If I Had A Lot Of Time
Subject
oh, the things I could do if…
Year Composed
1971
Year Copyrighted
2011
Voicing
Unison
Musical Form
- Verse 1
- Verse 2
- Verse 3
- Coda
Song Details
“Slightly sentimental,” is the composer’s telling note in this score. Dotted rhythms give this delightful little tune a carefree feel. The text is ever so appealing to a child’s imagination…”I’d float in a bubble, stay out of trouble, if I had a lot of time.”
Performance options
the interlude could be divided into 3 solo opportunities
Suggested uses
- beginning chorus
- elementary music classroom
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