Come on in and pull yourself up a chair like Chairry
Let the fun begin it’s time to let down your hair
Pee-wee’s so excited
‘Cause all his friends have been invited (That’s you!)
To go wacky at Pee-wee’s Playhouse
There’s a crazy rhythm comin’ from Puppetland (What’s that?)
Dirty Dog, Cool Cat and Chicky Baby are the Puppet Band (Yeah!)
He’s got a couple of talkin’ fish
And a genie who’ll grant a wish
Golly, it’s cuckoo at Pee-wee’s Playhouse
Globey’s spinnin’, Mr. Window’s grinnin’
‘Cause Pterri’s flyin’ by (Hello!)
The Flowers are singin’, the Picture Phone is ringin’
And the Dinosaur family goes “Hi!”
Mr. Kite’s soarin’, Conky’s still a snorin’
There’s the flashing Magic Screen
The Cowntess is so classy, Randy’s kinda sassy
A nuttier establishment you’ve never seen
Spend the day with Pee-wee and you’ll see what we mean (Come on!)
Get outta bed, there’ll be no more nappin’ (Wake up!)
‘Cause you’ve landed in a place where anything can happen
Now we’ve given you fair warnin’
It’s gonna be that kind of mornin’
For bein’ wacky!
For getting nutty!
Golly, it’s cuckoo!
At Pee-wee’s Playhouse!
Original Title Sequence
Behind the Lyrics: A Masterpiece of Wackiness
The Pee-wee’s Playhouse theme song is as iconic as the show itself. It was famously performed by pop star Cyndi Lauper, who used a Betty Boop-style voice and was credited under the pseudonym “Ellen Shaw.” The music was composed by George Tirado and Mark Snow (who later famously composed The X-Files theme), providing a manic, multi-genre backdrop that perfectly suited the show’s 1950s-meets-1980s aesthetic.
Launched in 1986 on CBS, the series was a revolutionary blend of live-action, puppetry, and stop-motion animation. The lyrics serve as a roll-call for the Playhouse’s eccentric residents—from Chairry the armchair to Conky the robot—inviting children (and adults) into a world where “anything can happen.” It remains a landmark in Saturday morning television for its creativity and subversive humor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who sang the Pee-wee’s Playhouse theme song?
The theme song was performed by Cyndi Lauper, though she was credited as “Ellen Shaw” on the show.
How many episodes were produced?
The series produced 45 regular episodes plus a legendary Christmas special, totaling 46 episodes across 5 seasons.
When did the Playhouse first open?
Pee-wee’s Playhouse premiered on CBS on September 13, 1986.
