Phoebe Buffay-Hannigan, a character in the beloved TV show FRIENDS, is the resident musician at their iconic gathering spot, Central Perk. There, she skillfully strums her guitar and serenades the crowd with her unique, self-penned songs.
As a die-hard FRIENDS enthusiast, please quiz me about anything related to the show, and I’ll ace those answers! My deep love for FRIENDS brings me endless joy, and I can happily rewatch it countless times.
I have been looking for a list of phoebe’s song lyrics and thought once I get them all together; I will share it with all those Phoebe lovers! A few of the super catchy ones that won’t leave your head for ages!
In the Shower
(Verse 1) I’m in the shower, just singing along, Stop me if you’ve heard it, it won’t be long. My skin is soapy, and my hair is wet, And Tegrin spelled backward is Nirget, you bet!
(Chorus) Lather, rinse, repeat, and lather, rinse, repeat, And lather, rinse, repeat, as needed, oh so neat!
Emma
Your name poses a dilemma, oh what a scheme-a, ‘Cause not much else, rhymes with Emma. But here’s a twist, like a scene from cinema, With the actor Richard Crenna, a birthday dream-a!
Happy Birthday, Emma! 🎉🎂🎈
Babies
They’re tiny and chubby and so sweet to touch, Soon they’ll grow up, and they’ll protest as such. Now they’re yelling at you, and you don’t know why, And you cry and you cry and you cry and you cry and you cry…
Grandma
Now grandma’s a person who everyone likesShe brought you a train and a bright shiny bike. But lately she hasn’t been coming to dinner and the last time you saw her she looked so much thinner. Now your mom and your dad said she moved to Peru, But the truth is she died and someday you will too-la-la-la-la…
Sticky Shoes
My favorite shoes so good to me I wear them everyday Down at the heel, holes in the toe Don’t care what people say My feet’s best friend, pals to the end With them I’m one hot chicky Though late one night Not much light I stepped in something icky*Chorus* Sticky shoes, sticky shoes Always makes me smile Sticky shoes, sticky shoes Next time I’ll avoid the pile.
Holiday Song
Went to the store, sat on Santa’s lap Asked him to bring my friends all kinds of crap Said all you need is to write them a song Now you haven’t heard it yet so don’t try to sing along…. No don’t sing along Monica, Monica, have a happy Hanukkah Saw Santa Claus, he said hello to Ross And please tell Joey, Christmas will be snowwwwwy And Rachel and Chandler, (mumbles something) handler!
The Woman Smelled Like Garbage
It wasn’t just that she was fat, The woman smelled like garbage! Everyone! It wasn’t just that she was fat, The woman smelled like gaaaarbage! Classy huh?
Smelly Cat (original) Smelly cat, smelly cat what are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smelly cat it’s not your fault they won’t take you to the vet you’re obviously not their favorite pet you may not be a bed of roses and you’re no friend to those with noses
Smelly Cat (With All The Gang)
*Chorus* Smelly cat, smelly cat What are they feeding you? Smelly cat, smelly cat It’s not your faultThey won’t take you to the vet You’re obviously not their favorite pet You may not be a bed of roses And you’re no friend to those with noses*Repeat Chorus*
A girl we’ll call Betty
There was a girl we’ll call her Betty And a guy let’s call him Neil Now I can’t stress this point too strongly This story isn’t real.
(time passes by)Now our Neil must decide Who will be the girl that he casts aside? Will Betty be the one who he loves truly Or will it be the one who we’ll call L-L-Lulie? He must decide, he must decide Even though I made him up he must decide
Dead in The Kitchen
I made a man with eyes of coal and a smile so bewitchin’How was I supposed to know that my mom was dead in the kitchenLa-la-la-la-la-la-la…
Tiny Chubby Children
They’re tiny and chubby and so sweet to touchdown they’ll grow up and resent you so much now they’re yelling at you and you don’t know why and you cry and you cry and you cry and you cry and you cry…
I play for me!
When I play, I play for meI don’t need your charityLa lalala lalalalalalalalalala lalala lalalalalalala….
Holiday Cheer
Monica, Monica, have a happy HanukkahSaw Santa Claus, he said hello to RossAnd please tell Joey, Christmas will be snowwwwwy And Rachel and Chandler, (inaudible) handler!
Somebody Else Named Bing
Whenever I get married guess who I won’t ask to sing!Somebody named Geller! And somebody else named Bing
That’s how we get hamburgers!
Oh, the cow in the meadow goes “moo” Oh the cow in the meadow goes “moo” Then the farmer hits him on the head and grinds him up and that’s how we get hamburgers.
Lather Rinse Repeat
I’m in the shower and I’m writing a songStop me if you’ve heard it. My skin is soapy, and my hair is wet, and Tegrin spelled backward is Nirget. Lather, rinse, repeat and lather, rinse, repeat and lather, rinse, repeat as needed.
Stayed and Stayed
We thought Phoebe would leave but she just stayed and stayedThat’s right, here all night and Chandler will never get L…
Gay Wedding Day
The first time I met ChandlerI thought he was gay but here I am singing on his wedding day
A Few Of My Favorite Things
Raindrops on roses and rabbits and kittens Bluebells and sleighbells and something with mittens la la la la la la something with string….
Phoebe Buffay, with her quirky and unapologetic charm, brought us some of the most memorable and unique songs in the history of television sitcoms. From the iconic “Smelly Cat” to the humorously honest “Sticky Shoes,” her lyrics are a delightful blend of absurdity, humor, and unexpected wisdom.
Phoebe’s songs, though seemingly nonsensical at times, resonated with many of us. They remind us to embrace our individuality and to find joy in the simplest things. Her music wasn’t about being perfect or polished; it was about expression, creativity, and sometimes just about having fun. In a way, Phoebe taught us that it’s okay to be different, to be a little weird, and to laugh at the oddities of life.
So, whether you’re singing about a smelly cat, a holiday armadillo, or just about love and life in the most Phoebe way possible, remember to do it with the same unabashed enthusiasm and authenticity that made Phoebe’s songs so endearing and enduring.
In the end, Phoebe’s songs are more than just comedic interludes in a sitcom; they are a celebration of the quirky, the unconventional, and the wonderfully weird in all of us.
