Write Lyrics to a Silly Song
Write a silly song by creating rhyming verses, playful rhythms, and a catchy chorus; practice creativity, word choice, and performing your finished song aloud.
Step-by-step guide to write lyrics to a silly song
Wake Up Song - A silly wake up song to get you moving! Gets very fast!
Step 1
Pick a silly theme for your song and write that theme at the top of your paper.
Step 2
Write a list of eight funny words or short phrases that connect to your theme.
Step 3
Turn four of your words into rhyming pairs by writing a rhyme next to each one.
Step 4
Create a simple four-beat rhythm by clapping or tapping and keep that beat steady.
Step 5
Write a four-line first verse that uses your rhyming pairs and follows the beat.
Step 6
Make a catchy chorus of two to four lines that repeats and includes a silly hook.
Step 7
Write a second four-line verse that adds a new funny surprise or twist.
Step 8
Add two sound effects or silly noises to the chorus to make it more playful.
Step 9
Practice singing the whole song aloud three times while doing the rhythm and actions.
Step 10
Share your finished creation on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
If I don't have paper or a metronome, what can I use instead to write my theme and keep the four-beat rhythm?
If you don't have paper, write your silly theme and the list of eight funny words in a notes app or on a dry-erase board, and if you can't clap or tap a steady four-beat rhythm use a metronome app or tap a spoon on a mug.
What should we do if we keep losing the steady beat while trying to sing the four-line verse or chorus?
If you lose the four-beat rhythm while singing the four-line verse or chorus, write small rhythm marks under each word and practice clapping or tapping slowly with the verse until you can keep tempo.
How can I change the activity for a younger child or make it more challenging for an older kid?
For younger kids, cut the list to four funny words, make the chorus two lines with simple hand actions to match the clapping or tapping beat, and for older kids expand verses to six lines, add syncopated rhythms, or record a backing track before sharing on DIY.org.
What are simple ways to extend or personalize the silly song after finishing the chorus and adding sound effects?
To personalize and extend the song, invent simple instruments like pots or a kazoo to layer with your two added sound effects, film the practiced performance while doing the rhythm and actions, and upload the video to DIY.org.
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Facts about songwriting for kids
🕺 Adding simple actions or gestures to a silly song makes performances more fun and easier to remember.
🎶 Many children's songs began as folk tunes or lullabies passed down through generations.
🤪 Nonsense words and silly sounds make songs more playful—'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' is a famous example.
🧠Playing with rhymes boosts phonological awareness and helps kids recognize word sounds.
🎵 Repeating a chorus helps songs stick—kids often learn the chorus after just a couple of listens.
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