Ballad of Madeleine Ngaio - on her first trip to Canada

lyrics:

The Ballad of Madeleine Ngaio
("first trip to Canada" version)

In early May in Lower Hutt, Miss M was born,
You made your entrance, all cuddly and warm,
Your Mom and Dad, excelled above the norm,
And you, their lives, did forever transform
Madeleine, Madeleine Ngaio, princess of Howard Road.

On Howard Road, the wind gets strong,
But Madeleine you know, not a thing is wrong,
Cuz Mommy holds you tight, and sings you a song
Then Dad cycles home, and he won't be long.
Madeleine, Madeleine Ngaio, safe and secure you are.

Already you've been hiking on a local track,
Carried on the front, and someday on the back.
No amount of patience does your mother lack
When you're upset, and your rhythm's out of whack.
Madeleine, Madeleine Ngaio, girl for the outdoor life.

One day you will look, at stars up high,
Above all the trees, way up in the sky.
With your dad to help you and explain why
You have to use the scope, with just one eye.
Madeleine, Madeleine Ngaio, astronomy gal you'll be.

Grandpa Mark and Grammie from Canada came.
Grandpa Don and Grandma G will do the same.
To see the girl with the very special name,
You've lots o' tender care, you truly can claim.
Madeleine, Madeleine Ngaio, deeply loved you are.

Aunties Kristin and Julie have an interest strong
In their special niece, who can do no wrong;
Uncles Chris and John would fish for you all day long
May'be they will all, join in and sing this song!
Madeleine, Madeleine Ngaio, family girl you'll be.

Growing up in the land of the huge kauri,
You'll also see a fern that is really a tree.
Will you move home, before you are three,
Well if you do, you'll be crossin' a sea.
Madeleine, Madeleine Ngaio, part Kiwi and Canuck you'll be.

Here in the north Miss M you're losin the sun,
As winter closes in, now that summer is done.
But soon you'll fly away, heading back to turn one,
Landing as you will, down in Wellington.
Madeleine, Madeleine Ngaio, world traveler so young.

As little girls go Miss M, you are the best!
We think your smile's great, along with all your zest.
We love you more, than all the rest,
and pray God's hand on you, for every test.
Madeleine, Madeleine Ngaio, we will miss you when you leave.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Ballad
• of
• Madeleine
• Ngaio
• first
• trip
• to
• Canada