Answer:
Something you carry while singing.
What goes up but never goes down?
Inside a burning house, this thing is best to make. And best to make it quickly, before the fire's too much to take.
I'm a starchy plant tuber that is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten fried, such as french fries.
One might hang a locket from this
Sugar on a stick. The kids love licking them