I’ve Got a Story

When I was just a young child, we all would gather ‘round

To hear a story told.

Now that I’m a grown-up, I still can be found

Because I’m not too old

To hear a story: I want a story now!

My family all would listen as my Granddad told a tale

About his childhood days,

Or maybe it was Mom, when she would tuck me into bed

There were so many ways

To hear a story: I want a story now!

          I want a story… I want a story now.

          I want a story… I want a story now        

          Tell me a story… I— I want to hear...

So listen to the storyteller, sit right here up close

And I will take you all

Somewhere that you can see just like a movie in your mind

Imagination calls.

I’ve got a story… I’ve got a story now.

          I’ve got a story… I’ve got a story now.

          I’ve got a story… I’ve got a story now.

          I’ve got a story… you… come on and hear…

© November 14, 2007 by MaryK Croft

To listen to this song, go here:  The Art of Storytelling with Children and listen to Eric "Brother" Wolf's Podcasts.  This song is the theme song and can be heard at the end, with guitar bits scattered throughout.  Plus, this is a great place to go to learn more about Storytelling for your own self!