Bird on the Beach

Story Behind The Song

I wrote this song (obviously) walking on the beach. It's for my grandkids, of course. Even when I am walking alone on the beach with no kids, I still like singing this song. The cool hand percussion you are hearing is the expert work of Sam Rodriguez of Jacksonville, FL.

Song Description

Starting with the toes, you start to get wet, then before you know it, you've gone under...just like a bird on beach. To do the falling over part, act like a flamingo falling asleep during the lullaby verse, then fall over on the floor (or sand) laughing with your kids. The perfect family song for going to the beach!

Song Length 4:00 Genre Unique - Children, Folk - General
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Joyful, Pleasant Subject Beach, Walking
Similar Artists Peter, Paul & Mary, Joan Baez Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

I'm gonna get my feet wet (feet wet)
Like a bird on the beach. (like a bird on the beach)
I'm gonna get my feet wet (feet wet)
Like a bird on the beach (like a bird on the beach)
I'm gonna get my feet wet (feet wet)
Like a bird on the beach. (like a bird on the beach)
Everyone knows, ya start with the toes
Like a bird on the beach (like a bird on the beach).

Knees wet

Wings Wet

Neck Wet

Now I'm gonna go under

Gonna go to sleep now

Now I'm gonna fall over (over)
Like a kid on the beach, like a kid on the beach.
Now I'm gonna fall over (over)
Like a kid on the beach, like a kid on the beach.
Now I'm gonna fall over (over)
Like a kid on the beach, like a kid on the beach.
Everyone knew, that's what kids do
Like a bird on the beach, Like a bird on the beach
Like a bird on the beach, Like a bird on the beach
Like a bird on the beach.

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Jamie DeFrates Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter

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