Criss-Cross, Mermaid Or Mountain

by The Morning Announcements

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A fun bubblegummy power pop tune that teaches kids the three ways to sit properly on the floor in class: Criss-Cross, Mermaid or Mountain!

"I love it! Scooby-Doo meets Fountains of Wayne!"--Borja Bonafuente

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Criss-Cross, mermaid or mountain
Criss-Cross, mermaid or mountain
All the teachers are counting
'Cause when you're on the floor and you wanna fit
There's only three ways that you can sit.
And that's criss-cross, mermaid or mountain
Criss-cross, mermaid or mountain.

Criss-cross, cross your legs in front of you
Mermaid, put them by your side
Mountain, hold your legs up close to you
Now you know that you're doing things right!

Criss-Cross, mermaid or mountain
Criss-Cross, mermaid or mountain
There's no need to be bouncing
'Cause when you're on the floor and you wanna fit
There's only three ways that you can sit.
And that's criss-cross, mermaid or mountain
Criss-cross, mermaid or mountain.

Criss-Cross, mermaid or mountain
Criss-Cross, mermaid or mountain
Criss-cross, cross your legs in front of you
Mermaid, put them by your side
Mountain, hold your legs up close to you
Now you know that you're doing things right!

Criss-Cross, mermaid or mountain
Criss-Cross, mermaid or mountain
There's no reason for shouting.
'Cause when you're on the floor and you wanna fit
There's only three ways that you can sit.
And that's criss-cross, mermaid or mountain
I said criss-cross, mermaid or mountain.

credits

released November 12, 2021
Seth Gordon: Vocals, guitar
Tina Watson: Bass, vocals
David Hunter: Drums
Mike Simmons: keyboards, vocals

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The Morning Announcements Norfolk, Virginia

Children's songs that kids AND parents will love!
Wheels on the bus not spoken here.

Featuring members of the powerpop band The Mockers, along with special guests!

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