Bumble bees have inspired many fun and catchy songs over the years. From energetic pop tunes to playful children’s songs, these buzzing insects have found a special place in music.
Artists like Bambee bring a lively beat, while The Kiboomers and traditional songs show the joy and silliness of childhood with simple, memorable lyrics.
So, listen to these various Bumble Bee songs, their unique styles, and why these little bees continue to make music sweet and fun for everyone.
1. Traditional Children’s Song Baby Bumble Bee Lyrics
The traditional children’s song Baby Bumble Bee is a fun, catchy tune that tells a playful story about catching a baby bumblebee, loved by kids for its simple and memorable lyrics.
I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be so proud of me,
I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Ouch! He stung me!
I’m squishing up a baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be so proud of me,
I’m squishing up a baby bumblebee,
Eww! He’s gooey!
I’m lickin’ up a baby bumble bee
Won’t my Mommy be so proud of me
I’m lickin’ up my baby bumble bee
Mmm! He’s yummy!
2. Bumble Bee Lyrics by Bambee
Bumble Bee by Bambee, released in 1999, is a fun, energetic pop dance song with catchy beats and playful lyrics. It showcases a lighthearted, upbeat vibe perfect for dancing and feeling joyful.
Intro
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Chorus
Sweet little bumble bee
I know what you want from me
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Sweet little bumble bee
More than just a fantasy
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Verse 1
My heart skips a beat
When you walk in the room
I go boom, boom, boom
You go zoom, zoom, zoom
You’re my playboy, playtoy
Lover, my friend
I wanna be with you until the end
Pre-Chorus
I give my heart and my soul to you
To make you see it’s true
I’m so confused, baby, can’t you see?
Please come rescue me
Chorus
Sweet little bumble bee
I know what you want from me
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Sweet little bumble bee
More than just a fantasy
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Post-Chorus
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Verse 2
I start to cry
When you walk out the door
You go, “Bye, bye, bye”
I go, “Why, why, why?”
I’m so lonely and only
Waitin’ for you
To come back and tell me “I love you”
Pre-Chorus
I give my heart and my soul to you
To make you see it’s true
I’m so confused, baby, can’t you see?
Please come rescue me
Chorus
Sweet little bumble bee
I know what you want from me
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Sweet little bumble bee
More than just a fantasy
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Post-Chorus
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Bridge
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Chorus
Sweet little bumble bee
I know what you want from me
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Sweet little bumble bee
More than just a fantasy
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Post-Chorus
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
Doo-bi-doo-bi-doo-da-da
3. Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee Lyrics by The Kiboomers
“Bringing Home a Baby Bumble Bee” by The Kiboomers (2016) is a playful children’s song about a humorous event involving a bumble bee, filled with laughter and fun.
I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be so proud of me,
(Cup hands together as if holding bee)
I’m bringing home a baby bumblebee,
Ouch! It stung me!
(Shake hands as if just stung)
I’m squishing up the baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be so proud of me,
(‘Squish’ bee between palms of hands)
I’m squishing up a baby bumblebee,
Ooh! It’s yucky!
(Open up hands to look at ‘mess’)
I’m wiping off the baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy be so proud of me,
(Wipe hands off on shirt)
I’m wiping off the baby bumblebee,
Now my mommy won’t be mad at me
4. I’m Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee Lyrics by The Kiboomers
I’m Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee by The Kiboomers, released in 2021, is a variation of Bringing Home a Baby Bumblebee (2016) by The Kiboomers, a playful children’s song about catching a bumblebee.
(Buzz, buzz bumblebee)
I’m bringing home a
Baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy
Be so proud of me?
I’m bringing home a
Baby bumblebee,
Ouch! It stung me!
(Squish, squish bumblebee)
I’m squishing up the
Baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy
Be so proud of me?
I’m squishing up the
Baby bumblebee,
Ooh, it’s yucky!
(Off, off bumblebee)
I’m wiping off the
Baby bumblebee,
Won’t my mommy
Be so proud of me?
I’m wiping up the
Baby bumblebee,
Now my mommy
Won’t be mad at me!
5. Bumblebee ( Buzz Buzz) Lyrics by The Laurie Berkner Band
Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz) by The Laurie Berkner Band (1999) is a lively children’s song that celebrates the busy, buzzing bumblebee with catchy, fun melodies and simple lyrics.
I was sitting in my garden
When I saw a bumblebee
He said his name was Oscar
And he went
Buzz buzz buzz
Ba-buzz buzz ba-buzz buzz
Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz
Oh buzz buzz buzz .
Oh bumblebee can’t you see
It’s just you and me
One two, ah-one two three go!
Buzz buzz buzz .
Bzzzzzzzz .
I was sitting in the pizza place
When I saw two bumblebees
They said their names were Jackson and Max
And they went
Buzz buzz buzz .
Oh bumblebee, can’t you see
It’s just you and me
One two, ah-one two three go!
Buzz buzz buzz .
Bzzzzzzzz .
I was flying through the air on a balloon
When I saw three bumblebees
(Fly past me)
They said their names were
Kay and Faye and Ray and they went
Buzz buzz buzz…
Oh Bumblebee can’t you see
It’s just you and me
One two, ah-one two three go!
Buzz buzz buzz…
Bzzzzzzzzz…
Buzz buzz buzz ba-buzz
Buzz buzz buzz ba-buzz
Buzz buzz buzz ba-buzz
Buzz buzz buzz ba-buzz
Mmmm, buzz
6. Bumble Bee Lyrics by LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker’s “Bumble Bee,” released in 1957, is a lively rhythm and blues song featuring strong vocals and a catchy beat about a tricky lover.
I’m gonna have to put you down
You been treating me like a clown
You know you’ve hurt me once before
You’ll never hurt me anymore
Chorus:
Shoo-ee, you hurt me like a bee
A bumble bee, a evil bumble bee
I gave you love as sweet as honey
My life, my soul and all my money
You didn’t seem to realize
You had a home in paradise
Chorus:
Don’t you know I cry
Night after night
Just one kiss before you go
Don’t ever come back no more
Now, baby, there’s no need of crying
I’m sick and tired of your lying
You know you’ve hurt my heart again
I’m sorry, baby, it’s the end
Chorus:
Now, baby, there’s no need of crying
I’m sick and tired of your lying
You know you’ve hurt my heart again
I’m sorry, baby, it’s the end
7. Bumble Bee Lyrics by The Searchers
The Searchers’ 1965 cover of Bumble Bee brings a fresh rock twist to LaVern Baker’s original, keeping the lively rhythm and playful lyrics of the classic blues song alive.
I’m gonna have to put you down
Youve been treatin me like a clown
You know youve hurt me once before
You’ll never hurt me anymore
Shoo-wee, you hurt me like a bee
A bumble bee, an evil bumble bee
I gave you love as sweet as honey
My life, my soul and all my money
You didn’t seem to realize
You had a home in paradise
Shoo-wee, you hurt me like a bee
A bumble bee, an evil bumble bee
Don’t you know I cry
Night after night
Just one kiss before you go
Don’t ever come back no more
Now baby there’s no need of cryin
I’m sick and tired of all your lyin
You know youve hurt my heart again
I’m sorry baby it’s the end
Shoo-wee, you hurt me like a bee
A bumble bee, an evil bumble bee
Don’t you know I cry
Night after night
Just one kiss before you go
Don’t ever come back no more
Now baby there’s no need of cryin
I’m sick and tired of all your lyin
You know youve hurt my heart again
I’m sorry baby it’s the end
Shoo-wee, you hurt me like a bee
A bumble bee, an evil bumble bee
Frequently Asked Questions
What was La Vern Baker Known for Besides Bumble Bee?
LaVern Baker had several hit records in the 1950s and early 1960s, including “Tweedlee Dee” (1955), “Jim Dandy” (1956), and “I Cried a Tear” (1958).
Is La Vern Baker in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Yes, Baker became the second female solo artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after Aretha Franklin.
How Successful was the Searchers’ Version of Bumble Bee?
Their version of Bumble Bee was their fourth Top Ten hit in Vancouver, reaching #3 on CFUN’s Vancouver Chart in April 1965. It peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
