Everybody's Song
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Mahna Mahna: (?)
Pigs: Makes you leave your seat?
Mahna Mahna: (?)
Pigs: Makes you move your feet?
Yeah, yeah, that's everybody's song!
Makes your fingers tap!
Mahna Mahna: (?)
Pigs: And your hands can clap!
Mahna Mahna: (?)
Pigs: And your feet can tap!
Doo-wop, come on and join along!
Well, your voice can hum!
(Mahna Mahna hums)
Pigs: And your heart's a drum!
(Mahna Mahna makes drum sounds)
Pigs: Wherever you come from...
Mahna Mahna: Uh-huh!
Pigs: You just can't go wrong
With this pretty ditty!
Want to cheer...
Mahna Mahna: (?)
Pigs: Get an itchy ear...
Mahna Mahna: Doodley itch, itch, itch!
Pigs: Every time I hear...
Mahna Mahna: Uh huh!
Pigs: Everybody's song!
Mahna: Beat!
Pigs: Doo-doodley-doo-doo-doo-de-doo!
Mahna: Seat!
Pigs: Doo-doodley-doo-doo-doo-de-doo!
Mahna: Feet!
Pigs: Yeah, yeah, that's everybody's song!
Mahna: Snap!
Pigs: Doo-doodley-doo-doo-doo-de-doo!
Mahna: Clap!
Pigs: Doo-doodley-doo-doo-doo-de-doo!
Mahna: Tap!
Pigs: Doo-wop, come on and join along!
Well, your voice can hum!
(Mahna Mahna hums)
Pigs: And your heart's a drum!
(Mahna Mahna makes drum sounds)
Pigs: Wherever you come from...
Mahna Mahna: Yeah, yeah!
Pigs: You just can't go wrong...
You just can't go wrong...
With this pretty ditty!
Want to cheer!
Mahna Mahna: (?)
Pigs: Get an itchy ear...
Mahna Mahna: Doodley scritch scratch scritch!
Pigs: Every time I hear...
Mahna Mahna: Yeah, yeah!
Pigs: Everybody's song!
(Mahna Mahna keps humming as pigs leave, then leaves himself.)
About Everybody's Song
"Everybody's Song" by Sesame Street serves as a quintessential example of the show's commitment to musical education and community building. This recording features the iconic voices of the Muppets, blending catchy melodies with simple, repetitive lyrics designed to teach children about unity and shared experiences. As part of the show's extensive catalog of original compositions, the track exemplifies the genre of children's music, utilizing bright instrumentation and clear vocal delivery to engage young audiences. The song reflects the broader mission of Sesame Street to use music as a tool for social learning, fostering a sense of belonging among listeners. Its enduring popularity underscores the effectiveness of the show's approach to integrating music into early childhood development, creating a lasting legacy in the realm of educational entertainment.