There are so many things you can you catch, some more pleasant or difficult than others: a bus, a train, fish, a yawn, the list is long. Hopefully not chickenpox these days!
Any of these verses can be used separately depending on the situation / theme.
Words and music by Dany Rosevear
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Can you catch a smile? Yes, you can! Yes, you can!
Can you catch a smile? Yes, you can!
When you meet a crocodile,
Catch its great big toothy smile
It will try to snatch it back so pass it on!
Can you catch a ball? Yes, you can! Yes, you can!
Can you catch a ball? Of course you can!
“Well done!” squawks Mister Crow,
“Bounce it high and bounce it low,
Then give a mighty, mighty throw and pass it on.”
Can you catch a bubble? Yes, you can! No, you can't!
Can you catch a bubble? No, you can't!
Watch it very softly land
Rainbow colours in your hand,
Gently blow that shiny bubble, pass it on! (Blow!)
Can you catch a cold? Yes, you can! ATCHOO!
Can you catch a cold? Yes, you can! ATCHOO!
Use an arm for each ‘Atchoo!’
For no-one wants to catch the flu;
Keep your sneeze to yourself,
DON’T pass it on! DON’T pass it on!
Extra verse:
Can catch a yawn? Yes, you can! (Sleepily)
Can catch a yawn? Yes, you can!
Every day through to dawn,
You've caught a yawn since you were born
And every time you’ve yawned you’ve passed it on.
