Premiering in 1969, this educational television show aimed at preschoolers … Read Full Bio ↴Premiering in 1969, this educational television show aimed at preschoolers has charmed generations of youngsters ever since. The show - featuring a lovable cast of characters including Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, Snuffy, Grover and many others - has delighted and educated children and adults alike, with its collection of songs, skits, and celebrity guest appearances.

Letter B
Sesame Street Lyrics

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when I find I can't remember
what comes after
A and before C
my mother always whispers
letter B

she told me B starts
big and bird and

ball and bat and battery
yes buh-buh-buh-buh-buh means
letter B

letter B letter B letter B letter B
she whispers buh-buh-buh means letter B

and when I feel downhearted
mother whispers
B words constantly
like bib Bob Bulb and bubble
letter B

now in my hour of darkness
there's a sound I know will comfort me
it's the buh-buh-buh-buh-buh of
letter B

letter B letter B letter B letter B
my mother whispers B words
letter B

letter B letter B letter B letter B
my mother whispers B words
letter B

letter B letter B letter B letter B

bless the buh-buh sound of
letter B

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sesame Street's "Letter B" song are a beautiful ode to the letter B and the comfort it brings in times of confusion or sadness. The song starts with the singer being unable to remember what comes after A and before C, and their mother whispering the letter B to remind them. This simple act of care and attention is powerful and reinforces the idea that learning can be joyful and familial.

The singer goes on to list some B words that their mother whispers to them, including "big," "bird," "ball," "bat," and "battery." These words are simple but evoke a sense of fun and playfulness, creating a positive association with the letter B. The chorus repeats the phrase "letter B" several times, emphasizing the importance and power of this letter to the singer.

As the song progresses, the singer reveals that the sound of "buh-buh-buh-buh-buh" always comforts them, especially when they are feeling downhearted. Their mother continues to whisper B words to them, including "bib," "Bob," "bulb," and "bubble." The final lines of the song are a blessing to the sound of the letter B and the comfort it brings.

Line by Line Meaning

when I find I can't remember what comes after A and before C
I sometimes forget the alphabet order, so my mother reminds me of what comes after A and before C.

my mother always whispers letter B
Whenever I forget what letter comes after A and before C, my mother reminds me of the letter B by whispering it.

she told me B starts big and bird and ball and bat and battery yes buh-buh-buh-buh-buh means letter B
My mother explained that the letter B is associated with big things, birds, balls, bats, and batteries. She also taught me that the sound 'buh-buh-buh-buh-buh' represents the letter B.

and when I feel downhearted mother whispers B words constantly like bib Bob Bulb and bubble letter B
Whenever I feel sad, my mother cheers me up by whispering words that start with the letter B like bib, Bob, bulb, and bubble, to remind me of the positive aspects of this letter.

now in my hour of darkness there's a sound I know will comfort me it's the buh-buh-buh-buh-buh of letter B
Whenever I'm feeling down, the repetition of the sound 'buh-buh-buh-buh-buh' associated with the letter B brings me comfort.

my mother whispers B words letter B
My mother continually reminds me of the letter B by whispering words that start with this letter.

bless the buh-buh sound of letter B
The sound 'buh-buh' associated with the letter B brings me positivity and comfort in my daily life.

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