Pinball Number Count
Sesame Street Lyrics
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One-two-three
Four-five
Six-seven-eight
Nine-ten
Eleven-twelve!
Four-five
Six-seven-eight
Nine-ten
Eleven-twelve!
Seven!
Ten! Six! Seven! Five!
Ten, six, seven! Five!
Six! Five!
One-two-three
Four-five
Six-seven-eight
Nine-ten
Eleven-twelve!
One-two-three
Four-five
Six-seven-eight
Nine-ten
Eleven-twelve!
Three!
Three! Eleven! Eight!
Eight, three! Eleven!
Three!
Eleven!
One-two-three
Four-five
Six-seven-eight
Nine-ten
Eleven-twelve!
One-two-three
Four-five
Six-seven-eight
Nine-ten
Eleven-twelve!
Two!
Four! Two, twelve!
Nine! Four! Twelve!
Nine!
One-two-three
Four-five
Six-seven-eight
Nine-ten
Eleven-twelve!
I love it, I love it...
Pinball Number Count is a song from the popular children's television show Sesame Street. The song is aimed at teaching children how to count, in a fun and memorable way. The lyrics of the song are unique, as each number is associated with a funky rhythm and visual aid in the form of a pinball machine. The song is split into three sections, starting with the first six numbers, then the next seven numbers, and finally the last four numbers.
The song begins with the number six, and as the music starts, children are encouraged to count along, starting with one and ending with twelve. The counting is then repeated, and as the numbers increase, the rhythms become more complex, culminating in a catchy refrain that features a rapid fire delivery of numbers.
The overall message behind Pinball Number Count is that learning can be a fun and engaging experience. By associating each number with a memorable rhythm and pinball game iconography, children are able to internalize the numbers in a more meaningful way. The song is an example of Sesame Street's innovative and effective approach to teaching children foundational skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Six...
The number six
One-two-three Four-five Six-seven-eight Nine-ten Eleven-twelve!
Counting numbers in order from one to twelve
Seven!
The number seven
Ten! Six! Seven! Five! Ten, six, seven! Five! Six! Five!
A random sequence of numbers that rhyme and sound fun
Three!
The number three
Three! Eleven! Eight! Eight, three! Eleven! Three! Eleven!
Another random sequence of numbers that rhyme and sound fun
Two!
The number two
Four! Two, twelve! Nine! Four! Twelve! Nine!
Yet another random sequence of numbers that rhyme and sound fun
I love it, I love it...
Expressing enjoyment and appreciation for the counting song
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@daffy72ky
I’ve been alive for 47 years. I want this song played at my funeral.
@samerabreese
Yessss
@kindram313
Me too 🤣🤣
@kinggeorgewallen
Hahahaha
@TheMeanArena
I think I'll have "Its the great space coaster get on board on the great space coaster we'll explore" at mine.
@gutterbabyjonez5132
This jam has been at the ready in the back of my head for 45 years.
@SavedSealedByGrace
I was born in 1971, and with this pinball song, the rest of Sesame Street, the Electric Company, Mister Rogers, 3-2-1 Contact, The Muppet Show, and Reading Rainbow, I had the best childhood ever! It was a much simpler, more fun, more positive, more educational, much kinder, and far less distracted era, and I thank God for letting me grow up when I did. The 70’s and 80’s were awesome!
@kathleenhutchings3854
Amen! I call it the golden era of being a kid. Thank you Lord for that wonderful childhood experience that kids these days will never know, sadly.
@knattyman
You forgot trade offs my friend🙌🏽
@autumnstar7346
Right in there with you....I use to watch all those shoes as well.