That's Why We're Here

"**That's Why We're Here**" is a song from *Toy Story: The Musical*. It takes place in a familiar scene where the toys got worried about being replaced. In this song, Woody tries to reassure every toy that being there for Andy is what really matters.

## Lyrics

**Woody:**

This is Andy we're talking about here. It doesn't matter how much we're played with. What matters is that we're here when Andy needs us, and he needs us now!

Just because you've been

Just because you've been

Sitting 'round inside the box or under the bed

You think you're only gathering dust

Doesn't mean a thing

Doesn't mean a thing,

Wipe off that frown, don't worry your plastic head

We all got to have some trust

'Cause every time that boy comes walking through that door

He needs to know we'll be right where we were before

That's why we're here!

We are the all-star cast we're just listenin' for our cues

That why we're here!

We all got parts to play now we all got nothing to lose

Anything Andy can imagine, it's our job to make appear

That's what we're made for

That's why we're here

**Slinky:**

If Woody said it's alright, well, darn it, that's good enough for me!

**Bo Peep:**

Slinky's right, we should listen to Woody.

**Rex:**

But if he gets those new toys, he's going to forget about all of us!

**Hamm:**

We're next month's garage sale fodder for sure!

**Bo Peep:**

That's not going to happen.

**Woody:**

Of course, it isn't!

**Mr. Potato Head:**

Well, sure, Woody ain't worried. He's been Andy's favorite since Kindergarten.

**Bo Peep:**

Hey Potato Head

Hey Potato Head

Why be without your eyes, your mouth, or your nose?

You're just another faceless smug

**Mr. Potato Head:**

What?! You wish you had these lips.

**Woody and Bo Peep:**

They belong to you

We belong to him

No matter what we do

We go where Andy goes!

**Bo Peep:**

So don't such a stick in the mud

**Mr. Potato Head:**

You ain't no joyride either, sister!

**Woody and Bo Peep:**

So you're a smaller toy but you play no small part

You're on the stage of Andy's room and his heart

That's why we're here!

**Rex:**

We are the all-star cast just waiting in the wings!

**Woody:**

That's why we're here!

**Slinky:**

And when the time is right, somebody's gonna pull our strings

**Woody's voice box:**

Reach for the skies!

**Woody:**

So if you've been inside a closet or up on a shelf all year

You gotta believe me when I tell you toys

"You've got no reason to fear."

**All:**

There is a boy who loves us all and let me make it very clear!

**Woody:**

That what we're made for! That's why we're here!

**Chorus:**

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

**Woody:**

That's why we're here!

**Chorus:**

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

**Woody:** Yeah, yeah, yeah! That's why we're here!

**Chorus:**

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

**Rex:**

That's why we're here!

**Chorus:**

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

**Hamm:**

That's why we're here!

**Chorus:**

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

**Slinky:**

That's why we're here!

**Chorus**

That's why we're here!

That's why we're here!

**All:**

That's why we're here!

"You've Got a Friend in Me"
"**That's Why We're Here**"
"To Infinity and Beyond"
"One Toy"
"The Claw"
"Make a Little Noise"
"To Infinity and Beyond (Reprise)"
"Make a Little Noise (Reprise)"
"That's Why We're Here (Reprise)"
"Busted / Make a Lot of Noise"
"You've Got a Friend in Me (Reprise) / That's Why We're Here (Reprise)"
"Bows / To Infinity and Beyond (Finale)"

***New Toy Story***

**Act One**

"Prologue"
"The Broadway Melody Ballet"
"I Got Rhythm"
"I Can't Give You Anything But Love"
"You Are My Lucky Star"
"Friendship"
"Good Morning"
"Fascinating Rhythm"

**Act Two**

"Someone to Watch Over Us"
"You Were Meant For Me"
"Ken's Fashion Show"
"Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In"
"Make a Lot of Noise"
"No One is Alone (And Forgotten)"
"Finale"