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Mr. Belvedere Theme Song Lyrics
Streaks on the china
never mattered before who cares
When you dropped kicked your jacket
As you came through the door no one glared
But sometimes things get turned around
And no one’s spared
All hands look out below
There’s a change in the status quo
Gonna need all the help that we can get
According to our new arrival
Life is more than mere survival
We just might live the good life yet
Original Opening Sequence
Behind the Lyrics: Meaning & Story
The Mr. Belvedere theme song, titled “According to Our New Arrival,” is a nostalgic masterpiece that perfectly set the stage for one of the 80s’ most beloved sitcoms. The song was written by the powerhouse duo of Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart-Angelo—the same team behind the legendary Cheers theme.
Performed by the incomparable Leon Redbone, the song features a distinctive, warm vocal delivery that fits the show’s mix of American family chaos and British refinement. The lyrics highlight the “change in the status quo” that occurs when the sophisticated Lynn Belvedere enters the Owens household, turning their messy lives into something “more than mere survival.”
Who sang the Mr. Belvedere theme?
The song was performed by the gravelly-voiced singer and musician Leon Redbone.
What is the official title of the song?
The official title is “According to Our New Arrival.”
What other famous TV themes did the composers write?
Songwriters Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart-Angelo are also famous for writing the iconic theme song for Cheers (“Where Everybody Knows Your Name”) and the theme for Punky Brewster.