"Heigh-Ho" (also known as "The Dwarfs' Marching Song") is a song from the Disney's 1937 animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It was written by composer Frank Churchill and lyricist Larry Morey.
In the film, the dwarfs sing the song as they come home from (and go to) work in the mine. It is one of the most popular songs from the film, as well as one of the most iconic Disney songs.
Lyrics
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
In our mine the whole day through
To dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
Is what we like to do
It ain't no trick to get rich quick
If you dig dig dig with a shovel or a pick
In a mine! (In a mine!)
In a mine! (In a mine!)
Where a million diamonds... (Shine!)
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
From early morn till night
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig up
Everything in sight
We dig up diamonds by the score
A thousand rubies, sometimes more
Though we don't know what we dig 'em for
We dig dig dig a-dig dig
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho
[Chorus]: Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
[Chorus]: Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho hum
[Chorus three times]
Heigh-ho [until fade]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
[Chorus]: Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
[Chorus]: Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
[Chorus]: Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
[Chorus]: Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh....
[Chorus]: Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's off to work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
[Chorus]: Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's off to work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
[Whistle]
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
In our mine the whole day through
To dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
Is what we like to do
And while we dig, we always sing
For when you dig there ain't a better thing
Than a tune! Than a tune! Than a tune! Than a tune!
You can whistle or can croon
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
And we try to do our bit
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
Until it's time to quit
And then we warble down the scale
As we go marching down the trail
Right along! Right along! Right along! Right along!
To the rhythm of the song
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
To make your troubles go
Just keep on singing all day long
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
For if you're feeling low
You positively can't go wrong
With a high, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho,
All seven in a row
[Whistle]
With a high, Heigh-ho!
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho hum
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
To make your troubles go
Just keep on singing all day long
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
For if you're feeling low
You positively can't go wrong
With a high, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
[Whistle]
With a high, Heigh-ho
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
In our mine the whole day through
To dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
Is what we like to do
It ain't no trick to get rich quick
If you dig dig dig with a shovel or a pick
In a mine! In a mine! In a mine! In a mine!
Where a million diamonds shine!
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
To make your troubles go
Just keep on singing all day long
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
For if you're feeling low
You positively can't go wrong
With a high, Heigh-ho
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
And we try to do our bit
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
Until it's time to quit
And then we warble down the scale
As we go marching down the trail
Right along! Right along! Right along! Right along!
To the rhythm of the song
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho,
All seven in a row
[Whistle]
With a high, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho,
All seven in a row
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's off to work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho,
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's off to work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
In our mine the whole day through
To dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
Is what we like to do
It ain't no trick to get rich quick
If you dig dig dig with a shovel or a pick
In a mine! In a mine! In a mine! In a mine!
Where a million diamonds shine!
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
From early morn till night
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig up
Everything in sight
We dig up diamonds by the score
A thousand rubies, sometimes more
Though we don't know what we dig 'em for
We dig dig dig a-dig dig
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho hum
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho hum
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho,
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
[Whistle]
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
All seven in a row
We keep on singing all day long
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho,
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Sneezy:
Aachoo!
For when you're feeling low
You positively can't go wrong
With a high, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's out the door you go
We hope you've all enjoyed the show
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Keep marching in a row
Don't stop to look or read a book
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Just lift your feet and go
We'll sing this song; you march along!
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Step lively—not so slow
Come back again; we'll see you then
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Make room for our next show
There's folks outside; go take a ride
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's out the door you go!
We hope you've all enjoyed the show
Heigh-ho! Heigh-ho!
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
To make your troubles go
Just keep on singing all day long
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
For if you're feeling low
You positively can't go wrong
With a high, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
Doc:
Heigh-ho
Bashful, Happy, Sneezy & Sleepy:
Heigh-ho
Bashful, Sneezy, Doc & Grumpy:
Heigh-ho
Bashful, Happy, Sneezy & Sleepy:
Heigh-ho
Doc & Grumpy:
Heigh-ho
All:
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's off to work we go
All (except Doc):
It's rise and shine
Doc:
And stay in line
All:
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
We've heard the rooster crow
Happy:
All dressed and fed
All (except Happy):
Full speed ahead
All:
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Happy:
A splendid day to say
Sneezy:
(spoken)
Achoo!
Bashful:
(spoken)
Oh, my!
Doc:
(spoken)
Gesundheit!
Sneezy:
(spoken)
Why, thank you!
Grumpy:
Do ya know what I'm allergic to?
This sorry sack o' chumps
Doc:
Ah, why don't ya shut it, Grumps?
All:
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho (Heigh-ho), Heigh-ho (Heigh-ho)
Heigh-ho (Heigh-ho), Heigh-hum
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's off to work we go
Sleepy:
I function best on a full night's rеst
And so, it's back to bed I go
Doc:
(spoken)
Hello?
Sleepy:
(spoken)
I'm Sleepy!
All (except Sleepy):
(spoken)
Yeah, we know!
Doc & Grumpy:
And the more we talk, the less we walk
Happy:
(spoken)
Let's go!
All:
Heigh-ho!
Doc:
Deep in the dark, our magic'll mark
A spot where the sparkle starts to shine
Sneezy:
There's gems in the land
So hold up your hand
Bashful & Sneezy:
As light so brightly fills the mine
Sleepy, Happy & Grumpy:
Now quick, better climb
And dig for a diamond
All:
Get your rear in gear
Now yank up your socks
Let's rip at the rocks
And as we swing, we always sing
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho
Happy:
The highest high I know
Is when we dig up rocks this big
And so
My smile starts to grow
I glow
Grumpy:
(spoken)
Ugh!
Happy:
(spoken)
I'm Happy!
All (except Happy):
(spoken)
Yeah, we know
Grumpy:
You make me sick
A-bucket, quick!
Bashful:
(spoken)
Uh-oh!
All:
Heigh-ho!
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig
From early morn till night
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig up
Everything in sight
Doc:
We dig up diamonds by the score
Bashful:
A thousand rubies
Happy:
Sometimes more
All (except Happy):
It's the sparkly stuff we're diggin' for
All:
We dig dig dig a-dig dig
[Instrumental break]
Doc:
Heigh-ho
All:
Heigh-ho
Sneezy & Sleepy:
Heigh-ho
Doc & Grumpy:
Heigh-ho
Bashful & Happy:
Heigh-ho
Sneezy, Sleepy, Doc & Grumpy:
Heigh-ho
All:
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
It's home from work we go
Doc:
Day's over, gang!
Bashful:
We're done?
Happy:
Hot dang!
All:
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho
Happy & Sneezy:
Sing out fortissimo
Bashful:
Oh dear, oh my! Do you mind if I lay low?
See, sometimes I get so, get so-
Happy:
(spoken)
He's Bashful!
All (except Happy):
Yeah, we know!
Grumpy:
Well, move your tail
Let's hit the trail
Sneezy:
Don't drag your feet
Happy:
It's time to eat
Bashful, Sneezy, Doc & Grumpy:
We'll sleep
Sleepy:
(spoken)
Amen!
Doc & Happy:
Arise and then
All:
It's off to work we go again
Heigh-ho (Heigh-ho)
Heigh-ho (Heigh-ho)
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, heigh-ho, heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, heigh-ho, heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, heigh-ho, heigh-ho
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho
Trivia
- In Oliver and Company, Tito sang a part of it while rescuing Jenny.
- In the Bear in the Big Blue House episode Shape of a Bear, Ojo sings the song while playing with her blocks.
- In Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the song was sung by Leo Fitz while using the D.W.A.R.F. Drones.
- The first utterance of the words "Heigh Ho" are heard in The 7D's opening theme.
- Tom Waits recorded a version of the song for the 1988 A&M record Stay Awake: Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films. The song was included on the "B*******" Disc from his 2006 album Orphans.
- In the Russian and Thai dubs, the dwarfs whistling is removed, thus the parts where the dwarfs are meant to whistle are instrumental.
- Los Lobos recorded a Spanish-language version for the 2009 album Los Lobos Goes Disney.
- A version of the song is used as the exit movie, to motivate the audience to leave at the end of the Tiki Room.
- The song is featured in several episodes of Once Upon a Time:
- Leroy/Grumpy hums the tune in the very first episode.
- The dwarfs sing the song after they have just been hatched from an egg in "Dreamy".
- The dwarfs hum the melody in "Tiny" when they are at the bean fields.
- Leroy references the song in the episode "We Are Both", when he says "it's off to work we go".
- An alternate version is heard in the episode "Operation Mongoose part 1", in an alternate reality. Grumpy also says "Heigh-Ho. Its off to work we go".
- The lyrics "With a heigh heigh heigh / And a ho ho ho" are sung by Grumpy in "The Queen Sings", in the episode "The Song in Your Heart".
- Leroy (Grumpy), Doc and Waler (Sleepy) sing the song as they are on their way to work in the series finale.
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