I love that idea. Here’s the original story with the new singalong chorus woven in.
The Mouse in the House
Once upon a time, there was a tiny gray mouse named Milo who lived in a big, cozy house.
Every night, when the family went to sleep, Milo would tiptoe out from his little hole in the wall.
“Squeak, squeak,” he whispered. “Time for an adventure!”
Chorus
🎵
Mouse in the house,
Mouse in the house,
Who’s that running all around?
Mouse in the house!
Mouse in the house,
Mouse in the house,
Tiny feet but not a sound,
Mouse in the house!
Squeak, squeak, here,
Squeak, squeak, there,
Sneaking everywhere!
Mouse in the house,
Mouse in the house,
Everybody sing it loud…
Mouse in the house!
🎵
Milo climbed bookshelves like mountains, slid down banisters like playground slides, and sniffed every room looking for a tasty snack.
One night, he smelled the most delicious piece of cheese sitting on the kitchen table.
“This must be the greatest cheese in the world!” he squeaked.
Just as he reached for it…
“Meow!”
The family’s fluffy cat, Marshmallow, opened one sleepy eye.
Milo froze.
Chorus
🎵
Mouse in the house,
Mouse in the house,
Who’s that running all around?
Mouse in the house!
Mouse in the house,
Mouse in the house,
Tiny feet but not a sound,
Mouse in the house!
Squeak, squeak, here,
Squeak, squeak, there,
Sneaking everywhere!
Mouse in the house,
Mouse in the house,
Everybody sing it loud…
Mouse in the house!
🎵
Marshmallow stretched, gave a big yawn…
…and went right back to sleep!
“Whew!” giggled Milo.
He grabbed the tiny crumb of cheese, raced back to his little hole, and shared it with his mouse family.
That night, Milo learned that the best adventures aren’t about finding the biggest treasure.
They’re about making it home to the ones you love.
Final Chorus
🎵
Mouse in the house,
Mouse in the house,
Every day’s an adventure now!
Mouse in the house!
Mouse in the house,
Mouse in the house,
Tiny paws and giant smiles,
Mouse in the house!
Squeak, squeak, hooray!
Hip, hip, hooray!
We’ll be back another day!
Mouse in the house,
Mouse in the house,
Everybody shout it loud…
Mouse in the house! 🐭🏡🎶
