The Bear Went Over the Mountain is a traditional children’s campfire song.
Children’s Song, England (UK)/USA.
“The Bear Went Over the Mountain” is a popular children’s song often sung to the tune of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow“. The song (as well as “We’ll all go down to Rowser“, which is sung to the same tune) has been used in play party games and is also a favorite around the campfire due to its repetitive lyrics and easy-to-sing melody. It’s often enjoyed in group settings where children and adults alike can join in with singing and movement..
Here you can watch a karaoke video and download a karaoke mp3 audio for personal or educational use. You’ll also find free printable sheet music if you’d like to have a child or beginner play the song on the piano or any other musical instrument.
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- The Bear Went Over the Mountain Karaoke Video
- The Bear Went Over the Mountain traditional Lyrics
- More Children’s songs in English
- The Bear Went Over the Mountain karaoke (Free mp3 download)
- The Bear Went Over the Mountain Sheet Music
- The Bear Went Over the Mountain Sheet Music PDF for Printouts
- Song Info
The Bear Went Over the Mountain Karaoke Video
(with traditional lyrics)
The Bear Went Over the Mountain traditional Lyrics
1. The bear went over the mountain, the bear went over the mountain,
The bear went over the mountain, to see what he could see.
And all that he could see, and all that he could see,
Was the other side of the mountain, the other side of the mountain,
The other side of the mountain, was all that he could see.
2. The bear went over the river, the bear went over the river,
The bear went over the river, to see what he could see.
And all that he could see, and all that he could see,
Was the other side of the river, the other side of the river,
The other side of the river, was all that he could see.
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The Bear Went Over the Mountain karaoke
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The Bear Went Over the Mountain Sheet Music
Music Score with chords in C
Music Score with chords in D
The Bear Went Over the Mountain Sheet Music
PDF for Printouts
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Song Info
“The Bear Went Over the Mountain” is a traditional, public‑domain campfire or nursery song of unknown authorship, typically sung to the melody of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” which itself is derived from the French tune “Malbrough s’en va‑t‑en guerre”.
Although the exact origins are unclear, folklore experts suggest it may trace back to Germanic traditions in which a bear emerges from hibernation to test the weather by attempting to see over a mountain—similar in spirit to Groundhog Day customs.
The song’s simple, repetitive lyrics —“The bear went over the mountain…”— have made it a staple in children’s music education, often used to teach prepositions and movement in classrooms. It was popular enough to be included in Bing Crosby’s 1961 album 101 Gang Songs, demonstrating its enduring presence in American folk and campfire culture.
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