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Lyrics
If you go down to the woods today
You're sure of a big surprise.
If you go down to the woods today
You'd better go in disguise.
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
Picnic time for teddy bears,
The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today.
Watch them, catch them unawares,
And see them picnic on their holiday.
See them gaily gad about.
They love to play and shout,
They never have any cares.
At six o'clock their mummies and daddies
Will take them home to bed
Because they're tired little teddy bears.
Every teddy bear, that's been good
Is sure of a treat today
There's lots of wonderful things to eat
And wonderful games to play.
Beneath the trees, where nobody sees
They'll hide and seek as long as they please
'Cause that's the way the teddy bears have their picnic.
CHORUS.
If you go down to the woods today,
You'd better not go alone.
It's lovely down in the woods today,
But safer to stay at home.
For every bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.
CHORUS.
Information About Teddy Bears Picnic
This song was first a melody written by American composer, John Walter Bratton in 1907. He is known for writing over two hundred songs in his lengthy career. Lyrics were added by Irish song writer, Jimmy Kennedy in 1932. More information about the song can be found at http://https//en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Teddy Bears' Picnic.
This was originally titled the "Teddy Bear Two-Step". This song originally did not use the word "picnic".
This song has appeared on many television shows and in many movies. It is a very popular children's song and it has even been used as a lullaby.
Artists ranging from Bing Crosby to Jerry Garcia have covered this song for children's shows and albums. It is very popular in the classroom as well.
This song teaches children about friendship and having a good time with your friends the way that the teddy bears do. This song can be used in a picnic when teachers and parents want to take their children out on a beautiful day. The children could all get together and sing this song!
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Alternative Lyrics & Related Songs
A user sent us these lyrics for a very similar Teddy Bears Picnic song
Picnic time for teddy bears,
the little teddy bears are having a lovley time today,
see them on there holidays they like to picnic on there jolly days,
see them gaylie gad about they like to sing and shout they never have any cares,
at 6 o'clock their mummys and daddies will take them home to bed because they're tired little teddy bears.