The Land of Make Believe
Barney Lyrics


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What if little birds could dance and sing
And we could fly a magic wings
Or maybe for a day I could be king
What if, in the sky, the rows and rows
Of clouds were fluffy marshmallows
And we could reach them on our tippy toes

Anything can happen, anything can be
Anything can happen in the land of make-believe
Anything can happen here
It's so much fun, so give a cheer
Anything can happen in the land of make-believe

What if we sailed the ocean in the tub
Rowing while we scrub-a-dub
Watching bubbles fly into the sky
What if we could jump up to the moon
Fly 'round the world in a big balloon
And every day could bring a new surprise

Anything can happen, anything can be
Anything can happen in the land of make-believe
Anything can happen here
It's so much fun, so give a cheer
Anything can happen in the land of make-believe
Anything can happen, anything can be
Anything can happen in the land of make-believe

Anything can happen here
It's so much fun, so give a cheer




Anything can happen in the land of make-believe
Anything can happen in the land of make-believe

Overall Meaning

The song “The Land of Make Believe” by Barney is all about imagining a world where anything is possible and having fun with friends. The lyrics open with the wonderful thought of little birds dancing and singing while everyone flies on magic wings, followed by the desire to be a king for a day. The song then moves into describing the imagination of fluffy marshmallow clouds in the sky and reaching them on our tippy toes. The chorus then begins with the phrase “Anything can happen, anything can be”, emphasizing the infinite possibilities in the land of make-believe. The second verse explores more imaginative scenarios such as sailing the ocean in a tub and watching bubbles fly to the sky while scrubbing. The last line mentions every day bringing a new surprise, ending the song on a positive note.


“The Land of Make Believe” encourages children to use their imaginations and explore fun and creative ideas. The song is about having a positive attitude and seeing the world as a place full of endless opportunities. It fosters the idea of being open to new experiences and embracing creativity. Children are encouraged to dream and to think outside of the box or limitations they may encounter in reality. The song ultimately encourages children to believe in the power of their own imaginations.


Line by Line Meaning

What if little birds could dance and sing
Imagine a world where birds have the ability to dance and sing.


And we could fly a magic wings
In this world, people can fly with magical wings.


Or maybe for a day I could be king
In this world, anyone could be a king or queen for a day.


What if, in the sky, the rows and rows
Just imagine seeing miles of fluffy clouds in the sky.


Of clouds were fluffy marshmallows
These clouds are so soft and white, they look like marshmallows.


And we could reach them on our tippy toes
We could almost touch them by standing on our toes!


Anything can happen, anything can be
When you believe in the Land of Make-Believe, endless possibilities exist.


Anything can happen in the land of make-believe
Believe in it strongly enough and anything can become reality.


It's so much fun, so give a cheer
Having fun and cheering is encouraged in this magical world!


What if we sailed the ocean in the tub
This land is a place where you can sail your bathtub.


Rowing while we scrub-a-dub
While you wash up, you can row your boat through the ocean.


Watching bubbles fly into the sky
Bubbles will float up into the air and then transform into something magical.


What if we could jump up to the moon
With imagination, you can jump to the moon from the Earth.


Fly 'round the world in a big balloon
This world is a place you can fly around the world in a great big balloon.


And every day could bring a new surprise
Every day holds a new and pleasant surprise in this magical world.


Anything can happen here
Remember anything is possible in the land of make-believe.


Anything can happen in the land of make-believe
The world is full of imagination and anything can happen in this place.


Anything can happen, anything can be
Believe and transform your imagination into magical possibilities.


Anything can happen in the land of make-believe
This is a world where anything and everything is truly possible.


It's so much fun, so give a cheer
When you wholeheartedly believe, it will always be much more fun to enjoy this world.


Anything can happen in the land of make-believe
Anything can come true in the Land of Make-Believe.




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