The ABC Word

The ABC Word, also known as Abcdefghi, is a song sung by Big Bird upon thinking the alphabet written down is a big word. Elmo sung a variation.

Big Bird's version
ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

It's the most remarkable word I've ever seen.

ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

I sure wish I knew exactly what I mean.

It starts out like an "A" word as anyone can see.

But somewhere in the middle, it gets awfully "QR" to me.

ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

If I ever find out just what this word can mean,

I'll be the smartest bird the world has ever seen.

(Maybe Gordon would know, or maybe Bob. I could ask them. Then again)

It might be kind of an elephant or a funny kinda kazoo.

Or a strange, exotic turtle that ya never see in a zoo.

It might be a kind of doggie or a particular shade of blue.

Or maybe a pretty flower.

(Nah, not with a name like that. Uh-uh.)

ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

It's the most remarkable word I've ever seen.

ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

I sure wish I knew exactly what I mean.

It starts out like an "A" word as anyone can see, but somewhere in the middle it gets awfully "QR" to me.

ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

If I ever find out just what this word can mean.

I'll be the smartest bird the world has ever seen!

Elmo's Version
ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

It's the most remarkable word that Elmo's seen.

ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

But just exactly what does Elmo mean?

It starts out like an "A" word. A word that ends with "Z".

And somewhere in the middle, it gets awfully "QR", you see.

ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

Elmo wants to find out just what this word can mean.

And be the smartest monster you have ever seen.

It might be a kind of elephant or a funny kinda kazoo.

Or a strange, exotic turtle that you never see in a zoo.

It might be a kind of doggie or a particular shade of blue.

Or maybe, a pretty flower.

Nah, no, not with a name like that. Uh-uh.

ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

It's the most remarkable word that Elmo's seen.

ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ

But, oh! Exactly what does Elmo mean?

It starts out like an "A" word. A word that ends with "Z".

And somewhere in the middle it gets awfully "QR", you see?

ABC-DEFGHI-JKL-MNOP-QRSTUV-WXYZ.

Elmo wants to find out just what this word can mean

And be the smartest monster you have ever seen.