The Teddy Bears' Picnic

by Jimmy Kennedy

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If

(Em)you go (B7)down in the (Em)woods to (B7)day you’re (Em)sure of a (B7)big sur (Em)prise

if (G)you go (Cm)down in the (G)woods to (Cm)day you’d (G)bet ter go (Cm)in (D7)dis (G)guise.

For (D9)ev (D7)’ry (D9)bear (D7)that ev er there was will (G)gath er there for cer tain, be cause, to (C)day’s the (G)day the (C)ted dy bears (G)have their (D7)pic

(G)nic.

(Em)Ev ’ry (B7)ted dy bear (Em)who’s been (B7)good is (Em)sure of a (B7)treat to (Em)day

there’s (G)lots of (Cm)mar vel ous (G)things to (Cm)eat, and (G)won der ful (Cm)games (D7)to (G)play.

Be (D9)neath (D7)the (D9)trees (D7)where no bod y sees they’ll (G)hide and seek as long as they please, ’cos (C)that’s the (G)way the (C)ted dy bears (G)have their (D7)pic

(G)nic.

(G)nic.

If

(Em)you go (B7)down in the (Em)woods to (B7)day you’d (Em)bet ter not (B7)go a (Em)lone

it’s (G)love ly (Cm)down in the (G)woods to (Cm)day but (G)saf er to (Cm)stay (D7)at (G)home.

For (D9)ev (D7)’ry (D9)bear (D7)that ev er there was will (G)gath er there for cer tain, be cause to (C)day’s the (G)day the (C)Ted dy Bears (G)have their (D7)pic

(G)nic.

(C)Pic nic (Cm)time (C)for ted dy bears,

the (Cm)lit (C)tle ted dy bears are hav ing a (Cm)love (C)ly (G7)time to day.

Watch them, (Gdim7)catch (G7)them un a wares

(G9)and see them pic (Dm7)nic (Gdim7)on (G7)their (C)hol i day.

(C)See them (Cm)gai (C)ly gad a bout,

they (Cm)love (C)to play and shout, they (C7)nev er have an y (F)cares;

at six o clock their mum mies and (Cdim7)dad dies will (C)take them home (F)to (C)bed, be cause they’re (Dm7)tired lit tle (D9)ted (G7)dy (C)bears.

If (Em)you go (B7)down in the (Em)woods to (B7)day you’d (Em)bet ter not (B7)go a (Em)lone

it’s (G)love ly (Cm)down in the (G)woods to (Cm)day but (G)saf er to (Cm)stay (D7)at (G)home.

For (D9)ev (D7)’ry (D9)bear (D7)that ev er there was will (G)gath er there for cer tain, be cause to (C)day’s the (G)day the (C)ted dy bears (G)have their (D7)pic

(G)nic.

The Teddy Bears' Picnic by Jimmy Kennedy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Teddy Bears' Picnic” by Jimmy Kennedy in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "The Teddy Bears' Picnic"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" use?
Just 15 chords: B7, C, C7, Cdim7, Cm, D7, D9, Dm7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.