Alvin's Harmonica
Alvin & The Chipmunks Lyrics

Alvin, put that harmonica down.
David Seville politely asks Alvin to put away his harmonica.

Why?
Alvin questions why he must put away his harmonica.

Because we're gonna sing, that's why
David Seville explains that the group will be singing and not playing harmonica.

Not again!
Alvin expresses his reluctance to sing once again.

Never mind. Now look fellas, this is a pretty song so let's try not to goof it up. Are you ready, Simon?
David Seville ignores Alvin's comment and reminds the group that it is a pretty song and they should strive to sing it well. He then asks Simon if he's ready to sing.

Sure, let's go
Simon agrees and is ready to start singing.

All set, Theodore?
David Seville asks Theodore if he's ready to sing.

Hot dog, you bet!
Theodore responds enthusiastically that he is indeed ready to sing.

Are you ready, Alvin? Ready, Alvin? Alvin!!
David Seville repeatedly asks Alvin if he is ready to sing, but Alvin is distracted and not paying attention.

Aw, nuts!
Alvin responds annoyed and frustrated.

We sure like girls all kind of girls From Annie to Veronica We like them small or fat or tall
The Chipmunks sing about their appreciation for girls of all types and sizes.

I want to play my harmonica!
Alvin interrupts the song and expresses his desire to play the harmonica.

Now cut that out
David Seville asks Alvin to stop interrupting the song.

And everyone to get a kiss We take them through for popcorn Because they always fall in love
The Chipmunks sing about their tactic for getting kisses from girls - taking them to get popcorn - which has a high success rate.

When I play my harmonicorn (sic)!
Alvin interrupts the song once again to express his desire to play the harmonica.

Alvin!!
David Seville scolds Alvin for interrupting the song yet again.

Will you put that thing down and sing?
David Seville insists that Alvin stop playing the harmonica and join in singing.

OK!
Alvin agrees to stop playing the harmonica and start singing.

I'm gonna play my harmonica!!
Alvin interrupts again, stating his intention to play the harmonica.

All right, Alvin. Make a fool of yourself. Play the harmonica
David Seville sarcastically allows Alvin to play the harmonica and embarrass himself.

Cha-cha-cha!
The Chipmunks suddenly change the song to a cha-cha-cha rhythm.

Now wait a minute, you guys! Alvin, you're goofing it all up! This was a pretty song, it's not supposed to be a-
David Seville scolds the Chipmunks for changing the song into a cha-cha-cha and ruining it.

Cha-cha-cha!
The Chipmunks continue to cha-cha-cha during David Seville's rant.

Now look what you did! You got them all cha-chaing and singing and wrecking the song! Theodore...Simon...orchestra will you cut that out?! Alvin put that harmonica down! Alvin! Alvin! (fades)
David Seville blames the Chipmunks for ruining the song and orders them to stop singing and cha-chaing while scolding Alvin to put away his harmonica.