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Dee Dee Dee
Sesame Street Lyrics

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Dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, doggy;
Dee-dee, dangerous dragon;
Dee-dee, dee-dee, donkey, duckie,
Dinosaur.

Oh, dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dinner;
Dee-dee, dee-dee, De-licious;
Dee-dee, dee-dee, dee, don't drop dishes

Down on the floor.

Oh, do a dance.
Dig some dirt.
Dunk a doughnut for dessert.
Draw a daisy that's dee-de-lightful to see.
When "D" is handy, it's fine and dandy.

Dee, dee-dee, dee,
"D" is such a very nice letter.
Each day I like it better,
That lovely letter called "D!"

(dialogue)

Draw a daisy that's dee, de-lightful to see.
When "D" is handy, it's fine and dandy.

Dee, dee-dee, dee,
"D" is such a very nice letter.
Each day I like it better,
That lovely letter called "D,"

Dee-dee, dee, having fun,
But now I'm dee, dee, dee, done!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sesame Street's "Dee Dee Dee" song celebrate the letter "D" by playfully listing various words beginning with that letter. The song highlights different sounds that "D" can make, such as "dee-dee" and "dunk," and offers silly suggestions of things to do that involve the letter, like "dig some dirt" and "draw a daisy." The refrain "D" is such a very nice letter, Each day I like it better, That lovely letter called 'D'!" reinforces the positive association with the letter and ends on a high note of fun and enjoyment.

The lyrics of "Dee Dee Dee" are meant to teach young children about the letter "D," its sound, and its various uses in words. The playful approach encourages children's creativity and imagination through drawing, dancing, and other suggested activities. The repetition of the refrain serves as a mnemonic device to help children remember the letter and its sound. The song is also a fun and catchy tune that can help children learn and have fun at the same time.

Line by Line Meaning

Dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, doggy;
Let's talk about things that start with the letter D, like dogs.

Dee-dee, dangerous dragon;
Dragons are also things that start with the letter D, and some people think they are dangerous.

Dee-dee, dee-dee, donkey, duckie, Dinosaur.
There are many animals that start with the letter D, like donkeys, ducks, and dinosaurs.

Oh, dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee, dinner;
Let's talk about things you might eat for dinner that start with the letter D.

Dee-dee, dee-dee, De-licious;
Some of these dinner options might be delicious.

Dee-dee, dee-dee, dee, don't drop dishes down on the floor.
But be careful not to drop any dishes while you eat!

Oh, do a dance.
Let's take a break from talking about the letter D and do a dance.

Dig some dirt.
Or maybe we can dig in the dirt, which is also a word that starts with D.

Dunk a doughnut for dessert.
And for dessert, we can have something yummy like a doughnut.

Draw a daisy that's dee-de-lightful to see.
We can also draw a beautiful flower called a daisy, which starts with the letter D.

When "D" is handy, it's fine and dandy.
Overall, the letter D is pretty great to have around because it lets us talk about so many interesting things.

Dee, dee-dee, dee,
Just a reminder that we're still talking about the letter D!

"D" is such a very nice letter.
And we really do think the letter D is nice.

Each day I like it better,
In fact, we might even like it more each day.

That lovely letter called "D!"
Because it lets us talk about so many lovely things!

Dee-dee, dee, having fun,
We had a lot of fun talking about the letter D.

But now I'm dee, dee, dee, done!
But now it's time to move on to something else.

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