This is a simple song that is sung in the tune of Frere Jacques. This song can be sung using actions or with some percussion instruments to make the sounds of rain and thunder.
I hear thunder, I hear thunder,
Hark don’t you? Hark don’t you?
Pitter-patter raindrops, pitter-patter raindrops,
I’m wet through! So are you!
Put your coat on, And your boots on,
Hurry now! Hurry now!
Put up your umbrella, put up your umbrella,
You’re all dry! So am I
Actions
I hear thunder, I hear thunder, (cup ears with hands)
Hark don’t you? Hark don’t you? (cup ears with hands)
Pitter patter raindrops, pitter patter raindrops, (flutter fingers downwards)
I’m wet through! So are you! (shake clothes off, and point )
Put your coat on, And your boots on, (mime putting clothes on)
Hurry now! Hurry now! (run on the spot)
Put up your umbrella, put up your umbrella, (put up pretend umbrella)
You’re all dry! So am I (point to a friend, and then yourself)
Hints and Tips:
- Tune to Frere Jacques
- Use percussion instruments to make the sounds of rain