Sparky's Alligator Song
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Dad: (in doorway, too, to Gerald) Goodnight,
Gerald. (and to the dog, on the floor beside the bed) Goodnight, Sparky.
Mom: (to Sparky) Goodnight, Sparky.
Gerald: Goodnight, Mom. Goodnight, Dad. Goodnight, Sparky.
(Door closes and lights go out.
Sparky jumps up and runs to the foot of the bed where
he makes a huge shadow of an alligator on the wall)
Sparky: (singing) Imagine me an alligator!
(chorus in background sings "Alligator!")
Gerald: MOM! There's an alligator in my room!
Mom: (coming in; Sparky dashes back beside the bed)
I don't see an alligator.
Gerald: Sure, it's not there now,
but when you turn out the light, it's there!
Mom: Go to sleep, Gerald. It's just your imagination.
(Door closes and lights go out. Up jumps Sparky.)
Sparky: (singing) Sweet potato! (chorus: "Alligator!") I was lookin' --
Gerald: MOM!!!!!
Mom & Dad: (opening door; Sparky of course returns to spot) What is it?!
Gerald: The alligator! It's back!
Mom: (leaving) Go to sleep, Gerald.
(Sparky resumes his song)
Sparky: (singing) And you came by for me to munch ya!
I'm afraid of gettin' thinner
Won't you please become my dinner --
Gerald: (peeking over the end of the bed) Sparky!
!! It was you all the time!
(Sparky blushes and goes to sleep)
Mom: (from hallway) What is that singing?
Gerald: Oh, nothing, Mom. Just your imagination. (grins)
Sparky's Alligator Song
Performed by Sesame Street, this recording features the iconic character Sparky the Alligator in a playful musical number designed for young audiences. The song exemplifies the educational and entertainment approach of the long-running children's television series, utilizing simple melodies and repetitive structures to engage listeners. As part of the show's extensive musical catalog, it has been featured in various compilations and reissues over the decades, including collections celebrating the series' history and its contributions to children's music. The track remains a staple of the show's repertoire, reflecting its commitment to fostering early literacy and musical awareness through accessible and joyful compositions.