Scooby-do-be, Scooby-do-be-do
Scooby-do-be, Scooby-do-be-do
There’s a mystery in town
So call the coolest pup around
Ohhh Scooby! A pup named Scooby-Doo!
Scooby-do-be-do, Scooby-Doo!
Join Shaggy and the crew
Daphne, Freddy, Velma too!
Ohhhh Scooby! A pup named Scooby-Doo!
Scooby-do-be-do, Scooby-Doo!
When the ghosts and ghouls attack
Scooby eats a Scooby Snack!
(Scooby-do-be-do… Jinkies!)
Scooby-do-be, Scooby-do-be-do
Scooby-do-be, Scooby-do-be-do
So come along, it’s mystery time
You can help us solve the crime!
Ohhhh Scooby! A pup named Scooby!
Scooby, a pup named Scooby-Doo!
Scooby-do-be-do, Scooby-do
Scooby-Doo, where are you?
Scooby-Doo!
Official Title Sequence
A Rockin’ Retro Reimagining
The A Pup Named Scooby-Doo theme song, composed by the prolific John Debney, was a radical departure from the spooky, orchestral themes of previous Scooby iterations. Adopting a high-energy “Doo-Wop” and 50s Rock-and-Roll style, the song perfectly matched the show’s zanier, self-aware tone and Tex Avery-inspired animation style.
This series was the first to portray the Mystery Inc. gang as elementary-aged children, and the music reflected that youthful energy. Debney, who later became a major Hollywood film composer (Elf, The Passion of the Christ), crafted a theme that was both a parody of and a tribute to the era of early rock. It remains one of the most beloved themes in the Scooby-Doo franchise for its catchy rhythm and the inclusion of the “Jinkies!” soundbite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Red Herring?
Red Herring is a neighborhood bully and a recurring character whom Fred constantly (and usually wrongly) accuses of being the villain in every episode.
Is this show considered canon?
While the Scooby-Doo franchise has many different timelines, A Pup Named Scooby-Doo is generally seen as a standalone “prequel” reimagining of the characters’ childhoods.
Did the same actors voice the characters?
Don Messick returned to voice Scooby-Doo and Casey Kasem returned as Shaggy, but the other three members of the gang were voiced by younger actors to fit the “Pup” theme.
