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These songs were written by fifth graders under the guidance of Monty Harper during a songwriting residency at Richmond Elementary School in Stillwater, Oklahoma in Spring 2016. The songs were written in cooperation with the Oklahoma State University Science Cafe and were used to help two scientists present their work at a public science cafe event. Made possible with support from the Oklahoma Arts Council.

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(milkweed)
I thought you were my friend
But look what you just did
You laid your eggs so my leaves will feed your kids
I’m poison, don’t you know
And I’m tough to chew
I’ll give them little mouthfuls of my
Glue - Now… just shoo!

This is my dilemma, Sis,
Are you my friend or nemesis?
We co-evolved to fight like this
Are you my friend or nemesis?

(butterfly)
My larvae eat your leaves
Yeah, I guess that’s true
But I also do my best to help
Pollinate you
You need me to survive
I’m your friend yeah not your foe
And if you don’t want that I guess I’m gonna go… oh…

This is my dilemma, Sis,
Are you my friend or nemesis?
We co-evolved to fight like this
Are you my friend or nemesis?

It’s complicated, it’s hard to understand
Are you my enemy or my friend?
Can I trust you? I don’t know
Are you on my side or are you my foe

This is my dilemma, Sis,
Are you my friend or nemesis?
We co-evolved to fight like this
Are you my friend or nemesis?

This is my dilemma, Sis,
Are you my friend or nemesis?
We co-evolved to fight like this
Are you my friend
or nemesis?

credits

from Monarchs and Milkweed, released April 20, 2016
Song by Katy Croft, Landry Bruder, Jacey Fahlenkamp, and Monty Harper. Artwork by Jacey Fahlenkamp.

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Monty Harper helps 3rd-5th grade students create and perform original songs that make meaningful connections.

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