Phonics – English Lyrics

• By: Patty Shukla

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Patty Shukla's 'Phonics' song to learn fundamental letter sounds in English through a fun, interactive musical experience that often incorporates American Sign Language, making it a special multi-sensory way to build early literacy skills!

[English]

(instrumental music)

The Letter "B"

B is for b-b-ball b-b-ball, b-b-ball

B is for b-b-butterfly, b-b-butterfly

B is for b-b-bear b-b-bear, b-b-bear

B is for b-b-balloon, b-b-balloon

B is for b-b-bird, b-b-bird, b-b-bird

B is for b-b-bat, b-b-bat

B is for b-b-banana b-b-banana,b-b-banana

B is for b-b-b b-b-be

Good job!

Now you know it

Let's repeat it and do it again

Get ready

(reggae music)

B is for b-b-ball b-b-ball, b-b-ball

B is for b-b-butterfly, b-b-butterfly

B is for b-b-bear b-b-bear, b-b-bear

B is for b-b-balloon, b-b-balloon

B is for b-b-bird, b-b-bird, b-b-bird

B is for b-b-bat, b-b-bat

B is for b-b-banana b-b-banana,b-b-banana

B is for b-b-b b-b-be

Good job!

Now you practice and do it on your own

(instrumental reggae music continues)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
ball /bɔːl/ A1	noun - a round object used in games or sports
butterfly /ˈbʌtəflaɪ/ A2	noun - an insect with colorful wings
bear /beər/ A1	noun - a large furry animal
balloon /bəˈluːn/ A1	noun - an inflatable rubber bag filled with air
bird /bɜːrd/ A1	noun - a warm-blooded animal that lays eggs and has feathers
bat /bæt/ A1	noun - a flying mammal noun - a long stick used in games like baseball
banana /bəˈnænə/ A1	noun - a long curved fruit with a yellow skin
job /dʒɒb/ A1	noun - a paid position of regular employment
ready /ˈredi/ A1	adjective - prepared or willing to do something
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of something
repeat /rɪˈpiːt/ A2	verb - to say or do again
do /duː/ A1	verb - to perform an action verb - to accomplish or complete
practice /ˈpræktɪs/ A1	verb - to do something repeatedly to improve
get /ɡɛt/ A1	verb - to receive or obtain verb - to become
be /biː/ A1	verb - to exist or live verb - used in continuous tenses
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of high quality or satisfactory

Key Grammar Structures

• The Letter "B"

  ➔ Noun Phrase with Definite Article

  ➔ "The" defines "Letter" as a specific or generalized entity, describing the alphabet "B".

• B is for b-b-ball

  ➔ Present Simple Linking Verb

  ➔ "Is" links "B" to its representation, as in phonics education for sound association.

• B is for b-b-butterfly, b-b-butterfly

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ "Butterfly" is repeated to reinforce "b-b-" sound for phonics learning and mnemonic effect.

• Good job!

  ➔ Exclamatory Sentence

  ➔ "Good job!" uses exclamation mark for praise, an informal imperative without subject.

• Let's repeat it and do it again

  ➔ Suggestive Imperative with Conjunction

  ➔ "Let's" invites participation, with "and" connecting two infinitives for compound action.

• B is for b-b-bat, b-b-bat

  ➔ Parallel Structure in Repetition

  ➔ "Bat" mirrors the preceding nouns in structure, emphasizing "b-" through identical phrasing.

• B is for b-b-banana b-b-banana,b-b-banana

  ➔ Anaphoric Repetition with Punctuation

  ➔ "Banana" repeats anaphorically, with commas separating instances for rhythmic teaching emphasis.

• Now you know it

  ➔ Present Simple for Current State

  ➔ "Know" in present simple indicates acquired knowledge, transitioning from teaching to practice.

• Now you practice and do it on your own

  ➔ Imperative with Independent Clause

  ➔ "Practice" and "do" are imperatives, with "on your own" implying autonomy without a subject.