Sesame Street - Hola Means Hello lyrics

Luis: Each time we meet At work or the street We always say "hello" But you say Maria: "Hola" Luis: And I say, "hola" Both: It's a word that we both know "Hola" means "hi" "Hello", not "goodbye" Why, everywhere you go Maria: The girls say "hola" Luis: The boys say "hola" Both: 'Cause "hola" means "hello" (they dance as background voices oooh and ahhh) Both: It's not just a fad Tell Mommy and Dad That "hola"'s what to say Luis: So try an "hola" Maria: Repeat, say "hola" Both: Tell them "hola"'s here to stay Maria: Latins from Alaska Or from Spain or Saint Nebraska All say "hola" when they mean "hello" Luis: Latins from Havana Or Detroit or Old Montana Know that's just how the old greeting goes Both: Latins from Queens and the hip Argentines Say "hola" when greeting each other We know the way, we can all say "Hola, what's happening, brother?" Take it from us And don't make a fuss We want you in the know So just say "hola" Come on, say "hola" Say "hola" instead of "hello"