The Teddy Bear Picnic Song

As adapted by Vince for the Burial Festival of Monarch Bear;
November 6, 2004;
Downieville, California


If you go out in the woods today
You're sure of a big surprise.
If you go out in the woods today
You'd better go in disguise.

For every bear that ever there was
Is gathered there for certain, because
Today's the day that Monarch Bear gets buried this side of the curtain!

Burial time for Monarch Bear,
And he’s having a wonderful time today.
Watch them, catch him unawares,
Acting as if on holiday.
See him gaily dance about.
See how he loves to play and shout,
And never have any cares.
For today’s the day we bring him home,
Our sacred Monarch Bear.

If you go out in the woods today,
You'd better not go alone.
It's lovely out in the woods today,
But safer to stay at home.

For every bear that ever there was
Is gathered there for certain, because
Today's the day that Monarch Bear get buried this side of the curtain!

So today is the day the teddy bears have their picnic!


A Funeral Fire for the Monarch Bear