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John's Ditties (Some of Them)

by John Stanford and Jewell McGhee

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1.
One day you sat with me. You had your brunch and a cup of tea. And then you shared your food I loved your attitude! Was it the food that you gave me to eat? Well either way being with you is a treat! Partner, Munch Partner, You will always be my favorite! Partner, Munch Partner, Tomorrow will you eat with me? Next day, you sat with me. You had your lunch and you spilled your coffee. Black stains all over you. Watch out fast food, we’re gonna sue! That stuff was hot. I could almost feel it too. But it wasn’t nearly, dear, as burning hot as you! Thank you I miss you Oh, girl, I wish I could kiss you I’ll miss you till we meet again then we’ll eat again Oh yes it’s true. Partner, Munch Partner, You will always be my favorite! Partner, Munch Partner, Tomorrow will you eat with me?
2.
I had a dog He ate my leg but I loved him...anyway But then he died Probably cuz he ate my leg so I got a goldfish and I put him in a bowl And I fed him every day and he kept growing and growing and growing and growing Till one day he just stopped and I said, “Bill” For that was his name. I said, “Bill, why did you stop growing?” and then he looked me in the eye I thought I would cry He looked me in the eye I thought I would cry and he said… He said, “I love you” “and the things that you give me” “like this glass bowl” “and if I kept growing, it would break.” “And there’s another thing I don’t want broken” “Another thing I don’t want broken” “And it’s you! And it’s you!” “Cuz if you had to pay for a whole bunch of goldfish food, it would be really expensive and you’d be broke!” “I love you” I love you…ooh hoo hoo!”
3.
Cell Phone 01:25
I tried to call you but nobody was home. I tried to call you but nobody was there answering the phone. I tried to call you, Mom. I really wish you had a cell phone. I see them on the streets. I see them in cars. I think they probably even have them on Mars. Now that everybody else has one, I think it’s time we get ours. I’d like a cell phone Any kind of cell phone. I’d really appreciate a cell phone If we could get a cell phone. I’d use a cell phone whenever I needed a cell phone if I had one today!
4.
Inside 02:26
Inside this dark hour I will glorify the Lord. I know that He provides for me. He’s the Solid Rock on which we can depend Jesus will be with me till the end. I know that He’ll be there for me He’s the Solid Rock on which we can depend Jesus will be with me till the end. Sometimes I am weak but He is always strong. Because of His love for me He carries me along. Inside this dark hour I will glorify the Lord. I know that He’ll be there for me He’s the Solid Rock on which we can depend Jesus will be with me till the end. I know that He’ll provide for me. He’s the Solid Rock on which we can depend Jesus will be with me till the end. I know that He’ll be there for me He’s the Solid Rock on which we can depend Jesus will be with me till the end. He’ll be with me. Jesus will be with me till the end!
5.
I eat wood all day long Makes my teeth really strong Doesn't make a lot of sense Why I’m eating this here fence Now it is time to dine maybe i will try a pine a beech, a birch, or just an oak no maybe not; they make me choke I’m just a beaver living in the woods I’m just a beaver who likes redwoods I’m just a beaver building a dam I’m just a beaver and my name’s Not Sam My tail is really flat It almost looks just like a mat now that we've talked about that let’s talk about my habitat. I’m living on the water like that fellow Mr. Otter. Some wish it might be hotter, But we like it fine here in the water! I’m just a beaver living in the woods I’m just a beaver who likes redwoods I’m just a beaver building a dam I’m just a beaver and I don't’ like SPAM! Though I’m building a dam my name is truly Not Sam and I don’t like SPAM But I've never tried green eggs and ham. But I am a beaver. That I am!
6.
We're just little dumb sheep Wandering far away We're just little dumb sheep Going astray We need someone's help Someone who can guide The Good Shepherd loves us For us He died If you've got a broken heart and your friends left you alone. If you've got a ruined life Come on home. Jesus has a place for you in heaven above. He can heal your broken heart. Friend, you need his love. We're just little dumb sheep Wandering far away We're just little dumb sheep Going astray Satan is a hungry wolf He'll get you at any cost But the Good Shepherd died to save you The battle's done Jesus won And Satan lost Satan lost Satan lost!
7.
Our Song 03:36
Walking through the woods You are by my side Walking and talking I have nothing to hide Walking through the woods You are by my side Walking and talking I have nothing to hide You are closer than a brother more royal than a king sweeter than honey to You I sing to You I sing! Deeper and deeper no clue where I’m going You lead me ahead with only one step showing In the clearing I see a sanctuary A meeting with God Just waiting for me You are waiting for me You are closer than a brother more royal than a king sweeter than honey to You I sing to You I sing! Lord, I am not worthy to love you Please show me how to stay true to You.
8.
For the many ways you bless me every day Because you always listen every time I pray Cause of your love for me Because you set me free. Thank you Lord, thank you Lord For the wondrous time you paid the debt I owe. Because you never ever ever let me go Because of Calvary Because you died for me Thank you Lord, thank you Lord For the many drops of blood that you have shed Because you lived and died and rose up from the dead Because you want to be with me For all eternity Thank you Lord, thank you Lord
9.
Embrace 02:34
When I see your face and look deeply in your eyes My thoughts venture to the beauty of the skies. The one who made the stars and placed them gently in midnight’s embrace He made you and put His starlight in your face He took our lives and made them one He wrapped our dreams around His Son, Yeah The sounds of our heartsong ring together as one voice we sing To the One, To the One who made the stars. When you hold me close and engulf me in your love My thoughts wander to the Loving God above The one who made our hearts and placed them gently in your arms embrace He loves you and He has given us His grace He took our lives and made them one He wrapped our dreams around His Son, Yeah The sounds of our heartsong ring together as one voice we sing To the One, To the One who made the stars. We sing to the One who made the stars. We sing to the One who made us one. We sing to the One who made the stars. He made us one!

about

Though Kelli didn't sing on this album, she performs these songs now.
In 2002, this album was recorded in two places - at Moody Bible Institute, with Maurice Diaz, and back in the Quad Cities at Homewood Evangelical Free Church, with Mark Mower.
John's sister, Jewell, sang on the songs recorded in the Quad Cities.
If you are wondering why John is holding up 7 fingers, it's because the original title was going to be "John's ditties (7 of them)" However, we added a couple songs, and that title wouldn't make sense.

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released October 30, 2014

John Stanford would like to thank:
Maurice Diaz, Mark Mower, David B, my dad, my sister Jewell, Proksch, and I would like to thank the Lord for His grace and mercy.
Recorded by M. Mowers and M Diaz.
All music and lyrics written by John Stanford except,
Lyrics- Our Song and Embrace -Jewell Stanford
Lyrics and Music- I am a Beaver - Mark McGhee, David Ziel, and John
Copyright 2002 Du rag Johnny

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John and Kelli Stanford Rock Island, Illinois

John & Kelli Stanford love music, kids, & having fun. The Quad Cities in Illinois (where John grew up) is their home, though Kelli is from Wisconsin.
She studied church ministries at Maranatha Baptist Bible College, & he studied elementary education at Moody Bible Institute. Kelli & John met & married at Camp Timber-Lee, They love to use their music to bring joy & encouragement to all who hear!
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