Happy Tappin' With Elmo
Sesame Street (Children's) 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 lyrics of Sesame Street's song Happy Tappin' With Elmo encourage listeners to engage in a joyful activity - tapping and clapping - while appreciating the happiness that comes with it. The song begins by directing listeners to start with snapping fingers and tapping toes, and move onto clapping and slapping knees, highlighting the playful nature of the song. Elmo, who is the self-proclaimed "king of tappin'," invites listeners to join him in this activity, reassuring that "anything can happen when you're happy tappin' with Elmo."
The lyrics further emphasize the importance of happiness and encourage listeners to let the happy emotion take over their bodies. The catchy tune and repetitive lyrics of the song create a fun and easy listening experience while promoting the idea of happiness as a contagious feeling. The last lines of the song call out to listeners to inform their parents about the fun activity they are undertaking with Elmo, once again showcasing the inclusive nature of the song and promoting the idea of inclusivity and joyfulness.
Line by Line Meaning
First your fingers snap
Start by snapping your fingers
And then your toes start tappin'
Next, move on to tapping your toes
Give your knees a slap
After that, give your knees a quick slap
And let your hands start clappin'
Then, finish off by clapping your hands
Anything can happen when you're happy tappin' with Elmo
Having fun with Elmo can lead to unexpected and exciting things
Don't need a map to find the king of tappin'
Elmo doesn't need directions to show you how to dance
I'm the reddish chap
Elmo is the red character you see
The one whose arms are flappin'
Elmo is the one with arms that move up and down
People, it's a snap
Dancing along with Elmo is easy and fun
So try some happy tappin' with Elmo
Join Elmo and dance happily with him
Happy's such a neat emotion
Being happy is a wonderful feeling
It'll give your feet a happy notion
Being happy will make your feet feel light and happy too
If your toes get tired rub in some lotion
If your toes get tired, apply some lotion to make them feel better
And they'll feel swell, so, come join Elmo
After applying lotion, your toes will feel better and you can dance happily with Elmo
You'll be happy when you see me tappin'
Seeing Elmo dancing happily will make you feel happy too
Better make it snappy, don't get caught nappin'
Join in quickly and don't miss the fun!
Tell your mam and pappy that you're happy tappin' with Elmo
Let your parents know that you are having fun dancing with Elmo
Happy tappin' with Elmo
Have a happy time dancing with Elmo!
Yeah!
Expressing excitement and joy
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