past simple

Creating a song to teach the past simple tense can be a fun and effective way to engage students. Here’s an example of a song that incorporates various verbs in the past simple tense: **Verse 1:** Yesterday I walked to the park, I saw the birds, they sang till dark. I played some games, I ran around, I met some friends, we sat on the ground. **Chorus:** We talked and laughed, oh what a day, In the past, it's where it’ll stay. We lived and learned, we had our fun, In the past, it's said and done. **Verse 2:** Last week I baked a big, sweet pie, I watched it rise, oh my, oh my. I wrote a letter to my friend, I sent it off, I pressed "send." **Chorus:** We talked and laughed, oh what a day, In the past, it's where it’ll stay. We lived and learned, we had our fun, In the past, it's said and done. **Bridge:** I studied hard, I read a book, I took my time, I had a look. I finished all my work by nine, Then I relaxed, it felt so fine. **Chorus:** We talked and laughed, oh what a day, In the past, it's where it’ll stay. We lived and learned, we had our fun, In the past, it's said and done. **Outro:** Yesterday has come and gone, But the memories linger on. We lived our lives, we did our best, In the past, now let’s rest. You can set these lyrics to a simple melody or use a familiar tune to help students easily learn and sing along.