Category Archives: Sing Alongs

Great old sing along songs from nursery rhymes and camp songs.

Pennies From Heaven

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Pennies From Heaven for a happy thought. Another really oldie that is so much fun to play. “Pennies from Heaven” is a 1936 American popular song with music by Arthur Johnston and lyrics by Johnny Burke. It was introduced by Bing Crosby with Georgie Stoll and his Orchestra in the 1936 film of the same name. The idiom pennies from heaven is an expression that people use to describe unanticipated gifts of money, or other surprises bringing good luck. Thank You to KissClipart for the free graphics.… Read the rest

Light of The Silvery Moon

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

This is another old song composed in 1909 by Gus Edwards. It was featured in a Doris Day move by the same name in 1953. This is always a great sing along for us older folks. I always like pulling out the really old stuff, that way I know I am not doing the same popular songs as others. It is also nice to have a videos of the old songs, a little like sharing history of music.… Read the rest

Tip Toe Through the Tulips

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

I always like this silly old song. Tiny Tim made it popular in the 1960’s when he played his ukulele and sang in a Falsetto voice. I couldn’t find my Falsetto voice or my ukulele, so I played my accordion. Just for fun. Hope it made you smile.… Read the rest

Waltzing Matilda

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Waltzing Matilda. When I was showering on my Birthday, Monday morning I ended up humming Waltzing Matilda. Where did that come from? Funny how songs pass thru our minds. It is a simple song and as I played it, I thought what could I do with it. It is normally, almost like a march, so I ended up sorta making it a Honky Tonk Piano version. Probably will upset the Aussies, but it is my American version. The song is very interesting if you read about it on the internet. I thought it was about a man waiting to dance with his sweetheart! LOL, not so. As condensed version is: The title of the song Waltzing Matilda is derived from the phrase ‘waltzing the matilda’ which means to travel from place to place in search of work with all your belongings, wrapped in a blanket, slung across your back. When Banjo Paterson wrote the song, he dropped the word “the” from the title, giving us Waltzing Matilda. I played it well when I practiced, but while making the video, my fingers were playing their own song. LOL After several tries, I gave up – it wasn’t going to be fun any more trying to be perfect. I can say that now I am 76!… Read the rest

Old Piano Roll Blues

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Another old fun song called Old Piano Roll Blues composed by Cy Coben in 1950. Seems like it is from the ’20s. I played it often in the old days and just have fun with it. I listened to Al Jolson and the Andrew’s Sister sing it – really fun. I didn’t have the Andrew’s Sisters to back me up, so I improvised! LOL Just an amateur having fun. Hope you enjoy.… Read the rest

Singing In The Rain

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

A Facebook friend, Barb Jackson asked if I could play Singing in the Rain. So I got my umbrella out and played in the rain! Thanks to Pixabay for the cute photos and to https://pixabay.com/users/Relaxing_Gu… for wonderful room with rain and a fireplace. Tons of great free photos there, but I do give the artists a donation now and then for some of the really neat stuff. Played with my Roland FR 4X Accordion and no it isn’t waterproof! LOL

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On Top of Spaghetti Singalong

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by
Time to sing around the campfire. A Facebook friend asked if anyone had ever heard this song. Of course, I had and decided to do a fun singalong with On Top of Spaghetti. Just for fun. Nothing serious here. Girls just gotta have fun. … Read the rest

Patriotic Medley Featuring all Service Songs

Accordion Player Patricia Walter Posted on by

Patriotic Medley for Armed Forces Day. Honoring all the men and women serving in our military. Played with my Roland FR 4X Accordion. Thanks to Pixebay for the beautiful free photos to illustrate the video. Hope you enjoy.

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