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Troublesome Trucks is the first song from the seventh series (released as the fourth song in the US, and third in the UK), and is dedicated to the trucks. It was re-released with CGI footage and altered lyrics for The Adventure Begins. This version of the song is performed by Robert Hartshorne and the Kidmore Children's Choir.

Lyrics

Series 7 version

The engines always think they are so clever
And so they like to bump the trucks around
They bump them in the sidings, they bump them in the yards
They better beware, they better take care
They better be on their guard...
(Chorus)
Because those troublesome trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome trucks will run the engines off the line.
They push them here, push them there, till they go too fast,
Then they push them once again, laughing while they crash...
Troublesome trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome trucks will run the engines off the line.
They don't care how big they are, to them it's just a game...
Those troublesome trucks, will get them all the same
Diesel thinks he is so very smart,
Bumping all the trucks around the yard...
He gets them all in line, then bumps them one more time,
Now, he thinks that he's in charge.
The trucks decide to play another joke,
And Diesel's plans will all go up in smoke...
He pulls and he pulls, until he breaks the chain...
On, on, on, he's off the rails again!
(Chorus)
Because those troublesome trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome will run the engines off the line.
They push them here, push them there, till they go too fast,
Then they push them once again, laughing while they crash...
Troublesome trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome will run the engines off the line.
They don't care how big they are, to them it's just a game...
Those troublesome trucks, will get them all the same
The engines all try hard to make this stand,
Looking for a way to foil their plans...
Nothing seems to work, it just makes matters worse...
Trucks are also underhand.
They buy their time until they get their chance
When no-one is expecting it they pounce!
They push and they push until it's all too late
On, on, on, the trucks have won again!
(Chorus)
Because those troublesome trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome trucks will run the engines off the line.
They push them here, push them there, till they go too fast,
Then they push them once again, laughing while they crash...
Troublesome trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome trucks will run the engines off the line.
They don't care how big they are, to them it's just a game...
Those troublesome trucks, will get them all the same
They don't care how big they are, to them it's just a game...
Those troublesome trucks, will get them all the same

The Adventure Begins version

Special version

The engines always think they are so clever
And so they like to bump the trucks around
They bump them in the sidings, they bump them in the yards
They better beware, they better take care
They better be on their guard...
Thomas pulls the trucks along the line
He's happy and he thinks it's going fine
The trucks all start to moan
They rattle and they groan
Look out, Thomas!
Watch out, Thomas!
That's a warning sign!
Before long, Thomas comes to Gordon's Hill
It's hard work and he really has to pull
But soon he's at the top
And then he just can't stop
On! On! On!
The trucks go faster still
Because those Troublesome Trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome Trucks will run the engines off the line.
They push them here, push them there, until they go too fast,
Then they push them once again, laughing while they crash...
Troublesome Trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome Trucks will run the engines off the line.
They don't care how big they are, to them it's just a game...
Those Troublesome Trucks, will get them all the same

Music video version

The engines always think they are so clever
And so they like to bump the trucks around
They bump them in the sidings, they bump them in the yards
They better beware, they better take care
They better be on their guard...
Thomas pulls the trucks along the line
He's happy and he thinks it's going fine
The trucks all start to moan
They rattle and they groan
Look out, Thomas!
Watch out, Thomas!
That's a warning sign!
Because those Troublesome Trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome Trucks will run the engines off the line.
They push them here, push them there, until they go too fast,
Then they push them once again, laughing while they crash...
Troublesome Trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome Trucks will run the engines off the line.
They don't care how big they are, to them it's just a game...
Those Troublesome Trucks, will get them all the same
Before long, Thomas comes to Gordon's Hill
It's hard work and he really has to pull
But soon he's at the top
And then he just can't stop
On! On! On!
The trucks go faster still
Because those Troublesome Trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome Trucks will run the engines off the line.
They push them here, push them there, until they go too fast,
Then they push them once again, laughing while they crash...
Troublesome Trucks will get the engines every time,
Troublesome Trucks will run the engines off the line.
They don't care how big they are, to them it's just a game...
Those Troublesome Trucks, will get them all the same

Characters

The Adventure Begins version

Special version

Music video version

Locations

Footage Used

Trivia

  • This is the final song from Series 7 to be released on VHS and DVD in the US.
    • By extension, it is also the final classic series song to be released on VHS.
  • Two of the accidents in the video were not actually caused by trucks: These being when Thomas crashes into the barn and when Oliver crashes into the snowman.
  • An alternate shot of Percy's crash from the sixth series episode, Harvey to the Rescue shows the brake van hitting the camera.
  • The scene from the third series episode, The Trouble with Mud, after a truck was pushed away by Gordon, is repeated twice.
  • In the chorus verse, closed-captions misspell Troublesome Trucks as "trucks and trucks".
  • The children's backing vocals are missing from the first verse of the CGI version when it is played in The Adventure Begins.
  • The shots of Thomas and Diesel's aftermaths are edited.
  • This is the fifth song to get re-released with different lyrics and footage. The first was Engine Roll Call, the second was Go, Go Thomas, the third was Working Together and the fourth was Really Useful Engine.
  • The CGI music video has the least amount of episodes/specials, consisting of clips from only one episode and one film.
  • An alternate version of this song can be heard on the Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures VHS with the trucks laughing in the background the whole time.
  • In 2019, Mike O'Donnell released a re-recording instrumental version of the song, with new instrument samples.
  • Mike O'Donnell said this song was inspired by Laughing Policeman.
  • This, along with Five New Engines in the Shed, The Red Balloon, and The Whistle Song, are the only songs from Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell not to be released on any of the original Thomas and Friends' series music albums.

Deleted, Edited and Extended Scenes

  • Dirty Objects:
    • A deleted scene of the trucks pushing James past the bridge.
    • An alternate side-view shot of James crashing into the tar wagons.
  • Pop Goes the Diesel - A deleted scene of the camera panning the Troublesome Trucks.
  • Percy's Predicament - An extended beginning of Percy going past the trucks.
  • Diesel Does it Again - An extended shot of Diesel bumping a truck.
  • The Trouble with Mud:
    • An extended beginning of Gordon bumping a truck.
    • A deleted scene of Gordon pushing a truck.
  • Trust Thomas - An alternate shot of James pushing the trucks.
  • Bye George!:
    • An extended ending of Thomas and his trucks puffing to the level crossing.
    • Two extended scenes of Thomas and his trucks derailing and crashing through the barn.
    • An edited scene of Thomas after he crashed through the barn.
  • Oliver Owns Up:
    • A deleted scene of Oliver chuffing back to the coal yards to take the trucks away.
    • An extended beginning of Oliver biffing a truck.
    • Two extended scenes of the Troublesome Trucks pushing Oliver backwards.
    • An extended beginning of Oliver falling into the turntable well.
  • Heroes - A deleted scene of the camera panning over some trucks and then stopping at Bill and Ben.
  • Toad Stands By:
    • An extended shot after Oliver passes all the trucks at the end of the music video.
    • A deleted shot of some trucks.
    • An extended beginning of Oliver's view passing the trucks on both sides.
  • Special Attraction - A deleted scene of Percy rolling his eyes after the crash.
  • A Surprise for Percy - An extended shot of the trucks being pulled up the hill.
  • Busy Going Backwards:
    • The two scenes of Toad going down Gordon's Hill are merged.
    • An extended shot of Toad and the troublesome trucks entering the Crosby siding.
    • The two scenes of Toad heading for the muddy pool are merged.
  • Duncan Gets Spooked - A deleted scene of the trucks going past the sign.
  • Harvey to the Rescue - An alternate shot of the trucks crashing at Bulgy's Bridge.
  • The World's Strongest Engine:
    • An extended beginning of Diesel pushing the trucks towards the camera.
    • An extended scene of Diesel backing up to his long line of trucks.
    • A deleted scene of a panning shot of the trucks behind Diesel.
    • An edited scene after Diesel falls off the quay.
  • The Spotless Record:
    • An extended ending of Thomas bumping trucks next to Arthur.
    • An extended ending of Arthur and the trucks going past the windmill.
    • A few extended scenes of Arthur crashing into the back of Duck's train.
  • Snow Engine:
    • An extended ending of Oliver going over the points.
    • An extended ending of a close-up of Oliver.
    • An extended ending of Oliver and Toad passing the level crossing.
    • An extended ending of Oliver applying his brakes.

In Other Languages

Language Title
French Les Villains Wagons-Bennes
Japanese やっかいなかしゃたち!
Latin American Spanish Los Vagones Traviesos

Home Media Releases

UK

AUS

  • The Adventure Begins (CGI version)

DVD Boxsets

US

CAN

  • Thomas and the Really Brave Engines and Other Adventures
  • The Adventure Begins (CGI version)

DVD Boxsets

JPN

Malaysia/Singapore/China

KOR

Music Video

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