Lyrics and Music

It's Not That Easy Being Green

Did you know that frogs, like Kermit, have been in the news?
Read all about it!

Speaking of the effects of colors....do you know how color affects your appetite? Do you know what happens when chickens see red? Visit Color Matters to find out and many more fascinating facts!

(Midi by Bragi Thor Valsson, musician, Iceland)

From "The Sesame Street Book and Record". 'Green' is (c)1970 Jonico Music, Inc.

It's not that easy being green;
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves.
When I think it could be nicer being red, or yellow or gold...
or something much more colorful like that.

It's not easy being green.
It seems you blend in with so many other ord'nary things.
And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're
not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water
or stars in the sky.

But green's the color of Spring.
And green can be cool and friendly-like.
And green can be big like an ocean, or important like a mountain,
or tall like a tree.

When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why, but why wonder why?
Wonder, I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful!
And I think it's what I want to be.

Other Use Disclaimer
NIEHS does not have the authority to grant permission for the copy or use of any materials presented on this page. If you are interested in using songs or materials presented on the NIEHS Kids Page, please obtain permission directly from the creators or copyright holders. The US Copyright Office may be able to assist you. If you hold a copyright to any of the materials presented on this website and have questions about the credits, please let us know and we will promptly respond.

Other Use Disclaimer

NIEHS does not have the authority to grant permission for the copy or use of any materials presented on this page. If you are interested in using songs or materials presented on the NIEHS Kids Page, please obtain permission directly from the creators or copyright holders. The US Copyright Office may be able to assist you. If you hold a copyright to any of the materials presented on this website and have questions about the credits, please let us know and we will promptly respond.

Educational Purpose, Disclaimers, and Copyright Information
Children and Parents' Privacy Act Notice NIEHS Sing-Along Index
NIEHS Kids Page Main Index

Links Disclaimer and Caution
When you encounter this image or the words "Non-NIEHS Link", it means that by following that link you will be leaving the NIEHS website. NIEHS is NOT responsible for non-NIEHS websites. Sites maintained by outside organizations may be changed without notice to NIEHS. Therefore, unless the link is to another U.S. government sponsored webpage, endorsement by NIEHS is not implied, and NIEHS does not guarantee their continuing safe content or privacy policies. So please ask your parent or guardian before continuing to any non-NIEHS website, and especially before providing any information via the internet or by e-mail. When last reviewed, the websites linked from the NIEHS Kids' Pages seemed suitable for you to visit, but that may have changed; if you have any difficulties or concerns with any linked materials, please let us know.

Links Disclaimer and Caution

When you encounter this image link to a non-NIEHS site

or the words "Non-NIEHS Link", it means that by following that link you will be leaving the NIEHS website. NIEHS is NOT responsible for non-NIEHS websites. Sites maintained by outside organizations may be changed without notice to NIEHS. Therefore, unless the link is to another U.S. government sponsored webpage, endorsement by NIEHS is not implied, and NIEHS does not guarantee their continuing safe content or privacy policies. So please ask your parent or guardian before continuing to any non-NIEHS website, and especially before providing any information via the internet or by e-mail. When last reviewed, the websites linked from the NIEHS Kids' Pages seemed suitable for you to visit, but that may have changed; if you have any difficulties or concerns with any linked materials, please let us know.

It's Not That Easy Being Green

Did you know that frogs, like Kermit, have been in the news? Read all about it!

Speaking of the effects of colors....do you know how color affects your appetite? Do you know what happens when chickens see red? Visit Color Matters to find out and many more fascinating facts!

(Midi by Bragi Thor Valsson, musician, Iceland)

From "The Sesame Street Book and Record". 'Green' is (c)1970 Jonico Music, Inc.

Did you know that frogs, like Kermit, have been in the news?
Read all about it!