Things like see you later alligator12/7/2023 ![]() Nice, right? Don’t tell me you won’t be wishing your roommate a, “See you soon, you big baboon” tomorrow morning. Corny? Absolutely! But totally amazing? You bet your snake-skin boots they are! Trust me, after hearing some of these diddy’s, you will never want to say a simple ‘Bye’ or ‘See ya’ ever again! Some of these I am sure you have all heard before, but some are brand-spanking new. To make saying goodbye a little easier, I have come up with a fun list of new alternatives to use when parting ways. ![]() If you think of it in that way, it’s not so dire, so sad, so permanent. I like to think that they’re not so much ‘Goodbyes’ as they are ‘See you later’s’, hinting to a non-escapeable moment in the future that you will once again be reunited with that someone or something, no matter how much time or distance eludes you. It’s one thing to say adios to someone or something who you know you will see soon, but when it comes to saying goodbye to someone or something that you know you won’t, it’s oh so hard. ![]() Whether it was waving farewell to my mom in the mornings before I boarded the big yellow school bus before school, bear-hugging it out with my bestest friends before we all left for college, looking at my Thunder’s sad eyes through the window as I drive off to work everyday or even bidding adieu to a favorite TV show that would not be returning the following year (RIP Seinfeld…We will always have our DVD dates), saying goodbye sucks! The part is pretty playable, even for us, um, pianistically-challenged types.I don’t know about you, but I have always had a hard time saying goodbye. But if you're feeling up to the task, you can certainly accompany this tune on piano as well. We feel it helps to get the most out of the music, and we have included some terrific tracks for you. You get the idea.Īs always, we recommend the use of the recording. "Mashed potater" could be demonstrated by pretending to mash with one fist against the other palm. For the animals and other objects, have them invent poses or actions. For "after while" have them point back over their shoulders with their thumbs, kind of like they're hitchhiking backwards. For example, when saying the word "see" have student put their hands over their eyebrows as if they are looking into the distance. Let students add a bit of movement or action to emphasize the lyrics. You will note that we suggest that the song is sung in unison the first time through, then broken into two parts as a call and response on the repeat. Even your young ones should catch on quickly, especially if they listen to and sing along with the CD. One of the nice things about the song is that it is very simple and easy to learn. (Mashed potater?) Indeed, since penning this tune together, John and Teresa can't help but quote the lyrics of the song every time they part company. What kid hasn't heard the expression, "See you later, alligator," and its response, "After while, crocodile"? Well, we've just taken that concept a wee bit further and embellished on it with additional rhyming silliness. This song is actually pretty self-explanatory.
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