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.

Very cute arangment and vocal echo

Wow - I have a 4 year old boy who loves music and I can say without a doubt he would be dancing and singing to this song by the 2nd verse. I could hear this on any of the major children's television networks! VERY catchy hook, and and I love the end where "I'm gonna go to sleep now"! So perfect, and fun! Keep up the great work.

Reminds me of Laurie Berkner a bit. (my neice and nephew used to listen to her so much we had all her songs memorized)

Love this! Very catchy-I'm going to be humming this song in my head. I can imagine this with hand and body movement-fun for kids!

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

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