Take A Breath

Written and performed by Joe Raposo

Take a breath
Take a breath
Smell a smell
Sniff a sniff
And take a breath
You can move your feet to walk
And you use your tongue to talk
But your mouth and nose are waiting
Take a breath

Take a breath
Take a breath
Smell a smell
Sniff a sniff
And take a breath
You can move your teeth to chew
But your face is turning blue
Get some air inside of you
Just take a breath

You never think of breathing
Though you do it all day long
You even have to breathe
To sing this funny little song
You've got to take a breath
Before you try to blow a bubble
And if you stop your breathing
You've got big big trouble!
So take a good deep breath
(breathing sound)
That's better

Take a breath
Take a breath
Smell a smell
Sniff a sniff
And take a breath
There are many ways to play
But you're growing every day
And you need some ventilation
Take a breath
You've got to do your breathing
Take a breath
(breathing sound)
Take a breath!

Transcribed by the archive Webmistress Tiny Dancer


originally released on the album

Sing: Songs of Joe Raposo

Sing: Songs of Joe Raposo (1992)
Golden

available on the album
Platinum Too
Platinum Too (CD) and Cassette

and on the album
cover
Fiesta Songs! (CD)

and on the album
The Best of Elmo
The Best of Elmo (CD) and Cassette

Available on the 3-DVD Set

Sesame Street - Old School, Vol. 1 (1969-1974)

Sesame Street - Old School, Vol. 1 (1969-1974) (2006)