Sammy The Snake
Sesame Street · Letters And Numbers [1974]
Sssss! Say hey! I'm Sammy the snake,
and I'm here to tell you people something about the letter "S".
(sung)
Oh, I'm Sammy the snake
And I look like the letter "S"ssss.
Oh, yes.
I'm all wiggly and curvy,
And I look like the letter "S"ssss.
I confess.
But do you know the sound
Of Sammy the snake?
Well, the sound of the letter "S"
Is the sound I make.
(spoken)
I say "Sssssss!"
Let me tell you about it. Out of sight.
(sung)
I say "Sssss!" in the morning,
"Sssss!" in the afternoon.
(spoken)
Yes, I do to all my snake friends.
(sung)
I say "See you later, Slinky."
She's my sister.
I say "See you soon."
(spoken)
Yeah, she's super slick.
(sung)
Yeah, I'm Sammy the snake,
And I have to confess
That I look and I sound just like the letter "S".
(spoken)
Now come on, all you children, and make that "S" sound with me. Here we go.
Ssssssssssss! Yeah, that's fine.
That's the sound you hear in the beginning of a word
like "sing" or "storytime."
Let's do it again. Ssssssssssss!
Yeah, you hear that sound in the beginning of a word
like "seesaw," "silly," "super," "star," or "seven."
(sung)
Yeah, I'm Sammy the snake,
And I have to confess
That I look and I sound just like the letter "S".
(spoken)
Ssssssssssss! So long.
Sammy The Snake
Performed by Sesame Street, "Sammy The Snake" is a playful musical recording from the 1974 album Letters And Numbers. This track exemplifies the educational and entertaining approach of the show, utilizing catchy melodies and simple rhythms to engage young audiences. As part of the series' extensive discography, the song reinforces learning through music, featuring the iconic characters in a narrative designed to captivate children. The recording reflects the era's commitment to combining entertainment with early childhood education, establishing a lasting legacy in children's music. Its enduring popularity highlights the effectiveness of Sesame Street's method of using familiar tunes to teach concepts in an accessible manner.

