I Love the Mountains as a camp song dates back to at least the 1950s, and borrows elements from 1938’s Heart and Soul by Hoagy Carmichael. I haven’t used it in storytime, but it could be a nice toddler/baby calming song. There’s also a nature/history version some folks may recall from a TV station ad.
The variation below was written by my dear friend Francesca, and I wish I had live babytimes happening these days just so I could share it with my neighbourhood families. It’s sweet, funny, and a great rhythm to bounce and sway a baby to.
Try playing in C (as below) or G (as in the TV ad link).
I Love the Mountains
C Am Dm G7
I love the mountains, I love the rolling hills
C Am Dm G7
I love the flowers, I love the daffodils
C Am Dm G7
I love the fireside when the lights are low
C Am Dm G7
Boom-de-ah-da, boom-de-ah-da, boom-de-ah-da, boom-de-ah-da
C Am Dm G7
Boom-de-ah-da, boom-de-ah-da, boom-de-ah-da, boom-de-ah-da
I Love You Baby
C Am Dm G7
I love your snuggles, I love your little coos
C Am Dm G7
I love your strong legs, stop kicking off your shoes
C Am Dm G7
I love your eager eyes, watching all the world
C Am Dm G7
Baby, you're my baby, you're my baby, you're my baby, oh
C Am Dm G7
Baby, you're my baby, you're my baby, you're my baby
C Am Dm G7
I love your toenails, I love your every lash
C Am Dm G7
I love your sweet smiles, even if they're only gas
C Am Dm G7
I love you when you laugh, and when you're howling too
Chorus
C Am Dm G7
I love you, baby, I love to sing to you
C Am Dm G7
I'll change your diapers, even when they're full of poo
C Am Dm G7
I love to be with you, I love to see you grow
Chorus