Singin' the 12-Bar Blues

The 3rd and 4th graders learned about the 12-bar blues this week. After discussing the form of the 12-bar blues, we composed our own song about things that make us blue. Here is what they came up with!

Pizza-Mia Blues 
by Mrs. Grochow's 4th Grade

We went to the store, but we didn't get pizza.

I said we went to the store, but we didn't get pizza.

We didn't get pizza, we got brussel sprouts instead!

Rainy Day Blues
by Mrs. Grochow's 4th Grade

It's raining outside. We can't play baseball.

I said it's raining outside. We can't play baseball.

We can't play baseball, so we had to play Barbies instead!

Rainy Day Blues
by Mrs. Foster's 4th Grade

I hate rainy days. I can't play outside.

I said I hate rainy days. I can't play outside.

I can't play outside, so I had to clean my room instead!

Taco Boom Blues
by Mrs. Foster's 4th Grade

I can't eat my taco. We're outta sour cream.

I said I can't eat my taco. We're outta sour cream.

We're outta sour cream, so I had to use mustard instead!

The Bad Homework Blues

by Mrs. Gault's 3rd Grade

I had to do my homework. It's all long division.

I said I had to do my homework. It's all long division.

It's all long division. Why did she do this to me?

The Bad Break-up Blues

by Mrs. Fritz's 3rd Grade

I really hate break-ups. My true love just dumped me.

I said I really hate break-ups. My true love just dumped me.

My true love just dumped me and walked right outta the door.