Naptime
duet by Ernie and Bert
sung seperately and then overlapping
Bert: (spoken)
Oh boy. Oh boy. It’s one o’clock.
The little hand’s on the one, and the big hand’s on the twelve.
You know what I say to myself every day at one o’clock?
I say to myself, Bert, it’s one o’clock now - time for one of the most exciting things I do everyday.
It’s time for my nap.
Sung:
Oh, it’s time for a nap now
Time for resting my head
Yes, it’s time for a nap now
Nice and comfy in bed
Feel my eyes getting drowsy
Time for counting some sheep
It’s such a perfect time to get some sleep
Ernie: Hi there, Bert. Hey, I’ve got a great idea for what we can do now, Bert.
Bert: Please don’t bother me now, Ernie
Ernie: How would you like to play some ball, Bert?
Wouldn’t you like to go outside?
Wouldn’t you like to play a game of hide and seek?
You seek, I’ll hide
(No thanks, Ernie)
Maybe a run around the block, Bert
Really, it’s such a lovely day
And such a perfect time for us to go out and play
Come on, are you ready?
Bert: I’d really rather not
Ernie: Well, why not, Bert?
(They sing their parts overlapping)
You sure you don’t want to come outside?
I’m sleepy
Okay, byebye
Goodnight
Transcribed by Andrea Sunderland
Originally released on the album
What Time Is It On Sesame Street? (1977)
Children's Television Workshop
and on the album
Sesame Street Silver - 10th Anniversary Album (1978)
Children's Television Workshop (Out of print)