Write a children's song

Here is a quick way to write a new song for your classroom or just for fun - and you don't have to be a Mozart to get this going. Just take a traditional song with a familiar tune (like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star") and write some new words. Often the original song will provide some lyrical ideas.

I usually try to find a song that has something to do with the topic I want to write about. I have done this with "The Crawdad Song" which is available on my A Family Songbook recording. I made the song more literal - just a fun sing-along about a fishing trip. Get a pdf. file with lyrics and chords to my version of "The Crawdad Song" for your own enjoyment.

Listen to "The Crawdad Song" mp3 with original lyrics by Chuck Cheesman.

Since Halloween is coming soon, some good examples are found in this Halloween song lense. You'll see that several of the lyrics have been placed to traditional tunes.

Now get to work!

The Crawdad Song copyright Chuck Cheesman (original lyrics)