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Oh Canada (single)
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Oh Canada
Charlotte Wrinch © 2012
Stoned wheat thins, Robertson screw, electron microscope
Hockey cheer, poutine and beer, legal medical dope
I wear a toque when it’s cold outside, I say the letter zed
I get my news from CBC before I go to bed
CHORUS:
And I live and I love in a land of trees
And I rarely swear and I always say please
Oh Canada
And I like my freedom and I like my style
Got my socks in my sandals, now I’m wearing a smile
Oh Canada
Polar bears, beavers and geese, moose and wolverine
Uranium and iron ore, pricey gasoline
Water everywhere, northern liquid gold
Snow-fed lake, mountain stream, never bought or sold
(Chorus)
We welcome ideologies - our blessings to your prayers
But we try to keep things secular in government affairs
Our health care is for everyone, not just the wealthy few
But before you die you’ll wait in line, and then they’ll pull you through
“Fuddle-duddle”, chocolate bar, Quebec’s our little Europe
Loonies, toonies, sugar maple syrup
Fathometer and insulin, basketball and zipper
Walkie-talkie, telephone, bacon and smoked kipper
We talk about the weather most - vernacular refrain
I hope it clears this afternoon, but I think it’s gonna rain
(Chorus)
Ancient peoples coast to coast, indigenous and wise
Help to guide our hearts and heads and open up our eyes
Lumberjacks and fisherman all masculine and gritty
Sip red rose tea made only here “Oh? Pity!”
“Fuddle-duddle”, chocolate bar, French on every sign
Loonies, toonies, Okanagan wine
Brothers and sisters strong and proud; yellow, brown and white
Hand in hand building dreams, filling futures bright
I sing for the people and the creatures of the land, for the forest, fields and seas
I sing for the sweaters and the angels in snow and the yummy cheddar cheese
(Chorus)
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Charlotte Wrinch
Charlotte Wrinch is a singer-songwriter living on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, and is an active member of the Canadian music industry. A FACTOR Demo Award artist, she plays acoustic guitar, piano, and a collection of recorders and penny whistles. Charlotte performs regularly at many of the festivals and live music venues on the coast. ... more
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