Properly washing your hands is crucial to preventing infections and illnesses, pandemic or not. The thing is, the coronavirus has heightened awareness of why this is so.
The reality is that most people probably wash their hands improperly, but some people have taken it upon themselves to make handwashing fun for all.
Check out these songs so you can remember to wash your hands a minimum of 20 seconds! Keep in mind that this refers to the choruses in these songs. Hopefully, you’ll find something you like and stick to it!
15. Happy Birthday (Twice)
You're supposed to wash your hands for 20 sec, which is the time it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice. But I'm tired of singing Happy Birthday and you probably are too, so I've done the very important public service of compiling other songs with roughly 20 sec choruses to sing:
— Jen Monnier (@JenMonnier) March 2, 2020
14. Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees)
During times like this, the song even has a double-meaning.
"Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees has a chorus that is 24 seconds long, and ALSO doubles as the cadence for doing CPR massage. One song, two vital health uses!
— Tom Forsyth (@tom_forsyth) March 2, 2020
13. It’s a Small World
You know the one. From the Disney ride with the never-ending song.
If you sing “It’s a Small World” you will NEVER stop washing your hands.
Ever.
Pro: You will probably not get coronavirus.
Con: You are eternally cursed and must also pay royalties to The Mouse.— Matt
Skywalker (@MIB1188) March 2, 2020
12. Dona Novis Pacem
For the classically inclined!
At a medieval festival with an outbreak of norovirus, we quickly discovered that two rounds of Dona Nobis Pacem takes about the same amount of time, and makes for lovely harmonies in a full bathroom
— Rachel Hendery (@RHendery) March 2, 2020
11. This Elementary School Classic
Bonus: you probably already know it.
Thank you, I've been using Row Row Row Your Boat. Looking forward to belting out Jolene in public restrooms.
— ErinA
(@AErinalex) March 2, 2020
10. It’s The End of The World
R.E.M. created the perfect chorus for our times!
It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) – REM
— LauraKB725@
(@LBordenkecher) March 2, 2020
9. This Land Is Your Land
This land is my land.
This land is your land, this land is my land
From the California to the New York island
From the Redwood Forest, to the gulf stream waters
This land was made for you and me— Martha Bellisle (@marthabellisle) March 2, 2020
8. Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
Bob Marley knew!
Gotta be a Bob Marley song, Three Little Birds? "singin' don't worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be alright" pic.twitter.com/8cHODNfFnD
— Leprechaun3834 (@lscain3834) March 2, 2020
7. All-Star by Smash Mouth
Might as well feel great while practicing good hygiene.
All Star by Smash Mouth: https://t.co/tn8Aua69Yc
— Life in the Breakdown Lane (@pathseekerken) March 2, 2020
6. This Suggestion Only Girls Scouts Understand
Whatever helps you.
For old Girl Scouts, taps: Day is done, gone the sun, from the lake, from the hills, from the sky; all is well, safely rest, God is nigh.
— Liz Ghiselin Stein (@litknitgrit) March 2, 2020
5. Mr. Brightside by The Killers
A 22-second chorus is just what the doctor ordered.
Mr. Brightside by The Killers (22 seconds) also works well.
— Tim: An Author-like Creature Working From Home (@thattinywebsite) March 2, 2020
4. The Jeopardy Song
It also has other uses.
If you want to overdo it a bit, you can sing the Jeopardy song (30 seconds). I once sang it six times in a row to make a three-minute egg.
— MmeDF (@MmeDefargeKnits) March 2, 2020
3. Baby Shark
At least, as long as you know how long it will last, right?
How long does it take to sing Baby Shark?
— Dotti Enderle/Dax Varley
(@dottienderle) March 2, 2020
2. Te Bote
For reggaeton lovers.
Roughly 20 seconds. Let’s put some reggaeton in the list.
— Joaquín Suárez (@josn1342) March 2, 2020
1. Stairway to Heaven
For the overly cautious.
I’m extra careful and go with Stairway to Heaven.
— Greg Durrett (@gdurrett) March 2, 2020
Hopefully at least one of these songs will make handwashing more fun for you. In the meantime, wash your hands and stay safe!
Are there any songs you would add to this list? Share them with us in the comments section.
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