"Alvin's Harmonica" is an original song sung by The Chipmunks. The song is part of The Alvin Show episode Theodore's Dog and part of The Chipmunks Go to the Movies episode Back to Our Future where a 90s rap version of the song is introduced. The original track is part of muliple albums listed below.
Original Lyrics
(Alvin plays his harmonica) Dave: Alvin, put that harmonica down. Alvin: Why? Dave: Because we're gonna sing, that's why! Alvin: Not again! Dave: Never mind. Now look fellas, this is a pretty song so let's try not to goof it up. Are you ready, Simon? Simon: Sure, let's go! Dave: All set, Theodore? Theodore: Hot dog, you bet! Dave: Are you ready, Alvin? (Alvin plays his harmonica) Dave: Ready, Alvin? (Alvin keeps playing) Dave: ALVIN! Alvin: Aw, nuts! Chipmunks: We sure like girls, All kind of girls. From Annie to Veronica! We like 'em small or fat or tall… Alvin: I wanna play my harmonica! Dave: Now cut that out! Chipmunks: And if we want to get a kiss, We take them fruit or popcorn, Because they always fall in love… Alvin: When I play my harmoni-corn! Dave: Alvin! (Instrumental) (Alvin plays his harmonica) Dave: Will you put that thing down and sing? Alvin: OK! Chipmunks: We sure like girls, All kind of girls, From Annie to Veronica. We like 'em small or fat or tall Alvin: I'm gonna play my harmonica! Dave: All right, Alvin. Make a fool of yourself. Play the harmonica. (Alvin plays harmonica, orchestra joining in) Simon and Theodore: Cha-cha-cha! Dave: Now wait a minute, you guys! Alvin, you're goofing it all up! This was a pretty song, it's not supposed to be a - Simon and Theodore: Cha-cha-cha! (Alvin continues to play. Simon and Theodore continue with "Cha-cha-cha" while Dave speaks) Dave: Now look what you did! You got them all cha-chaing and singing and wrecking the song! Theodore... Simon... Orchestra, will you cut that out! Alvin, put that harmonica down! Alvin! AAAAAALVIN!
90s Rap Version
Dave: Ah, that's not right. Chipmunks: Dave! Dave: Oh, hi fellas. Theodore: Is something wrong Dave?
Dave: Ah, it's just this song I'm writing. It's missing some instrument. Alvin: What about a harmonica? Dave: No one knows how to play one. Alvin: I do! Dave: Well, I don't know, but I guess we could give it a try. Alvin, not yet. Alvin: Why? Dave: Because we're gonna sing, that's why. Chipmunks: We sure like girls, All kind of girls, From Annie to Veronica. We like 'em small or fat or tall Alvin: I wanna play my harmonica! Dave: OK Alvin. Go ahead, play your harmonica. Simon & Theodore: Cha-Cha-Cha! Cha-Cha-Cha! Simon: I don't know. It's still missing something. Alvin: Let's give it more of a 90s sound. Dave: 90s? Simon: What about a symphasizer? Dave: A what? Theodore: Give it that ... sound. Dave: Huh? Alvin: You know, rapping? Dave: But it's not Christmas. Alvin: No, no, no. Not like presents, like this. Yo, we like girls Chipmunks: Yeah we like girls Every kinda of girl we know Short ones, long ones All the pretty blond ones Watch out babe cause' here we go The girls like us because we rap The only thing that they like more Is when I play harmonica (yeah) Alvin, Simon, Theodore Dave: Boys, stop that! Do you guys feel OK. You definitely don't look right. Alvin: We don't look right? Look at those feet! And, and that hair! You could use some mousse. Dave: That does it! I'm calling the doctor.
Albums
The original song is included on the following albums: