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Mimi Music Mouse was preparing a quiet-time song for the little mice. She needed one gentle sound to play between the soft humming parts.
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Mimi Finds the Gentle Bell
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Mimi Finds the Gentle Bell
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Part 1
Mimi Music Mouse was preparing a quiet-time song for the little mice. She needed one gentle sound to play between the soft humming parts.
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Part 2
On the music shelf sat a drum, a tambourine, and a small bell with a soft mallet. Mimi would test them one at a time.
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Part 3
Mimi gave the drum one gentle tap. Boom! Two little mice covered their ears, so Mimi stopped at once and set the drum down gently.
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Part 4
She shook the tambourine once. Its many metal circles made a bright jingle that still felt too busy for quiet time.
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Part 5
Mimi took a slow breath and tapped the small bell softly with the mallet. Ding floated through the room like one tiny drop.
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Part 6
The little mice uncovered their ears and smiled. Mimi rang the bell once, waited, hummed, and rang it once again.
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Part 7
During the song, Mimi used only gentle taps. The bell could be heard clearly without covering the quiet voices.
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Part 8
Mimi put the drum and tambourine away. Watching her friends' faces and covered ears helped her choose a sound that felt good to everyone.
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Intro
Mimi makes a sleepy tune.
Dolly's nap is coming soon.
Verse 1
Three small bells are there to try.
Which soft sound will be just right?
Large bell clangs too loud and strong.
Middle jingles much too long.
Chorus
Listen softly, ring just once.
Choose the sound the moment wants.
For a nap so calm and still,
Pick the smallest gentle bell.
Verse 2
Tiny bell says, “ting,” so light.
Mimi knows that sound is right.
One soft ting ends her slow tune.
Dolly keeps on sleeping through.
Final Chorus
Listen softly, ring just once.
Choose the sound the moment wants.
Loud for play and soft for rest,
Mimi chose the quiet best.
Outro
Music fades, the room is still.
Sweet dreams with the quiet bell.