Me Ol' Bamboo - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968 film) - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Bursting with rhythm, athleticism, and classic musical theatre charm, “Me Ol’ Bamboo” is one of the most iconic and energetic numbers from the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Performed by Dick Van Dyke in the role of Caractacus Potts, the song is a showcase of inventive choreography, whimsical lyrics, and the kind of joyful spectacle that made mid-20th-century movie musicals unforgettable. Written by the legendary Sherman Brothers—Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman—the song captures the spirit of British music hall traditions with its upbeat tempo and cheeky lyrics. In the film, “Me Ol’ Bamboo” is performed during a carnival scene where Caractacus Potts, a struggling inventor and father, disguises himself as a one-man band and joins a troupe of dancers to earn some quick cash. What follows is a dazzling display of coordinated stick choreography—featuring bamboo canes—as Dick Van Dyke sings and dances with extraordinary flair and comic timing.