The Teddy Bears' Picnic
Henry Hall & The BBC Dance Orchestra Lyrics
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If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise
For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain
Because today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic
Every teddy bear who's been good is sure of a treat today
There's lots of marvellous things to eat and wonderful games to play
Beneath the trees where nobody sees they'll hide and seek as long as they please
That's the way the teddy bears have their picnic
Picnic time for teddy bears
The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today
Watch them, catch them unawares and see them picnic on their holiday
See them gaily gad about
They love to play and shout
They never have any cares
At six o'clock their mummies and daddies will take them back home to bed
Because they're tired little teddy bears
If you go down in the woods today, you better not go alone
It's lovely down in the woods today, but safer to stay at home
For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain
Because today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic
The song "The Teddy Bears Picnic" by Henry Hall tells the story of teddy bears having a picnic in the woods. The first verse warns that if you go down the woods, you'll be in for a big surprise, and you better go in disguise because every bear there will be at the picnic. The second verse suggests that every teddy bear who's been good will receive a treat and enjoy playing games in the woods, where they can hide and seek. The chorus announces that it's picnic time for the teddy bears and describes them as gaily gadding about, playing and shouting without any cares.
The final verse of the song advises that if anyone wants to go down the woods on this day, they should not go alone because it's safer to stay at home. The bears gather only once a year for their picnic, and it's best not to interrupt their fun. The song portrays the bears as children, complete with "mummies and daddies" who take them back home after their day in the woods. The soothing and pleasing melody of the song coupled with its imaginative lyrics makes it a favorite song for many children.
Line by Line Meaning
If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise
Going into the woods today will bring a big surprise
If you go down in the woods today, you'd better go in disguise
It is better to wear a disguise while going into the woods
For every bear that ever there was will gather there for certain
All the bears will surely gather there
Because today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic
The bears have scheduled a picnic today
Every teddy bear who's been good is sure of a treat today
Good teddy bears will get a treat today
There's lots of marvellous things to eat and wonderful games to play
There are delicious foods and fun games to enjoy
Beneath the trees where nobody sees they'll hide and seek as long as they please
The bears will play hide and seek under trees without anyone watching
That's the way the teddy bears have their picnic
This is how the bears enjoy their picnic
Picnic time for teddy bears
The bears are having a picnic
The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today
The young bears are enjoying themselves today
Watch them, catch them unawares and see them picnic on their holiday
Observe and catch them by surprise while they eat during the holiday
See them gaily gad about
Watch them joyfully wandering around
They love to play and shout
The bears love to play and make noise
They never have any cares
They never have any worries or concerns
At six o'clock their mummies and daddies will take them back home to bed
Their parents will take them home to sleep at six o'clock
Because they're tired little teddy bears
They are tired and need to rest
If you go down in the woods today, you better not go alone
It is not safe to go into the woods alone
It's lovely down in the woods today, but safer to stay at home
The woods are beautiful, but staying at home is safer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN W BRATTON, JIMMY KENNEDY
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