**The Ant and the Grasshopper** [Verse 1 | Summer] On a summer day, the sun shines bright, The ant works hard in the golden light. Heave-ho, heave-ho, carrying seeds, Getting ready for winter’s needs. [Chorus] La-la-la, la-la-la, the grasshopper sings, Playing his violin with musical strings. “Little ant, come play with me!” But the ant shakes his head, “Not now, you see.” [Verse 2 | Autumn] Red and yellow leaves float down, Autumn colors cover the ground. The ant gathers grain and fills his home, While the grasshopper dances and sings his song. [Chorus] La-la-la, la-la-la, the grasshopper sings, Playing his violin on the fallen leaves. “Little ant, come play with me!” But the ant shakes his head, “Not now, you see.” [Verse 3 | Winter] Whoosh, whoosh, the cold winds blow, Freezing the earth beneath the snow. The ant stays warm inside his home, But the hungry grasshopper shivers alone. His little violin is frozen tight. There is no music on this winter night. Cold and hungry, with nowhere to go, He knocks on the ant’s door in the snow. [Bridge] “Little ant, could you help me, please?” The ant opens the door to the winter breeze. “Come inside and warm your feet. There’s plenty of soup for us to eat.” [Final Chorus] La-la-la, la-la-la, together they sing, Sharing warm soup while the firelight gleams. “Next year, we’ll work together too, And save some time for music with you!” [Outro] Work together, sing together, Help each other through any weather. Plan for tomorrow, share what you do— Life is better when friends help too!
