The Woody Woodpecker Song
Danny Kaye & The Andrews Sisters Lyrics


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Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
Oh, that's the Woody Woodpecker song
Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
Yeah, he's a-peckin' it all day long

He pecks a few holes in a tree to see
If a redwood's really red
And it's nothing to him, on the tiniest whim
To peck a few holes in your head

Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
Oh, that's the Woody Woodpecker's tune
Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
Makes the other woodpeckers swoon

Though it doesn't make sense to the dull and the dense
And the lady woodpeckers long for
Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
That's the Woody Woodpecker song

Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
Woody Woodpecker's serenade
Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
On the woodpecker hit parade

Though he can't sing a note, there's a frog in his throat
All his top notes come out blurred
He's the ladies' first choice, with a laugh in his voice
He gives all his rivals the bird

Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
He'll be settlin' down some day
Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
He'll be hearin' the preacher say

For the rest of your life you'll be Woody and wife
And the choir will sing along with




Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
The Woody Woodpecker song

Overall Meaning

The Woody Woodpecker Song, sung by Danny Kaye, is a cheerful tune that characterizes the playful and mischievous nature of Woody Woodpecker, the character it is named after. The song is a celebration of Woody's curious and adventurous spirit, as he is depicted as constantly pecking away at trees and birds' heads in his quest to explore and discover.


The song's lyrics describe Woody's antics in a light-hearted and amusing way, with lines like "He pecks a few holes in a tree to see/If a redwood's really red", and the catchy refrain of "Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!". The song also pokes fun at Woody's singing abilities, with the lyrics stating that "he can't sing a note" and that "all his top notes come out blurred".


The final verse of the song imagines Woody settling down and getting married, with the choir singing along to the Woody Woodpecker Song. The lyrics are playful and fun, much like the character of Woody himself, and the song remains a classic example of a catchy and memorable children's tune.


Line by Line Meaning

Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
The joyful sound of Woody Woodpecker's song


Oh, that's the Woody Woodpecker song
The song being referred to is Woody Woodpecker's signature song


He pecks a few holes in a tree to see If a redwood's really red And it's nothing to him, on the tiniest whim To peck a few holes in your head
Woody's curiosity drives him to peck holes on trees to validate their color; he has no qualms to harm others by pecking their heads as well.


Yeah, he's a-peckin' it all day long
Woody Woodpecker is busy doing what he does best - pecking


Makes the other woodpeckers swoon Though it doesn't make sense to the dull and the dense And the lady woodpeckers long for
Woody's song takes the hearts of other woodpeckers except for those who cannot appreciate music and female woodpeckers are enamored by it


Woody Woodpecker's serenade On the woodpecker hit parade
Woody Woodpecker's song is a popular tune among woodpeckers


Though he can't sing a note, there's a frog in his throat All his top notes come out blurred He's the ladies' first choice, with a laugh in his voice He gives all his rivals the bird
Although Woody cannot sing, his unique voice with a grunting sound is attractive to female woodpeckers, and he always outplays any competition


He'll be settlin' down some day He'll be hearin' the preacher say For the rest of your life you'll be Woody and wife And the choir will sing along with
Woody will eventually marry and hear the priest's words during his wedding ceremony, and the choir will honor him by singing his famous song.


Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
The brash laughter of the Woodpecker continues, even as he enjoys his final matrimony




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George F. Tibbles, Ramey Idriss

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Comments from YouTube:

@VictrolaJazz

No one but the Andrew Sisters could have done this tune justice!

@JukeboxBalowski

I love this song! There's almost no sense of humor in the music of today.....or romance for that matter.

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@mara3842

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@makimakipapura7543

Even though it had setbacks, the end of the strike changed in the record industry. It became a little bit easier for independent or lesser known artist to record for companies like Decca.

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