The Alphabet Song
Songs For Children Lyrics


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When Johnny Jones was serenading Mary
He sure could quote a lot of poetry
But he'd much rather tell 'er what he learned in his speller
When they both attended PS 33

(A) you're adorable
(B) you're so beautiful
(C) you're a cutie full of charms
(D) youre a darling and
(E) you're exciting
(F) you're a feather in my arms

(G) you look good to me
(H) you're so heavenly
(I) you're the one I idolize
(J) we're like Jack and Jill
(K) you're so kissable
(L) is the love light in your eyes

M, N, O, P (you could go on all day)
Q, R, S, T (alphabetically speaking, you're OK)

(U) made my life complete
(V) means you're very sweet
W, X, Y, Z
It's fun to wander through
The alphabet with you
To tell (us what?) I mean (uh-huh?)




To tell you what you mean to me
(We love you alphabetically)

Overall Meaning

The Alphabet Song by Songs for Children is one of the most popular educational songs for young children. It’s a clever way of introducing the alphabet to kids using a catchy tune that is easy to remember. The lyrics tell a cute story of two schoolmates, Johnny Jones and Mary, who develop a fondness for each other. Johnny woos Mary by reciting poetry and demonstrating his spelling prowess, but he prefers to express his admiration for Mary in the language of the alphabet. The song is arranged alphabetically, and each letter of the alphabet is given a positive and endearing attribute that describes Mary. The verses are full of puns and playful alliterations that make the song fun to sing and learn.


The Alphabet Song was written by two songwriters, Charles Bradlee and Fredrick Silver, in 1938. Bradlee and Silver were brothers who were music publishers in New York City. They wrote many popular children's songs in the 1930s and 40s, including "Three Little Fishes" and "Bingo." Bradlee was also the co-writer of "The Woody Woodpecker Song."


Line by Line Meaning

When Johnny Jones was serenading Mary
Johnny Jones would sing songs to Mary


He sure could quote a lot of poetry
He was good at reciting poetry


But he'd much rather tell 'er what he learned in his speller
He preferred to teach her what he learned in school


When they both attended PS 33
They both went to school at PS 33


you're adorable
You are charming


you're so beautiful
You are very attractive


you're a cutie full of charms
You are cute and have many good qualities


youre a darling and
You are a dear and


you're exciting
You are thrilling


you're a feather in my arms
You are light and lovely to hold


you look good to me
You are attractive to me


you're so heavenly
You are divine


you're the one I idolize
You are the one I admire and look up to


we're like Jack and Jill
We are like a famous storybook couple


you're so kissable
You are very kissable


is the love light in your eyes
The light in your eyes shows your love


M, N, O, P (you could go on all day)
The alphabet goes on and on after M, N, O, and P


Q, R, S, T (alphabetically speaking, you're OK)
You are okay, alphabetically speaking, from Q to T


made my life complete
You made my life whole


means you're very sweet
You are very kind


W, X, Y, Z
The alphabet continues with W, X, Y, and Z


It's fun to wander through
It is enjoyable to explore


The alphabet with you
The alphabet is more fun with you


To tell (us what?) I mean (uh-huh?)
To express my feelings for you


To tell you what you mean to me
To let you know how much I care for you


(We love you alphabetically)
We love you in every possible way




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