Stick Out Your Hand and Say Hello

Stick Out Your Hand and Say Hello is Sesame Street song about making new friends. It is set on a plane with Bert and a man named Rick.

Lyrics
Bert and Rick: Stick out your hand and say hello.

You might meet someone just like you who's really great to know.

Rick: Now, mind you I love the friends I've got.

Bert: Oh, sure, but making a new one hits the spot.

Rick: Howdy, I'm Rick. How are you, man?

It's always swell to run across another oatmeal fan.

Bert: I'm Bert and hey, meeting you is neat.

These shoes and socks do wonders for your feet.

Bert and Rick: Even if you're kind of shy, don't worry, it's okay. Come on, reach out and shake your hand and make a friend today.

Rick: Hi, I like pigeons, how 'bout you?

Bert: What? Wow! I don't believe this, y'know, I love pigeons, too.

Muppet Lady in Cowgirl Hat and Muppet Guy With Mohawk: Me too!

Rick: What's shakin' neighbours, put her there (?)

Muppet Lady in Cowgirl Hat and Muppet Guy With Mohawk: The pleasure's ours.

Bert: Hey, dude. I dig your hair!

Bert, Rick, Muppet Lady in Cowgirl Hat and Muppet Guy With Mohawk: Sometimes it might be hard to be the one who breaks the ice. But try it and you'll find that making friends is really nice.

Bert, Rick, Muppet Lady in Cowgirl Hat, Muppet Guy With Mohawk, Flight Attendant, Green Muppet Lady, Orange Muppet Man, and Green Muppet Man: So, stick out your hand and say hello. Hello! You might meet someone just like you who's really great to know.

Flight Attendant: How are ya?

Green Muppet Man: What's new?

Flight Attendant, Muppet Lady in Cowgirl Hat and Muppet Guy With Mohawk: Say how ya doing?

Cow: When I meet someone new, I feel like mooing. Moo!

All: Stick out your hand and say hello. Hi! You might meet someone just like you who's really great to know. It's wonderful to watch how friendships grow. When you stick out your hand and say, "isn't life grand today?". Stick out your hand and say hello!