Chapter 4: Let the Fun Begin!

After the clapping song ended, everyone then began to think of what to do next. Barney and Snoopy then set up the chairs for Musical Chairs. "Alright everyone, it's time for Musical Chairs." Barney smiled, much to the excitement of his friends.

"I've never played musical chairs before. How do you play it?" Linda asked curiously.

"We'll show you. We even have a song to help you play it." Heather said with a smile.

"Oh goodie." Linda smiled as Patty started the music and Peppermint Patty started to sing with her, BJ, Baby Bop, Michael, Kathy, Linda, Danny, Robert, Hannah, Eudora, Sally, Lucy, Linus, Heather, and Charlie Brown playing.

Peppermint Patty:

Hey! It's time for "Musical Chairs", come on, let's go!

Let's set up the chairs, now all in a row

You run around the chairs till the music stops

And ya have to find a seat, now don't get caught

'Cause when the music stops...

(Music stops then starts again and Sally gets left out)

You can't be standin' there

If you wanna be a winner at "Musical Chairs"

Now we take away a chair while you're runnin' around

Don't let the kid in front of you get you down

Just listen to the rhythm now don't miss a beat

'Cause you don't wanna be the only one without a seat

'Cause when the music stops...

(Music stops then starts again and BJ gets left out)

You can't be standin' there

If you wanna be a winner at "Musical Chairs"

Now every time the music stops

You're gonna end up one chair short

And if you're boo-ga-looin when the music's gone

(Lucy gets left out)

Sorry ya got to move on

(Only Peppermint Patty and Charlie Brown are still in)

Now it's the moment of truth, it's gettin' down to the wire

You're burnin' up inside with musical fire

You hover 'round each corner of that precious seat

Waitin' for the moment you can get off your feet

'Cause when the music stops...

(Music stops then starts again and Charlie Brown gets left out)

You can't be standin' there

If you wanna be a winner

You got to be a winner

If you wanna be a winner at...

"Musical Chairs"!

Yeah!

"That was fun!" Linda told Linus happily.

"It sure is, Linda. I'm glad you enjoyed the game." Linus said, sucking his thumb and clutching his blanket.

"You know, Linus…" Lucy said, yanking his blanket and running off. "Blankets ARE for babies!"

"MY BLANKET!" Linus gasped, following suit after her.

"Look! It's follow the leader!" Baby Bop assumed, following Linus. Robert, Danny, Kim, 5, the twins, Franklin and Linda followed the three-year-old.

"What's going on?" 3 asked.

"Lucy's playing follow the leader." Baby Bop giggled.

"Wait up!" BJ exclaimed, following his sister.

"That was unexpected." Frieda blinked. "People with naturally curly hair love when things go according to plan."

"Is there anything people with naturally curly hair don't love?" Keesha asked.

"Curling irons." Frieda blankly said.

"Well, at least we're able to still play musical chairs." Heather smiled.

"Much better choice than stupid tiptoe ballet." Peppermint Patty expressed her feelings.

"I don't know." Snoopy said to himself, looking over at a very confused Marcie. "Want some root beer, sweetie?"

"Don't ask." Peppermint Patty suggested to her best friend.

"When did Snoopy learn how to talk anyways?" Tosha asked the tomboy.

"It all happened before you three showed up. A little Barney magic made ol' Snoop there able to talk." Peppermint Patty said bluntly.

"We kind of got the memo." Piper said before turning to Kathy. "So, you must be Teddy Girl."

"Actually, my name's Kathy." Kathy chuckled. "Rerun used to call me Teddy Girl when he was younger."

"Why?" Piper asked.

"Well-" Kathy was cut off by the kids returning in the treehouse.

"Danny, Kim." Keesha said. "Are you guys having fun at the sing-a-long?"

"I sure am." Kim smiled.

"Me too." Danny agreed.

"What about you, Marcie?" Keesha asked.

"A what now?" Marcie wondered as Keesha, Kim and Danny shrugged.

"A sing-a-long." Danny said.

"Oh. I don't know." Marcie shrugged.

"Barney, what're we going to do next?" asked Sally.

"Yeah, what will it be?" Eudora asked.

"I've got lots of surprises in store for you." Barney said.

"What kind of surprises?" Linda asked.

"Let's see." Barney said.

"Big Purple, I know something that will be a very fun surprise." Peppermint Patty suggested, whispering her idea in his ear.

"That's a really good idea." Barney praised.

"What is it? What is it?" Linda, Piper, Rerun, Sally and Eudora eagerly asked.

"Well, kids, I'll give you a hint." Peppermint Patty said. "It's something fun we do in the forest. There're queen snakes and gully cats there too."

"Hiking?" Danny asked.

"That's close. I'll give you another hint. Sometimes you even get to sleep under a tree." Peppermint Patty added, looking over at a blushing Marcie as Michael, Tosha and Kathy giggled.

"I know. You're talking about camping." Linda smiled.

"That's right." Peppermint patty said.

"Camping is so much fun." Barney smiled. "So, is everybody ready?"

"Ready!" everyone explained.

"So let's go camping! Here's the Beagle Scout Troop leader ready to lead his new Beagle Scouts." Barney said.

"That's weird." Lucy realized.

"Nothing happened." Violet noticed.

"Maybe something special DID happen." Barney said.

"What do you mean?" Marcie wondered.

"How about we look outdoors?" 4 said, looking out from the lookout. "Let's check the playground!"

"Look! A tent!" Peppermint Patty exclaimed as the kids headed to the playground. BJ and Baby Bop were waiting for them

"Perfect to finish a nap." Marcie said with a tint of annoyance.

"And it's perfect for going camping." Keesha said.

"Beagle Scouts, let's go!" Snoopy exclaimed as they all did so.

Baby Bop, BJ, Barney's friends, Peanuts Gang and Snoopy:

A camping we will go.

A camping we will go.

We're marching into Barney's tent.

A camping we will go.

With a little magic, everyone was transported to a campsite.

"Wow!" Eudora said.

A camping we will go.

A camping we will go.

We're marching into Barney's woods.

A camping we will go.

A camping we will go.

A camping we will go.

We're marching into Barney's woods.

A camping we will go.

"Where are we?" 5 asked.

"Welcome to my Super-dee-Duper campsite, everybody." Barney smiled.

"Yeah. Super-dee-Duper for these pesky mosquitos." Marcie complained, swatting at one with her hands.

"This is so cool." Peppermint Patty smiled. "There're lots of trees."

"And flowers." Linda smiled as Piper handed Rerun a flower.

"Hey guys, come look at this." Danny signaled.

"That's the tallest tree I ever did see." Barney smiled.

"Indeed." Snoopy smiled as Woodstock chirped. "No, your mom abandoned you when you were an egg."

Woodstock sighed in defeat before deciding to chat with the worms. After all, Woodstock knew all of the worms personally.

Barney and Snoopy:

There was a hole

(There was a hole)

In the middle of the ground.

(In the middle of the ground)

The prettiest hole

(The prettiest hole)

That you ever did see.

(That you ever did see)

And the green grass grows all around, all around.

And the green grass grows all around.

And in this hole,

(And in this hole)

There was a tree.

(There was a tree)

The prettiest tree

(The prettiest tree)

That you ever did see.

(That you ever did see)

Well, the tree in the hole and the hole in the ground.

And the green grass grows all around, all around.

And the green grass grows all around.

And on this tree, (And on this tree)

There was a branch.

(There was a branch)

The prettiest branch

(The prettiest branch)

That you ever did see.

(That you ever did see)

Oh, a branch on the tree and the tree in the hole

And the hole in the ground.

And the green grass grows all around, all around.

And the green grass grows all around.

And on this branch,

(And on this branch)

There was a nest.

(There was a nest)

The prettiest nest

(The prettiest nest)

That you ever did see.

(That you ever did see)

Well, the nest on a branch and the branch on the tree

And the tree in the hole and the hole in the ground.

And the green grass grows all around, all around.

And the green grass grows all around.

And in this nest,

(And in this nest)

There was an egg.

(There was an egg)

The prettiest egg

(The prettiest egg)

That you ever did see.

(That you ever did see)

Well, the egg in the nest and the nest on a branch

And the branch on the tree and the tree in the hole

And the hole in the ground.

And the green grass grows all around, all around.

And the green grass grows all around.

And in this egg,

(And in this egg)

There was a bird.

(There was a bird)

The prettiest bird

(The prettiest bird)

That you ever did see.

(That you ever did see)

Well, the bird in the egg and the egg in a nest

And a nest on a branch and the branch on the tree

And the tree in the hole and the hole in the ground.

And the green grass grows all around, all around.

And the green grass grows all around.

And the green grass grows all around, all around.

And the green grass grows all around.

"That was fun." Linda smiled.

"And we've got more fun to have." Lucy said. "Let's go hiking."

"Okay!"

As everyone had fun, day turned into night and Linda and Piper were sitting by themselves by the tent with their teddy bears.

"Piper." Linda softly asked.

"Yes?" Piper replied.

"Why'd Rerun call Kathy 'Teddy Girl'? Does she give good hugs?" Linda asked the five-year-old.

"It's very personal for him and the others." Piper said. "At least, that's what he told me."

"Hi Linda, hi Piper." Kathy said as she walked towards them with Rerun, Sally, Heather, Peppermint Patty and Marcie. Sally, Heather and Peppermint Patty were holding onto their teddy bears while Rerun held onto a toy dog and Marcie held onto a toy duck.

"What're you two doing here, all alone?" Heather wondered, clutching onto Caramel and Velvet firmly.

"Don't ya wanna go with Big Purple and the others to look at the stars?" Peppermint Patty wondered as she gave Cupcake a squeeze.

"No, Linda and I are a little afraid of the dark. And besides, there might be queen snakes, gully cats and bears out in the woods." Piper said as Rerun rolled his eyes.

"Queen snakes aren't real. Neither are gully cats." Marcie promised.

"Then why're you trembling?" Peppermint Patty teased.

"I'm a bit scared of bears." Marcie confessed.

"I know how you feel." Kathy said.

"You do?" Piper and Linda asked in unison.

"I used to be scared sometimes when I was little." Kathy explained. "But you know what?"

"What?" Linda eagerly asked.

"You know how Linus and Baby Bop have their blankets?" Heather asked.

"Yes." Piper smiled. "Their blankets make them feel better."

"It was a bear that always made me feel better." Kathy smiled.

"BEAR?!" Piper cried as Rerun hugged her.

"A bear?" Linda asked in awe.

"You better clear this up." Sally shrugged, hugging Fluffy.

"Sure." Kathy smiled. "I meant my teddy bear. And we bet yours will make you two feel better too."

"Is that why Rerun called you 'Teddy Girl'?" Linda wondered. "Because you had a teddy bear?"

"It sure is." Kathy chuckled as Piper calmed down, hugging her teddy bear. Heather tapped Kathy on the shoulder and handed her Caramel. "Thanks, Heather."

Linda and Piper:

Me and my best teddy bear

Sitting in my favorite chair,

We are going out to play

Just like every day.

Peppermint Patty, Sally and Heather:

I got lots of friends out there

And they're lots of fun,

Rerun and Marcie:

But they're not my teddy bear

He/ She's my favorite one.

Kathy, Linda and Peanuts Gang:

Me and my teddy, gettin' all ready

Gettin' all ready to play.

Me and my teddy, gettin' all ready

Gettin' all ready to play.

Kathy and Heather:

You know, I've got a lot of friends that I play with.

Peppermint Patty and Marcie:

You know, I've got a lot of friends who are fun.

Sally and Rerun:

But then they can't do anything like my teddy,

'Cause my teddy, he is the one.

Kathy, Linda and Peanuts Gang:

Me and my teddy, gettin' all ready

Gettin' all ready for bed.

Me and my teddy, gettin' all ready

Gettin' all ready for bed.

Kathy and Peppermint Patty:

You know I'm never really frightened at nighttime.

Heather and Marcie:

You know I'm not even scared of the dark.

Linda and Sally:

'Cause with my teddy right here alongside me

Rerun and Piper:

I'm not even scared of a shark!

Kathy, Linda and Peanuts Gang:

Me and my teddy, gettin' all ready

Gettin' all ready for school.

Me and my teddy, gettin' all ready

Gettin' all ready for school.

Linda and Piper:

I got to leave him/her at home

By himself/herself all alone.

But he/she doesn't mind, and that's cool.

Kathy and Peanuts Gang:

That's cool!

"See, you're not scared anymore, are you?" Kathy asked as everyone started to giggle.

"No." Linda softly replied.

"Not me either." Piper fiercely declared.

"Way to go, girls." Peppermint Patty cheered. "With my ol' pal Cupcake by my side, I'm everything but scared; but even without her, I'm a pretty rough and tough tomboy."

"What about the time you couldn't find Cupcake?" Heather recalled.

"I was younger." Peppermint Patty hissed as everyone laughed.

Somewhere else at the campsite, Barney and Snoopy were walking around when they heard an owl hooting.

"Isn't the moon pretty tonight, Barney?" Tosha asked.

"It sure is, Tosha." Barney smiled.

"All round and white too." Franklin chuckled. "Just like something else I know."

"And all the stars are shining too!" Robert said.

"I love shining stars." Roy smiled, laying on his back.

"Me too. Especially that one over there." Hannah said.

Hannah:

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you are

Up above the world so high

Like a diamond in the sky

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you are

Barney, Barney's friends, Peanuts Gang and Snoopy:

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you are

Up above the world so high

Like a diamond in the sky

Twinkle, twinkle, little star

How I wonder what you are

The kids smiled as they all were brought back to the treehouse. "That was fun." Sally smiled.

"I know." Stephen said. "Camping was really fun. Do you have any other surprises for us, Barney?

Everyone then looked at Heather, who was in deep thought.

"What's wrong, Heather?" Kathy asked.

"I was just thinking. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have our whole lives to live over if we knew what we know now?" Heather said with a smile.

"What do I know now?" Peppermint Patty asked Marcie, who just yawned a little.

"Probably VERY LITTLE, Patricia. That, however is not the case with me. for example, I know now that being born beautiful carries a big weight of responsibility." Lucy beamed.

"That's true." Snoopy smiled as everyone laughed.

"Isn't anyone curious to know what I know now?" Sally complained.

"I wouldn't say curious. Obligated is more like it." Lucy said as everyone went silent.

"Go ahead, Sally. What do you know now?" Barney asked, breaking the ice.

Sally:

I know now that you can't bend a cracker no matter how hard you try.

Lucy, Heather and Peppermint Patty:

You may try.

Peppermint Patty:

I know now that your body isn't leaking when you cry.

Lucy, Heather and Sally:

When you cry.

Lucy:

I know now that a smile makes a lousy umbrella.

Sally and Peppermint Patty:

Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ohh

Heather:

I know now we should not try to sing acapella.

I know now that you can't trust a daisy they blab every chance they get.

Peppermint Patty:

I know now it's impossible to rain a violet.

Lucy:

I know now that the price of a thought is a penny.

Heather:

I know now why the kids never sell very many

Sally and Peppermint Patty:

If any.

Sally:

I know now that you can't bounce a snowball.

Peppermint Patty:

You can, but not very high.

Peppermint Patty, Heather, Sally and Lucy:

Just think of it, gee, how great it would be,

If I can go back somehow,

And have my life to live over knowing what I know now.

Sally:

I know now that you can't ring a bluebell.

Heather:

Well, not loud enough to hear.

Peppermint Patty:

I know now that a weeping willow never sheds a tear.

Lucy:

I know now that you can't trade a bike for a brother.

Sally and Heather:

I know now that you can't ever win with your mother.

Peppermint Patty:

Or Father; Further,

Peppermint Patty, Heather, Sally and Lucy:

I know now that you can't pack your troubles in any kit bag that's made.

Just think of it, gee, how great it would be,

if I can go back somehow,

And have my life to live over

Sally:

Knowing what I know

Peppermint Patty and Heather:

Knowing what I know

Lucy:

Knowing what I know

Peppermint patty, Heather, Sally and Lucy:

Now

Lucy:

I know now that you can't lace a shoofly

Sally:

You can't live on bubblegum.

Peppermint Patty:

I know now that I'll never learn to spell chrysanthemum.

Heather:

I know now that you can´t buy a bike for a dollar.

Peppermint Patty:

I know now that you can't fit a flee with a collar.

The rest of the kids and Barney instantly broke into laughter as Sally shrugged in confusion.

"Get it, Sally?" Eudora asked as her best friend shook her head.

Sally:

I know now that you can't milk a cowslick.

Peppermint Patty:

You can but it takes know how.

Peppermint patty, Heather, Sally and Lucy:

Just think of it, gee, how great it would be,

If I can go back somehow,

And have my life to live over knowing what I know,

Knowing what I know, knowing what I know now.

"What do you think?" Lucy asked as their song ended.

"I think Barney and Snoopy are about to be surprised." Tosha said with a smile.

"They are?" Heather smiled.

"Yup. Turn around and count to three, a happy dino you will be." Kathy instructed as Barney did so. "Snoopy, you do so too, okay?"

"Oh goodie! I love surprises." Snoopy wagged his tail as he and Barney followed the instructions.

"I just love a good surprise too." Barney said as Kathy helped Barney cover his eyes. "Especially when you cover my eyes."

"I wonder what it is, Sir." Marcie smiled.

"Same here." Peppermint Patty agreed.

"One…two…and then comes three…" Snoopy and Barney counted.

"I wonder what the treat will be." Barney smiled as everyone else saw two more teenagers walking to the clubhouse.

"What a surprise this will be!" Snoopy wagged his tail some more.

"We thought you'd be surprised to see your friends Jason…" the female teenager began.

"And Min…" Jason, the male teenager, added.

"That's me." The female teenager finished.

"MIN!" Peppermint Patty exclaimed. "JASON! Long time no see, pals!"

"More old friends!" Barney smiled before Snoopy spotted the rest of his siblings heading in the treehouse as well. "Now, who let the dogs IN?"

"Tosha, do you still have those pictures?" Marcie softly asked. "I think we have some with Min and Jason."

"I sure do, bud." Tosha smiled as she handed Marcie the book. Marcie handed the book to Snoopy as he showed the pictures to everyone.

"We were looking at these earlier." Snoopy beamed.

"And look! Here are some pictures of you when you were in school." Barney recalled.

"We've known Barney and Snoopy for so long, they can probably guess what song we want to sing BEFORE we tell either of them." Jason said.

"I love guessing games." Snoopy smiled. "And since Jason has an absolutely positively very favorite song, I bet I do know what he wants to sing. Any ideas, Barney?"

"Does it go something like this?" Barney asked as Schroeder played a few notes of the song on his piano.

"Yeah." Jason smiled.

Barney and Snoopy:

Hey, Mr. Knickerbocker, boppity-bop

I like-a the way that you boppity-bop

I like-a the way that you boppity-bop with your hands

(clap hands to rhythm)

Hey, Mr. Knickerbocker, boppity-bop

I like-a the way that you boppity-bop

I like-a the way that you boppity-bop with your mouth

(tap cheeks to rhythm)

(Yeah!)

Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, Barney's friends, Peanuts Gang and Snoopy:

Hey, Mr. Knickerbocker, boppity-bop

I like-a the way that you boppity-bop

Hey, Mr. Knickerbocker, boppity-bop

I like-a the way that you boppity-bop

Hey, Mr. Knickerbocker, boppity-bop

I like-a the way that you boppity-bop

Hey, Mr. Knickerbocker, boppity-bop

I like-a the way that you boppity-bop!