A fun, whimsical song based on the letter "G". Can be used as a vocal solo or unison choral piece with piano accompaniment. Could also be used as a piano solo. One aspect of learning the alphabet is gaining an understanding of the letter shape and its associated sounds. This song emphasizes the letter "G" as in the words "Gertie" and "gorilla".

Watch on YouTube: Gurtie the Gorilla

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Gurtie the Gorilla wears pretty clothes.
She wears ruffled dresses, and lacy pantyhose.
She wears big hats in reds and greens and blues.
She wears dangly earrings and high heeled shoes.

Gurtie makes me giggle Gurtie makes me smile.
Whenever she goes out, she goes in style.

Gurtie the Gorilla looks so cute
wearing bright green flippers and a purple swimming suit.
She wears yellow ribbons in reds and in her hair,
Whenever she goes out, people stop and stare.

Gurtie makes me giggle Gurtie makes me smile.
Whenever she goes out, she goes in style.

Gurtie the Gorilla gets dresses up for bed
in her jungle jammies and a cap up on her head.
She gets all ready to have sweet dreams
by taking off her makeup with gooey thick creams.

Gurtie makes me giggle Gurtie makes me smile.
Whenever she goes out, she goes in style.