Big Bird Can't Fly
Sesame Street · Other Songs - Sesame Street
Lead Squirrel: Now we're gonna sing a song for you,
about a bird we all know who doesn't fly. Right girls?
Other Squirrels: Right!
Sung:
Big Bird doesn't fly
No, no
Big Bird doesn't fly
No, no
Big Bird doesn't fly
No, no
Big Bird doesn't fly
Big Bird: I don't fly
Squirrelles: Big Bird doesn't fly
Big Bird: I don't fly, I just walk on by
Squirrelles: Big Bird doesn't fly
No, no
Big Bird doesn't fly
He can hop
And he can skip right to the Fix-It Shop
He likes to roller-skate
But, my, oh my
Big Bird: I just can't fly
Squirrelles: Big Bird doesn't fly
No, no
Big Bird doesn't fly
He can waddle with the best
And he can leap-frog right to his nest
He walks backwards easy as pie
But, my, oh my
Big Bird: I just don't fly
Squirrelles: Big Bird doesn't fly
No, no
Big Bird doesn't fly
He knows how to chase
He comes first in a three-legged race
He'll even jitter-bug
But, I don't know why, he just don't fly
I don't know why
He just don't fly
Big Bird doesn't fly
No, no
Big Bird doesn't fly
Spoken: You're in great voice today, girls!
So, Big Bird, tell us, why don't you fly?
Others: Yeah, why?
Big Bird: I just haven't learned yet.
But, you know, I've heard that some squirrels can fly.
Squirrelles: Really? Let's try it,
girls! A-one, a-two, a-three .
.. (they jump up, trying to fly, then fall to the ground, giggling)
Big Bird: Must be some other kind of squirrel. Are you okay, girls?
Squirrelles: Yeah! We're fine!
Big Bird Can't Fly
Big Bird Can't Fly is a musical recording from Sesame Street, featuring the iconic character Big Bird in a narrative about overcoming fear and learning to fly. The song exemplifies the show's commitment to using music to teach emotional resilience and problem-solving to young audiences. Composed within the distinctive style of Sesame Street's musical team, the track blends gentle melodies with storytelling to support educational goals. It remains a staple of the series' catalog, reflecting the enduring legacy of Sesame Street's approach to integrating music with early childhood development. The recording has been featured in various compilations, including Platinum All-Time Favorites, highlighting its significance in the history of children's television music.