Elmo's Opera Lullaby
Sesame Street · Other Songs - Sesame Street
(spoken)
Denyce: Good night, Elmo.
Elmo: Oh no no, wait, Denyce,
Elmo's not tired yet. Couldn't Denyce read Elmo a bedtime story?
Denyce: Hmmm...hey, I've got an idea.
How about I sing you something from the Opera?
Elmo: Opera?
Denyce: Yeah. That's a singing story. Like this one:
(sings) Stars are twinkling up in the sky
It's time for you to go beddy-bye
You're not sleepy, so I will try
To sing an Opera Lullaby
In the opera when we sing
You're bound to see almost anything
So I'll lullaby you to sleep
Along with opera singing sheep!
Sheep: Good night...
Sleep tight...
Turn off...
Your light!
Denyce: No, no, not yet. Let's sing some more
I have a very big surprise in store
Before this monster starts to snore
He's going to be a little Toreador!
Sheep: A Toreador!
Denyce: A Toreador, who's going to dance
Until he starts to snore
Sheep: 'Cause he will snore!
Denyce: But not before, no not before
We sing some more...
Bring on a horse, bring on a pig
Because in opera we like things big
Bring on a chicken, maybe two
Bring on a great big operatic zoo!
Sheep: A singing zoo!
Denyce: A singing zoo, that just so happens
To be dancing, too
Animals: To dance for you!
Denyce: But when we're through
It will be beddy-by-bye too,
To you!
Good night...
Sleep tight...
Turn off...
Your light...
Good night...
Sleep tight...
Turn off...
Your light.
Denyce: Good night, Elmo.
Elmo: Oh no no, wait, Denyce,
Elmo's not tired yet. Couldn't Denyce read Elmo a bedtime story?
Denyce: Hmmm...hey, I've got an idea.
How about I sing you something from the Opera?
Elmo: Opera?
Denyce: Yeah. That's a singing story. Like this one:
(sings) Stars are twinkling up in the sky
It's time for you to go beddy-bye
You're not sleepy, so I will try
To sing an Opera Lullaby
In the opera when we sing
You're bound to see almost anything
So I'll lullaby you to sleep
Along with opera singing sheep!
Sheep: Good night...
Sleep tight...
Turn off...
Your light!
Denyce: No, no, not yet. Let's sing some more
I have a very big surprise in store
Before this monster starts to snore
He's going to be a little Toreador!
Sheep: A Toreador!
Denyce: A Toreador, who's going to dance
Until he starts to snore
Sheep: 'Cause he will snore!
Denyce: But not before, no not before
We sing some more...
Bring on a horse, bring on a pig
Because in opera we like things big
Bring on a chicken, maybe two
Bring on a great big operatic zoo!
Sheep: A singing zoo!
Denyce: A singing zoo, that just so happens
To be dancing, too
Animals: To dance for you!
Denyce: But when we're through
It will be beddy-by-bye too,
To you!
Good night...
Sleep tight...
Turn off...
Your light...
Good night...
Sleep tight...
Turn off...
Your light.
Elmo's Opera Lullaby
Performed by Sesame Street, this recording blends the show's signature educational approach with a whimsical opera style. The track features Elmo singing a gentle lullaby, utilizing classical vocal techniques to create a soothing atmosphere while maintaining the character's recognizable charm. Released as part of the show's extensive musical catalog, the song exemplifies the series' ability to introduce diverse musical genres to young audiences. By combining the innocence of a children's program with the sophistication of opera, the recording serves as a unique example of the show's commitment to musical exploration and creative storytelling within its public-facing content.