In this scene in the script (may not be in the novel), Gumbo prances around thanking various animals and insects as they trek through the Everglades. Can you imagine this in your mind as an animation movie and musical?

Ezemdi Chikwendu sang it and Andy Ellis Valdini arranged and performed the instrumentals. Andy also arranged the “Today is a very Special Day” song. Ziv mixed and mastered this demo. I thank all of them for doing such a wonderful job.

I hope you enjoy it and sing along.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX-mBxUqmps

Thank You by Gail Kowatch

Verse 1

I am grateful

for my friends and family

I am grateful

For our beautiful world

I am grateful

For everything in my life

Chorus

Thank you (Thank you)

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Thank all of you

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Thank everything

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Thank all of you

Verse2

I am grateful

For all the lessons of love

I am grateful

For the challenges I face

I am grateful

For another day to live

Chorus

Thank you (Thank you)

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Thank all of you

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Thank everything

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Thank all of you

Bridge

I thank everyone

Who protect us

Who care for us

I thank everyone

Who do what’s right

Who fight for rights

And care for our land

Chorus (2x)

Thank you (Thank you)

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Thank all of you

Thank you (Thank you)

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Thank everything

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Thank all of you

Thank you. With love,

Gail

p.s. The sketch at the top of Gumbo was illustrated by Terry Pavlet.

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