Pumpernickel
Music for Children Lyrics


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I have a bread and its call pumpernickel
Yum, yum, pumpernickel, pumpernickel bread

Barney has a bread and its call pumpernickel
Yum, yum, pumpernickel, pumpernickel bread

I have a sandwich made with white bread
It's delicious, would you like a bite?

White bread, white bread




Yum, yum, white bread
Yum, yum, pumpernickel, pumpernickel bread

Overall Meaning

The song "Pumpernickel" is a children's song about bread. The first two verses focus on the main point of the song – a bread called pumpernickel. The repetition of "yum, yum" emphasizes how delicious the bread is. The third verse contrasts pumpernickel with white bread, which highlights the dark color and unique taste of pumpernickel. The singer offers the listener a bite of their white bread sandwich, but the real focus is still on pumpernickel.


The song's simple lyrics are perfect for young children who are just learning about different types of bread. It's easy to sing along to and encourages kids to think about what they're eating. While the song itself may not be particularly meaningful, it can spark conversations about different types of bread and the role they play in our diets.


Line by Line Meaning

I have a bread and its call pumpernickel
I have a type of bread that is called pumpernickel


Yum, yum, pumpernickel, pumpernickel bread
I really enjoy eating pumpernickel bread


Barney has a bread and its call pumpernickel
Barney also has a type of bread that is called pumpernickel


I have a sandwich made with white bread
I made a sandwich using another type of bread called white bread


It's delicious, would you like a bite?
The sandwich is very tasty and I would like to offer you a bite


White bread, white bread
The name of the bread used for the sandwich is white bread


Yum, yum, white bread
I also enjoy eating white bread


Yum, yum, pumpernickel, pumpernickel bread
I still really love eating pumpernickel bread no matter what other types of bread I try




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