"Power of the Pencil" is a song from "Power of the Pencil," an episode of The Book of Pooh. The song celebrates the many purposes of the pencil, and its history. It is performed by Owl, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore, Kessie, Kanga, and Roo.
Lyrics[]
Owl:
Since the dawn of time
When man became prehensile
He's tamed the awesome power
The power of the pencil
It has left is mark in history
Time and time again
More mighty than the sword
More wooden than the pen
Oh, it's the power
Yes, it's the power of the pencil
It's the power
For it's right there at your command
You can outline, you can trace
Make a boo-boo, just erase
All:
You hold the power in your haaa-aaa-aaand!
You hold the power in your hand!
Owl:
Now, it is written that in Egypt
Back when pharaohs ruled the throne
They first pencilled hieroglyphics
Eeyore:
Before carving them in stone
Owl:
And what about old William Shakespeare?
Well, there wouldn't be much ado
If he'd never scribbled sonnets
With his trusty No. 2
Oh, it's the power!
Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore, Kessie, Kanga, and Roo:
Oh, it's the power
Owl:
It's the power of the pencil
It's the power
Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore, Kessie, Kanga, and Roo:
Behold the power
Owl:
It's right there at your command
You can tally, you can doodle
Tigger:
Draw a poodle eatin' strudel
All:
You hold the power in your haaa-aaa-aaand!
You hold the power in your hand!
Owl:
Every school kid needs to have one
Every writer holds it dear
Kessie:
It gives Rabbit something handy
To tuck behind his ear
Kanga:
Oh, and it's great to jot reminders down
Of things you have to do
Owl:
Yes, if you keep your pencil sharp
It helps keep you sharp too
All:
Oh, it's the power
It's the power of the pencil
Owl:
Sketch a flower
All:
Or make a list of what to wear
Owl:
Just pick it up, there's nothing to it
Please remember not to chew it
All:
You hold the power in your haaa-aaa-aaand!
You hold the power in your haaaa-aaaa-aaaaaand!