Dive into a silly, speedy story-song built like a classic tongue-twister! This track uses the fun patter style to create "funful fables" about everything from "charming chameleons" chasing dreams to "rascally rabbits" reveling in rain. Its rapid-fire delivery and heavy reliance on alliteration across a host of animal characters make it a delightful challenge for tongues of all ages. Set against a simple, cheerful tune, it’s designed to bring laughter, test articulation, and spread pure, frisky, fable-filled joy.

Verse 1
 Fifty fluffy foxes found a field for frolics bright,  
 Flipping, flapping, flying, oh, what a fun-filled sight!  
 Silly sassy squirrels scampered swiftly, snatching seeds,  
 Bouncing between blooming blossoms, gathering their needs!  

 Chorus
 Frolicking fast and funful fables fill the forest floor,  
 Whirling words and witty wonders waiting at the door!  
 Jumpy jaguars jive and jolt, while dandy ducks all dance,  
 Join our frolicking fables, come embrace the chance!  

 Verse 2
 Seventeen sneaky snails slid silently in style,  
 Twisting through the tulips, making every moment worthwhile!  
 Charming chameleons chased their colorful, crazy dreams,  
 Counting comets in the clouds, bursting at the seams!  

 Chorus
 Frolicking fast and funful fables fill the forest floor,  
 Whirling words and witty wonders waiting at the door!  
 Jumpy jaguars jive and jolt, while dandy ducks all dance,  
 Join our frolicking fables, come embrace the chance!  

 Bridge
 Rascally rabbits raced and rumbled, reveling in the rain,  
 Whispering to wind and willow, “Come join us once again!”  
 Daring doves dove down and danced beneath the silver moon,  
 As prancing ponies played their part, singing a happy tune!  

 Verse 3
 Eight eager elephants elegantly enjoyed their day,  
 Elaborate in their elegance, they brought the joy to play!  
 Fuzzy ferrets fumbled, flipping Friday’s feathers high,  
 With frolicking fast and funful tales that made the laughter fly!  

 Chorus
 Frolicking fast and funful fables fill the forest floor,  
 Whirling words and witty wonders waiting at the door!  
 Jumpy jaguars jive and jolt, while dandy ducks all dance,  
 Join our frolicking fables, come embrace the chance!  

 Outro
 Now our frolicking fables fade, yet laughter lingers near,  
 With every silly story shared, we bring the world good cheer!  
 So gather friends, gather joy, let’s sprinkle glee around,  
 In this playful, frisky fable, happiness will abound!

Cowboy Cadence - Patter Song For Kids

Frolicking Fast and Funful Fables

We are Cowboy Cadence—Bruce Jahn, Kathy Trevelyan, Ben Fortescue, and Sarah Fortescue—and for a decade, from 1985 to 1995, we operated as a fiercely independent musical ensemble. Our guiding principle was always authentic self-expression, and that meant we were involved in every single aspect of our creative journey. From the very first note written and the arrangements we crafted, to performing all the instruments and vocals, we handled it all. We even took on the meticulous tasks of recording and mixing right there in our own home setups, completely eschewing external producers, writers, or engineers. This deeply autonomous approach wasn't just a choice; it was essential for us to ensure our unique vision and genuine voice shone through in every piece of music we created.

This commitment to doing things our way truly shaped our diverse repertoire, which spanned heartfelt Country tunes, whimsical Children's songs, and playful Comedic pieces. While our primary focus remained firmly on crafting and perfecting our recordings, we also cherished the opportunities to share our distinctively homespun sound with others. We performed live at local fairs and various community venues, finding joy in those direct connections. However, we deliberately chose to limit our live events, a conscious decision to avoid the kind of intense spotlight and stardom often involved in the music industry. For us, it was always about the music itself, and the freedom to create it on our own terms.

Frolicking Fast and Funful Fables

Cowboy Cadence Music