Chuck E's Place is an original song that first appeared in the "Friends" (January 1991 Showtape).
Re-Releases
The song was re-recorded on several occasions. In 1992, it was re-recorded by Karlisa McKinney & Annagrey Labasse providing Helen's voice, most notably. It would be re-recorded again in 2004 by Duncan Brannan, John Bowen, Jeremy Blaido, and Earl Fisher. In 2017, in honor of Chuck E. Cheese's 40th Anniversary, it was re-recorded by Jaret Reddick, Caroline Richardson, and Chris Hill as Chuck E., Helen & Munch respectively
Lyrics
- (Spoken)
- Helen: Chuck E., I just love it here! All the kids, the games, the fun,
- Munch: the pizza!
- Helen: Yeah Munch, the pizza too!
- Pasqually: If you people enjoy yourselves as much as we do, I think the world is gonna be a better place!
- Chuck E.: Tell 'em Pasqually.
- I’ve got a feelin’ this is gonna be a special day
- Me and my friends are makin’ plans to go out and play
- When I wake up I’m excited ‘cause a new day’s waitin’ for me…yeah!
- We’re not going to waste bein’ sad about silly things I can’t see…No!
- You won’t catch me frowning with tears in my eyes
- I don’t see rainclouds just sunny skies
- Happy people come along with me
- (Pasqually: Come on everybody)
- Get that silly frown right off your face
- Put your troubles right there by the doorway
- Because today we’re havin' fun at Chuck E.’s Place
- The guys are gonna be here at just about seven ‘o'clock
- (I think so, haha!)
- When we get together I know we’re gonna make this place rock!
- (You hearin’ me now?)
- What do you say we get your friends together with mine?
- We’ll get this party rollin’ and all have a real good time!
- Don’t wait a minute, don’t hesitate now
- (I'm) We’re heading for Chuck E.’s and I won’t be late
- Happy people come along with me
- (Helen: Happy People Only!)
- Get that silly frown right off your face
- (Pasqually: Turn it upside down)
- Put your troubles right there by the doorway
- (Jasper: Outside of the doorway!)
- Because today we’re havin' fun at Chuck E.’s
- Happy people come along with me
- (Munch: Y’all come on now, huh? Haha!)
- Get that silly frown right off your face
- (Pasqually: Look at them, that’s right!)
- Put your troubles right there by the doorway
- (Chuck E.: You leave ‘em right there, huh.)
- ‘cause today we’re havin'
- Today we’re havin’
- Today we’re havin’ fun
- At Chuck E.’s Place!
- (Spoken, 1991-2017 only)
- Speaking for Jasper T. Jowls, Mr. Munch, Pasqually, and The Lovely Ms. Helen Henny,
- I want to let you people to know how much we appreciate you!
- Because when you have a great time, we have a great time
- Thank you for coming to celebrate with us year after year
- Keep smiling and we'll see you soon!
- Bye bye!
The 2017 Version
Chuck E: Speaking For Jasper Jowls, Mr. Munch, Pasqually, and The Lovely Ms. Helen Henny, I want you people to know how much we appreciate you!
Because when you have a good time, WE have a good time! thanks for coming back to celebrate us year after year Keep smiling and we'll see you soon!
Bye-bye!
Trivia & Voice cast
- The 2004 edition omits the introduction and spoken outro.
- Scott Wilson as Chuck E. And Munch: 1991 & 1992
- Nancy Lenehan As Helen: 1991
- Bob West as Jasper and Pasqually: 1991 & 1992 (Jasper only as speaking voice in 1992)
- Charles Stewart as Jasper: 1992 (singing voice)
- Karisa McKinney as Helen: 1992 (speaking voice)
- Annagrey Labbase as Helen:1992 (as singing voice) 2004 (as full voice)
- Duncan Brannan as Chuck E.: 2004
- Jermeny Blaidio as Jasper: 2004 and 2017
- John Bowen as Munch: 2004
- Earl Fisher as Pasqually: 2004 and 2017
- Jaret Reddick as Chuck E.: 2017
- Caroline Richardson as Helen: 2017
- Chris Hill as Munch: 2017