Cough, Burp, Sneeze

Story Behind The Song

I wrote it based on personal experience!

Song Description

Light, humorous song details what can go wrong when you are performing a song for an audience. Great for audience participation. (I have audience members come up to the mike and make the sounds. I have the whole audience make the sneeze and chicken sou

Song Length 2:08 Genre Unique - Children, Folk - General
Tempo Medium Fast (131 - 150) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood In High Spirits, Cheerful Subject Musician, Show Biz
Similar Artists Peter, Paul & Mary, The Monkees Language English
Era 1990 - 1999

Lyrics

Oh, the pitfalls of performing for gentlefolk like you
Are numerous and plentiful and I?ll just name a few.
I send my heart out with my song; I belt out every note.
But in the midst of stanza two, I need to clear my throat. (clear throat)

Chorus:
Cough, Cough, Burp, Burp, Hiccup, Sneeze
Singing for an audience is really quite a breeze.
I always have such confidence; Just look into my eyes:
You?ll see the little chickens that are clucking round inside. (Chickens)

Do I know or don?t I take a sip before I sing?
The dryness in my throat is quite enough to make me scream.
But water in my tummy bubbles up in little blurps.
In the middle of the chorus I just know I?m gonna burp. (Burp) (Chorus)

And when the mood is mellow and the melody is soft
A gremlin in my windpipe makes me want to cough.
I tell him wait a little while till I get through this song
But I sometimes wonder if he?ll hold off that long? (Cough) (Chorus)

Always working you are thanks so much

I really enjoyed listening to a child tune after (so many) years...you've written a great track. It's very well performed and recorded and I really enjoyed the fact, that you recorded some kids as well. I think that makes it even more attractive to kids. Congrats, really good work.

Congratulations

I really liked this unique track. Writing and performing in this style really take a different mind set and approach. One that I don't have, but wish at times that I did. Hats off to you for writing a very unique children's song. I think it will do well if it gets to the right door. Keep knocking and don't get discouraged cuz it's a crazy tough industry,but I am sure that there is a door or 10 with your name on it out there somewhere. Great job

Great fun song with enjoyable lyrics for kids to sing. Fantastic vibe when the kids join in and sing along. The cluck cluck and burps would be irresistible to kids and they would love this song! Loving all the sound effects too! Fits of laughter would follow this with a group of kids, I'm sure. Catchy sing-a-long tune which is just right for younger children. Great job!

Too fun. Sure, gather the kids and sing along... but I like this one just for a listen and chuckle any time of day. And this would be perfect on tons of kids shows. Great, fun work indeed.

I appreciate the sound effect at 1:00. Who did it?

I know whose song this is. I love it. Bravo! Another wonderful children's song. Lovely to hear such a clear, fine voice singing a song for children. Keep writing songs, keep singing, keep them coming - they are GOOD.

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Eugene Baker Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter
This track is on 2 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
acrokid2 Kate Carpenter 12/11/2010
Annie Lynn My Top Songs 9/10/2007

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