The city of Vancouver commissioned Will to write this song for seniors and everyone to have fun getting around the city safely in all the different ways available. This duet between a kid and grandma features Canadian children's music icon Charlotte Diamond. It also features Will's dad as grandpa Hank.
lyrics
CHORUS
So many ways in this city to get around
You can walk, you can bike, or take a bus around town
I walk with my friends when I go to school
My friends walk with me when we go to aqua fit at the pool
Hey there mom, we’re driving too quick
Please be patient, that Nana’s got a bad hip
If you make me rush, I just might slip
Then it will take much longer, to get on with your trip
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Need someone to walk with, I’ll hold your hand
Need a ride to the doctor’s, we’ll pick you up in our van
I’d love to go together, You can go with us
You know, they’re also great to us, when we ride the bus
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We’re driving at night, it’s dark, wet and dank
Dad let’s be careful, hey look there’s Grandpa Hank
It’s often raining, it’s no time for a prank
Do it for us, and we’ll both say thanks
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I love you Nana, want you to stay fit
Well, I love to walk when I can, and I even bike a bit
When you’re out with your friends, please take care,
Oh, the drivers will see me, with the colourful clothes I wear.
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credits
from Rocks and Roots,
released May 14, 2019
Song written by Will Stroet
Will Stroet: vocals, acoustic guitar
Charlotte Diamond: vocals
Steve Dawson: electric guitar
Chris Gestrin: organ
Geoff Hicks: drums
Jeremy Holmes: bass
Bill Stroet: vocal (Grandpa Hank)
Will Stroet of Will's Jams is a former CBC Kids TV star and an award-winning bilingual children’s entertainer and educator
from Vancouver, Canada. Will connects with kids through high-energy, interactive and educational music in English and French. From folk to rock to pop songs about active living, sports, animals and the environment, Will’s guitar-driven music appeals to kids of all ages....more
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