Name: I know a man who can clap his ears (and other strange occurences)
Duration: P00H01M55S
Description: I composed this in the style of a traditional nonsense song while driving along in the car one day. Kids can sing along with the "Hi ho" part.

I know a man who can clap his ears (and other strange occurences)

from I'm a Worm and other new songs for parents and their toddlers (EP) by Anthony McCann: Songwriter, Poet, and Philosopher

	/

Buy the Full Digital Album

about

I composed this in the style of a traditional nonsense song while driving along in the car one day. Kids can sing along with the "Hi ho" part.

lyrics

I know a man that can clap his ears
Hi ho, hi dee ho
He's been doing it for 67 years
Hi ho, hi dee ho
It's a most unusual practice
People think it's weird he claps his ears

I know a dog that can fly a kite
Hi ho, hi dee ho
Does it by moonlight every night
Hi ho, hi dee ho
It's a most unusual practice
People think it's weird he flies a kite

I know a cow that can dance a jig
Hi ho, hi dee ho
Her hooves are as nimble as her legs are thick
Hi ho, hi dee ho
It's a most unusual practice
People think it's weird she dances jigs

I know a book that can read itself
Hi ho, hi dee ho
Since an encounter with a magical elf
Hi ho, hi dee ho
It's a most unusual practice
People think it's weird it reads itself

I know a sock that can play the harp
Hi ho, hi dee ho
Does regular concerts in the park
Hi ho, hi dee ho
It's a most unusual practice
People think it's weird it plays the harp

I know a fish that sing the sea
Hi ho, hi dee ho
Composes the waves into melody
Hi ho, hi dee ho
It's a most unusual practice
People think it's weird it sings the sea

Man dog cow book sock and fish
Hi ho, hi dee ho
Close your eyes and make a wish
Hi ho, hi dee ho
It's a most unusual practice
Singing songs about such things as this

credits

from I'm a Worm and other new songs for parents and their toddlers (EP), released January 11, 2017

license

some rights reserved

about

Anthony McCann: Songwriter, Poet, and Philosopher image

Anthony McCann: Songwriter, Poet, and Philosopher Bangor, UK

Anthony McCann lives in Bangor, County Down, in Northern Ireland.

contact / help

Contact Anthony McCann: Songwriter, Poet, and Philosopher

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like Anthony McCann: Songwriter, Poet, and Philosopher, you may also like:

SHAGARA
by Hello World Choir

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jan 16, 2018
go to album
Tolting
by Darto

This Seattle duo explore the more darkly psychedelic side of indie rock on this retrospective album, covering songs recorded from 2009-2019. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 20, 2022
go to album
Songs for the Young, Old and In Between
by Mr. Elephant

Hooky songs that will appeal to kids and grown-ups alike, smash-cutting the irreverence of The Moldy Peaches with wild psychedelia. Bandcamp New & Notable May 30, 2020
go to album
Season One
by The Vegetable Plot

This children’s record isn’t just for kids. Smoky soul grooves and bizarro pop chestnuts make for an entertaining listen. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 21, 2018
go to album
Está Bien
by Dois

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jun 13, 2017
go to album
Archive 2009-2015
by brrd

featured on Bandcamp Radio Nov 29, 2016
go to album
Towers / Anointing
by brrd

featured on Bandcamp Radio Oct 18, 2016
go to album