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The Kangaroos Are Sleeping

from Twilight Songs by Andrew Rodger

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When talking about The Wiggles and time zones last year with my daughters, one of them said, "Oh, so when we're having breakfast the kangaroos are sleeping?".

That question led to my first new writing session in many years...

For me, Kangaroos Are Sleeping represents my passion for music returning and it's also a thank you to Anthony Field (the Blue Wiggle!). Having spent many years in the "business", The Wiggles reminded me that music can be fun again! And it is!!

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Well the world is a very large place
Sometimes you need somewhere to hide
Like a super-secret hideout
A place where no one can find

And if the world fell down
And I fell down right along with it Well the world is a very large place
Sometimes you need somewhere to hide
Like a super-secret hideout
A place where no one can find

And if the world fell down
And I fell down right along with it
Well I might get scared
But I’ll just roll right along with it

Cause when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
Did you know when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
So wake up wake up
You sleepyhead you sleepyhead

Well I do don’t like potatoes
Sometimes I do don’t like broccoli
I’ll call you Goldilocks you call me porridge
We’ll be best buddies just you wait and see

Cause when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
Did you know when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
So wake up wake up
You sleepyhead you sleepyhead

Sometimes inspiration comes when you least expect it
I found mine when I went down to Wiggletown
I also like blue and my hair is grey
G’Day
Feeling happy today

Cause when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
Did you know when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
So wake up wake up
You sleepyhead you sleepyhead
My sleepyhead my sleepyhead

Well I might get scared
But I’ll just roll right along with it

Cause when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
Did you know when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
So wake up wake up
You sleepyhead you sleepyhead

Well I do don’t like potatoes
Sometimes I do don’t like broccoli
I’ll call you Goldilocks you call me porridge
We’ll be best buddies just you wait and see

Cause when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
Did you know when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
So wake up wake up
You sleepyhead you sleepyhead

Sometimes inspiration comes when you least expect it
I found mine when I went down to Wiggletown
I also like blue and my hair is grey
G’Day
Feeling happy today

Cause when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
Did you know when you’re eating breakfast
The kangaroos are sleeping
So wake up wake up
You sleepyhead you sleepyhead
My sleepyhead my sleepyhead

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from Twilight Songs, released March 27, 2021
Written and performed by Andrew Rodger

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Andrew Rodger Braeside, Ontario

Maker of sadly-optimistic Canadian indie folk music, 90’s style ambient electronica, outlaw country, and uplifting kids’ music.

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