A Very Simple Dance
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Are ya ready? Here we go...
Come on and do a dance with me
It's just a little step or two
I'll teach you how
We'll start right now
It's a very simple dance to do
First clap your hands, (clap clap clap)
Then stomp your feet (stomp stomp stomp)
It's a very simple dance to do
(music speeds up slightly) Wait I forgot to tell you
There's another little step or two
Turn around (whee)
And touch your toes (groan)
It's a very simple dance to do
Clap your hands, (clap clap clap)
Stomp your feet (stomp stomp stomp)
Turn around (whee)
And touch your toes (groan)
It's a very simple dance to do
(music speeds up again) Wait I forgot to tell you
There's another little step or two
Pull your ears (ouch ouch ouch)
And flap your arms (flap flap flap)
It's a very simple dance to do
Now clap your hands, (clap clap clap)
Stomp your feet (stomp stomp stomp)
Turn around (whee)
Touch your toes (groan)
Pull your ears (ouch ouch ouch)
Flap your arms (flap flap flap)
It's a very simple dance to do
(music is really fast now!) Wait I forgot to tell you
There's another step and then we're through
Stretch up high (ahhhh!)
And all fall down (ooooooh!)
It's a very simple dance to do
Clap your hands, (clap clap clap)
Stomp your feet (stomp stomp stomp)
Turn around (whee)
Touch your toes (groan)
Pull your ears (ouch ouch ouch)
Flap your arms (flap flap flap)
Stretch up high (ahhhhhh!)
And all fall down (ooooooooh!)
It's a very simple dance to do
Clap your hands, (clap clap clap)
Stomp your feet (stomp stomp stomp)
Turn around (whee)
Touch your toes (groan)
Pull your ears (ouch ouch ouch)
Flap your arms (flap flap flap)
Stretch up high (ahhhhhh!)
And all fall down (ooooooooh!)
It's a very simple dance to do
(mass confusion as the music and the instructions become
far too fast to follow, then a very-tired sounding Bob sings...)
It's a .... very .... simple .... dance .... to do.
Come on and do a dance with me
It's just a little step or two
I'll teach you how
We'll start right now
It's a very simple dance to do
First clap your hands, (clap clap clap)
Then stomp your feet (stomp stomp stomp)
It's a very simple dance to do
(music speeds up slightly) Wait I forgot to tell you
There's another little step or two
Turn around (whee)
And touch your toes (groan)
It's a very simple dance to do
Clap your hands, (clap clap clap)
Stomp your feet (stomp stomp stomp)
Turn around (whee)
And touch your toes (groan)
It's a very simple dance to do
(music speeds up again) Wait I forgot to tell you
There's another little step or two
Pull your ears (ouch ouch ouch)
And flap your arms (flap flap flap)
It's a very simple dance to do
Now clap your hands, (clap clap clap)
Stomp your feet (stomp stomp stomp)
Turn around (whee)
Touch your toes (groan)
Pull your ears (ouch ouch ouch)
Flap your arms (flap flap flap)
It's a very simple dance to do
(music is really fast now!) Wait I forgot to tell you
There's another step and then we're through
Stretch up high (ahhhh!)
And all fall down (ooooooh!)
It's a very simple dance to do
Clap your hands, (clap clap clap)
Stomp your feet (stomp stomp stomp)
Turn around (whee)
Touch your toes (groan)
Pull your ears (ouch ouch ouch)
Flap your arms (flap flap flap)
Stretch up high (ahhhhhh!)
And all fall down (ooooooooh!)
It's a very simple dance to do
Clap your hands, (clap clap clap)
Stomp your feet (stomp stomp stomp)
Turn around (whee)
Touch your toes (groan)
Pull your ears (ouch ouch ouch)
Flap your arms (flap flap flap)
Stretch up high (ahhhhhh!)
And all fall down (ooooooooh!)
It's a very simple dance to do
(mass confusion as the music and the instructions become
far too fast to follow, then a very-tired sounding Bob sings...)
It's a .... very .... simple .... dance .... to do.
A Very Simple Dance
Performed by Sesame Street, this recording features the iconic voices of Ernie and Bert in a cheerful, upbeat number designed to engage young listeners. The track exemplifies the show's commitment to musical education, utilizing simple rhythms and repetitive structures to teach basic movement and coordination. As part of the series' extensive catalog of original compositions, the song reinforces themes of friendship and cooperation through its lively tempo and playful instrumentation. It remains a staple of the program's musical output, reflecting the educational philosophy that integrates entertainment with learning for preschool audiences.