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

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

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

But, Bruce does not assume Beyoncé must lasso up an apology — he tells TMZ, “I believe Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Maintain ‘Em’ is an effective report. Sadly, I can’t declare to have had any half in writing it.”

He provides, “The rhythmic really feel is much like my theme tune for the ‘Franklin’ TV sequence, however to my ears, that’s the place the similarity stops. ‘Texas Maintain ‘Em’ is her tune, and I want her success with it!”

Maybe Bruce is aware of higher than to cross the BeyHive?

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

Now, Bey would’ve been 16 when “Franklin” premiered — so, we extremely doubt she’s conversant in the kiddo present, nonetheless her co-writers on the observe may be a special story.

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

Yup, they’re Canadian!

Now, maintain your Texas horses … we’re not saying that proves any plagiarism — however the Canadian connection does make it barely extra possible the songwriters heard “Franklin,” and will have been impressed.

For the report, the regulation permits for some degree of inspiration, however how a lot? Nicely generally that is as much as a jury. Ed Sheeran, Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams will inform you that may be an costly gamble … generally ya win, generally ya lose.