Environmental Songbook

Reptile Family

Music and Words: Valerie Leonhart Smalkin

© 2018 Small Kin Music

Pre- Chorus:

We're the reptile family.

We're the reptile family.

We like to snuggle up it's true,

'Cuz we get all our warmth from you!

Chorus:

And the sun warms our blood,

And the sun warms our blood.

Verse 1:

I’m a little snake I like climbing trees.

I’m a little snake and I do what I please.

I slide and slither all around,

But, my legs are nowhere to be found

Talk like a snake. Ssssss

Talk like snake.

Talk like a snake.

We love our reptiles!

Chorus:

Verse 2:

I’m a painted lizard smelling with my tongue.

I’m a painted lizard, and I don’t make a sound.

I run so fast across the sand, saying,

“Catch me! Catch me! If you can!

Talk like a lizard, (flick your tongue)

Talk like a lizard,

Talk like a lizard.

We love our reptiles!

Bridge:

I’m an alligator, hiding in the swamp.

I’m an alligator, in water dark and damp.

My teeth are sharp, my scales are green,

And people say I’m very mean!

Talk like an alligator.

Chomp! Chomp! Chompity- chomp!

Talk like an alligator.

Chomp! Chomp! Chompitychomp!

Chorus

Verse 3:

I’m a little turtle and I hibernate.

I’m a little turtle and I sit and wait.

I shared the earth with dinosaurs!

I’m adaptable! Who could ask for more?

Talk like a turtle (open mouth, breath out)

Talk like a turtle

Talk like a turtle

We love our reptiles!

Coda

We’re the reptile family.

We’re the reptile family.

Our blood is cold, our scales are dry.

You’ll learn to love us if you try.

Yes, you’ll learn to love is

If you try!