The Elephant Elevator Operator

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I go 4-3-2-1

I go 1-2-3-4

Then I push a little button

And I open the door

Then I close it right away

'Cause there is no room for more

I'm the elephant elevator operator

(He's the elephant elevator operator)

Hey, I coulda been a salesman at a party goods store

Or a brave and handsome lifeguard on the New Jersey shore

But the job that I have chosen is the one I adore

I'm the elephant elevator operator

(He's the elephant elevator operator)

Wanna celebrate the elevator I'm the operator of

No elevator could be greater

Hey, it fits me like a glove!

1-2-3...

I go 4-3-2-1

I go 1-2-3-4



Then I push a little button

And I open the door

Then I close it right away

'Cause there is no room for more

I'm the elephant elevator operator

(He's the elephant elevator operator)

Oh, I coulda been a cute and dashing aviator

Or I coulda been a jockey but it's kind of a bore

No, the job that I have chosen offers me so much more

I'm the elephant elevator operator

(He's the elephant elevator operator)

(He goes 4-3-2-1

He goes 1-2-3-4)

Then I push this little button and I open the door

People get all excited when I stop at their floor

I'm the elephant elevator operator

(He's the elephant elevator operator)

I'm the elephant elevator operator

Ole'!

About The Elephant Elevator Operator

"The Elephant Elevator Operator" is a whimsical musical number from Sesame Street, performed by the show's signature ensemble. This recording exemplifies the series' commitment to blending educational themes with engaging, original compositions designed for young audiences. The track features the distinctive vocal style of the show's cast, delivering a playful narrative about an elevator operator in a way that encourages listening and imagination. As part of the show's extensive catalog of music, the song reflects the gentle, rhythmic approach characteristic of Sesame Street's soundtrack, which has been a staple in children's programming for decades. Its enduring presence in the series' discography highlights the importance of music in fostering early literacy and social-emotional learning through entertainment.