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EXCUSE ME (CHILDREN'S VERSION)

EXCUSE ME (CHILDREN'S VERSION)
Clare S. / Genre: Childrens / Bluegrass / Tempo: Uptempo
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Note to Instructor

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This is a work in progress. I think it will probably be for children around the age of 4-8. I will use some of the melody from the adult version of the song, Excuse Me, but it will not be a bluegrass song. It will be uptempo, major chords. I am thinking in places where there a words like grumpy, angry, upset--there would be a very brief deviation from the uptempo/major chord to a contrast sound (if not entirely minor chords, just notes to emphasize the mood of the words). That would only be brief moments in the song, because I want it to be upbeat, and encouraging for children. I liked how you emphasized "Please and thank you," in your song both lyrically and musically, and I will follow suit. will be keeping the children's song about 2 minutes in length and it will be an uptempo song.

Lyrics

Updated version 1/12/2024 V1 At the store today Looking at toys, I want my mom to buy A big gal pushed, get out of the way She was so grumpy, I almost cried She forgot to use her manners It made me feel upset I tried to be nice to her So, she wouldn’t forget Chorus Words grownups tell us to say Excuse me, or excuse me, please Smile, and maybe walk away Is so easy, just say excuse me It feels better when you're polite V2 Never be mean Remember to be kind Use the words, excuse me When you wanna get by Excuse me please Either will be fine It's a simple way to be nice If someone acts rude Or behaves impolitely No need to fuss or fight Two small words, will make it alright Outro Excuse me, or excuse me please Either is okay Excuse me are magic words It's so easy to say 2023 Version V1 I was at the store the other day Just looking at toys, I want mom to buy A big gal pushed, get out of my way She was too grumpy to ignore She forgot to use her manners And acted angry and upset I used soft words to calm her So, she wouldn’t forget Chorus Excuse me, or Excuse me please Is so easy to say Just say excuse me Smile and kindly walk away V2 Remember to be kind Never be mean When you wanna get by Use the words, Excuse Me Excuse Me Please Either will be fine It's a simple way to be kind If someone acts rude Or behaves impolitely No need to fuss or fight Two small words, will make it alright Outro Excuse me, or excuse me please Either is okay Excuse me are magic words That chase the hurt (bad), (nasty or angry are other options or crummy, gross, icky) feelings away (bad moments, misunderstandings/fights/arguments/disagreements)
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