I like to make small changes in the lyrics of a song in order to make it fit the occasion. Then, it’s usually my girls who sing it as a surprise to the guest of honor. In these cases it was to their brothers at their high school graduation parties.
This is the theme song from the 80s TV show, “The Greatest American Hero,” a.k.a. “Believe It or Not,” with a few changes made for Jason’s graduation party.
Look at what’s happened to you.
I can’t believe it myself.
Suddenly, you’re up on top of the world.
It couldn’t be anyone else.
Believe it or not, you’re grad - u - a – ting.
You never thought you could feel so free – ee – ee.
Flyin’ away right outta high school.
Can it be true? Believe it or not, it is you.
Just like a night at the movies.
It hit you from out the blue.
Breakin’ you out of the spell you were in.
Makin’ all you your wishes come true.
Believe it or not, you’re grad – u – a – ting.
You never thought you could feel so free – ee – ee.
Flyin’ away right outta high school.
Can it be true? Believe it or not, it is you.
This is too good to be true – ue.
Look at me – ee, so proud of you!
Believe it or not, you’re grad – u – a – ting.
You never thought you could feel so free – ee – ee.
Flyin’ away right outta high school.
Can it be true? Believe it or not, it is you.
Believe it or not, you’re grad - u – a – ting.
You never thought you could feel so free – ee – ee.
Flyin’ away right outta high school.
Can it be true? Believe it or not, it is you.
My girls also sang at Zach’s graduation party. This song is from the movie, “High School Musical,” and it’s called, “Breakin’ Free,” with a slight change.
You,re soarin’, Flyin’
There’s not a star in heaven that you can’t reach
If you’re tryin, so you’re breakin’ free
You know the world can see you
On the day that’s special for who you are
You’re graduating today
You’re breakin’ free
You’re soarin’, Flyin’
There’s not a star in heaven that you can’t reach
If your’re tryin’
Yeah, you’re breakin’free
Oh, you’re breakin’ free
Can you feel it buildin’
Like a wave the ocean just can’t control
Connected by a feeling
Oh, in your very soul
Very Soul
Rising till it lifts you up so everyone can see
You’re breakin’ free
You’re soarin’, Flyin’
There’s not a star in heaven that you can’t reach
If you’re tryin’
Yeah, you’re breakin free
Oh, you’re breakin’ free
Runnin’
Climbin’
To get to that place to be all that you can be
Now’s the time
So you’re breakin’ free
You’re breakin’ free
You know the world can see you
On the day that’s special for who you are
These songs were a great surprise and a lot of fun too. Everyone loved them, and it made the parties extra special.
The three big tricks to customizing songs successfully are:
1 - Find a song with lyrics that mostly fit the occasion, one where you don’t have to make a lot of changes.
2 - When you change the lyrics, make sure you match syllable for syllable.
3 - Make sure you keep the rhyme intact when you switch words.
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