The Teddy Bears' Picnic

by John Bratton
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 150 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Teddy Bears' Picnic

Can I play "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" by John Bratton played in?
The Teddy Bears' Picnic is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Teddy Bears' Picnic"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Teddy Bears' Picnic"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Teddy Bears' Picnic"?
"The Teddy Bears' Picnic" was originally performed by John Bratton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "The Teddy Bears' Picnic"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Teddy Bears' Picnic"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Teddy Bears' Picnic" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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