Niggles Me Too!

# Come on and get down to the city

# Where the trains all clatter through

# Hey, look at that driver driving

# I want to ride that train on glue

# I'm looking way up high to the windies

# Take a peek for an inside view

# All those people busy working

# I want to see what they all do

# Come on Let's weave round the market

# Do you hear that hullabaloo?

# Everybody's busy selling

# I want to buy me something new

# Look through the arches under the station

# Down where the pigeons perch and coo

# Take a taxi ride to the river

# I want to drive down the avenue

# Hey, look at those buses gleaming

# They look so clean and spanking new

# All lined up to drive around the city

# When they ting that bell toodle-oo

# I'm going to ride on round to the school stop

# Where the children hurry through

# Sit down, the teacher's teaching

# I'd love to learn a thing or two...

# I love to skip in Riverseafingal Riverseafingal, by the sea... #

CHILD: Eight o'clock.

# I love to skip in Riverseafingal Riverseafingal, that's for me

# Come on and get on down to the city

# Where the ferryboat sails are blue

# Time to call on Granny Murray

# She'd love to say hello to you

# Me too! #

Hello, honey pie. Come on in, and see who's at home today.

# Granny Murray's house has two at home to play

# Granny Murray is home to... #

Who's here today?

Well, we've got Molly and we've got Ellie.

Don't just sit there, pickles. Come on, let's get busy.

Wow! Guitars!

Hello, Riverseafingal! Woo-hoo!

SHE HOWLS AND TWANGS

Well, we've got Ellie and we've got Molly.

Someone's missing from home today.

Oh! Not any more! Who's coming home to Granny Murray?

Oh, yes. It's Lisa with Raymond.

Hello, there.

-Raymond!

-Hiya, Granny Murray.

And Lisa! Come on through, honey pies, and see everyone.

Oh, jumping jelly beans! What a racket!

Oh, you old spoilsport, Raymond.

We were just having a rock and roll concert.

Oh, hold on.

MUSIC STOPS

That's better.

Now we'll do something new.

Why don't you dress Claude up as a rock and roll singer?

And we can rock and roll to the tune!

Wait for me!

THEY LAUGH

I must be getting old. That pop music is just too loud for me.

Oh, Raymond, you old fogey! Pop music's fantastic.

I used to love it when I was younger,

going to The Riversea Palais, and listening to pop.

My favourite was Roland Hiptrigger.

Oh, when he swivelled his hips, I used to go gaga.

Oh, he was such a hunk.

I used to scream out loud, "ROLAND!"

Do you have to do that? You nearly popped my ears.

Sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.

It's OK. It's just screaming and shouting gets on my nerves.

You're an old grumpy boots!

If it niggles, have a giggle.

It will make you feel so much better.

I'll not scream again.

It won't be easy, looking at Claude dressed like that.

Oh, Claude, you look like a real rock and roll star!

It makes me want to scr...

No more screaming, Granny Murray.

I'd better get off to work. Happy singing, Claude.

-Here you are.

-What's that, Lisa?

Oh, it's a wobbly clown. Thanks, Lis.

Right, I better get going.

Come on, then.

Now, remember, if it niggles have a giggle.

Thanks. You have a fun day.

-We'll be thinking of you.

-Me too.

Keep an eye on Raymond. Make sure he gets the right way to work.

I'm late for work today. Can you tell me a quick way to get there?

-TRAIN TOOTS

-Thanks.

# I'm in, in, in, in a hurry

# I need, need to speed to work

# A ticket, ticket on the Metro

# I'll be, be, be, be there quite quick

# Hurry, hurry, hurry on the train lines

# Clatter, clatter at the points

# Whining, whining drives the speed up

# Squeaking, squeaking slows us down

# Clatter through the streets Then squeak to our stop

# I'm in, in, in, in, in a hurry

# I really need to get to work

# I'm in, in, in, in a hurry... #

Phew! Here we are. So what next?

I have to get changed into my smart uniform.

All dressed, and ready to go.

Oh, great clown, Lis.

Nine o'clock. Bang on time.

TRAIN TOOTS

-Hey up, Raymond!

-Bobby, what can I get you?

Well, I'd like... Oh, hang on a sec.

MOBILE PHONE RINGS

I love this tune!

Really?

Hello! Hello!

Hello! Are you there?

Oh, it's you, Kai! (It's Kai.)

Is it?

What? Oh, I see!

You'll have to do what Aunt Sally tells you to do!

I'm sorry, but I can't be with you today!

I'm going to my driving course!

Yeah. OK. I'll see you later!

I love you!

Oh, you love me, too? He loves me, too!

Bye. Bye.

Right. Where were we?

There are certain places on this train

where talking on your phone is not acceptable.

-My buffet car is one of them.

-Oh.

Now...what can I get you?

Er...

Nothing. Thanks, anyway.

That wasn't called for.

Passengers can get upset by someone talking loudly on the phone.

How are you getting on, my clown?

# I love to skip in Riverseafingal Riverseafingal, by the sea

# I love to skip in Riverseafingal Riverseafingal, that's for me. #

I loved these underpasses when I was young.

I love making an echo. Would you like to make a big noise?

ALL: Yes!

ALL: Whoooo!

Oh, that was loud, wasn't it?

THEY ALL SHOUT AND LISTEN TO ECHOES

That was noisy, Lisa.

He didn't like us making too much noise.

Your dad would have something to say about shouting, Lisa.

LISA: Are you having fun, Daddy?

Hey, Raymond, I would like one of your famous cheese toasties.

Don't hold back on the Worcester sauce.

-Are you off somewhere nice?

-I am.

I'm off to watch the Ferryboat Band do a gig.

I really dig their sounds, man!

They're working on some new songs.

Really?

They've got a great one. It's like...

# Who put the jelly in the sausage roll? #

Rudi! Will you please move away from the counter?

-It's unhygienic.

-Oh, I'm sorry, Raymond.

Your tapping might upset the other customers.

Oh, right. I see.

If that's how you see it, I might get my toasty in Drum Town.

Bye, Raymond.

I want to keep the train peaceful and orderly.

Right. I better get down to some hard work.

# I love my train

# He loves his train

# Power rushes through the lines

# Wheels go round the track

# Drive the engine there and back

# I'm so happy being me

# Doing all the things I love to do

# Chocolate, lemonade or tea

# I'm just very happy serving you

# I talk, talk, talk all day

# Making special moments on my way I'll tell a joke

# And toast some cheese on toast

# I walk all day Bringing smiles and happiness my way

# Being nice is what I love the most

# Tickets checked and looking fine Signal go, we'll be on time

# Carriages rolling one behind Go, go, one by one in line

# I'm so happy being me

# Meeting all the people on the train

# Can I help you clear your things?

# If there is a problem I'll explain

# Oh, I talk, talk, talk all day

# Wheeling trolleys Weaving to this way

# I'll do a trick and make the journey quick

# I walk, walk each way

# Loving all the things I do each day

# Bringing smiles and happiness my way

# I love my train

# He loves his train... #

Oh, it's all go in the buffet car today.

-Hiya, Raymond.

-Hi, Louie.

Is Chuck on the train?

I haven't seen her, but the train is busy.

She'll be here sooner or later.

-Can I get a coffee while I wait?

-Certainly.

Oh, more noise!

Louie, will you stop playing your trumpet in here?

You might upset the other passengers.

Fine! I'll go and practise somewhere else, then.

Oh, but what about your coffee?

Oh, well!

SHE PLAYS TRUMPET

I don't believe it!

Please note that the playing of a trumpet in the toilet

is strictly forbidden,

as there may be passengers who wish to use the toilet

for the purpose of which it was intended!

TRUMPET STOPS

Oh, dear. I hope Lisa is not having this trouble where she is.

# I love to skip in Riverseafingal Riverseafingal, that's for me. #

Tag! It's your turn. It's you, Sean. Your turn.

You tag Lisa. Oh, it's Ellie!

Come here a wee minute, my darlings.

Come here, Sean. Come here.

I think we've annoyed that lady over there.

I think we better get going, don't you?

Shall we all have a drink?

LISA: Thinking of you, Daddy.

-Louie!

-Chuck, it's great to see you!

I'm glad you're on the train!

Shall we grab a coffee? Then we can go through our songs!

I wouldn't have a coffee here for all the tea in China!

-Why?

-The staff are grumpy. Come on.

Eh? What? What's up with those two?

In fact, what's been going on this whole journey?

Bobby cancelled her order. Rudi didn't want his toasty.

Now Chuck and Louie don't even want to stay for a coffee.

Am I doing something wrong?

Where did the time go?

At eight o'clock, I dropped off Lisa at Granny Murray's.

The children were pretending to be rock and roll singers.

Granny Murray told me about the pop star she used to go and see.

She showed me how she used to scream.

It was horrible.

At nine o'clock, I got to work.

Bobby came into the buffet car, and then her phone rang.

It was an annoying tune.

Bobby was annoying when she was talking loudly to Kai.

I told her to stop. Then she left.

At ten o'clock, Rudi asked for a toasty.

He told me about the Ferryboat Band.

He kept tapping his fingers on the counter. It got on my nerves.

I told him to move away from the counter.

He left without his toasty.

At one o'clock, Louie asked for a coffee.

She kept practising her trumpet.

I told her to do it somewhere else.

She went into the toilet, and started again!

I soon put a stop to that.

At two o'clock, Louie met Chuck.

They were screaming hello to each other.

It really niggled me.

Then they wouldn't even stay for a coffee.

What am I doing wrong?

Now remember, if it niggles, have a giggle.

If it niggles, have a giggle?

Oh, I see!

Things have been niggling me all day, and I have let them get to me.

I have to put the giggle back into here.

It's a race against time!

# I've got to do it I've got to do it

# I've got to beat the clock before the chime

# I've got to sort it

# I've got to do the job on time

# Like a busy bee I'm going to beat that bong

# I'll finish this job before I finish this song

# Do we think he's going to do it?

# Do the job that needs to be done?

# Will he know how to fix it?

# Will he finish what he has begun?

# He will get there in the end

# He knows what he should do and work it through

# I've got to do it

# I have to beat the clock before the chime

-# I've got to sort it

-He's got to sort it

# I've got to do the job on time

# I'm going to beat that bong

# I'll finish this job before I finish this song. #

Ladies and gentlemen, your buffet car attendant, Raymond,

would like to apologise for his grumpy behaviour.

His niggles have now turned into giggles!

Come and have some fun in the buffet car.

Thank you.

Wa-hey! Cake, anyone?

Oh, yeah!

MOBILE PHONE RINGS

Should I...?

-If the others don't mind, carry on.

-Thanks, Raymond.

I won't talk too loudly.

Oh, cakes!

-Oh, yum!

-So, how about a quick tune, Louie?

If you're sure it won't bother the other passengers.

Come on, Chuck. Join in!

I hope you're having a giggle, too, Lis.

You sit there, teddy, and you can listen to the story.

There's a time to giggle, and be quiet, isn't there, Lisa?

Now this is the story of the wee choo-choo train.

-Hi, Raymond.

-Hi, Granny Murray.

-Look who's here, Lisa.

-Hi, Lisa.

Have you had a good day?

Oh, we've had a fab day.

Are you going to say thank you?

-Thank you, Granny Murray.

-She's been the best girl.

It's a big thank you from me, too. I remembered what you said.

If it niggles, have a giggle! It saved the day.

Well, I never did!

Come on, you two. You'll want to be off home.

-I'm looking forward to next time.

-Me too.

Let's chat about our time away.

I suppose you'll want me to tell you all about my time, too.

# Well, there was...

# Jumping, chasing, painting Laughing, baking

# Singing, swinging

# Hunting, hiding

# Losing things and rushing round

# Dressing up and sitting down. #

What was really special about today?

Well, Claude was dressed as a rock star,

because we were all pretending to play our guitars,

and be rock and roll singers.

The noise annoyed Raymond when he came to drop off Lisa.

He was in a bit of a grump today.

I took the children to the park, and we passed beneath the underpass.

We had a good giggle shouting, and listening to the echoes,

but we really niggled a passer-by - oh, dear!

At the park we played tag.

We charged around shouting and laughing,

and niggled someone on a park bench - whoops!

I tried to read the children a story

but they were being noisy, so I had to "ssh" them.

(Sometimes you have to be quiet.)

Later, Raymond told me he turned all his niggles into giggles.

SHE WAILS LIKE A GUITAR

Oh, I'm not niggling you, am I?

Well, if I am, just have a giggle.

I hope you enjoyed yourself. Me, too. Bye-bye, honey pie!

# I love to skip in Riverseafingal Riverseafingal, by the sea

# I love to skip in Riverseafingal Riverseafingal, that's for me

# Come and get on down to the city

# Where the ferryboat sails are blue

# Time to call on Granny Murray

# She'd love to say goodbye to you

# Me too! #