This song is based on the "Ostrich Hatches" story by Bernadette Falletta, part ofMarla Lewis' We Love to Read: Literacy Program. This song is also available as an Individual Song Download (including the instrumental version).
Charles and Mitch were playing catch
When Bluebird called down from her branch: "STOP!
Right here on this grassy patch
A giant egg's about to hatch!"
Imagine everyone's surprise
An ostrich hatched before their eyes!
She yawned and stretched and scratched her head,
And the first words Baby Ostrich said (were:)
Teach me how to cha-cha-cha!
I want to learn how to cha-cha-cha!
Teach me now to cha-cha-cha!
So I can be your partner!
Charles said. "Cha-Cha! What is THAT?'
"It's a Latin Dance," the bluebird laughed.
"One foot forward, one foot back,
Then, cha-cha-cha! You're right on track (let me)
Teach you how to cha-cha-cha
Watch! One-two, cha-cha-cha!
Pay attention, cha-cha-cha!
Now you can be my partner!
Ostrich loved the dance so much
She had such grace, a magic touch!
But when the boys took up the beat
She cried, "Ouch! You're dancing on my feet!" (let me)
Teach you how to cha-cha-cha!
All together, now, cha-cha-cha!
I'll teach you how to cha-cha-cha
So you can be my partner