Everybody Eats
Sesame Street · Other Songs - Sesame Street
Meat and fish and cereal
Carrots, peas and beets
Everybody knows
That everyone he meets
Likes to eat
How do we know it's so?
'Cause everybody, everybody eats
There are people who eat sitting
There are some who like to stand
There are people who go out-of-doors
And picnic on the land
There are folks who use their fingers
Others use a fork and knife
But no matter how you do it
Don't you know it's so?
Eating's part of everybody's life
Everybody eats, everybody eats
Meat and fish and cereal
Carrots, peas and beets
Everybody knows
That everyone he meets
Likes to eat
How do we know it's so?
'Cause everybody, everybody eats
Everybody, everybody eats
About Everybody Eats
"Everybody Eats" is a cheerful musical number from Sesame Street, performed by the show's signature ensemble. As a staple of the series' long-running musical tradition, the track exemplifies the show's commitment to engaging young audiences through catchy melodies and simple, repetitive lyrics that encourage participation. The song reinforces the educational goal of teaching basic concepts about food and dining in a fun, interactive format. Released within the context of Sesame Street's extensive catalog of recordings, the piece reflects the show's enduring influence on children's television music. It serves as a classic example of how the program uses music to promote social skills and healthy habits. The recording maintains the high production values characteristic of the series, featuring the distinctive sound of the Muppets and the show's signature orchestral arrangements.