[IMMEDIATE ENTRANCE — MALE] [One-drop groove starts immediately; steel pan answers] We’re gonna need a bigger pumpkin— Everybody brought a friend! I only opened up the door— That line don’t have an end! [WELCOME — MALE AND FEMALE] [Keep the phrasing light and roomy] [MALE] Come on in, the floor is ready. [FEMALE] You made all this room? [MALE] Had a coffee and an idea— [FEMALE] Look how big it grew! [THE PLAQUE — MALE] [Warm delivery; keep the groove moving] Ten thousand on that little plaque, And every one says “thanks.” One small door beside the vine, Now look who’s in our ranks! [CHORUS — FULL DUET] [Wide, memorable melody; steel pan between phrases] We’re gonna need a bigger pumpkin, Everybody brought a friend. Swing those orange doors wide open— Let the happy wander in. From a seed to a ceiling, From a vine to a dance hall— He worked the night shift, Now there’s room for us all! [BAND REVEAL — FOUR BARS, NO VOCALS] [Bumblebee’s steel pan carries the melody] [Ladybug congas answer; Hammond bubbles underneath] [Electric guitar adds a short warm reply] [Do not add a vocal repeat] [DANCE FLOOR — MALE AND FEMALE] [MALE] Mantis brought his Sunday elbows, Ants are stepping two by two. [FEMALE] Leave a little turning circle— Our blue friend’s coming through! [DUET] Wings and wheels and dancing feet, Everybody’s got a way. Little worm forgot his coffee— He’s too busy with the sway! [THE LATE SNAIL — PLAYFUL EXCHANGE] [Brief sung conversation; no extra dialogue] [MALE] Snail says, “Did I miss the party?” [FEMALE] “Friend, you’re right on time!” [MALE] “I started out before the moon—” [FEMALE] “Come dance beneath the vine!” [PROTECTED INSTRUMENTAL TURNAROUND — FULL EIGHT BARS] [No vocals; do not shorten or repeat] [Bars 1–2: steel pan plays the joyful lead melody] [Bars 3–4: warm electric guitar answers clearly] [Bars 5–8: pan and guitar celebrate together] [Hammond, rounded bass, one-drop drums and congas lift the groove] [Build toward the worm raising his yellow hat] [Resolve gently into the coffee toast] [COFFEE TOAST — MALE, FEMALE HARMONY] [Soften the band; let each line breathe] Here’s to everybody, And the little door we grew. My coffee might be cold now— But this place is warm with you. [OUTRO — ONE BRIEF INSTRUMENTAL ANSWER] [Steel pan smiles; guitar answers softly] [Clean final chord, let it ring] [No additional chorus or fade]
