Mahna Mahna Lyrics
The Muppets
Lyrics
Mahna mahna
(ba dee bedebe)
Mahna mahna
(ba debe dee)
Mahna mahna
(ba dee bedebe badebe badebe dee dee de-de de-de-de)
(repeats)
Mah mama na mahna mah namwomp mwomp
Ma mo mo mana mo
Mahna mahna
(ba dee bedebe)
Mahna mahna
(ba debe dee)
Mahna mahna!
(ba dee bedebe bedebe badebe debe de-de de-de-de)
(long pause)
...mahna mahna?
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Muppets' iconic song "Mahna Mahna" was released in 1968 on their self-titled debut album. The song was written by Piero Umiliani and Luciano Michelini, with the vocals performed by the Italian singer/songwriter Ugo Calise.
It is a classic nonsense tune that has been enjoyed by generations of fans since its release. The lyrics consist of gibberish singing alongside a catchy instrumental accompaniment. The song gained even more popularity when it was featured in an episode of the popular TV show "The Muppet Show". Since then, the song has been covered countless times and used in various films, commercials, and other media.