Gingerbread Man
Sesame Street · Other Songs - Sesame Street
Gingerbread man, 'cause you got
Cookie hands and cookie feet
You so brown and friendly and delicious to eat
Oh, gingerbread man, me love you
Gingerbread man, but fella, me not know what to do
'Cause you a cookie and a dolly, too
First me want to hug you like a best friend should
Then me want to eat you 'cause you taste so good
First me want to play with you my whole life through
But me want to put you in me tummy, too
Gingerbread man, me love you
Gingerbread man, me want to eat you 'cause you made of gingerbread
But, no, no, no, me love you so
Gingerbread man, me gonna keep you for a gingerbread friend
And eat oatmeal cookie instead
Gingerbread Man
Performed by Sesame Street, "Gingerbread Man" is a cheerful musical number designed to engage young listeners with rhythmic storytelling. As part of the show's extensive catalog of educational music, the track utilizes simple melodies and repetitive structures to encourage participation and movement. The song reflects the educational mission of the series, using music as a tool to foster literacy and social awareness among children. Its upbeat tempo and friendly tone make it a staple in the collection of Sesame Street recordings, often featured in compilations celebrating the show's decades of contributions to children's entertainment. The composition exemplifies the genre of children's music, prioritizing accessibility and positive reinforcement through sound.