Johnny saw a seed - lying on the ground.
He made a small hole - and pushed it way down.
Chorus: Hey, Johnny! Hey, Johnny! What do you know?
Do you think - your seed will grow?
Johnny’s seed sprouted - tiny green leaves,
Then it grew and grew - into a big tree.
Chorus: Hey, Johnny! Hey, Johnny! What do you know?
On your tree, - white blossoms did grow.
They looked so pretty, - they smelled so sweet,
But eventually, they - all fell to his feet!
Chorus: Hey, Johnny! Hey, Johnny! What do you know?
On your tree, - white blossoms did grow.
First they were green, - then big and red.
One fell off - and hit his head!
Chorus: Hey, Johnny! Hey, Johnny! What do you know?
From your seed, - apples now grow!
Johnny took an apple - and held it in his hand.
Then he started on a journey - across this land.
Chorus: Hey, Johnny! Hey, Johnny! What do you know?
If you had more seeds, - more apples could grow!
Johnny bit his apple - then looked inside.
He found more seeds - what a big surprise!
Chorus: Hey, Johnny! Hey, Johnny! What do you know?
Now you can plant seeds - wherever you go!
Johnny roamed the country - and people say,
He planted seeds - all along the way.
Chorus: Hey, Johnny! Hey, Johnny! What do you know?
Because of you, - more apples now grow.
So when you see an apple tree - wherever you go,
Think of Johnny Appleseed, - who lived long ago.
Chorus: Hey, Johnny! Hey, Johnny! What do you know?
From one little seed - millions now grow!
[Adult reads the poem, children join in on the chorus line.]
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