Jellyman Kelly

written and performed by James Taylor
Live version with Howard Johnson on tuba
and a group of enthusiastic kids

Here's a song 'bout Jelly Man Kelly
He loves jelly the most!
Ah, but most of all
Jelly Man Kelly loves his jelly on toast!

And here's the part about Jenny Mulhenny
She's the fireman's daughter!
Yeah, but most of all
Jenny Mulhenny loves to boil hot water!

So Jenny put the kettle on
Jelly Man Kelly
Can he come home, Jenny, can he come?

Jenny put the kettle on
Jelly Man Kelly
Can he come home, Jenny, can he come?

(Kids singing loudly!)

Oh, can he come home, Jenny
Can he come home, Jenny, can he come?
Oh, can he come home, Jenny
Can he come home, Jenny, can he come?

(James scatting on his own)

Yadda yadda yadda, voo-do, Papa
Yodely-hoo
Va da voo-da-doo

(All)

Yacka yacka yacka yacka, uh huh, oh no
Oh, can he come home, Jenny
Can he come home, Jenny, can he come?
Oh, can he come home, Jenny
Can he come home, Jenny, can he come?

(James singing on his own)

So, that's the story 'bout Jelly Man Kelly
He sure loves jelly!
And, yes, and maybe someday you and me, friend
We can have tea with him!
One more time

(All)

Oh, can he come home, Jenny
Can he come home, Jenny, can he come?
Oh, can he come home, Jenny
Can he come home, Jenny, can he come?

Transcribed by your loyal webmistress Tiny Dancer

Jellyman Kelly
written and performed by James Taylor

(from Sesame Street In Harmony)

Here's a story 'bout Jelly Man Kelly
He loves jelly the most!
But most of all
Jelly Man Kelly loves jelly-on-toast!

And here's the part about Jenny Mulhenny
She's the fireman's daughter!
But most of all
Jenny Mulhenny loves to boil hot water!

So, Jenny put the kettle on, Jelly Man Kelly
Can he come home, Jenny, can he come?

Here's a story 'bout Jelly Man Kelly
He sure loves jelly!
And maybe someday you and me, friend
We can have tea with him!

Transcribed by Joel Risberg

Available on the album

Sesame Street In Harmony (CD)

Live version available on

Sing Yourself Silly (Video)
also available on DVD

also available on the 3-CD Box Set

Songs From The Street: 35 Years Of Music