Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Preserve ‘Em’ Praised by ‘Franklin’ Theme Singer Amid Comparisons

Even followers of Beyoncé‘s “Texas Preserve ‘Em” are calling it out for its similarity to the “Franklin” cartoon theme sung by Bruce Cockburn … and whereas he’ll get the comparability, he tells TMZ he’s making no declare on her hit.

In case you didn’t know … Beyoncé’s nation single was transposed with the theme for “Franklin” — a Canadian-produced kids’ current — shortly after it dropped on February 11.

Many TikTok prospects, and even some radio DJs, insist the nation #1 tune borrows heaps from “Franklin” — so much so, among the many TikTokers are getting upwards of 5 million views on their posts.

However, Bruce doesn’t assume Beyoncé should lasso up an apology — he tells TMZ, “I consider Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Preserve ‘Em’ is an efficient report. Sadly, I can’t declare to have had any half in writing it.”

He supplies, “The rhythmic actually really feel is very similar to my theme tune for the ‘Franklin’ TV sequence, nevertheless to my ears, that’s the place the similarity stops. ‘Texas Preserve ‘Em’ is her tune, and I would like her success with it!”

Possibly Bruce is conscious of upper than to cross the BeyHive?

For these unfamiliar with “Franklin” … the animated preschool sequence aired in Canada between 1997 and 2004. The current adopted the titular turtle’s aminated adventures alongside along with his fellow woodland creatures.

Now, Bey would’ve been 16 when “Franklin” premiered — so, we extraordinarily doubt she’s conversant within the kiddo current, nonetheless her co-writers on the observe could also be a particular story.

The three songwriters credited, together with Bey, are Elizabeth Boland, Megan Bulow and Nathan Ferraro … all of whom aren’t from Nashville or Texas.

Yup, they’re Canadian!

Now, preserve your Texas horses … we’re not saying that proves any plagiarism — nevertheless the Canadian connection does make it barely additional attainable the songwriters heard “Franklin,” and could have been impressed.