William Finn
I Have Never Slept Without My Teddy Bear
IRA:
I have never slept without my teddy bear,
Anywhere I've slept, I've always had him near,
to talk to, to be afraid with when
I'm frightened and alone.
I love him.
He's the very bestest friend
I've ever known.

SISTER:
How's he gonna sleep without his teddy bear,
He's never slept without his teddy bear before!
IRA:
How am I gonna sleep without my teddy bear,
I've never slept without my teddy bear before!

PARENTS:
Wait! Wait!
Ira, wait! Wait!
SISTER:
You're gonna go crazy!
Without your teddy bear!
You're gonna go crazy!

IRA (spoken):
But reggie will laugh!
MOTHER (spoken):
No, he won't!
SISTER:
He's gonna laugh at you!
IRA:
See? She knows!
SISTER:
Reggie's gonna laugh at you!
He's gonna laugh at you, Ira!
And make you cry!