Winnie-the-Pooh
The Chieftains Lyrics


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Deep in the hundred acre wood
Where Christopher Robin plays
You will find the enchanted neighborhood
Of Christopher's childhood days
A donkey named Eeyore is his friend
And Kanga and little Roo
There's Rabbit and Piglet
And there's Owl
But most of all Winnie the Pooh

Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff
He's Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Willy nilly silly old bear

Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff
He's Winnie the Pooh




Winnie the Pooh
Willy nilly silly old bear

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Chieftains' song "Winnie-the-Pooh" paint a picture of the enchanted neighborhood of Christopher Robin's childhood days. The first line, "Deep in the hundred acre wood, where Christopher Robin plays" sets the stage for the rest of the song. It describes a place where nature and play combine to create a magical world where children can explore and have adventures. The next lines introduce the different characters that call this neighborhood home, including Eeyore, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, and of course, Winnie the Pooh.


The chorus is the most well-known part of the song, repeating "Winnie the Pooh, tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff," painting a vivid image of the famous bear. The phrase "willy nilly silly old bear" adds to the whimsy and playfulness of the lyrics. The song captures the essence of childhood, with its imaginative play, friendships, and wonder.


Overall, The Chieftains' "Winnie-the-Pooh" is a joyful, lighthearted song that celebrates the world of the beloved children's book character.


Line by Line Meaning

Deep in the hundred acre wood
The story takes place inside a forest that is big and wide.


Where Christopher Robin plays
The main character of the story is a boy named Christopher Robin who spends his time in the forest.


You will find the enchanted neighborhood
The forest is magical and full of wonder.


Of Christopher's childhood days
The forest is where Christopher had many wonderful memories as a child.


A donkey named Eeyore is his friend
Christopher Robin has a friend who is a donkey named Eeyore.


And Kanga and little Roo
There are also kangaroo characters named Kanga and Roo in the story.


There's Rabbit and Piglet
Two other characters in the story are a rabbit named Rabbit and a piglet named Piglet.


And there's Owl
The story also has a character named Owl.


But most of all Winnie the Pooh
The character of Winnie the Pooh is the most important and beloved character in the story.


Winnie the Pooh
This is the name of the main character of the story.


Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff
Winnie the Pooh is a chubby and cuddly bear who is always filled with stuffing.


He's Winnie the Pooh
This line reiterates that the story is about Winnie the Pooh.


Winnie the Pooh
Reiteration of the main character's name.


Willy nilly silly old bear
Winnie the Pooh is often silly and carefree, and he is an old bear.




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: CHERYL DAVIS, WILLIAM HEANEY VAN DYKE, RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT B. SHERMAN

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