Pumpkin Jack – English Lyrics

• By: The Singing Walrus

Lyrics & Translation

Learn about Halloween traditions and vocabulary with the fun and catchy song “Pumpkin Jack” by The Singing Walrus! The song's clear and simple lyrics make it easy to sing along, helping you to practice English pronunciation and learn the names of classic Halloween characters in a memorable way.

[English]

There is a stranger

walking in the shadows on the streets

he's a restless creature

and he likes to move his feet to the beat

and when it's time

he gathers all the creatures of the night

for a big celebration

where you dance until the dead come alive

Who's dressed in black

that's Pumpkin Jack

if you're brave enough follow his tracks

Don't miss your chance

for a midnight dance

when the moon is bright

on Halloween night

Up in the sky

ravens like you've never seen before

telling every creature

this is what you've all been waiting for

Next thing you know

the air is full of laughter, full of screams

and what you see in the light

is worst then what you fear in your dreams

Who's dressed in black

That's Pumpkin Jack

if you're brave enough follow his tracks

Don't miss your chance

for a midnight dance

when the moon is bright

on Halloween night

Everybody's dancing

Ghosts, and bats, and witches on their brooms

As Pumpkin Jack

summons all the dead from the tombs

All through the night

zombies, spiders, bats, and creepy monsters

move their feet to the beat

and the musics so sweet

why you go Trick or Treat

Pumpkin Jack won't retreat, till the morning~

Who's dressed in black

That's Pumpkin Jack

if you're brave enough follow his tracks

Don't miss your chance

for a midnight dance

when the moon is bright

on Halloween night

Who's dressed in black

That's Pumpkin Jack

if you're brave enough follow his tracks

Don't miss your chance

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
stranger /ˈstreɪndʒər/ B1	noun - a person whom one does not know
creature /ˈkriːtʃər/ A2	noun - a living being, especially an animal
celebration /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/ B2	noun - a joyful occasion for festivities
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move the body rhythmically noun - a series of movements in a rhythm
gather /ˈɡæðər/ B1	verb - to bring together
moon /muːn/ A2	noun - the natural satellite of the Earth
raven /ˈreɪvən/ B2	noun - a large black bird
lights /laɪts/ A2	noun - visible illumination
fear /fɪər/ B2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by danger
dead /dɛd/ A2	adjective - no longer alive
ghosts /ɡoʊsts/ B2	noun - spirits of the dead
monster /ˈmɒn.stər/ B2	noun - a creature that is typically frightening or large
dance /dæns/ A1	noun - a series of movements in a rhythm
treat /triːt/ B1	verb - to behave towards someone in a certain way