Aussie Songs

  At mini scramblers EL & I have learned some new songs. Some we know from the States but the words or beat is slightly different. The Itsy Bitsy Spider is the Eentsy Weentsy Spider here. Monkeys jumping on the bed ends with the doctor jumping on the bed instead of the mom. The Hokey Pokey has an extra little chorus between the verses. To end the class we sing several songs. EL  and I tend to sign them throughout the week too.
-I love you. You love me. We're a happy family. With a great big hug and kiss from me to you. Won't you say you love me too.

Cuddle Song (video in link)
It's so nice to have a cuddle with a person that you love
Feels so good to have a snuggle with a person that you love
When you're happy or in trouble run fast right on the double
Just to sit and have a cuddle with a person that you love.

-Goodbye children, goodbye grownups. Goodbye everyone. It's time to say goodbye.

At the end of class the kids all get stamps on their hands, feet, and belly!


I wonder how many American song lyric meanings get lost in translation.
Example:
I threw a wish in the well,Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell,And now you're in my way
I'd trade my soul for a wish,Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this,But now you're in my way
They don't have pennies and dimes here. There are 5 and 10 cent pieces, no 1 cent pieces at all. Wonder if people know what they are or just sing the song?