Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood?
In your neighborhood?In your neighborhood?Say, who are the people in your neighborhood?The people that you meet each day
[Anything Muppet #1: Don't you like Christmas?][Bob: Oh, I love Christmas. But you could be the postman.][Anything Muppet #1: A postman, hmmmm ...]Oh, the postman always brings the mailThrough rain or snow or sleet or hailI'll work and work the whole day throughTo get your letters safe to you
Bob and Anything Muppet #1:'Cause a postman is a person in your neighborhoodIn your neighborhoodHe's in your neighborhoodA postman is a person in your neighborhoodA person that you meet each day
[Anything Muppet #2: A fireman? Holy smoke!]Oh, a fireman is brave it's saidHis engine is a shiny redIf there's a fire anywhere aboutWell, I'll be sure to put it out
Bob and Anything Muppet #2:'Cause a fireman is a person in your neighborhoodIn your neighborhoodHe's in your neighborhood
Anything Muppet #1:And a postman is a person in your neighborhood
All:Well, they're the people that you meetWhen you're walking down the streetThey're the people that you meet each day
The baker is the one who makesYour bread and rolls and pies and cakesIf you want something sweet to eat, go seeThe baker in the bakery
A teacher works the whole day throughTo teach important things to youHe'll teach you things you won't forgetLike numbers and the alphabet
A barber has a great big chairYou sit in it, he cuts your hairHe'll snip and clip and never restUntil your haircut looks its best
The bus driver drives fast or slowTo take you where you want to goWhen you get in and pay your fareShe will drive you anywhere
A dentist cares for all your teethThe top ones and the ones beneathSo if you have an aching toothHe'll fix it quick, and that's the truth
The doctor makes you well real quickIf by chance you're feeling sickShe works and works the whole day longTo help you feel well and strong
The grocer sells the things you eatLike bread and eggs, cheese and meatNo matter what you're looking forYou'll find it at the grocery store
The shoemaker is always thereTo take care of the shoes you wearWith his hammer, nails, and glueHe'll fix your shoes as good as new
The cleaner is the one who knowsHow to clean and press your clothesHe'll take a jacket, suit, or vestAnd clean it so you'll look your best
The trash collector works each dayHe'll always take your trash awayHe drives the biggest truck you've seenTo keep the city streets all clean
