Woody the Woodpecker
Mel Blanc 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 is a cheery and upbeat tune that captures the spirit and personality of Woody the Woodpecker, a popular cartoon character created in 1940. The song starts with the catchy and rhythmic repetition of "Ho-ho-ho ho ho!" which serves as Woody's signature laugh. The lyrics describe Woody's daily routine of pecking holes in trees and sometimes even in people's heads, showcasing his mischievous and playful personality.


Despite his quirks, Woody is adored by the lady woodpeckers and makes the other woodpeckers swoon with his charming presence. The lyrics suggest that even though Woody may be misunderstood by some as dull and dense, he is happy and content with his unique way of living. The song ends with the idea that Woody may eventually settle down and start a family, but he'll always be remembered for his signature laugh and the song that celebrates it.


Overall, the Woody Woodpecker song is a playful and infectious tune that perfectly encapsulates the character's zany and lovable nature, and it remains a beloved classic even today.


Line by Line Meaning

Ho-ho-ho ho ho! Ho-ho-ho ho ho!
The catchy tune of Woody Woodpecker is recognized


Oh, that's the Woody Woodpecker song
Confirming that the song is about Woody Woodpecker


Yeah, he's a-peckin' it all day long
Woody Woodpecker spends his whole day pecking


He pecks a few holes in a tree to see If a redwood's really red
Woody pecks trees to assess its true color


And it's nothing to him, on the tiniest whim To peck a few holes in your head
Woody Woodpecker's pecking habit is so intense that he can even peck holes in someone's head


Makes the other woodpeckers swoon
The other woodpeckers are charmed by Woody Woodpecker's song


Though it doesn't make sense to the dull and the dense And the lady woodpeckers long for
Some woodpeckers may not appreciate Woody Woodpecker's style. Lady woodpeckers are particularly fond of his song


Woody Woodpecker's serenade
Woody's song is more like a serenade


On the woodpecker hit parade
Woody's song is so popular it's on the woodpecker's hit parade


Though he can't sing a note, there's a frog in his throat All his top notes come out blurred
Woody Woodpecker may not be able to sing perfectly, but he still sings with a frog in his throat


He's the ladies' first choice, with a laugh in his voice He gives all his rivals the bird
Woody is popular among lady woodpeckers and he's not threatened by any rivals


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
Someday, Woody will settle down and hear the preacher call him and his partner as Woody and wife. The choir will continue singing his song for the rest of his life




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE F. TIBBLES, RAMEY IDRISS

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