Muppet Babies, we make our dreams come true
Muppet Babies, we’ll do the same for you
When your world looks kinda weird and you wish that you weren’t there
Just close your eyes and make believe and you can be anywhere
I like adventure! (Kermit)
I like romance! (Piggy)
I love great jokes! (Fozzie)
Animal dance! (Animal)
I’ve got my computer! (Scooter)
I swing through the air! (Skeeter)
I play the piano! (Rowlf)
And I have blue hair! (Gonzo)
Me, I invent things! (Bunsen)
Mee-mee-mee-meee! (Beaker)
“Is everything all right in here?” (Nanny)
“Yes, Nanny!” (All)
Muppet Babies, we make our dreams come true
Muppet Babies, we’ll do the same for you
Muppet, Muppet, Muppet, Muppet
Babies, Babies, Babies, Babies
Make dreams come true!
Official Opening Sequence
Behind the Lyrics: Meaning & Story
The Muppet Babies theme song is more than just a catchy intro; it serves as a manifesto for the show’s core theme: the power of imagination. By encouraging viewers to “close your eyes and make believe,” the song prepares children for the show’s signature style of mixing animation with live-action film clips to represent the babies’ fantasies.
The middle section of the lyrics provides a quick “roll call,” defining each character’s unique interest in a way that matches their adult Muppet counterparts. Whether it’s Kermit’s love for adventure, Piggy’s flair for romance, or Scooter’s early-80s obsession with computers, the song establishes character depth in just a few lines.
A nostalgic highlight of the theme is the interruption by Nanny. By only ever showing Nanny’s iconic green-and-white striped socks, the show maintained the perspective of the children, making her a comforting but mysterious presence that anchored their wild imaginary journeys back to the safety of the nursery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Nanny?
Nanny was the loving caregiver of the Muppet Babies. In the original series, she was voiced by Barbara Billingsley (famous for Leave It to Beaver). Her face was famously never shown.
Who is Skeeter?
Skeeter is Scooter’s twin sister. She was created specifically for the Muppet Babies animated series to add another female character to the nursery and does not typically appear in adult Muppet productions.
Did the show win any awards?
Yes! Muppet Babies was a critical powerhouse, winning the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program for four consecutive years.
