Peter Cottontail
Easter Magic Unveiled: Peter Cottontail's Joyful Journey
Lyrics
Here comes Peter Cottontail
Introducing Peter Cottontail, a character who is approaching.
Hoppin' down the bunny trail
He is moving by hopping along a path usually associated with bunnies.
Hippity hoppin', Easter's on its way
Expressing the anticipation of Easter's arrival through playful sounds.
Bringin' every girl and boy
Bringing gifts or treats for all children.
Baskets full of Easter joy
Carrying baskets filled with happiness and delights related to Easter.
Things to make your Easter bright and gay
Items to add cheer and brightness to the Easter celebration.
He's got jelly beans for Tommy
Presents jelly beans, a traditional Easter candy, for a boy named Tommy.
Colored eggs for sister Sue
Gives colored eggs as gifts to sister Sue.
There's an orchid for your mommy
There's a gift of an orchid for the listener's mother.
And an Easter bonnet too
Additionally, an Easter bonnet is provided as a gift.
Oh! here comes Peter Cottontail
Reintroduction of Peter Cottontail with the same hopping action.
Hoppin' down the bunny trail
He is again described as hopping down a bunny trail with enthusiasm.
Hippity hoppity, happy Easter Day
Repeating joyful sounds to signify the happiness of Easter.
Here comes Peter Cottontail
Another instance of Peter Cottontail's approach, repeating earlier actions.
Hoppin' down the bunny trail
Reiteration of his hopping movement towards Easter's arrival.
Hippity hoppin', Easter's on its way
Expressing the nearing of Easter through playful sounds again.
Try to do the things you should
Encouragement for behaving well or doing the right things.
Maybe if you're extra good
Suggesting that good behavior might be rewarded with more Easter eggs.
He'll roll lots of Easter eggs your way
Implying that Peter Cottontail will provide additional eggs as a reward.
You'll wake up on Easter mornin'
Describing the moment of waking up on Easter morning.
And you'll know that he was there
Assuring the presence of Peter Cottontail through hidden chocolate bunnies.
When you find those chocolate bunnies
Referring to the chocolate bunnies that Peter Cottontail has hidden for discovery.
That he's hiding everywhere
Indicating the widespread hiding of chocolate bunnies for children to find.
Oh! here comes Peter Cottontail
Reintroducing Peter Cottontail's approach for the celebration of Easter.
Hoppin' down the bunny trail
Once more, describing his hopping movement along the bunny trail.
Hippity hoppity, happy Easter Day
Reiterating cheerful sounds in celebration of Easter.
Hippity hoppity, happy Easter Day
A cheerful expression to conclude the song, wishing happiness on Easter Day.
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