The Michael Rosen Rap


You may think I'm happy
You may think I'm sad
You may think I'm crazy
You may think I'm mad
But hang on to your seats and listen right here
I'm gonna tell you something that will burn your ear

Hip. Hop. A hip hop hap
I'm giving you all The Michael Rosen Rap

I was born on the 7th of May
I remember very well that awful day
I was in my mother curled up tight
Though I have to say it was as dark as night
Nothing to do, didn't want to breathe
I was so happy, didn't want to leave
Then I hear some people give a shout;
"One push Mrs Rosen and he'll be out."
I'm telling you that was a puzzle to me
I shouted out, "How'd you know I'm a he?"
The doctor shouted, "Good lord, he can talk!"
I popped out my head and said, "Now watch me walk!"
I juked and jived around that room
Balambamboola balamdadiddy boom

Hip. Hop. A hip hop hap
I'm giving you all The Michael Rosen Rap

When I was one, I swam the English Channel
When I was two, I ate a soapy flannel
When I was three, I started getting thinner
When I was four, I ate the dog's dinner
When I was five, I was in a band playing drums
When I was six, I ate a bag of plums
When I was seven, I robbed a bank with my sister
When I was eight, I became prime minister
When I was nine, I closed all the schools
When I was ten, they made me - king of the fools

So that's what I am. That's what I be
With an M. With an I. With a K. With an E
That's what I am. That's what I be
Mr Mike. Mr Michael. Mr Rosen. Mr Me

Hip. Hop. A hip hop hap
I'm giving you all The Michael Rosen Rap

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- Micheal Rosen, The Michael Rosen Rap