Level: 2 and above
Time: 20 – 30 minutes
Preparation and Materials: Make a copy of the Crazy Lyrics handout (page 611) for each
group of students.
Instructions: Put the students in small groups. Assign one group member to be the recorder
and give only that student the handout. The recorder will prompt another group member to give
them a word that is missing (“Give me a noun-place” “The Moon”). The recorder will write in the
answer on the blank for that spot and continue until all blank spots are filled. Once finished, the
recorder will read the new lyrics aloud. Take turns playing the song and singing the new lyrics
for the class.
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You Made Me Laugh: Crazy Lyrics Group Recorder: Do not show this handout to the rest of your group. Ask your group members
to give you a word that fits the description in parentheses underneath the line. Write in the
words that your group members suggest. For example, you could say, “
Give me an adjective, ”
and your group members might reply, “
heavy .” Then write “
heavy ” in the first blank. Next ask
them, “Give me a noun for a thing,” etc. When you have filled in all the blanks, read or sing the
new song to your group.
Hey there, love.
_________________ like a ___________________?
(adjective)
(noun – thing)
And the world by the tail, you couldn’t be a star.
But you made me ___________________.
(verb – action)
You made me ____________________.
(verb – action)
I don’t sit and worry.
I can’t see no reason why.
__________________________ like a ____________________.
(verb – action, past tense) (noun – animal)
__________________________ like a ___________________.
(verb – action, past tense) (noun – animal)
You left this world for a place much higher.
You made me ___________________.
(verb – action)
You made me ___________________.
(verb – action)
I don’t sit and worry.
Ain’t no use to wonder why.
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