Theme From Sesame Street
TV Theme Song Library Lyrics


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Sunny Day
Sweeping the Clouds away
On my way
To where the air is sweet

Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street?
Come and play
Everything's A-OK
Friendly neighbours there
That's where we meet

Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street

It's a magic carpet ride
Every door will open wide
Happy people like you
Happy people like

What a beautiful sunny day
Sweeping the clouds away
On my way
To where the air is sweet

Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street




How to get to Sesame Street
How to get to Sesame Street

Overall Meaning

The famous TV show, Sesame Street, has a theme song that has become iconic and universally recognized. The song starts with an introduction of a beautiful sunny day that captures the essence of having a great day with no worries. The opening line, "Sunny day, sweeping the clouds away", paints the picture of a bright sun pushing the clouds away, creating a clear path to a perfect day. The next line of the song, "On my way to where the air is sweet," evokes a feeling of freedom and a sense of leaving behind the mundane routines of daily life.


The lyrics of the song invite people to come and play while everything is A-OK, emphasizing the idea of having fun and learning important lessons in the process. The song celebrates the idea of having friendly neighbors and how that can bring people together. The repetition of the question, "Can you tell me how to get, how to get to Sesame Street?" at the end of every stanza reinforces the idea that Sesame Street is a utopia that people dream of, a place where happiness exists and troubles are nonexistent.


The theme song of Sesame Street unifies it's audience through the lyrics that celebrate diversity, friendship, and a sense of wonder. It is a song that appeals to both adults and children, and its simplicity makes it easy for anyone to learn and enjoy.


Line by Line Meaning

Sunny Day
The day is bright and cheerful


Sweeping the Clouds away
The clouds are clearing and the sun is shining


On my way
I am headed towards something


To where the air is sweet
To a place with a pleasant atmosphere


Can you tell me how to get
Could you provide directions?


How to get to Sesame Street?
How do I get to the location known as Sesame Street?


Come and play
Come and join in the fun


Everything's A-OK
Everything is going well


Friendly neighbours there
There are kind, welcoming people in the area


That's where we meet
That is where we gather and socialize


It's a magic carpet ride
It's a whimsical, fantastical experience


Every door will open wide
Access to opportunities is readily available


Happy people like you
People like you are content and joyful


Happy people like
People are happy here


What a beautiful sunny day
Such a pleasant, lovely day


How to get to Sesame Street
Remain focused on the goal of arriving at Sesame Street


How to get to Sesame Street?
Please assist me in finding Sesame Street




Writer(s): B.hart

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