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King Midas: The Greedy Tale in Song

Join us in this captivating music class as we explore the story of King Midas, the wealthy king whose greed led him to wish that everything he touched would turn to gold. Through engaging verses and a catchy chorus, we will learn about the consequences of greed and the moral of the story. Let’s sing along while reviewing the tale, and discover how King Midas found out that wealth does not guarantee happiness. Remember, if you try to be too greedy, things will always turn out wrong!

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King Midas: The Greedy Tale in Song

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  1. Welcome to Music Class! Please sit in your assigned rows.

  2. WARM UP Icka Backa Soda Cracker 4 4

  3. Icka Backa Soda Cracker 4 4

  4. Let's review the story of King Midas Version 1 Version 2

  5. NOTE: * * = CLAP CLAP or Two Beats Percussion VERSE 1 VERSE 2 Gonna tell you all the story Of a wealthy king of old, * * With an overriding passion For collecting lots of gold. * * And he stored it in his cellar Where you couldn’t shut the door, * * But it never was enough for him, He always wanted more. * * Well the god named Dionysus Came to Midas late one night, * * “Gonna let you make a wish, my friend Be sure you get it right.” * * “Tell you what,” said greedy Midas, “if I might just be so bold, * * Could you make it so that everything I touch will turn to gold?” * * CHORUS CHORUS Oh, King Midas, ‘Cos greed’s your middle name, You are sure to become selfish, Which will be an awful shame! * * Oh, King Midas, ‘Cos greed’s your middle name, You are sure to become selfish, Which will be an awful shame! * *

  6. VERSE 3 VERSE 4 Well, he touched the kitchen table And he touched the kitchen door, * * And he left great golden footprints Right across the kitchen floor. * * Then he raced around the palace Just as happy as can be, * * But he knew he was in trouble When he sat down for his tea! * * It was then that old King Midas Got himself into a state, * * Because everything he handled Turned to gold upon his plate * * What’s the moral of this story? What’s the lesson in this song? * * If you try to be too greedy Things will always turn out wrong * * CHORUS CHORUS Oh, King Midas, ‘Cos greed’s your middle name, You are sure to become selfish, Which will be an awful shame! * * Oh, King Midas, ‘Cos greed’s your middle name, You are sure to become selfish, Which will be an awful shame! * *

  7. Oh King Mi-das Oh King Mi-das

  8. VERSE 2 VERSE 1 Gonna tell you all the story Of a wealthy king of old, * * With an overriding passion For collecting lots of gold. * * And he stored it in his cellar Where you couldn’t shut the door, * * But it never was enough for him, He always wanted more. * * Well the god named Dionysus Came to Midas late one night, * * “Gonna let you make a wish, my friend Be sure you get it right.” * * “Tell you what,” said greedy Midas, “if I might just be so bold, * * Could you make it so that everything I touch will turn to gold?” * * CHORUS CHORUS Oh, King Midas, ‘Cos greed’s your middle name, You are sure to become selfish, Which will be an awful shame! * * Oh, King Midas, ‘Cos greed’s your middle name, You are sure to become selfish, Which will be an awful shame! * *

  9. VERSE 3 VERSE 4 Well, he touched the kitchen table And he touched the kitchen door, * * And he left great golden footprints Right across the kitchen floor. * * Then he raced around the palace Just as happy as can be, * * But he knew he was in trouble When he sat down for his tea! * * It was then that old King Midas Got himself into a state, * * Because everything he handled Turned to gold upon his plate * * What’s the moral of this story? What’s the lesson in this song? * * If you try to be too greedy Things will always turn out wrong * * CHORUS CHORUS Oh, King Midas, ‘Cos greed’s your middle name, You are sure to become selfish, Which will be an awful shame! * * Oh, King Midas, ‘Cos greed’s your middle name, You are sure to become selfish, Which will be an awful shame! * *

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