Story Behind The Song

Walking around in the rainforest in Ecuador, I heard a unique bird call out three notes. They stuck in my head. They are the 3 notes that are sung with Colibri. Fascinated with hummingbirds, the chorus grew into a song, now one of my most popular preschool songs.

Song Description

This bright, cheerful song teaches about hummingbirds. It also teaches the concept of contrasting and comparing...by likening children to hummingbirds. This song has fun actions, and of course, I use a hummingbird finger puppet with the preschoolers when I perform it.

Lyrics

CHORUS: Colibri, Colibri, Colibri, Colibri
Buzzin' all around my head like a bee
Colibri, Colibri, Colibri, Colibri
Happy little hummin'bird, sippin' the sweet
Happy little hummin'bitd, sippin' the sweet

I am big; you are small
You're so teeny; I am growing tall
You fly fast, but OOO watch me run
Even though we're different, we both have fun.

I have arms; you have wings
You like to chirp, but I love to sing
I've got a mouth; you've got a beak.
Even though we're different, we both have feet.

You love flowers; so do I
You sip nectar; I like apple pie.
You build a nest; I make my bed.
Even though we're different, we both like RED.

LAST CHORUS END WITH: Happy little hummin' bird, you're my little chummin' bird.
Happy little hummin'bird, sippin'......sippin' the sweet!