Do De Rubber Duck
Sesame Street (Children's) Lyrics
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There's a brand new dance
And it's got a reggae beat
You do it in the bath
While you wash your hands and feet
Get in the tub
Hold your duckie in your lap
In the water from the tap
[All:]
And do de duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck
Rubber duck, duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck
Duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck, rubber duck
Duck, rubber duck, rubber duck, duck
[Ernie:]
Come on, everybody, try
(Do de rubber duck!)
Don't be left high and dry
(Yeah, do de rubber duck!)
As you keep on getting wetter
(Do de rubber duck!)
You'll be feeling so much better
(Do de rubber duck!)
You'll be left without a care
(When you do de rubber duck!)
And you can even wash your hair
(While you do de rubber duck!)
It will have a healthy sheen
(If you do de rubber duck!)
Yeah, you'll be squeaky clean
(When you do de rubber duck!)
[All:]
And do de duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck
Rubber duck, duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck
Duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck, rubber duck
Duck, rubber duck, rubber duck, duck
[Telly:]
Don't get soap in your eye
(When you do de rubber duck!)
'Cause that'll make you cry
(When you do de rubber duck!)
[Oscar:]
Hey, all you grouches, sing
(Now do de rubber duck!)
Yeah, make the bathtub ring
(Do de rubber duck!)
[Ernie:]
Everybody knows
(How to do de rubber duck!)
Scrub your flippers and your toes
(Do de rubber duck!)
[The Count:]
And while you wash away your troubles
(Do de rubber duck!)
Don't forget to count the bubbles
One, two, three, four!
[All:]
Duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck
Rubber duck, duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck
Duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck, rubber duck
Duck, rubber duck, rubber duck, duck
[Biff:]
All around the world
(Dey do de rubber duck!)
Whenever folks get soiled
(Dey do de rubber duck!)
[Guy Smiley:]
Watch 'em splishin' and a-splashin'
(Do de rubber duck!)
It's the very latest fashion!
(Do de rubber duck!)
[Gladys the Cow:]
Take at least one bath a day
(Do de rubber duck!)
And you'll move those germs away
(Do de rubber duck!)
[Hoots the Owl:]
Come and be a bath time bopper!
(Do de rubber duck!)
Don't pull out the stopper!
(Do de rubber duck!)
[All:]
Duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck
Rubber duck, duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck
Duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck, rubber duck
Duck, rubber duck, rubber duck, duck
One more time!
And do de duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck
Rubber duck, duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck
Duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck, rubber duck
Duck, rubber duck, rubber duck, duck
The song "Do De Rubber Duck" is a fun and catchy tune from Sesame Street that encourages kids to clean themselves in the bath. The song has a reggae beat and Ernie is the main singer of the song. Ernie invites everyone to join him in the bathtub to do the "rubber duck" dance while washing their hands and feet. The cheerful lyrics help children develop good hygiene habits while enjoying themselves.
The chorus of the song includes the lyrics "do de duck, rubber duck, duck, rubber duck" which emphasize the importance of using the rubber duck toy while taking a bath. The song also mentions counting bubbles and avoiding soap in the eyes. The characters on Sesame Street, including Hoots the Owl, Guy Smiley, and Gladys the Cow, join the song with their own special verse which adds to the fun and playfulness of the song.
In conclusion, the song "Do De Rubber Duck" combines fun music with important hygiene skills to teach children to be clean in a playful manner. It encourages children to take baths regularly and make it a fun experience. The song also serves as a memorable reminder for children about the importance of using soap and washing their hands and feet thoroughly.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a brand new dance
There is a new dance move that's been recently introduced
And it's got a reggae beat
The new dance move has a reggae music rhythm to follow
You do it in the bath
The new dance move can be performed in a bathtub while bathing
While you wash your hands and feet
The new dance move can be performed while cleaning hands and feet during a bath
Get in the tub
Step into the bathtub
Hold your duckie in your lap
Carry a small rubber duck toy in your lap
Tap your toes while you scrub
Tap your toes on the floor while cleaning your body parts
In the water from the tap
Use the running water from the tap to pour on your body during the bath
Come on, everybody, try
All participants listening should give the new dance move a shot
Don't be left high and dry
Don't be left without experiencing the fun while others try the dance move
As you keep on getting wetter
As you keep on taking a bath and getting more soaked
You'll be feeling so much better
The bath will make you feel much more refreshed
You'll be left without a care
After taking a bath with the new dance move, one will feel relaxed without any stress
And you can even wash your hair
The dance move can also be performed while washing hair
It will have a healthy sheen
Washing hair with the dance move will make it shine and appear healthy
Yeah, you'll be squeaky clean
After taking a bath with the dance move, one will be very clean and refreshed
Don't get soap in your eye
Care must be taken while cleaning the eyes during the bath as soap may irritate the eyes
'Cause that'll make you cry
Accidentally getting soap in the eyes can cause irritation and tears
Hey, all you grouches, sing
Everyone, including reluctant people must participate in the fun
Yeah, make the bathtub ring
Participants should make noise and cause a disturbance in the bathtub while having fun
Everybody knows
The dance move is simple and easy to perform
Scrub your flippers and your toes
Clean your feet and toes with the dance move
And while you wash away your troubles
While cleaning and bathing, release all your stresses
Don't forget to count the bubbles
Participants should count the bubbles formed during the bath
All around the world
People worldwide perform the dance move while taking a bath
Whenever folks get soiled
Whenever people get dirty, they take a bath and try the new dance move
Watch 'em splishin' and a-splashin'
Watch people enjoying the bath and having fun performing the new dance move
It's the very latest fashion!
Performing new dance moves while taking a bath is the trend now
Take at least one bath a day
It's important to take at least one bath a day to keep oneself clean and healthy
And you'll move those germs away
Taking a bath helps wash germs and bacteria off the body
Come and be a bath time bopper!
Everyone should be a part of the fun while taking a bath
Don't pull out the stopper!
Participants should enjoy taking bath without ending it early
One more time!
The participants are asked to perform the dance move again one last time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NORMAN STILES, CHRISTOPHER B. CERF
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