Sing a song about friendship from the Disney movie Toy Story.
Optional: Play a recorder accompaniment.
Materials
Optional: Soprano recorders
Instructions
Learn some fun motions for this song.
You've got a friend in me: Point out on you, point to chest on me
When the road looks rough ahead: hold two hands near eyebrows to shade eyes from sun
And your miles and miles from your nice warm bed: Put hands together on one side of head, as though sleeping.
You just remember what your old pal said: Put one finger by temple
You've got a friend in me: Point out on you, point to chest on me
If you got troubles, then I got 'em, too: thumbs down
There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you: shake head "no"
If we stick together we can see it through: hands on hips
You've got a friend in me: Point out on you, point to chest on me
Now, some other folks may be a little bit smarter than I am: Put one finger by temple
Bigger and stronger, too: Show your arm muscles
But none of them will ever love you the way I do: Cross hands over heart
Just me and you: Point to chest, then point out.
And as the years go by: Tap wrist as though wearing a watch
Our friendship will never die: Link pointer fingers, unlink, then link again. (Sign language for "friend")
You're gonna see, it's our destiny Stretch arms out as far as possible
You've got a friend in me: Point out on you, point to chest on me
Ready for a recorder challenge? If possible, invite some recorder students to play on the phrase: You've got a friend in me.. This may be tough for some, but it only uses four notes: low E, G, A and C. Note: replace any low Cs with Es! For the very final phrase, a friend in me, stop playing the recorder and join your friends to sing!
Perform at celebrations to promote peace and love, such as the International Day of Peace (United Nations) on September 21 or Valentine's Day on February 14.
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