B Or Not A B Lyrics - Sesame Street

B or not a B? 

That is the question. 

Whether 'tis the second letter of the alphabet, or some other merry letter. 

(He raises the letter B and gazes upon it) 

B or not a B? 

This letter doth have a stiff, straight back. 

And the word "back" begineth with B! 

B or not a B? 

This letter doth have two bumps in the front. 

And I reckon the word "bump" begineth with B! 

Zoons, the word "begineth" begineth with B! 

If "begineth" be a word. 

Now, by my sword, I declare, B or not a B, 'tis B! 

Good night, sweet B. 

(He kisses the lucky letter B!)