Premiering in 1969, this educational television show aimed at preschoolers … Read Full Bio ↴Premiering in 1969, this educational television show aimed at preschoolers has charmed generations of youngsters ever since. The show - featuring a lovable cast of characters including Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, Snuffy, Grover and many others - has delighted and educated children and adults alike, with its collection of songs, skits, and celebrity guest appearances.

Elmo's Rap Alphabet
Sesame Street Lyrics

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Abcdefg
Hijklmnop
Qrs
Tuv
Wx
Y and z
Now I've said my abc's
Come on now and rap with me!

Do do do do do do do do do do

A
B
C
D
E
F
G

H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P

Q
R
S
Do do do do do do
T
U
V
Ha ha ha
Yeah!
W
X
Y
Z
Da da da da
Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxy and z
Now I rapped my abc's

And you rapped them all with me
And that's Elmo's alphabet rap!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sesame Street's song Elmo's Rap Alphabet are a playful and catchy way to teach children the alphabet. The song begins with the traditional first seven letters of the alphabet, "Abcdefg," and then continues on with the next seven letters, "Hijklmnop." This is followed by the letters "Qrs," which are separated from the rest, perhaps to emphasize their difference from the other letters.

The next three letters, "Tuv," are given their own line, and "Wx" and "Y and z" are grouped together, perhaps because they are less frequently used than other letters. The song ends with a repetition of the entire alphabet, punctuated by Elmo's invitation to "Come on now and rap with me!" Overall, the lyrics are a fun, interactive way for children to learn the alphabet and improve their vocabulary.

Line by Line Meaning

Abcdefg
The first 7 letters of the alphabet, from A to G

Hijklmnop
The next 8 letters of the alphabet, from H to P

Qrs
The following 3 letters of the alphabet, Q, R, and S

Tuv
The next 3 letters of the alphabet, T, U, and V

Wx
The next 2 letters of the alphabet, W and X

Y and z
The final 2 letters of the alphabet, Y and Z

Now I've said my abc's
Elmo has recited all 26 letters of the alphabet

Come on now and rap with me!
Elmo wants the listener to join him in rapping the alphabet

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Emily Perl Kingsley, Robert Martin Merkin

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