I am needing suggestions for songs to use in my classroom. Not all learning related. Something you can move around to with no explicit lyrics. Also mellow songs so the kids can work and listen at the same time. My problem is I don't know titles or artists of anything. Thanks for your help.

Here's one I think
Simon and Garfunkel - 59 Street bridge song (feelin' groovy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJBhd...eature=related

Slow down, you movin' too fast
You gotta make the moment last
Just kickin' down the cobblestones
Lookin' for fun and
Feelin' groovy____________

Hello lampost
Whatcha knowin?
I've come to watch your flowers growin'
Ain'tcha got no rhymes for me?
Doo Bee Doo Doo,
Feelin' groovy____________

Got no deeds to do
No promises to keep
I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep
Let the morningtime drop all its petals on me...
Life, I love you,
All is groovy____________________

And after feelin'groovy..Feelin'good - Pus*ycat Dolls.
Now this is a cover from a very jazzy song , but I think they did a very nice job..talking 'bout mellow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7Z42wlJEjo


Birds flying high
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky
You know how I feel
Breeze drifting on by
You know how I feel
It's a new a dawn
And a new day
And a new life for me
And I'm feeling good
So good, yeah

Fish in the sea
You know how I feel
Rivers running free
You know how I feel
Bouncing on the tree
You know how I feel
It's a new a dawn
And a new day
And a new life for me
And I'm feeling good
So good
So good

Dragon fly out in the sun
You know what I mean
Don't you know?
Butterflies all having fun
You know what I mean
Sleep in peace when day is done
That's what I mean
And this whole world, is a new world, and a whole world, for me.

Stars when you shine
You know how I feel
Scent of pine
You know how I feel
Oh, freedom is mine
And I know how I feel
It's a new dawn
And a new day
And a new love for me
And I'm feeling...
Oh...
I'm feeling good

You know how I feel
You know how I feel
You
You know how I feel
Feeling good
I'm feeling good
I'm feeling good
Feeling good
Feeling good
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life for me

And , from the 60's but really timeless beauty
Beatles -Blackbird
http://www.musictube.nl/youtube/1571...0-nr--122.html


Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free.

Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird fly Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night.

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.

Last but not least (for today) ..Manu Chao -Bongo bong

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvQ5o50CPxU

Mama was queen of the mambo
Papa was king of the Congo
Deep down in the jungle
I started bangin' my first bongo
Every monkey'd like to be
In my place instead of me
Cause I'm the king of bongo, baby
I'm the king of bongo bong
I went to the big town
Where there is a lot of sound
From the jungle to the city
Looking for a bigger crown
So I play my boogie
For the people of big city
But they don't go crazy
When I'm bangin' in my boogie
I'm the "king of the bongo, king of the bongo bong"
Hear me when I come
King of the bongo, king of the bongo bong
They say that I'm a clown
Making too much dirty sound
They say there is no place for little monkey in this town
Nobody'd like to be in my place instead of me
Cause nobody go crazy when I'm bangin' on my boogie
I'm the king of the bongo, king of the bongo bong
Hear me when I come
"King of the bongo, king of the bongo bong"
Bangin' on my bongo all that swing belongs to me
I'm so happy there's nobody in my place instead of me
I'm a king without a crown hanging loose in a big town
But I'm the king of bongo baby I'm the king of bongo bong
King of the bongo, king of the bongo bong

Brooklyn Funk Essentials -The creator has a masterplan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrS_HV3eE1k

There was a time, when peace was on the earth,
And joy and happiness did reign and each man knew his worth
In my heart how I yearn for that spirit's return
And I cry, as time flies,
Om, Om

There is a place where love forever shines
And rainbows are the shadows of a presence so divine
And the glow of that love lights the heavens above
And it's free, can't you see, come with me

The creator has a master plan
Peace and happiness for every man
The creator has a working plan
Peace and happiness for every man
The creator makes but one demand
Happiness through all the land

US 3 - Cantaloop , nice , happy upbeat song..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9HnoRgRIwg

Ladies and Gentlemen
As you know we have something special for you
At Birdland this evening
A recording for Blue Note Records

Yeah, yeah, yeah - what's that? Diddi-diddi bop
Funky funky - yeah yeah - diddi-diddi bop
How 'bout a big hand now?
Wait, wait a minute

Groovy groovy
Jazzy funky pounce bounce dance
As we dip in the melodic sea
The rhythm keeps flowin, it drips to MC
Sweet sugar pop, sugar pop rocks it pops ya
Dont stop till the sweet beat drops
I show and prove as a stick in move
Hear the poems recited on top of the groove
Smooth, mind, floating like a butterfly
Notes start to float, suttle like a lullabye
Brace yourself as the beat hits ya
Dip trip, flip fantasia

Yeah, yeah, yeah - what's that? Diddi-diddi bop
Funky funky - yeah yeah - diddi-diddi bop

Feel the beat, drop, jazz and hip hop
Drippin in the dome and mix is on the lock
Funk and fusion, a fly illusion
Keeps ya coastin on the river we cruisin
Up down round and round, round the found
But nevertheless ya gots to get down
Finesse the freak, thru the beat so unique
Ya move your feet, the sweat from the heat

Back to the fact I'm the mack and I know that
The way I kick the rhymes, some would call me a poet
Funky flowin goin on with the sweet sound
Caught in the groove in Fantasia I'm found
Trip the tour upon the rhymes they soar
To an infinite height to the realm of the hardcore
Here we go off I take ya
Dip trip - flip fantasia

Jump to the jam, boogy woogy jam slam
Bust the dialect I'm the man in command
Come flow with the sounds of the mighty mic masta
When I rhyme on the mic I bring a sucka disasta
Beaucoup bucks and I still rock Nike
With the razzle dazzle star I might be
Scribble scrabble on the microphone I babble
As I flip the funky words, into a puzzle
Yes yes yes, on and on as I flex
Get with the flow words manifest
Feel the vibe from here to Asia
Dip trip - flip fantasia

C'mon get me more of that funky horn

I've found it - at last - put it on

Yeah, yeah, yeah - what's that? Diddi-diddi bop
Funky funky - yeah yeah - diddi-diddi bop ....

Harry Nilsson - Coconut
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tbgv8...eature=related

Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for the lime

She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em both up (3x)
Put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up, and said

Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Doctor, to relieve this bellyache, I said
Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Doctor, to relieve this bellyache

Now let me get this straight
Put the lime in the coconut, you drank 'em both up (3x)
Put the lime in the coconut, you called your doctor, woke him up, and said

Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Doctor, to relieve this bellyache, I said
Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Doctor, to relieve this bellyache

You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning

Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for the lime
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up, and said

Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Doctor, to relieve this bellyache, I said
Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Now let me get this straight

You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up (3x)
Put the lime in the coconut, you're such a silly woman

Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both down
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the morning

Woo-oo, ain't there nothin' you can take, I said
Woo-oo, to relieve your bellyache, you said
Woo-oo, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said
Woo-oo, to relieve your bellyache, you say

Yeah-ah, ain't there nothing I can take, I say
Wow-ow, to relieve this bellyache, I said
Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take, I said (3x)
Doctor, you're such a silly woman

Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, and call me in the mo-o-ornin'

Yes, you call me in the morning
If you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do

Bobby Mc Ferrin -Don't worry , be happy
Nice to know is everything you hear (instruments as well!) is in fact
the voice of Mr.McFerrin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjnvSQuv-H4


Here is a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don't worry be happy
In every life we have some trouble
When you worry you make it double
Don't worry, be happy......

Ain't got no place to lay your head
Somebody came and took your bed
Don't worry, be happy
The land lord say your rent is late
He may have to litigate
Don't worry, be happy
Lood at me I am happy
Don't worry, be happy
Here I give you my phone number
When you worry call me
I make you happy
Don't worry, be happy
Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style
Ain't got not girl to make you smile
But don't worry be happy
Cause when you worry
Your face will frown
And that will bring everybody down
So don't worry, be happy (now).....

There is this little song I wrote
I hope you learn it note for note
Like good little children
Don't worry, be happy
Listen to what I say
In your life expect some trouble
But when you worry
You make it double
Don't worry, be happy......
Don't worry don't do it, be happy
Put a smile on your face
Don't bring everybody down like this
Don't worry, it will soon past
Whatever it is
Don't worry, be happy

Originally Posted by awesomesounds

I am needing suggestions for songs to use in my classroom. Not all learning related. Something you can move around to with no explicit lyrics. Also mellow songs so the kids can work and listen at the same time. My problem is I don't know titles or artists of anything. Thanks for your help.

For intermediate/upper-intermediate adult learners, Yesterday by Beatles always work.

Btw all you have to do is just listen to the radio, note down the names of the songs you think your students might like and would be able to understand and google 'em to find the lyrics. The hard job is to find the music, download it or record it and bring it into the class cuz every time you cant buy a CD.


Yesterday


Intermediate

THE BEATLES – YESTERDAY (Int.)
Yesterday, -------- my ------------- seemed so --------- ------------
------- ------- ----------- as though they're here to ------------
Oh, I ------------ ------ yesterday
----------------, I'm -------- half the -------- ------- used to be
--------------- ------ shadow hanging --------- -------
Oh, yesterday ----------- suddenly
---------- -------- -------- to --------
I don't know she ------------- ---------
I -------- --------------------- --------------,
now I --------- for yesterday
Yesterday, love --------- such an ----------- ----------- to ----------
Now I ---------- a place to ----------- -----------
Oh, I ------------ ------ yesterday
---------- -------- -------- to --------
I don't know she ------------- ---------
I -------- -------------------- --------------,
now I --------- for yesterday
Yesterday, love --------- such an ----------- ----------- to ----------
Now I ---------- a place to ----------- -----------
Oh, I ------------ ------ yesterday
Mm mm mm mm mm



Upper-Int.

THE BEATLES – YESTERDAY (Upper – int.)
Yesterday, all my ----------------- ------------------ so --------- ------------
Now it ------------ as though ------------ here ------- -------------
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Suddenly, I'm not ------------ --------- man I ---------- ------ ------
There's a ---------------- ---------------- over me
Oh, yesterday ----------- suddenly
Why she had to go
-------- ----------- ------------ she --------------- ---------
I said something wrong,
--------- ------- ---------- -------- yesterday
Yesterday, ------------ was ---------- ------ ---------- ------------ to -----------
Now I need a place to ------------ ----------
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Why she had to go
-------- ----------- ------------ she --------------- ---------
I said something wrong,
--------- ------- ---------- -------- yesterday
Yesterday, ------------ was ---------- ------ ---------- ------------ to -----------
Now I need a place to ----------- ----------
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Mm mm mm mm mm

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Another slow song my students liked:

EVANESCENCE - MY IMMORTAL (Pre-Int.)


I'm so ------------ of being here
suppressed ----------- all of my childish fears
and if you ------------ leave
I wish that you would just leave
cos your presence still lingers here
and it won't leave me --------------

These wounds won't seem to heal
this ---------- is just too ------------
there's just ------------------ that time cannot -----------

When you ----------- I’d wipe away all of your tears
when you'd scream I’d fight away all of your fears
and I’ve held your ------------ through all of these years
but you ------------ have all of ------------

You used to captivate me
by your resonating light
but now I’m bound by the ------------- you left --------------
your face it haunts my once pleasant ---------------
your voice it chased away all the sanity in me

These wounds won't seem to heal
this ---------- is just too ------------
there's just ------------------ that time cannot -----------

When you ----------- I’d wipe away all of your tears
when you'd scream I’d fight away all of your fears
and I’ve held your ------------ through all of these years
but you ------------ have all of ------------

I’ve -------------- so hard to ------------- myself that you're gone
but though you're still ----------- me
I’ve been alone all along

When you ----------- I’d wipe away all of your tears
when you'd scream I’d fight away all of your fears
and I’ve held your ------------ through all of these years
but you ------------ have all of ------------

Hi,
you forgot to write what age the children are. So it hardy will be possible to post specified links.
Try these:

http://www.songsforteaching.com/

http://www.learningfromlyrics.org/

http://lessonplanz.com/Lesson_Plans/...nt/index.shtml

http://www.esl4kids.net/songs.html

http://www.songs4teachers.com/

http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Music/IDE...SROOM_USE.html

http://www.classroomclassics.com/songs.html

http://www.google.de/search?hl=de&rl...&start=10&sa=N

I hope these links will help.

Roxy