Word Wonder World Series. K-737. 1976. LP
Front cover illustration:
Ricky the Cricket stands in a field with a church in the background.
In one hand, he holds his hobo can on a stick, in the other a pitch
pipe. Ricky wears spats over worn-out shoes, a weather-beaten top
hat and tails. Gathered around him are a turtle (knee-high to a grasshopper!),
a worm, and an orange insect with pink polka dots, a necktie and a hat.
A big sun smiles in the blue sky over the church while two eyes peek
out of the darkness of Ricky's stovepipe hat.
Back cover message from Ricky:
Hi KIDS Thanks for buying my new record ALBUM. Look for my future
ALBUMS of "Ricky the CRicKet" and we'll have More fun Praising Jesus
in Song. Signed Ricky
Track List:
01 - Ricky Cricket
02 - We Praise You
03 - Come To Jesus While You Can
04 - Stairway to Heaven
05 - Ask For It
06 - Marching For Jesus
07 - If The Bible Says It's So, It's So
08 - A Kid's King
09 - Stop, Look & Listen
10 - Love Is The Key
11 - Happiness Is: (
mp3)
12 - I'm One Of God's Kids
Banter
FLOYD: Why, hello there, little fella, what's your name?
RICKY: Ricky Cric-c-c-ket and I'm going to sing some songs.
FLOYD: A cricket sing songs? I gotta hear that!
Ricky Cricket
Ricky Cric-c-c-ket, Ricky Cric-c-c-ket
Ricky Cric-c-c-ket's my name
I like to have fun with toys and games
But what I like best as I hop along
Is teaching the Bible in stories and song
Ricky Cric-c-c-ket, Ricky Cric-c-c-ket
Won't you join in with me
We'll all sing together in harmony
You sing the high parts and I'll sing the low
Let's all praise Jesus as onward we go
(cric-c-c-ket, cric-c-c-ket)
My name's Ricky Cric-c-c-ket, Ricky Cric-c-c-ket's my name
I'm not rich and famous, no I don't have fame
Though I'm just a little cric-c-c-ket, I have so much fun
In teaching the Bible to everyone
Ricky Cric-c-c-ket, Ricky Cric-c-c-ket
Ricky Cric-c-c-ket's my name
I like to have fun with toys and games
But what I like best as I hop along
Is teaching the Bible in stories and song
Banter
FLOYD: Say, Ricky, since we're supposed to praise God
in everything, why don't you sing a song of praise?
RICKY: OK (c-c-c-c)
We Praise You
Though I'm just a little cric-c-c-ket
Just-a hopping on the sod
But even a little cricket was made by God
And we all have a purpose, so toghether let's sing
And just praise Jesus for everything
For everything, Jesus, we praise You (c-c-c-c)
We praise You for everything
For the birds, and the bees and the flowers and the trees
We praise You for everything (c-c-c-c)
Yes I'm just a little cric-c-c-ket
Just hopping along
Praising my Jesus as I sing my song
For whatever be my purpose, forever I'll sing
And just keep praising Jesus for everything
For everything, Jesus, we praise You
We praise You for everything
For the birds, and the bees and the flowers and the trees
We praise You for everything (c-c-c-c, c-c-c-c)
Banter
FLOYD: Now, Ricky, how 'bout singin' a song about Jesus
RICKY: All right.
Come To Jesus While You Can
Come to Jesus while you can
c-c-c-Come to Jesus while you can
Don't you wait until it's too late
c-c-c-Come to Jesus while you can
Don't put off tomorrow what you should do today
Ask Jesus to forgive you and He'll show you the way
Jesus really loves you, and He will understand
So why not come to Jesus while you c-c-c-can
c-c-c-Come to Jesus while you can
c-c-c-Come to Jesus while you can
Don't you wait until it's too late
c-c-c-Come to Jesus while you can
Jesus is your best friend so why not trust in Him
Your days will be much brighter, not so dark and dim
You can make it through the valleys with His helping hand
So why not come to Jesus while you c-c-c-can
c-c-c-Come to Jesus while you can
c-c-c-Come to Jesus while you can
Don't you wait until it's too late
c-c-c-Come to Jesus while you can
Banter
FLOYD: Ricky, if there were stairways to heaven, what
would you call it?
RICKY: The The stairways to heaven (c-c-c-c)
FLOYD: I guess so
Stairway to Heaven
Walking the stairway to heaven (c-c-c-c)
As through this life I go (c-c-c-c)
Getting closer to Jesus
As up the stairway I go (c-c-c-c)
Walking the stairway to heaven (c-c-c-c)
Every time I do a good deed
Walking the stairway to heaven
By helping a neighbor in need (c-c-c-c)
I'm walking the stairway to heaven
What a wonderful place that will be
Walking the stairway to heaven
'Cause Jesus is walking with me
Walking the stairway with Jesus
Going to the promised land (c-c-c-c)
Knowing for sure I'll make it
'Cause Jesus is holding my hand (c-c-c-c, c-c-c-c)
Banter
FLOYD: Hey, Ricky, how can you have anything in the
whole world that you desire?
RICKY: Just ask for it.
FLOYD: That's right.
Ask For it
You can have what you want if you ask for it
If you'll just ask God above (c-c-c-c)
And with faith just believe that you're getting it
And you will just because of His love
Jesus wants to give you heaven
And free you from your trouble and strife
All you got to do is just ask Him
And He'll give you eternal life
(repeat)
Marching For Jesus
Marching along and carrying the banner for Jesus
Inviting everybody to come along and march with me
Marching along and carrying the banner for Jesus
Lifting Jesus up so that everyone can see
Marching along and singing a song for Jesus
With a smile on my face just because I belong to him
Marching along and carrying the banner for Jesus
Happy in Jesus because I belong to Him
(repeat)
Banter
FLOYD: Ricky, did you know that we're supposed to believe
everything that's in the Bible?
RICKY: If the Bible says it's so, it's so (c-c-c-c).
If The Bible Says It's So, It's So
Oh, I believe everything that the Bible says is true
(c-c-c-c)
I believe that God prepared it for me and you (c-c-c-c)
I belelieve that it's our guide to show us the way (c-c-c-c)
I believe what the Bible has to say
If the Bible says it's so, it's so (c-c-c-c)
I know, I know it's so
I know it's so if the Bible says it's so
If the Bible says it's so, it's so
I know, I know it's so
I know it's so if the Bible says it's so (c-c-c-c)
Well, we had to have a road map
To show us the way back home
So God gave us the Bible, so we would not be alone
And He is always with us
To show us the way
Yes, I believe what the Bible has to say (c-c-c-c)
If the Bible says it's so, it's so
I know, I know it's so
I know it's so if the Bible says it's so (c-c-c-c)
If the Bible says it's so, it's so
I know, I know it's so
I know it's so if the Bible says it's so
Banter
FLOYD: Hey Ricky, who is your father?
RICKY: Jesus.
FLOYD: You mean King Jesus?
RICKY: Yep, I'm a k-k-k-k-King's kid!
A King's Kid
Live like a King's k-k-k-kid everyone
Live like a King's k-k-k-kid and have fun
If you'll ask the Lord to save you, here's what you'll do
You'll live like a k-k-k-King's kid, too
Jesus is the k-k-King and you can be His son
That's the way He wants it for everyone
If you'll just confess Him that's all you have to do
And you can be a King's k-k-k-kid too
So a King's k-k-k-kid can live just like a k-k-King
Rich in Glory, with a happy song to sing
You never will regret it but be proud the day you did
Confess him and became a k-k-k-King's kid
Live like a King's k-k-k-kid everyone
Live like a King's k-kid and really have fun
If you ask the Lord to save you, here's what you'll do
You'll live like a k-k-k-King's kid, too
Banter
FLOYD: Ricky, What's a good lesson we can teach the
boys and girls today?
RICKY: To stop, look and listen (c-c-c-c).
Stop, Look & Listen
Stop, look, and listen, so that you will know (c-c-c-c)
The things that you should do (c-c-c-c) and where you should go
(c-c-c-c)
There's a way of knowing if you're right or wrong
You don't know the answer until you end this song (c-c-c-c)
Stop long enough just to thank God above (c-c-c-c)
Look in the Bible and read of His great love
Listen for an answer to what he has to say
You should stop, look and listen today (c-c-c-c, c-c-c-c)
Stop, look, and listen and you will surely find (c-c-c-c)
Things will be better all along the line
Give some time to Jesus as you go on your way
Just stop, look and listen today
Stop long enough just to thank God above (c-c-c-c)
Look in the Bible and read of His great love
Listen for an answer to what He has to say
Stop, look and listen today (c-c-c-c)
(repeat)
Banter
FLOYD: Ricky, what would you say is the key to life?
RICKY: Love.
FLOYD: Right.
Love Is The Key
Love is the key that opens up the door from hearthache
Love is the key that opens up the door from strife
Love is the key that opens up the door from sorrow
And love is the key for a happy happy life (c-c-c)
Love is the key that opens up the door to heaven
For every boy and girl and every man and wife
Love is the key that's used to bring us all together
Love is the key that opens up the door to life
Love is the key that opens up the door from hearthache
Love is the key that opens up the door from strife
Love is the key that opens up the door from sorrow
And love is the key for a happy happy life (c-c-c)
Banter
FLOYD: Ricky, do you know what happiness is?
RICKY: I sure do (c-c-c-c, c-c-c-c)
Happiness Is:
(
mp3)
Happiness is: just knowing Jesus
Happiness is: being close to Him
Happiness is: just serving Jesus
I know, you know, we know, they know that's what happiness is
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
I know, you know, we know, they know that's what happiness is
Happiness is: walking with Jesus
Happiness is: talking with Him, too
Happiness is: knowing He's near me
I know, you know, we know, they know that's what happiness is
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
Happiness is...
I know, you know, we know, they know that's what happiness is
Banter
FLOYD: Hey, Ricky, why are you so happy?
RICKY: Cause I'm one of God's k-k-k-kids!
I'm One of God's Kids
I'm one of God's kids, I just want you to know
I'm one of God's kids, and he love me so
He's watching me I know, because the bible tells me so
Wherever I'm going I'm happy just knowing I'm one of God's kids
I'm one of God's kids, I'm so happy, it's true
Just knowing He's with me in everything I do
Wherever in darkness he gives me light
He's with me both day and night
Wherever I'm going I'm happy just knowing I'm one of God's kids
I'm one of God's kids, I just want you to know
I'm one of God's kids and he loves me so
He's watching over me I know, because the Bible tells me so
Wherever I'm going I'm happy just knowing that I am one of God's
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