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Watch 11-year-old Reese sing "Lost Boy" by Ruth B and see her visit Neverland with her brothers and sisters!
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Music arranged by Masa Fukuda, director of One Voice Children's Choir (see more of Masa's work here: https://www.youtube.com/user/OneVoiceChildren)
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Join Reese Oliveira (age 11) from One Voice Children's Choir as she sings "Lost Boy" by Ruth B, and follow along on her adventure to Neverland with her siblings!

Starring:
Lost Boy - Reese
Captain Hook - Carson
Wendy - Rylie
Peter Pan - Weston
TinkerBell - Bree
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LYRICS:
There was a time when I was alone
Nowhere to go and no place to call home
My only friend was the man in the moon
And even sometimes he would go away, too

Then one night, as I closed my eyes
I saw a shadow flying high
He came to me with the sweetest smile
Told me he wanted to talk for awhile

He said, "Peter Pan, that's what they call me
I promise that you'll never be lonely, " and ever since that day

{chorus}
I am a lost boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we're bored we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
"Run, run, lost boy, " they say to me
Away from all of reality
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free

He sprinkled me in pixie dust and told me to believe
Believe in him and believe in me
Together we will fly away in a cloud of green
To your beautiful destiny

As we soared above the town that never loved me
I realized I finally had a family
Soon enough we reached Neverland
Peacefully my feet hit the sand
And ever since that day

{chorus}

Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling
Even Captain Hook, you are my perfect story book
Neverland, I love you so
You are now my home sweet home
Forever a lost boy at last

And for always I will say
I am a lost boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we're bored we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook

"Run, run, lost boy, " they say to me
Away from all of reality
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
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A note regarding the production of this video from Suzy (Reese's mom and video creator:)

The first time I heard the song, "Lost Boy" was at Rylie's dance recital in the spring of 2016. The moment I heard the song, I felt a strong impression to memorize that exact moment of my children's lives and pause for a moment to really LOOK at them. This song took hold in my heart, and I knew I had to make this video with each of them. I had to capture their ages and personalities...because as we all know, kids grow SO fast.

Thankfully, Reese was on board to sing the song for me...otherwise it would have been me (Suzy) singing, and this is not something you want to hear. :-)

It took five months to execute this project, mostly because my heart was involved in every last detail, and I tried to include the kids as much as possible in the process. There was wardrobe and sword selection, fairy wings to paint, a star board to build, dolls that looked like each character (thanks @HTCO for the inspiration!) in addition to the audio recording and video location scouting. It was definitely a work of love!

We filmed the forest "Neverland" scene at a nearby park, and when I was finally able to get home and review the footage, the clip of Weston (as Peter Pan) and Rylie (as Wendy) running into the sunlight took my breath away. It made me hope that this is what heaven will be like; lots of light and surrounded by family.

I'm so thankful for these little people that call me mom. I'm so thankful for my amazing husband for putting up with my crazy ideas and staying up late with me while I paint a pirate ship named the Olie Roger. Raphael, you are our number one fan, the first to offer to help, and the one that got stuck cleaning up the confetti. (Sorry about that!) You are amazing! We love you!

And to my kids: thank you for being you. Each of you have a distinct uniqueness that brings a wonderful dynamic to our family. Thank you for participating in this video! I will cherish it for years to come.
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Can you guess why Captain Hook's ship is named the "Olie Roger" in this music video? (Instead of the "Jolly Roger?") Comment below with your guess! Make sure to like this video, share and subscribe so you will be the first to see Reese's upcoming videos! Each of your likes and comments will increase the distribution of the video! Thank you!
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"Lost Boy"
Music arranged and produced by Masa Fukuda
Video directed and produced by Suzy Oliveira (Reese's mom)
Camera 1: Elias Jessop
Camera 2: Suzy Oliveira
Aerial Cinematography: Elias Jessop 385-445-2405
Edited by: Suzy Oliveira