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"Turn On the Old Music Box" is a deleted song from the animated feature film, Pinocchio.

While it is not sung in the film, an instrumental of the song is heard throughout as a recurring leitmotif for Pinocchio, first when Geppetto throws a little party when he comes to life, then when Pinocchio skips his way to school, and finally during the celebration when he becomes a real boy.

Despite the cut, the song was sold and advertised to the public upon the film's release. 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[]

Drop everything and turn on the old music box
Old memories return on the old music box
Let's laugh and get away from the cares of the day
Turn on the old music box

Take ahold of your little partner's hand
The time is right, the rhythm's grand
It's better than a great big band
Although it's just a tinkle-tinkle

Turn on a little music, some old-fashioned thing
Play any little tune with an old-fashioned swing
Let's have a little song we can join in and sing
Turn on the old music box

All alone by itself way up on a shelf
Sits the dear old music box
Let's take it down and gather around
And sing while the little thing plays

Sing "la-dee-ay", sing "la-dee-oh"
If you can't sing that thing, whatever you know
Sing "la-dee-ay", sing "la-dee-um"
If you don't know the words, just hum

Drop everything and turn on the old music box
Old memories return on the old music box
Let's laugh and get away from the cares of the day
Turn on the old music box

Take ahold of your little partner's hand
The time is right, the rhythm's grand
It's better than a great big band
Although it's just a tinkle-tinkle

Turn on a little music, some old-fashioned thing
Play any little tune with an old-fashioned swing
Let's have a little song we can join in and sing
Turn on the old music box

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Media
Films: Pinocchio (video/soundtrack) • Remake (soundtrack) • Geppetto (soundtrack)

Television: House of MouseA Poem Is...
Shorts: Figaro and Cleo
Video Games: Video gameKingdom HeartsKingdom Hearts: Chain of MemoriesKingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop DistanceDisney Emoji Blitz
Books: Pinocchio's Promise

Disney Parks
Cinderella Castle Mystery TourDisney Animation BuildingDisney Friends of the MonthIt's a Small WorldPinocchio's Daring JourneyStorybook Land Canal Boats

Entertainment: AnimagiqueDisney Dreams: An Enchanted ClassicDisney's WishesFantasmic!Fantasy FestivalMickey's Gift of DreamsMickey's Magical Music WorldOne Man's Dream II: The Magic Lives On!Once Upon a Mouse
Restaurants: Cleo'sPinocchio Village Haus Restaurant
Shops: Geppetto's Holiday WorkshopPleasure Island CandiesStromboli's Wagon
Parades: A Million Splashes of ColourCelebrate A Dream Come True ParadeDisney's Dreams On Parade: Moving OnDisney's FantillusionDisney's Magical Moments ParadeDisney's Party ExpressDisney Carnivale ParadeDisney Cinema ParadeDisney Magic on ParadeDisney Stars on ParadeDreaming Up!Festival of Fantasy ParadeHappiness is Here ParadeJubilation!Magic HappensMain Street Electrical ParadeMickey's Rainy Day ExpressMickey's Storybook ExpressSpectroMagicThe Wonderful World of Disney ParadeWalt Disney's Parade of DreamsDisney Harmony in Color! Parade
Fireworks: Believe... There's Magic in the StarsDisney EnchantmentDisneyland ForeverFantasy in the SkyIlluminate! A Nighttime CelebrationMagical: Disney's New Nighttime Spectacular of Magical CelebrationsWe Love Mickey!MomentousOnce Upon a TimeRemember... Dreams Come TrueWishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney DreamsWonderful World of AnimationWondrous Journeys
Spring: Disney's Spring Promenade
Summer: Mickey's WaterWorksStitch and Friends Summer Surprise
Halloween: Scream and Shout Halloween ParadeMaze of Madness: The Nightmare Experiment ContinuesThe Villains Rockin’ Halloween
Christmas: A Christmas Fantasy ParadeMickey's Most Merriest Celebration

Characters
Pinocchio: PinocchioJiminy CricketThe Blue FairyGeppettoFigaroCleoHonest JohnGideonStromboliDancing PuppetsThe CoachmanThe Coachman's AssistantsLampwickThe Stupid Little BoysMonstroGendarme

Geppetto: Junior BuonragazzoLazardo VSignora Giovanni
Remake: Signora VitelliSofia the SeagullFabianaSabina

Locations
VillageGeppetto's WorkshopStromboli's CaravanPleasure Island
Songs
Pinocchio: When You Wish Upon a StarLittle Wooden HeadGive a Little WhistleHi-Diddle-Dee-DeeI've Got No Strings

Geppetto: ToysEmpty HeartAnd SonJust Because It's MagicBravo, Stromboli!Satisfaction GuaranteedPleasure IslandSince I Gave My Heart Away
Remake: When He Was Here With MePinocchio, PinocchioI Will Always DanceThe Coachman to Pleasure Island
Deleted: Jiminy CricketHonest JohnAs I Was Sayin' to the DuchessTurn On the Old Music BoxNo StringsRolling Along to Pleasure IslandThree Cheers for AnythingMonstro the Whale

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