Grim Grinning Ghosts
Disney · Other Songs - Disney
spooks come out for a swingin' wake
happy haunts materialize, and begin to vocalize,
grim grinnin' ghosts come out to socialize
now don't close your eyes and don't try to hide
or a silly spook may sit by your side
shrouded in a daft disguise, they pretend to terrorize,
grim grinnin' ghosts come out to socialize
as the moon climbs high o'er the dead oak tree
spooks come out for the midnight spree
creepy creeps with eerie eyes, start to shriek and harmonize
grim grinnin' ghosts come out to socialize!
when you hear the knell of a requiem bell
wierd glows gleam where spirits dwell
restless bones eptherialize, rise as spooks of every size
(maniacle laughter)
if you would like to join our jamboree
theres a simple rule thats compulsory:
mortals pay a token fee, rest in peace, the hauntings free,
so hurry back, we would like your company!
About Grim Grinning Ghosts
"Grim Grinning Ghosts" is the iconic theme song for Disney's classic 1959 animated film *The Nightmare Before Christmas*, though it is most famously associated with the 1959 short *The Little Mermaid* and later became the anthem for *The Nightmare Before Christmas*. The track, performed by the Disney cast, blends a whimsical, folk-inspired melody with a hauntingly cheerful rhythm that defines the film's unique gothic-fairy tale atmosphere. Its distinctive melody has transcended its original cinematic context to become a cultural touchstone, often recognized globally as the "Mickey Mouse" theme in the United States. The song's enduring popularity stems from its catchy composition and its ability to evoke nostalgia and imagination, cementing its place in the annals of animation history.