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"The Tip Top Polka/The Cliff Polka" is a medley of two traditional polkas performed by the Chelmsford Folk Band. Much like "The Rake Hornpipe," it is known as the main theme music of the Krusty Krab and features accordions playing the main melody. It is officially replaced, starting with season 7, by "Jovial Pirate's Jig."

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  • Ironically, the first usage of this track was not used in a scene involving the Krusty Krab or Mr. Krabs.
  • "Jellyfishing" and "Shanghaied" are the only episodes where this track plays outside of a scene involving the Krusty Krab or Mr. Krabs.
  • "Restraining SpongeBob" is the only season 8 episode where this track plays.
  • Its usage has slowed down since season 6.
  • To date, due to its removal from APM Music, this track is absent after season 9. It has now been replaced with the music "Jovial Pirate's Jig," which was composed for the show.
  • Fun fact: In the episode “Tutor Sauce” both “Jovial Pirate’s Jig” and “The Tip Top Polka" are used. It is also the last episode that “The Tip Top Polka” is used.
  • "The Cliff Polka" part of this track has never played in the series.
    • This track has played in a total of 91 episodes, making this the second most used non-sound effect APM track in the series behind "Hawaiian Cocktail."
  • This track plays at 103-105 beats per minute.


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