Transylvania 1-2-3-4-5
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And the night begins to fall
You might get to feeling lonely
If you do give me a call
Just dial Transylvania 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Transylvania 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Transylvania 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The Count: (conducting the orchestra) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, oh yeah!
It gets cold in Transylvania
And the winter nights are long
I'll come by and you'll feel warmer
Dial the number from this song
Just dial Transylvania 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Transylvania 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Transylvania 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The Count: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 ...
Lillian: (spoken) Count! Stop at 5!
The Count: Oh, I'm sorry, Lillian, you know how I get once I get started.
Lillian: I've got one more verse, try to get it right!
It's dark in Transylvania
And the wolves begin to moan
And if it sounds too scary
You can call me on the phone
Just dial, come on, everyone!
Transylvania 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Transylvania 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Transylvania 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The Count: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 ...
Lillian: (spoken) Count! The song stops at 5.
How many times do I have to tell you that?
The Count: Only one ... no,
two, ... make that three times .
... four times .... five times would be perfect .
... six would be wonderful .
.. but, seven, if you could see your way through to ... eight ...
Transylvania 1-2-3-4-5
Performed by Sesame Street, this upbeat recording serves as a playful musical interlude within the show's long-running catalog of educational entertainment. The track features a catchy, repetitive melody that reinforces number counting through the playful narrative of visiting Transylvania. As part of the series' broader body of work, the song exemplifies the show's commitment to engaging young audiences with simple, rhythmic structures designed to aid early learning. Its inclusion in various compilations highlights its enduring popularity and role in the public's collective memory of children's television music. The recording maintains the cheerful, accessible style characteristic of the program, offering a lighthearted auditory experience that complements the visual storytelling of the characters.