Original music by Elizabeth Curtis.

Words by James K Baxter (with permission).

Bouncy 6/8 rhythm, some 2/4, an intro with altos singing on “p’ng”, the sound of the spring in the boots. Each verse he jumps higher till he goes to the moon and never comes back.

Arrangements

• SA (or 2 part with piano)
• SATB (with piano)

Performed by

• Havelock North Intermediate Choir (SA)
• Linden Singers (SATB)