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Benjamin Jones Goes Swimming
Based on a poem by Aileen Fisher, Terry T. Grosvenor ©1994
Music and lyrics ©1994 Terry Taffinder Grosvenor
R&T Grosvenor Publishing

Benjamin Jones in confident tones
Told his wife, “On the fourth of July
I think I’ll compete
In the free-for-all meet.
I bet I can win, if I try.“

But his wife said, “My word!
How very absurd!
You haven’t been swimming for years.
With others so fast,
You’re sure to be LAST,
And I’ll blush to the tips of my ears.“

Well, the Fourth quickly came,
And waiting acclaim,
Were wonderful swimmers galore,
Each poised in his place,
For the start of the race,
While spectators crowded the shore.

The contest began,
And Benjy, poor man,
Was passed on the left and t he right..
His pace was so slow ,
That a crab saw his toe
And thought it would venture a bite.

Ben noticed the crab,
As it started to grab
And-perhaps the result
Can be guessed:
The thought of this toe
In the claws of his foe
Made him swim
Like a swimmer possessed!

And the crowd on the shore
Sent up a great roar
As Ben took the lead in the dash,
While his wife on the dock
Received such a shock
She fell in the lake with a splash. (Repeat this verse)

Ben - well, he won the race
But his wife, she made a big splash
Repeat 3x's

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from Fun Songs for Tadpoles to Frogs, released October 1, 1994
Music and lyrics ©1994 Terry Taffinder Grosvenor
R&T Grosvenor Publishing
Audio Engineering, Production and Cover Art
Richard C. Grosvenor

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Terry Taffinder Grosvenor Newport, Rhode Island

Terry Taffinder Grosvenor is a seasoned professional musician and composer. She has performed around the world, earning accolades from New England to New York, London, Rio and Japan. She has been involved with three rock bands, solo, duet, and trio performances, and has given countless concerts in schools, libraries and venues for families in New England. Her husband, Rick, does her production. ... more

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