MP3 Pat Chen - We Are the Sea

Old time favorites with some originals recorded in the studio but made to sound like our live concerts - just Pat & Bill.

18 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Traditional Folk, KIDS/FAMILY: Kid Friendly



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Notes and Lyrics:

Pat Chen & Bill Davis are Somos el Mar. Our first CD "Somos el Mar" was done with a lot of our friends and with a full band sound. This CD was made to sound more like our Concerts although it was all done in the studio. It's just Pat and Bill and their instruments. Pat's son Danny Delos helped out with the back up on Pats Tsunami Prayer.
The songs are those that folks in our audiences have requested or those that are their favorites.

Here's what Pat has to say:

If we could realize we were all a part of the same sea, what a relief it would be! We Are the Sea takes us on a journey through this sea of life - joy, love, separation, unity, childhood, transition, Ireland, France, Mexico, South Asia, over the rainbow and beyond. The songs were swept onto this album by the people we share our music with. The songs were requests and favorites.
Music is healing and integrating for me and I hope that it will be so for our listeners. May it touch you & bring you closer to your own true self.
Many thanks to Ken Schubert at Cue Studios who was so much more that an outstanding sound engineer, to Jenn Chin for her beautiful artwork, to my son, Danny, who spent so many hours on the Tsunami Orphan Prayer, to Charlie, Sheila, Marcy, Nicholas, Mickey, Danny, & Robin for their love and support & finally to Bill for always being there when I needed him.
Pat Chen


Hereâs the lyrics:

1. Somos el Barco. This song by Charles Lorre Wyatt is the source of our groups name "Somos el Mar" or We are the Sea. Some folks think it's because we're all wet. Pat's son Nicholas thought we should definately include the song on the album since it is sort of our theme song.

Somos el Barco
Charles Lorre Wyatt

Somos el barco, somos el mar,
Yo navego en ti, tu navegas en mi

We are the boat, we are the sea, I sail in you, you sail in me
The stream sings it to the river, the river sings it to the sea
The sea sings it to the boat that carries you and me

Chorus

The boat we are sailing in was built by many hands
And the sea we are sailing on, it touches many lands

Chorus

So with our hopes we set the sails
And face the winds once more
And with our hearts we chart the waters never sailed before

Chorus


2. I'll Tell My Ma. Our version of a traditional Irish favorite. Refreshing, charming, & energetic.

I'll Tell My Ma

I'll tell my ma when I go home
The boys won't leave the girls alone
They pulled my hair, they stole my comb
But that's all right till I go home.
She is handsome, she is pretty
She is the bell of Belfast city
She is counting one, two, three
Please won't you tell me who is she.

Albert Mooney says he loves her
All the boys are fighting for her
They knock at the door and they ring at the bell
Sayin' "Oh my true love, by ye well?"
Out she comes as white as snow
Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes
Old John Morrey says she'll die
If she doesn't get the fellow with the roving eye.

Let the wind and rain and the hail blow high
Snow come tumblin' from the sky
She's as nice as apple pie
She'll get her own lad by and by.
When she gets a lad of her own
She won't tell her ma when she goes home
Let them all come as they will
For it's Albert Mooney she loves still.


3. O'Reilly is Dead. A deeply profound commentary on the inevidable.

OâReilly is dead and his brother donât know it
His brother is dead and OâReilly donât know it
Theyâre both of âem dead and lying in bed
And neither one knows that the other is dead.

4. Let Me Call You Sweetheart. When you ask someone to name their favorite song, this one comes up more than once.
It is a very cherished oldie but goodie.


Let Me call you sweetheart Iâm in love with you.
Let Me hear you whisper that you love me too.
Keep you love light glowing in your eyes so true
Let Me call you sweetheart Iâm in love with you.

Let Me call you sweetheart Iâm in love with you.
Would you let me meet you at our rendevous
When weâre holding hands if find Iâm never blue
Let Me call you sweetheart Iâm in love with you.

Let Me call you sweetheart Iâm in love with you.
Let Me hear you whisper that you love me too.
Keep you love light glowing in your eyes so true
Let Me call you sweetheart Iâm in love with you.




5. Wee Willie. This song is sung in the spirit of fun and is not intended to advocate violence. So check your pockets before someone else does.

Wee Willie lost his Marley* (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lane
He lost it down a grating (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lane
He went and got his brother (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lane
He shoved him down the Grating (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lane
But he didnât find his Marley (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lanev
So he went and got his Grandma (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lane
He shoved her down the grating (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lane
She couldnât find his Marley (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lane
He went and got a Peeler* (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lane
He shoved him down the Grating (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lane
But he didnât find his Marley (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lanev
So He went and got some dynamite (r3x)
(Boom!)
And blew up Bendyâs Lanev
Wee Willieâs found his Marley (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lanev
It was in his trousers pocket (r3x)
Down on Bendyâs Lanev

*A Marley is a marble and a Peeler is a policeman (from Robert Peels special forces in Ireland)


6. Devil's Dream. A Devilishly entrancing tune.

7. Tingaleo. From Mexico, Tingaleo is a donkey, but there is a profoundly deeper message here about the relations between a woman and a man. Taken alagorically it is about a man's role in life as a beast of burden & a woman's role as the rider. Pat and her daughter Marcy had fun adding some verses to this one.


Tingaleo Come little donkey come, Tingaleo Come little donkey come,
Me donkey dance and me donkey sing
Me donkey wearing a diamond ring (2x)
Tingaleo Come little donkey come, Tingaleo Come little donkey come,
Me donkey Hee and me donkey Haw
Me donkey sleep on a bed of straw (2x)
Tingaleo Come little donkey come, Tingaleo Come little donkey come,
Me donkey swim and me donkey ski
Me donkey dress elegantly (2x)
Tingaleo Come little donkey come, Tingaleo Come little donkey come,
Me donkey lays his head upon the floor
He doesnât want to do his chores
Me donkey lays his head upon the floor
He doesnât want to work no more
Tingaleo Come little donkey come, Tingaleo Come little donkey come,
Me donkey skip and me donkey run
Me donkey love to eat a cinnamon but
Tingaleo Come little donkey come, Tingaleo Come little donkey come,
Me donkey eat and me donkey bite
Me donkey never likes to say good night
Goodnight little donkey, sleep tight
Tingaleo Come little donkey come, Tingaleo Come little donkey come,



8. There aren't many songs about snakes and there are even fewer love songs about snakes. Try Googling "Love Songs about Snakes" The short story writer O'Henry was famous for always ending his stories with a twist, and that's what I did here.

CECIL THE SNAKE
Bill Davis

Cecil the Snake he was very, very, very, very, very nice..sss.....
He was in love with Cecily Snake but she was cold as ice..sss......
So he wrote that newspaper love lorne column for a little advice ...sss...
Said "I just want a chance ...sss...
For a little Romance ...sss....
You won't have to tell it to me twice ..sss..."

Well the newspaper lady said "Your problem is easy to see
This may not be the best advice but at least it's free
Just follow these steps right here like one, two three ...
Show your lady all your charms
Hold her in your lovin' arms
And dance her off her feet.

Well Cecil said something I probably shouldn't say here ...sss...
Went to the Fridge and popped another can of beer. ...sss...
He said "Hey Newspaper lady, I may be missing something here.... LIKE ARMS YOU DIMWIT!
I'm a certified snake with a million charms
But Ugh Ungh honey I got no arms
And I got no feet to dance with down here.

I can't dance, can't boogie can't jitter, canât rumba, can't rock (No rock & roll
I can't polka, I canât cha cha shouldn't oughtta I'd fall.
Can't swing my partner, do a do si do when the old square dancer calls ...sss...
I can't even stand and I can't can can
I just lay in the sun and work on my tan
And I never get invited to any a those society balls ...sss...

Well Cecily saw Cecil crying his snake eye tears ...sss...
She said come on Cecil lets slip away from here
She said "I may be a cold blooded woman but you got nothin to fear
I know you donât dance
Wonât even take the chance ...sss...
But, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but, but

Come on Baby let's do the twist.
Come on Baby let's hear you hiss
Come on Baby you like it like this
EE AW EE AWW..... ... .. .. ...


9. Danse Francais. Around and Around and around and around!

Dance Francais
Pat Chen

I know youâve got troubles just leave them behind
Find a partner, join a circle, or dance in a line.
Donât have much time so letâs dance around
Around & around & around & around.

Tu a les problemes
Tu peut leur dire au revoir!
Danse, danse, danse avec moi
Pas plus de temps vient ice et danse!

Youâre upset youâre angry frustrated or blue
Tried everything one more thing you might do
Donât have much time so letâs dance around
Around & around & around & around

Just let youself go youâre on the right track
Flow with the music donât hold yourself back
Donât have much time so letâs dance around
Around & around & around & around

Permitte toi danser avec la liberte!
Danse, danse, danse avec moi
Pas plus du temps, vient ici et danse.
Autour de nous et autour de moi

Donât say you canât dance just come with me
Kick up those heels footloose fantasy
Donât have much time so letâs dance around
Around & around & around & around

I know youâve got troubles just leave them behind
Find a partner, join a circle, or dance in a line.
Donât have much time so letâs dance around
Around & around & around & around.




10. This Little Light of Mine.If only we could all let our little lites shine what a bright place this would be.

This little light of mine Iâm going to let it shine (r3x)
Let It Shine, let it shine, let it shine
All around the town
Let It Shine, let it shine, let it shine
Everywhere that I may go Iâm going to let it shine
Let It Shine, let it shine, let it shine
In my daily work Iâm going to let it shine
Let It Shine, let it shine, let it shine
Free of Fear and Hatred Iâm going to let it shine.
Let It Shine, let it shine, let it shine
Building a New World Iâm going to let it shine.
Let It Shine, let it shine, let it shine
Ainât nobody going to woof it out Iâm going to let it shine
Let It Shine, let it shine, let it shine
This little light of mine Iâm going to let it shine (r3x)
All the time all the time All the time.



11. Tsunami Orphan Prayer. I hope the Universe heard this prayer - Whose power was greatly enhanced by my dedicated & talented son Danny,who poured many hours into the inspiring backgraound.

Tsunami Orphan Prayer
Pat Chen

Oh, Ye who watch over this earth
Hear our cries heed our call
Give us strength so we can go on
Not much left for us at all

My family, village my home
Swept away, left alone, alone, alone
No where to go only can pray
How can you live with no home

Children be brave help is all around you
Care for yourself as for those you love
Before you know it help will surround you
Youâll never believe the power of love.

Donât ask why life was taken away
Without a warning they were gone
Who can know? Who can say?
Right now we just need to carry on.

Oh, Ye who watch over this earth
Hear our cries heed our call
Give us strength so we can go on
Not much left for us at all

Children be brave help is all around you
Care for yourself as for those you love
Before you know it help will surround you
Youâll never believe the power of love.

Oh, Ye who watch over this earth
Hear our cries heed our call
Give us strength so we can go on
Bring relief to us all
Bring relief to us all

Never believe the power of love
Youâll never believe the power of love.


12. Brian Boru's March/ All the Way to Barna. I heard Brian Boru played in the mall & was immeadiately taken by it!

13. Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home. This song was written in 1902 by Hughie Cannon about his friend Bill Bailey who he put up for the night when his wife had thrown him out.

On one summerâs day
The sun was shining fine
The lady love of old Bill Bailey
Was hanging clothes on the line
And weeping hard
In her back yard
Sheâd married a B& O Brakeman
Who went and threw her down
Bellowing like a prune fed calf
With a big gang hanging round
And to that crowd, she sang out loud

Wonât you come home Bill Bailey
Wonât you come home
She moans the whole night long
Iâll do the cooking Honey Iâll pay the rent
I know I done you wrong
Remember that rainy evening
I threw you out
With nothing but a fine tooth comb
I know Iâm to blame
Well Ainât that a shame
Bill Bailey wonât you please come home

And

Just because you think youâre something special
Just because you think youâre something hot
Just because you think youâve got something
Nobody else has got
You went and spent all my money
You must think that Iâm Santa Claus
Well Iâm telling you Iâm through with you
Because, Just Because.


14. Hands Across the Ocean. A song of peace and unity.

Hands Across the Ocean
Pat Chen

Hands across the Ocean
Hope across the Sea
Cradle this world in your arms
Then you are free

Join hands we are one people
Struggling to live our lives
We can work together
To end this strife

Come on everybody
Come with me,
Hand in hand round the world
Dance in harmony

Join hands we are one people
Struggling to live our lives
We can work together
To end this strife

No more killing
No more war
Spare the lives of your brothers and sisters,
Reach another shore.

Join hands we are one people
Struggling to live our lives.
We can work together
To end this strife.

War breeds war
Peace brings peace
Kill no more
War must cease

Join hands we are one people
Struggling to live our lives
We can work together
To end this strife

Hands across the Ocean
Hope across the Sea
Cradle this world in your arms
Then you are free



15. Side by Side. A well loved song about Sharing this life with a beloved in mutual support.

We ainât got a barrel of money
Maybe weâre ragged and funny
But weâll travel along
Singing our song
Side by side

Donât know whatâs coming tomorrow
Maybe it trouble and sorrow
But weâll travel that road
Sharing our load
Side by side

Through all kinds of weather
Maybe the sky will fall
As long as weâre together
It donât matter at all.

When theyâve all had theyâre quarrels and parted
Weâll be the same as we started
Traveling along singing our song
Side by side.


16. Elevator. This song tells a story, and takes you on a journey with an unexpected ending. Real elevator music.

ELEVATOR - Bill Davis

I want to tell you all a story
That happened to me last week
I went to a Doctor
In that building down the street.
When I was done I had the pills& the bills
& I headed for the door.
Pressed that elevator button to go down
Cause I was on the second floor.

The little bell dinged and the doors slid open
I got on and turned around.
The little bell dinged and the doors slid shut
I pressed G for the ground.
Well, I guess I wasnât payinâ no attention
Cause the elevator started going up.
And on the third floor we picked up a fellow
With six Pomeranian Pups.

On the forth floor there was the janitor
With a pail and a bucket and mops
And a real big woman bad perfume
And a couple of security cops.
On the fifth floor there were six Hari Chrisnas
Who continued doing their chant
And I was all the way in the back
With the dogs who were starting to pant.

Well they all pressed buttons didnât miss a one
And we continued to rise
Some folks got off & others got on
& You know I wouldnât tell no lies.
There was a baseball team and both of their fans
I guess it must have been the Mets
Bout a thousand kids chewinâ Double Trouble bubble gum gum
The kind of thing youâd like to forget.



There were Yuppies talkin to each other on cell phones
Dixieland jazz bands playing on Trombones
People reading newspapers - some reading Rolling Stone
I didnât think Iâd ever get home.

Those forty five floors took a day and half
And we rose higher and higher
On the forty forth floor who should get on?
The Morman Tabernacle Choir

Well I know youâll think Iâm telling a story
But I swear that this is the truth
When we reached the top we didnât stop
Went right up through the roof

Picked up an overbooked flight from Cleveland
Then a couple of astronauts
The Klingon Contingent from a Star Trek convention.
Or maybe not?!

We finally stopped and the doors slid open
And there was the Heavenly Host.
Jesus & Mary and Jumping Jehosephat
The Father and the Holy Ghost

St Peter was there and he looked at me & said
âSon Youâre going down.â
âHellâ says I âThatâs right!â says he
Donât even bother looking around.â
âBeen there done that Saint Peteâ says I
âIâm lost without hope or care
But if itâs all the same to you

I think Iâll take the stairs.â

17. Somewhere Over the Rainbow. One of the favorites of the favorites.

Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
Theres a land that Iâve heard of, once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow,
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true
Some day Iâll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Way above the chimney tops
Thatâs where youâll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow,
Blue birds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then Oh why canât I?

If happy little bluebirds fly,
Beyond the rainbow why, oh, why canât I?



18. Innishere. Our friend Karin Loya, a wonderful Cello player introduced this song to us, a song of far off lands, where dreams came true.


Pat Chen & Bill Davis