Circles

Sesame Street · C... Is For Cookie! [1974]

See the sun up in the sky

Well, it's a circle

See a hula hoop roll by

Well, it's a circle

See the sun up in the sky

See a hula hoop roll by

Round as a fresh baked apple pie

And it's a circle

See a wheel on a roller skate

Well, it's a circle

See a cookie on a plate

Now that's a circle

See a wheel on a roller skate

See this cookie on a plate

Boy, this cookie sure is great

And it's a circle!

See that great big manhole cover

Lying on the ground

It's not a square or a triangle

It's big and flat and round-

And it's a circle

See a great big letter O

Well, it's a circle

See a bouncy ball, you know

That it's a circle

I like that great big letter O

I like that bouncy ball and so

The shape that we like best you know

Well, it's a circle

Circles

Sesame Street has long served as a cornerstone of children's music, blending educational themes with catchy melodies to engage young audiences. The song Circles, featured on the 1974 album C... Is For Cookie!, exemplifies this approach by turning a simple geometric concept into an accessible musical lesson. The recording captures the show's signature ability to make abstract ideas concrete through rhythm and repetition. As part of a vast discography that includes numerous character-driven numbers and educational anthems, this track highlights the ensemble's commitment to early childhood development through song. The work remains a staple of the series' musical legacy, demonstrating how the show's composers effectively utilize music to teach fundamental concepts. Its enduring presence in the catalogue reflects the timeless nature of Sesame Street's approach to blending entertainment with learning.