we’re camping out tonight Oh my, you and I by the fire side Flat rock, smooth water, skipping stones How many times did it jump? Oh I don’t know Smooth water, cool on my feet Gonna jump in And beat this heat “I’m getting hungry. Can we go back to the camp? Can we have a fire?” Sharp stick, marshmallow, fire pit Roast it to perfection And eat it! Roasted marshmallow, a piece of chocolate A couple of graham wafers To top and bottom it Smore? Smore. Smores! Oh my, you and I by the fire side Oh my, you and I by the sea side Oh my, you and I we’re camping out tonight Oh my, you and I by the fire side What a day we had down by the water Jump in the ocean And swam like an otter What a night we had up by the fire Singing all our favourite songs For hours and hours Cuz I love you more than I can say I want to do it all again this perfect day “Ahh, I’m getting tired, is it almost bed time?” Oh my, you and I by the fire side Oh my, you and I by the sea side Oh my, you and I we’re camping out Oh my, you and I it’s time to say goodnight ©️ Monica Lee 2023
5.	Potty on my Bus 02:15	lyrics
Potty on my Bus I have a potty on my bus, It’s just right for me I have a potty on my bus, I use it when I need to go pee I have a potty on my bus, it makes me so happy Do you have your very own potty? You have a potty in your house, it’s just right for you You have a potty in your house, some people call it the loo You have a potty in your house, it makes you so happy Staying dry all day long, using the potty I wear underwear, there’re just right for me I have a favourite pair, there’re so comfy I love my underwear, they make me so happy Staying dry all day long, using my potty Do you wear underwear? Just like me!?! You have a favourite pair! They’re so comfy! We love underwear. They make us so happy Staying dry all day long, using the potty I have a potty on my bus, It’s just right for me I have a potty on my bus, I use it when I need to go pee I have a potty on my bus, it makes me so happy Do you have your very own potty? [tag] 1st ending: Staying dry all day long using my potty 2nd ending: Oh how I love, my potty ©️ Monica Lee 2023
6.	Swing Swing Swing 02:56	lyrics
Swing Swing Swing ©️ Monica Lee A Swing swing swing Swing swing swing Back and forth, the wind it brings A Swing swing swing Swing swing swing Back and forth the wind it sings A In the wind I hear some words Was it me, or just the birds? Come on kids Dive and glide Run up those stairs And down the slide Sun is shining down…. on me A Dance dance dance Dance dance dance Have you got on your dancing pants? A Dance dance dance Dance dance dance Wiggle your legs and shake your hands A Sing sing sing Sing for me Sing about the world we see A Sing sing sing Sing for me *Sing cuz it makes you feel…. so happy A A SOLO B In the wind I heard it said All creatures love to go to bed The sun goes down and so do we Plenty of room beneath the apple tree Rest your weary head.... and …. A Sleep sleep sleep Sleep baby Sleep away the day’s busy A Sleep sleep sleep Everybody Tuck you in your bed, my little lovely. Music by Monica Lee Lyrics by Monica Lee, Caitlin Hertzman, Chris Bizzocchi & Maya Watson © 2010
7.	150 Kisses 01:35	lyrics
150 Kisses 150 kisses right here on your head 150 kisses to send you off to bed 150 kisses is just what you need 150 kisses to send you off to sleep Sleep tight sleepy head Time is not to rest Tomorrow is another day And you know it’s gonna be the best Sleep tight sleepy head Time is not to rest Tomorrow is another day And you know it’s gonna be the best 150 kisses right here on your cheek 150 kisses to send you off to sleep 150 kisses is just what you need 150 kisses to send you off to sleep To send you off to sleep x 3
8.	Summertime 03:09	lyrics
Summertime - George and Ira Gershwin Summertime, and the livin' is easy Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high Your mama’s rich, and your daddy's good lookin' So hush little baby, don't you cry One of these mornings, you're gonna rise up singin’ You’re gonna spread your wings, and take to the sky Until that morning, there's ain’t nothin' gonna harm you babe With mommy and daddy, standing by Summertime, and the livin' is easy Fish are jumpin' and the cotton is high Your daddy's rich, and your momma, she’s so good lookin' So hush little baby, don't you cry
9.	Goodnight My Love 02:29	lyrics
Goodnight My Love Goodnight Goodnight Goodnight my love Goodnight the day is done Goodnight Goodnight Goodnight my love The night it has begun Close your eyes an sleep my love Close your eyes and see Tomorrows just a dream away Upon a night fantasy Dream Dream Dream of me In your night time fantasy Goodnight Goodnight Goodnight my love Goodnight it’s time to rest The day is done. The night has come. So sleep, sleep my love lyrics and music by Monica Lee ©️ 2023

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Produced, mixed, and mastered by Marc Atkinson (at The Barn Studio on Hornby Island, BC) - this new album is a testament to the love that parents have for their kids. The collection of songs showcases a tale of unbreakable connection. Monica dances the audience through playful storytelling, energetic sing-alongs, and soothing balms to end the day. The positive and empowering messages in the music, encouraging children to be kind, curious, and creative - are designed to inspire the little ones to explore the world around them, connect with nature, and embrace thier unique qualities.

“This record is all about the deep connection between parents and their children,” says Lee who is (herself) a mother of two. “The album takes us through the motions of life with our little ones, playing outside in the forest listening to the birds, the story of the love of their mother watching them grow, singing about the family pet, magical moments - even humanizing potty training. Each song can stand alone, but together they feel like a love letter from a parent to their child, inviting, tender and silly. “

A Vancouver multidisciplinary artist for over 20 years, Lee is well known for her powerful songwriting and performing in the Roots, Jazz and Country traditions as well as being a charismatic children’s educator in her popular program, Jump into Music. A chanteuse in both French and English, her voice is flexible and sweet on this new LP - singing her loveable original songs and more familiar timeless classics like “Coucou (Mr Moon)” and the Gershwin jazz standard lullaby, “Summertime.” “The record touches on several genres - swing, blues, roots, folk and jazz, sophisticated enough for adults to enjoy while keeping the kids bopping along,” she says.

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released May 24, 2023

Produced by Marc Atkinson
Recorded and mixed by Marc Atkinson at The Barn Studio on Hornby Island, BC
Mastered by Marc Atkinson
Cover art by Jenny Ritter
Album layout by Lyle Grant
Sequencing by Adrian Dolan
Made in Canada / Fabriqué au Canada

All songs written by Monica Lee©️2023
Perfect Day – Co-written with my kids Matteo and Sophia Bizzocchi
Swing Swing Swing – Co-written with Chris Bizzocchi, Caitlin Hertzman and Maya Watson
Except Coucou – original melody by Giacomo Gotfredo Ferrari, French and English lyrics Unknown Traditional - and Summertime by Dubose Heyward, Ira Gershwin and George Gershwin

Monica Lee – Ukulele, Vocals, Background Vocals
Marc Atkinson – Guitars, Banjo, Mandolin, Piano, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Hand Percussion and Background Vocals
Odus Atkinson – child voice speaking part - Perfect Day
Normin the Cat – Hornby Island purring - Mon Chat

www.monicaleemusic.com

This record is dedicated to my two children Sophia and Matteo. You, Me and the Moon are the songs I wrote and sang to you during those precious first 10 years. You are forever an inspiration to me. I love you beyond words and songs but that will not stop me from trying.

My father inspired me to become the best Bedtime Singer I could be. He modelled unconditional love, imaginative storytelling, songwriting and the bedside singing dedication I grew up to emulate. Thank you Dad for planting the seeds of these song though your loving parenting of little me. I love you!

My Mother sang the Gershwin classic Summertime to me as my bedtime song. Perhaps because I was a summer baby, I have always identified with the song and cherished it. Thank you Mom for sharing this song with me all those years ago. I love you!

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Monica Lee Vancouver, British Columbia

A Vancouver multidisciplinary artist for over 20 years, Lee is well known for her powerful songwriting and performing in the Roots, Jazz and Country traditions as well as being a charismatic children’s educator in her wonderful program, Jump into Music. ... more

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