Ernie Eats Cookies In Bed
Sesame Street · Other Songs - Sesame Street
Ernie: Yes, Bert?
Bert: Oh, Ernie, what are you doing with those cookies in bed, huh?
Ernie: Oh, the cookies? Well,
I was just hungry, Bert, so I thought I'd have a few
cookies before I went to sleep.
Bert: Ernie, Ernie, don't eat those cookies while you're in your bed, huh?
Ernie: Why not, Bert?
Bert: Because you'll get crumbs in the sheets, that's why.
Ernie: Gee, Bert, I'll get crumbs in the sheets?
(He lifts the blanket to look for crumbs in the sheets.)
Bert: Yeah, Ernie, and if there are crumbs in the sheets,
they'll get in your pajamas.
Ernie: Oooo, crumbs in my pajamas, Bert?
Bert: Yeah, yeah, Ernie, and if you get crumbs in your
pajamas, they'll make you itch. You know that.
Ernie: Oh, I don't like to itch, Bert.
Bert: No, and if you itch,
you won't be able to sleep,
Ernie. So don't do it, okay? Good night. (Goes back to sleep.)
Ernie: Oh, gee, if I eat the cookies in bed,
I'll get crumbs in my sheets.
(A crumb falls into his sheets.
) And if I get crumbs in the sheets,
I'll get crumbs in my pajamas.
(Feels a crumb in his pajamas.
) And if I get crumbs in my pajamas,
I'll itch! (Scratches himself.
) And I won't be able to sleep!
(Gets up, carrying the plate of cookies.
) Oh, Bert, thank you so much for stopping me from
eating cookies in my bed!
Bert: Alright, Ernie. Just ... just go to bed, though, okay?
Ernie: Okay. And I'm never going to eat cookies in my bed again!
Bert: Okay, good. (Ernie starts getting into Bert's
bed with the cookies) Ernie? What are you doing?
Ernie: I'm gonna eat cookies in your bed,
Bert. Move over. (Begins eating them as Bert sighs loudly.)
Ernie Eats Cookies In Bed
This Sesame Street recording features the beloved character Ernie enjoying a quiet moment with cookies in his bed. As part of the show's extensive musical catalog, the track exemplifies the gentle, playful style characteristic of the series' early years. The song serves as a gentle narrative device, reinforcing themes of comfort and self-care through simple, repetitive melodies that engage young listeners. It stands alongside other iconic Sesame Street compositions that blend educational messaging with catchy, accessible pop structures. The recording remains a staple of the show's legacy, illustrating how music was used to create safe, imaginative spaces for children to explore everyday scenarios. Its enduring popularity highlights the show's success in using familiar characters and simple storytelling to connect with audiences across generations.