Full Lyrics
Gotta shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
Shake, shake, shake my sillies out
And wiggle my waggles away!
Gotta clap, clap, clap my crazies out
Clap, clap, clap my crazies out
Clap, clap, clap my crazies out
Clap, clap, clap my crazies out
And wiggle my waggles away!
Gotta jump, jump, jump my jiggles out
Jump, jump, jump my jiggles out
Jump, jump, jump my jiggles out
Jump, jump, jump my jiggles out
And wiggle my waggles away!
Gotta yawn, yawn, yawn my sleepies out
Yawn, yawn, yawn my sleepies out
Yawn, yawn, yawn my sleepies out
Yawn, yawn, yawn my sleepies out
And wiggle my waggles away!
Gotta stretch, stretch, stretch my stretchies out
Stretch, stretch, stretch my stretchies out
Stretch, stretch, stretch my stretchies out
Stretch, stretch, stretch my stretchies out
And wiggle my waggles away!
About This Song
Shake Your Sillies Out is a high-energy action song designed to help kids release pent-up energy ("sillies", "crazies", "jiggles") through shaking, clapping, jumping, yawning, and stretching. It's perfect for transitions, circle time warm-ups, or calming down after play.
Children love the silly words, big movements, and the chance to get wiggly and loud before settling with the yawn and stretch. It's often used in preschools to help with self-regulation—shake out the wiggles, then relax. Great for gross motor development and following sequence.
Popularized by Raffi in his 1982 album "More Singable Songs", this modern classic has countless fun versions on YouTube (Raffi, Super Simple Songs, The Learning Station, etc.).