The Teddy Bears' Picnic

by John Bratton
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Lyrics

If (Dm)you go (A7)down to the (Dm)woods to (A7)day, you’re (Dm)sure of a (A7)big sur (Dm)prise.

(C7)If (F)you go (C7)down in the (F)woods to (C7)day, you’d (F)bet ter go (C7)in dis (F)guise; for (C7)ev ’ry bear that ev er there was will (F)ga ther there for cer tain, be cause to (Bb)day’s the (F)day the (Bb)Ted dy Bears (F)have their (C7)pic (F)nic.

If (Dm)you go (A7)down to the (Dm)woods to (A7)day, You’d (Dm)bet ter not (A7)go a (Dm)lone.

(C7)It’s (F)love ly (C7)down in the (F)woods to (C7)day, but (F)sa fer to (C7)stay at (F)home.

For (C7)ev ’ry bear that ev er there was, will (F)ga ther there for cer tain be cause, to (Bb)day’s the (F)day the (Bb)Ted dy Bears (F)have their (C7)pic

(F)nic.

The Teddy Bears' Picnic by John Bratton

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Teddy Bears' Picnic”

What key is "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" in?
"The Teddy Bears' Picnic" by John Bratton is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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