PRESIDENT'S DAY SONGS
 

IT’S PRESIDENTS’ DAY TODAY
Tune:  “The Bear Went Over the Mountain”

Let’s sing a song for Abe Lincoln,
Let’s sing a song for Abe Lincoln,
Let’s sing a song for Abe Lincoln-
It’s Presidents’ Day today.

It’s Presidents’ Day today.
It’s Presidents’ Day today.

Let’s sing a song for Abe Lincoln,
Let’s sing a song for Abe Lincoln,
Let’s sing a song for Abe Lincoln-

It’s Presidents’ Day today.
                                    Heather McPhail

Continue with a second verse -“Let’s sing a song for George Washington”.
You could add other verses for other presidents as well.
 

LINCOLN WAS THE PRESIDENT
Tune:  “Yankee Doodle”

Lincoln was the president
Who helped to free the slaves.
He was honest, he was brave
We honor him today.
                                    Jean Warren

WASHINGTON WAS THE PRESIDENT
Tune:  “Yankee Doodle”

Washington was the president
Who fought to form our nation.
That is why we honor him
With this celebration!
                                    Jean Warren
 

DO YOU KNOW THE PRESIDENT
Tune:  “The Muffin Man”

Do you know the president,
The president, the president?
Do you know the president
Who’s face is on the penny?

Yes, we know the president,
The president, the president.
Yes, we know the president,
His name is Abraham Lincoln!
                                    Jean Warren

Continue with a verse about George Washington, who’s face is on the nickel.

 
IF YOU KNOW WHAT DAY IT IS
Tune:  “If You’re Happy and You Know It”

If you know what day it is, clap your hands.
If you know what day it is, clap your hands.
Today we honor all, the presidents of our land.
If you know it’s Presidents’ Day, clap your hands!
                                                Adapted Traditional