Tall Short Texans

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Tall Texan: Well I'm a tall, tall Texan

I'm talking tall, tall, tall

(He comes from Texas and he's really tall)

I change a light bulb easy

I play great basketball

(He's great at light bulbs and at basketball)

Even the longest long-johns

Are always way too small

(The longest long-johns always way too small)



Short Texan: Well, I'm a short, short Texan

I'm talking real petite

(He comes from Texas and he's real petite)

I've tripped my share of bad guys

So better watch your feet

(He trips up bad guys, better watch your feet)

Even one tiny little meatball

Is way too big to eat

(One tiny meatball's way too big to eat)



Tall Texan: Yeah, when I drop my toothpick

There's just one guy to call



Short Texan: Ya call a short, short Texan

'Cause it's too low for y'all

And when I need some boosting

To hop onto my horse



Tall Texan: You call a tall, tall Texan

Like your buddy, of course

Well, I'm a tall, tall Texan

Hitting the dusty trail

(He's a tall Texan 'bout to hit the trail)



Short Texan: Beside a short, short Texan

We stick together without fail

(They're gonna stick together without fail)



Both: We'd like to thank you folks for listenin'

To this here short tall tale



Short Texan: Yeee-haw

Tall Short Texans

Performed by Sesame Street, "Tall Short Texans" is a playful musical number that highlights the show's signature blend of educational content and catchy melodies. As part of the series' extensive discography, the track utilizes simple, repetitive structures to engage young audiences while introducing basic concepts of height and comparison. The song reflects the show's commitment to using music as a tool for learning, featuring distinct vocal styles and rhythmic patterns characteristic of children's television programming from the early 2000s. It stands as a notable example of how Sesame Street integrated entertainment with developmental goals, creating memorable tunes that have been widely recognized and frequently included in compilations of classic children's music.