A Place in the Choir Lyrics

Celtic Thunder

Music Video

A Place in the Choir

All God's creatures got a place in the choir,
Some sing low and some sing higher,
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire,
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.

Listen to the top where the little birds sings,
And the melodies and the high notes ringing,
And the hoot-owl cries over everything,
And the blackbird disagrees.

Singing in the night time singing in the day,
And the little duck quacks and he's on his way,
And the otter hasn't got much to say,
And the porcupine talks to himself.

All God's creatures got a place in the choir,
Some sing low and some sing higher,
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire,
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.

Dogs and the cats, they take up the middle,
Where the honeybee hums and the cricket fiddles,
The donkey brays and the pony neighs,
And the old gray badger sighs.

Listen to the bass its the one on the bottom,
Where the bullfrog croaks and the hippopotamus,
Moans and groans with a big to-do,
And the old cow just goes moo.

All God's creatures got a place in the choir,
Some sing low and some sing higher,
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire,
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.

Its a simple song little song everywhere,
By the ox and the fox and the grizzly bear,
The dopey alligator and the hawk above,
The sly old weasel and the turtle dove.

All God's creatures got a place in the choir,
Some sing low and some sing higher,
Some sing out loud on the telephone wire,
Some just clap their hands or paws or anything they got now.

All God's creatures got a place in the choir...

Song Details

Songwriter: Bill Staines - American singer-songwriter and folk musician from New Hampshire.

Brief:
The song takes a light-hearted look at the wide range of sounds made by "all God’s creatures," from the booming bass of the bullfrog to the high-pitched chirp of the cricket. It conveys the uplifting message that every creature has a unique voice and an important role to play on our planet. Whether "great or small," every individual contributes to the harmony of the world, reminding us that there is a place for everyone in the "choir" of life.

Genre: Celtic Folk, Contemporary Folk (originally American Folk)

Children’s Music / Novelty Folk: Because of its playful lyrics about animals, it is also classified as a classic of children's folk music.

Why is it called "Irish Folk"?
Even though it was written by an American, the song was "adopted" by the Irish music community decades ago. It was famously covered by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem (legends of Irish music), who brought it to Ireland. By the time Celtic Thunder recorded it, it had already been a staple in Irish pubs and concert halls for over 30 years, giving it an "honorary" Irish Folk status.

Featured Artists - Celtic Thunder:
Originating from Ireland, they are a male singing group that began performing in 2007 and have taken the world by storm with their theatrical shows highlighting Celtic influences and backed by the Celtic Thunder Band.

Covers: Celtic Thunder (featured), Liam Clancy, The Kerry Boys, Barleycorn, Molly Maguire, The Irish Mist, Patrick Feeney.

Album: Very Best of Celtic Thunder
First Release (U.S.): February 2, 2011 (Special/Tour Edition)
Worldwide Release: March 10, 2015 (Standard Digital/Retail)
Track Number: 7
Format: Streaming Services
Label: Green Hill Productions
Origin of Song: Originally appeared on the Ireland's Call (2010) bonus disc.