The Habitats Song
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D G D
I am an explorer of this beautiful Earth
Bm G A
From the jungle to the polar caps
G D A
There are so many different homes for living
D Bm G D
Things, and we call them habitats
D
A forest is made up of trees and animals
G
Oxygen and water are the norm
A
Temperate means it goes through different
Bm E
Seasons
G A D
And tropical means it's very wet and warm
G D A D
A forest is a home for living things
Bm G D
And it's one of the habitats
G A D
Grasslands can have many titles
D G A D
Pampas, prairies, savannas, or steppes
G A Bm E
And just like forests, they can be
G A D
Tropical or temperate
G D A D
A grassland is a home for living things
Bm G D
And it's one of the habitats
D G D G D
Freshwater can be a marsh or river
G D A D A
A wetland, a swamp, or a lake
G D G D
And freshwater can be ideal
G A D A D
For insects, for beavers and snakes
G D A D
Freshwater is a home for living things
Bm G D
And it's one of the habitats
D
The poles include the arctic and antarctic
G A D
Both are very dry and cold
G D G D
And animals need blubber or hibernation
E A D
If they want to live around the poles
G D A D
A polar biome is a home for living things
Bm G D
And it's one of the habitats
A D G
A desert's dry and doesn't have much water
A G D
Some species live by storing it inside
A D
Some hide beneath the sand when it gets
G
Hotter
A G D
And come out in the open when it's night
G D A D
A desert is a home for living things
Bm G D
And it's one of the habitats
E Bm
The ocean is vast, and it's all saltwater
A D
With jellyfish, whales, and sharks
E Bm
From the coral reef in the shallow parts
G D
To the deep, where it's always dark
G D A Bm
The ocean is a home for living things
G D A E
There are even more homes for living things
G D A D
So many different homes for living things
Bm G D G D A D
And we call them habitats
How to play The Habitats Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.