Happy Tappin
Sesame Street Lyrics
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And then your toes start tappin'
Give your knees a slap
And let your hands start clappin'
Anything can happen when you're happy tappin' with Elmo
Don't need a map to find the king of tappin'
I'm the reddish chap
People, it's a snap
So try some happy tappin' with Elmo
Happy's such a neat emotion
It'll give your feet a happy notion
If your toes get tired rub in some lotion
And they'll feel swell, so, come join Elmo
You'll be happy when you see me tappin'
Better make it snappy, don't get caught nappin'
Tell your mam and pappy that you're happy tappin' with Elmo
Happy tappin' with Elmo
Happy's such a neat emotion
It'll give your feet that happy notion
If your toes get tired rub in some lotion
And they'll feel swell, so, come join Elmo
You'll be happy when you see me tappin'
Better make it snappy, don't get caught nappin'
Tell your mam and pappy that you're happy tappin' with Elmo
Happy tappin' with Elmo
Yeah!
The song "Happy Tappin' with Elmo" from Sesame Street is an upbeat and joyful tune that encourages listeners to join Elmo in a happy dance. The song begins with the instruction to snap your fingers and tap your toes, followed by slapping your knees and clapping your hands. Elmo, who is identified as the "king of tappin'," invites the listener to join in the fun and experience the happiness that comes with dancing.
Throughout the song, Elmo emphasizes the importance of being happy, describing it as a "neat emotion" that can give your feet a "happy notion." He even provides the helpful advice that if your toes get tired, you can rub in some lotion to make them feel better. Elmo's enthusiasm and energy are contagious, and he urges the listener to tell their family and friends about the fun they had while "happy tappin' with Elmo."
Overall, the lyrics of "Happy Tappin' with Elmo" convey a message of joy and positivity, encouraging listeners to let loose and enjoy the simple pleasures in life, like dancing and being happy.
Line by Line Meaning
First your fingers snap
Start by snapping your fingers to get into the rhythm
And then your toes start tappin'
Once you feel the rhythm, start tapping your toes
Give your knees a slap
Add some percussion by slapping your knees
And let your hands start clappin'
Get your hands into it and start clapping
Anything can happen when you're happy tappin' with Elmo
Enjoy the moment and let the happy energy take over
Don't need a map to find the king of tappin'
Elmo is the best at tappin', no need for directions
I'm the reddish chap
Elmo is the reddish character in Sesame Street
The one whose arms are flappin'
Elmo's signature move is flapping his arms while tappin'
People, it's a snap
It's easy and fun to join Elmo in happy tappin'
So try some happy tappin' with Elmo
Give it a try and join Elmo in tappin' happily
Happy's such a neat emotion
Feeling happy is a great feeling
It'll give your feet a happy notion
Being happy makes your feet want to dance and tap
If your toes get tired rub in some lotion
Take care of yourself, and if your toes get tired, massage them with some lotion
And they'll feel swell, so, come join Elmo
Your toes will feel better and you can keep tapping happily with Elmo
You'll be happy when you see me tappin'
Elmo's tappin' makes people happy
Better make it snappy, don't get caught nappin'
Join Elmo quickly and don't miss out on the fun
Tell your mam and pappy that you're happy tappin' with Elmo
Share the joy and let your family know you're tappin' happily with Elmo
Happy tappin' with Elmo
The ultimate goal is to be happy and tappin' with Elmo
Yeah!
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement
Lyrics © SPLOTCHED ANIMAL MUSIC
Written by: Christopher Cerf
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Megan
on Once Is Not Enough
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