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Mimi Music Box played a bright tune in the cozy playroom. Lark twirled, and the toys seemed ready to dance.
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Mimi Music Box Plays Softly
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Mimi Music Box Plays Softly
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Part 1
Mimi Music Box played a bright tune in the cozy playroom. Lark twirled, and the toys seemed ready to dance.
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Part 2
Mo Mouse came in wearing his blue pajamas. He wanted to be with his friends, but the loud tune made his tired ears hurt.
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Part 3
Mo covered his ears. “Could the music be softer, please?” he asked. Mimi felt proud of her loud song and did not answer right away.
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Part 4
Lark stopped twirling. “Mo wants to stay with us,” she said. Mimi looked at Mo’s sleepy face and listened.
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Part 5
Mimi turned her golden key only halfway. The tune became gentle and slow. Mo uncovered his ears and smiled.
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Part 6
Lark swayed instead of spinning. Mo rested on the star pillow and tapped one tiny foot to the beat.
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Part 7
The soft song made room for dancing and resting at the same time. All three friends could enjoy it.
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Part 8
Mimi learned that good music is not only about the song. It is also about caring for the friends who are listening.
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Intro
Mimi plays a tune so bright.
Toys begin to dance with light.
Verse 1
Lark spun circles round the room.
Mo came in to hear the tune.
Blue pajamas, sleepy head,
Loud notes hurt his ears, he said.
Chorus
Soft, soft, turn the music low.
Ask how friends would like it so.
Some can dance and some can rest.
Caring helps us choose what's best.
Verse 2
Mo asked, "Softer, if you please."
Mimi heard his tired need.
Lark stopped spinning, stayed nearby.
Mimi turned her key halfway.
Chorus
Soft, soft, turn the music low.
Ask how friends would like it so.
Some can dance and some can rest.
Caring helps us choose what's best.
Bridge
Now the tune was slow and sweet.
Mo tapped one small, happy foot.
Lark swayed softly by his chair.
Every friend could join them there.
Final Chorus
Soft, soft, turn the music low.
Gentle songs can warmly glow.
Music sounds its very best
When it gives a friend some rest.
Outro
Mimi learned what care can do:
Hear the friends who listen too.
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