The Grouch Anthem

"The Grouch Anthem" is the opening song in the special Follow That Bird. Oscar the Grouch sings the song in front of a giant American flag. In the middle of the song Oscar is joined by a chorus of humming Grouches. After both verses have been sung, Oscar delivers a soliloquy with Grouches singing in the background.

In keeping with the contrarian Grouch nature, Oscar insists that everyone ssit down for the Grouch Anthem, instead of rising to attention as with the national anthems of most countries.