Accidents Will Happen is a song from the fifth series dedicated to the various accidents that occurred during the series. It was first released on Races, Rescues and Runaways and Other Thomas Adventures in the US. A CGI version was released on the Team Up With Thomas UK DVD on 7th August 2017.
Lyrics[]
- Thrills and spills on the railway, it's a life of happiness,
- But sometimes impatience can lead to carelessness.
- Some think they are smart cats, and some just know it all
- But sooner or later we all find out that...
- Accidents happen now and again, just when you least expect.
- Just when you think that life is okay, fate comes to collect!
- Accidents happen now and again, when people or trains get smart.
- If you don't concentrate on the thing that you're doing
- Accidents will happen just like that!
- Your best laid plans can turn upside-down, if you get too confident.
- Sometimes you will slip and slide if that's Lady Luck's intent.
- One minute you're riding high, the next you're on the ground.
- But please remember whatever the weather
- You must take care 'cause...
- Accidents happen now and again, sometimes just by chance.
- You gotta pick yourself up and dust yourself down, put it down to experience!
- Accidents happen now and again, just don't take it all to heart.
- 'Cause if you don't concentrate on the thing that you're doing
- Accidents will happen, just like that!
- The warning signs are there for us to see most of the time
- But sometimes we take chances, ignore the danger signs
- Fate can surprise you with no reason or rhyme.
- Make sure you learn your lesson. You'll know better next time!
- Accidents happen now and again, just when you least expect.
- Just when you think that life is okay, fate comes to collect!
- Accidents happen now and again, when people or trains get smart.
- If you don't concentrate on the thing that you're doing
- Accidents will happen just like that!
- Accidents happen now and again, sometimes just by chance.
- You gotta pick yourself up and dust yourself down, put it down to experience!
- Accidents happen now and again, just don't take it all to heart.
- If you don't concentrate on the thing that you're doing, whatever you're doing is not what you're thinking
- Accidents, incidents
- Accidents - Incidents, accidents happen just like that!
Characters[]
Model Series[]
- Thomas
- Edward
- Henry
- Gordon
- James
- Percy
- Toby
- Duck
- Oliver
- Bill
- Rheneas
- Sir Handel
- Peter Sam
- Duncan
- Duke
- Annie and Clarabel
- Henrietta
- Toad
- Bulstrode
- Big Mickey
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Lady Hatt
- Jeremiah Jobling
- Mrs. Kyndley
- The Vicar of Wellsworth
- Nancy
- The Barber
- Boulder
CGI Series[]
- Thomas
- Edward
- Henry
- Gordon
- James
- Percy
- Toby
- Duck
- Oliver
- Emily
- Stanley
- Hiro
- Stephen
- Caitlin
- Samson
- Diesel
- Mavis
- Paxton
- Philip
- Marion
- Skiff
- Victor
- Annie and Clarabel
- Henrietta
- Toad
- First Slip Coach
- Kevin
- Cranky
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Lady Hatt
- Stephen Hatt
- Bridget Hatt
- Sir Robert Norramby
- Captain Joe
Locations[]
Model Series[]
- Elsbridge
- Tidmouth Sheds
- Hackenbeck Tunnel
- Arlesdale Castle
- Callan Yard
- Tidmouth
- The Viaduct
- Killdane
- Knapford Harbour
- Maron
- The Mountain Road
- Skarloey Slate Quarry
- Skarloey Yard
- Rheneas Viaduct
- Gordon's Hill
- The Lead Mines
- Crosby
- C&B Barber
- MC BUNN
- Sodor Shipping Company
- Callan Pond
- Ulfstead Quarry
- Kirk Ronan
CGI Series[]
- Gordon's Hill
- Ulfstead Castle
- Knapford
- MC BUNN
- Knapford Yards
- Maron
- Arlesburgh Harbour
- Arlesburgh Maritime Museum
- The Old Quarry
- Sodor Steamworks
- Bridge Over Tunnel Runby
- Ffarquhar Quarry
- Sodor China Clay Company
- Sodor Suspension Bridge
Footage Used[]
Model Series[]
- Thomas and the Trucks
- Thomas Goes Fishing
- Thomas, Terence and the Snow
- The Flying Kipper
- Toby and the Stout Gentleman
- Thomas in Trouble
- Dirty Objects
- Down the Mine
- Old Iron
- Percy Takes the Plunge
- A Close Shave
- Percy's Predicament
- Woolly Bear
- A Scarf for Percy
- Gordon and the Famous Visitor
- Trust Thomas
- Granpuff
- Bulldog
- Trucks
- Rock 'n' Roll
- Thomas and the Special Letter
- Special Attraction
- A Better View for Gordon
- Bye George!
- Haunted Henry
- Something in the Air
- Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach
- Oliver's Find
- Busy Going Backwards
- Duncan Gets Spooked
- Rusty and the Boulder
CGI Series[]
- King of the Railway
- Percy's Lucky Day
- No More Mr Nice Engine
- Thomas' Shortcut
- The Afternoon Tea Express
- Tale of the Brave
- Not So Slow Coaches
- Signals Crossed
- Duck in the Water
- Thomas the Quarry Engine
- Marion and the Pipe
- Missing Gator
- Emily Saves the World
- The Adventure Begins
- Lost Property
- Henry Spots Trouble
- Den and Dart
- Helping Hiro
- Snow Place Like Home
- A Cranky Christmas
- The Beast of Sodor
- Diesel's Ghostly Christmas
- Slow Stephen
- Best Engine Ever
- The Little Engine Who Raced Ahead
- Philip to the Rescue
- The Other Side of the Mountain
- Wild Water Rescue
- Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure
- Diesel and the Ducklings
- Bradford the Brake Van
- Saving Time
- Skiff and the Mermaid
- The Great Race
Deleted and Extended Scenes[]
- Thomas, Terence and the Snow:
- An alternate angle of Thomas entering the tunnel.
- An extended shot of Thomas' perspective.
- An extended shot of Thomas coming out of the tunnel.
- A Close Shave - A quick scene of the barber put shaving foam on Duck's nose.
- A Scarf for Percy - Jam falls on a troublesome truck.
- Duncan Gets Spooked - A wide-shot of the trucks passing the sign.
- Trucks - A zoom-in of Peter Sam shutting his eyes before the trucks hit him.
- Rock 'n' Roll - A wide-shot of Duncan rocking and rolling before he derails.
- Granpuff - An alternate shot of Falcon and Stuart bashing their trucks together with Duke looking cross. Also, Duke is already cross before Falcon and Stuart collided into each other.
- Bulldog - An extended shot of Duke and Falcon puffing out of the tunnel.
- Special Attraction - An extended scene of Percy rolling his eyes after the crash.
- The Flying Kipper - The scene where Henry passes the viaduct is sped up.
Trivia[]
- A version without subtitles can be seen on Rescues on the Railways UK VHS, the UK release of Truck Loads of Fun, Races, Rescues and Runaways and Other Thomas Adventures US VHS and Thomas Gets Bumped and Other Stories US DVD.
- A recreated instrumental version of the song was released by Mobile Factory Inc. on 12 March 2014.
- In the CGI version, the third chorus is omitted.
- Stock footage from Night Train is used.
Goofs[]
- The scene of James' nameboard is reversed as the steam is going back under James.
In Other Languages[]
| Language | Title |
|---|---|
| Japanese | じこはおこるさ |
| Portuguese | Problemas podem acontecer |
| Spanish | Un Accidente Puede Ocurrir |
Home Media Releases[]
UK[]
- Rescues on the Railways
- Singalong with Thomas
- Truck Loads of Fun
- Team Up With Thomas (CGI Version)
DVD Boxsets[]
- Bumper Party Collection! and Truck Loads of Fun Double Pack
US[]
- Races, Rescues and Runaways and Other Thomas Adventures
- Thomas' Trackside Tunes
- Thomas' Magical Musical Ride
- Thomas Gets Bumped and Other Stories (DVD only)
DVD Boxsets[]
- Totally Thomas Volume 2
- Totally Thomas Volume 8
- Sodor Friends Holiday Collection
- Races, Rescues and Runaways and Other Thomas Adventures and On Site with Thomas and Other Adventures Double Feature
- Trackside Tunes and Thomas and His Friends Help Out Double Feature
- 3 DVD Lunchbox Set
AUS[]
- Truck Loads of Fun
- Team Up With Thomas (CGI Version)
DVD Boxsets[]
- 60th Anniversary - Limited Edition Boxset
- Essential Collection (Five Disc Collection)
- Trainloads of Thomas Fun
JPN[]
- Sing-Along and Stories 3
- Let's Sing Thomas Songs Together Vol.3
CDS[]
- Surprise Adventures
- Thomas' Songs & Roundhouse Rhythms
Music Video[]
Accidents Will Happen - Music Video
Accidents Will Happen - CGI Music