Jiminy Cricket (song)

"Jiminy Cricket (is the Name)" is a deleted song from the animated feature Pinocchio.

The song was never meant to be sung in the film, but was instead an "exploitation song" made at the request of publisher Irving Berlin, Inc. for use in the film's promotional campaign; other songs in this category are "Honest John" and "Monstro the Whale".

A recording of the song was released on a Pinocchio song album from Decca Records around the time of the film's release, featuring Cliff Edwards performing the song as Jiminy Cricket.

Lyrics
Pardon me, may I present A little chap that no one sent Your's truly They tell me I'm quite unruly

On the hearth, or in the hedge, Or maybe on your window ledge You'll find me I hope you won't mind me Singing...

Jiminy Cricket is the name I'm a happy-go-lucky fellow Always getting in wrong for singin' my song A merry old soul am I

Jiminy Cricket is the name Got a melody, oh, so mellow I can beedle-ee-ay, and budle-ee-ay, And yodel away up high

I think I'm great, but some folks hate The funny little noise I make Tonight, I'll try a brand new break So, sorry if you're kept awake

Yes, Jiminy Cricket is to blame I'll be hanging around this evening I'll be tipping my hat, and telling you that Jiminy Cricket is the name