Create a rhythm accompaniment for the song. Using the instrumental version of the recording may be helpful in getting started with this exercise. Have students form the class into small groups of three or four. Each group is to create a four-measure rhythm. For the fourth measure, each group is to create a three-beat ending.
Groups can choose any three letters in alphabetical order.
This may be challenging for younger students or for classes that are large. Assign one group to play their rhythm four times through on rhythm instruments or with body percussion to accompany either one of the verses, or one chorus of the song. More than one group can play on the chorus. You may want to have the same group or groups play on every chorus to emphasize that the music in the chorus is always the same. For a better effect, try to use contrasting instrument sounds.