Things That I Already Know
Sesame Street · Other Songs - Sesame Street
Last summer I could hardly reach the doorknob on the door
And someone had to lift me up and show me what to do
But now I turn it by myself and push and walk right through
oooh oooh woh oh woh hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm
And there are other things I do I couldn't do before
Like help my momma fold the clothes and sweep the kitchen floor
And I can dress alone and do the buttons by myself
And lace my shoes and get things down when they are on the shelf
I make the elevator move, I track it up and down
And I can make a big bus stop and let us off downtown
oooh ooh woh oh woh hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm
I give the dog his supper and pour milk for the cat
Throw Ma a ball I almost can hit it with a bat
It's not so easy and I guess I have a way to go
But there are quite a lot of things that I already know
oooh oooh woh oh woh hmm hmm hmm hmm hmm
Things That I Already Know
This recording by Sesame Street serves as a musical staple within the children's television canon, featuring the iconic voices of Ernie and Bert. The song reinforces educational concepts regarding self-awareness and identity, a core theme of the show's long-running run. As part of the series' extensive discography, it has been featured in various compilations and reissues over the decades, including collections celebrating thirty-five years of the program's musical contributions. The track exemplifies the show's commitment to using catchy, simple melodies to deliver developmental lessons to young audiences, maintaining a legacy of positive reinforcement and character interaction that defines its public musical footprint.