ABC-DEF-GHI
Sesame Street · Platinum All-Time Favorites [2008]
It's the most remarkable word I've ever seen
ABC-DEF-GHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ
I wish I knew exactly what I mean
It starts out like an "A" word as anyone can see
But somewhere in the middle it gets awful "QR" to me
ABC-DEF-GHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ
If I ever find out just what this word can mean
I'll be the smartest bird the world has ever seen!
It might be kind of an elephant
Or a funny kind of kazoo
Or strange, exotic turtle
You never see in a zoo
Or maybe a kind of a doggie
Or particular shade of blue
Or maybe a pretty flower
Naah, not with a name like that, Uh uh!
ABC-DEF-GHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ
It's the most remarkable word I've ever seen
ABC-DEF-GHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ
I wish I knew exactly what I mean
It starts out like an "A" word as anyone can see
But somewhere in the middle it gets awful "QR" to me
ABC-DEF-GHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ
If I ever find out just what this word can mean
I'll be the smartest bird the world has ever seen!
ABC-DEF-GHI
Performed by Sesame Street, this recording serves as a playful musical exercise in phonics and rhythm, designed to engage young listeners with the alphabet. Featured on the Platinum All-Time Favorites compilation, the track exemplifies the educational yet entertaining style characteristic of the show's musical contributions. The song utilizes simple, repetitive structures to teach letter recognition while maintaining an upbeat tempo that encourages movement and participation. As part of the broader Sesame Street discography, it reflects the organization's commitment to using music as a tool for early childhood development, blending fundamental learning objectives with catchy melodies that have become staples in children's programming.