One Fifty-Two Sixteen Two

Hey little kiddies, have you heard this story Bout the Teddy Bear who could count up to fifty Only problem was, the numbers weren't in order But his Bear friends all thought he was nifty He'd start out, “one... fifty-two... sixteen... two” Mama Bear said he was doing just fine Didn't want to hurt her little guy's feelings She knew he'd figure it out in good time “He'll learn them before he grows up,” she thought When it's important to get numbers straight Like when he's buying honey for his sweetie And the store sign says five ninety-eight At first he would count out nine eighty-five Now that was too much for the honey Then he remembered what Mama Bear taught him And gave the man the right amount of money You can find him going around counting all day He goes, “one... fifty-two... sixteen... two” And laughs when Mama Bear gets all flustered Then says, “one... two... three... fooled you!”