[Intro] [Sneaky bass line] [Finger snaps] Got a book? Got a tale? Let’s follow the trail! Put on your hat, grab your magnifying glass, We’re the smartest detectives in the class! [Verse 1] First you gotta find the WHO, Is it a cat, a king, or a kid like you? The character’s the heart, the star of the show, That’s the very first thing you need to know! [Verse 2] Now look for the WHAT, the action, the plot, Did they find a treasure or a secret spot? What happened in the start? What happened in the end? Tell the whole story to a family friend! [Chorus] Who? What? When? Where? Why? Ask the questions, don't be shy! And don't forget the HOW at the end, That’s how you solve the story, my friend! [Snap, snap] The Story Detectives! [Verse 3] Check your watch for the WHEN, Was it long ago or at half-past ten? And look at the WHERE, the setting, the place, Was it on a farm or in Outer Space? [Verse 4] Now the biggest one of all is the mighty WHY, Did they want to be brave? Did they want to fly? The reason for the story, the "Motive" for the act, That’s how you find the very best fact! [Bridge] [Music speeds up - the "Chase" scene] HOW did they do it? HOW did they win? HOW did the whole big story begin? The Five W's and the letter H, Are the keys to the lock on every page! [Chorus] Who? What? When? Where? Why? Ask the questions, don't be shy! And don't forget the HOW at the end, That’s how you solve the story, my friend! [Outro] Case closed! [Final saxophone blare] (Shh!) [End]
